Cataloging Cell Phone Users

As has been discussed previously in this space, cell phones are a way of life. They go everywhere we go, including, for better or worse, the library. While the library’s official wish for cell phone calls is that they politely be taken outside, we certainly allow some leeway. Luckily, inconsiderate cell phone usage isn’t much … Continue reading →

The Library Cowboys Up

In Texas, we sure love our Cowboys. I don’t mean the Cowboys of the gridiron, though many of us continue to steadfastly love them through spirit-dropping “drops” and heartbreak-inducing collarbone breaks. No, I’m talking about the real thing: Ropin’, ridin’, six-shootin’, cattle drivin’, camp fire song singin’ cowboys (clearly, all my knowledge of cowboys comes … Continue reading →

Literary Lucky Numbers

Because I’m writing this, you can safely conclude that I failed to win the historically humongous Powerball jackpot this past Wednesday. If you’re reading this, you’re almost certainly not one of the three winners, as those people are busy shopping online for Faberge eggs, hiring the cast of Friends to do a live reunion* in … Continue reading →

Sucker-Free eBooks

While eBooks have long since transitioned from the wave of the future to the monsoon of the present, their 2015 sales numbers indicate their roll has been slowed a bit. In September, the New York Times reported eBook sales for the first five months of the year were down 10% from where they were in … Continue reading →

Best Books (I Read During the Year) of 2015

I know 2015 is soooo two days ago, but like Uncle Rico, I dwell in the past. Allow me one last foray into the year that was as I present my “Top 10 Books of 2015” list, with the caveat that only a few of these books were published in 2015; they’re simply my favorite … Continue reading →