In search of Nella Larsen

Hutchinson, George. (2006). In search of Nella Larsen: a biography of the color line. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

Saw an advert for this book, and was fascinated enough to pick it off the shelf. Whilst I am already reading other books, I could not resist the urge to look at this one. Thus far, the Introduction, my judgment has been confirmed.

One item of particular interest: Larsen was a librarian.

Mack & Mabel

A patron called for this book, specifically one song in it: I won't send roses. Found it, set it aside for her, told her it'd be held at the Reference Desk.

Literally minutes later a young man came over and asked for the book. He is her brother; she is in Massachusetts, working in the theater, and needs this song.  He will go home, scan it, and attach the file to an email.

Yay for high technology.

O, how true

Unshelved gets it spot-on again, and again.

How often one wishes to say so.

Sjöwall and Wahlöö

A Peninsula Library patron told me he was looking for books on CD by these Swedish authors, back some weeks ago. He was in today, and thanked me profusely for enlightening him on accessing the OPAC online. Nice to get such feedback.

Plundering paradise

Seemed good; could not get into it.

War at the Wall Street journal

As light as a Journal article. Put it down.

Imperfectionists

A patron suggested this book. Looks interesting.

Under the Lemon Moon

Under the lemon moon / by Edith Hope Fine ; illustrated by René King Moreno.

A patron requested it.