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A blog about books. Rare books.](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com) [![Did you know? Check our Rare Books Page](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237126/4f5afc0e-4fe1-46f6-bebb-f93fe6f22263.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237126/4f5afc0e-4fe1-46f6-bebb-f93fe6f22263) ## [Join Us for the 2016 Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/join-us-for-the-2016-seattle-antiquarian-book-fair) By [Andrea Koczela](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/andrea-koczela). Oct 2, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Book News](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-news) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Seattle_Book_Fair_2016.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/join-us-for-the-2016-seattle-antiquarian-book-fair) If you are near Seattle next weekend (October 8th-9th), we would like to invite you to the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. Sign up [here](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/pages/events/22/seattle-antiquarian-book-fair-2016) for your complimentary tickets, and then join us to experience some remarkable books.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/join-us-for-the-2016-seattle-antiquarian-book-fair) --- ## [The Bond Dossier: Dr. No](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-bond-dossier-dr.-no) By [Nick Ostdick](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/nick-ostdick). Oct 1, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [James Bond](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/james-bond) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/DrNoFirst.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-bond-dossier-dr.-no) There comes a time in any great series of books when the tides turn—when, for some reason or another, the characters, plots, themes, or messages of the books fall out of favor or have their relevancy or worth challenged, both for the writer and the reader. For Ian Fleming and his James Bond novels, that time came with *Dr. No*. (1958), the sixth book in the Bond series under Fleming’s watch. In hindsight, perhaps the spiral in critical appeal—though the commercial success of *Dr. No* remained aligned with the Bond novels that came before—was inevitable. After all, Fleming was uncertain about Bond’s future following the completion and publication of the previous 007 adventure, *From Russia with Love*, so much so that he waffled on whether to kill off his titular character. In fact, early versions of the book actually saw Bond’s death scene played out in some kind of melancholic, triumphant glory.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-bond-dossier-dr.-no) --- ## [Remembering the Legacy of Elie Wiesel](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-the-legacy-of-elie-wiesel) By [Matt Reimann](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/matt-reimann). Sep 30, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Legendary Authors](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/legendary-authors), [History](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/history) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-1694535523.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-the-legacy-of-elie-wiesel) When [Elie Wiesel](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/searchResults.php?orderBy=saleprice2&action=browse&category_id=984) passed away over the summer, the world entered a state of collective mourning. Rarely was there a public figure so universally respected and missed. Schoolchildren grew up reading his books. World leaders bore witness to his eloquence and message. Wiesel had seen humanity plunge to its worst, and his life was devoted to fight against that ever happening again.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-the-legacy-of-elie-wiesel) --- ## [Book It: Five of the Most Interesting U.S. Libraries](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-it-five-of-the-most-interesting-u.s.-libraries) By [Nick Ostdick](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/nick-ostdick). Sep 29, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [American History](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-history), [Book History](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-history), [Libraries & Special Collections](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/libraries-special-collections) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/640px-Thomas_Jefferson_Building_Aerial_by_Carol_M._Highsmith.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-it-five-of-the-most-interesting-u.s.-libraries) Let’s face it: Visiting a library while traveling to a new city is not always atop everyone’s must-do list. Even for the most bookish or literary-minded traveler, libraries as destinations often get lost in the fray when whipping up itineraries or sightseeing spots. Museums. Parks. Skyscrapers. Food markets. Sporting events. These activities more times than not reign supreme over buildings of archaic texts and decaying books where most travelers feel ‘You’ve seen one library, you’ve seen them all.’ But there are a number of libraries across the country that not only warrant serious investigation but also reward visitors with insight into our nation’s history and heritage. Whether simply marveling at the architectural wonders of these buildings or getting lost in the sheer number of volumes they offer, the U.S. plays host to some of the most aesthetically stunning, comprehensive, and interactive libraries the world over.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/book-it-five-of-the-most-interesting-u.s.-libraries) --- ## [Interview with Mónica Montes at the Library of David Alfaro Siqueiros](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/interview-with-mónica-montes-at-the-library-of-david-alfaro-siqueiros) By [Audrey Golden](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/audrey-golden). Sep 28, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Libraries & Special Collections](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/libraries-special-collections), [Literary travel](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literary-travel) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Siqueiros_library_BTYW.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/interview-with-mónica-montes-at-the-library-of-david-alfaro-siqueiros) In May, we had the opportunity to visit the [Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros](http://saps-latallera.org/en), the former studio of the famous Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros, located in Mexico City. In addition its continuing function as a gallery space, the Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros also contains the archives and personal library of the painter. We were thrilled to get a chance to visit the muralist’s preserved library and to examine some of the books contained within it. We also had the opportunity to speak with Mónica Montes, one of the primary archivists at the space. She agreed to an interview with us about Siqueiros’s library, and we are excited to share her knowledge, thoughts, and insights.       [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/interview-with-mónica-montes-at-the-library-of-david-alfaro-siqueiros) --- ## [Polite Society and the Novel: Finding Heirs to Jane Austen & Edith Wharton](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/polite-society-and-the-novel-finding-heirs-to-jane-austen-and-edith-wharton) By [Brian Hoey](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/brian-hoey). Sep 27, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literature) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/120317.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/polite-society-and-the-novel-finding-heirs-to-jane-austen-and-edith-wharton) In Nancy Armstrong’s *Desire and Domestic Fiction* (1987), the literary critic discusses the role of writing in reproducing cultural norms and mores. By reading novels, citizens internalize the rules of polite society; they learn how they ought to act. While Armstrong’s argument does implicate novelists themselves in whatever happens to be wrong with a given society, she also establishes the novel as a potential space for resistance. That is, while books reproduce their current cultures, they also shape them. Perhaps this is why some of the most incisive critics of polite society over the centuries have by writers. Case in point: [Jane Austen](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=jane+austen), [Edith Wharton](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=edith+wharton), [Louis Auchincloss](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=louis+auchincloss). In fact, it’s not just writers, but a very specific type of novelist.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/polite-society-and-the-novel-finding-heirs-to-jane-austen-and-edith-wharton) --- ## [Read More Poetry: The Rudyard Kipling Edition](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/read-more-poetry-the-rudyard-kipling-edition) By [Leah Dobrinska](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/leah-dobrinska). Sep 24, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Poetry](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/poetry) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-2204666032.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/read-more-poetry-the-rudyard-kipling-edition) We’ve often argued that the world needs to read more poetry. After all, without poetry we wouldn’t consider how “Good fences make good neighbors” (Robert Frost), or ponder how “Success is counted sweetest/ By those who ne’er succeed./ To comprehend a nectar/ Requires sorest need.” (Emily Dickinson), or to remember to “Talk less/Smile more/ Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.” (Lin Manuel Miranda). Truly, the list of great poetic works is a lengthy one, and one that is still being added to. Today, we’d like to spotlight some of the best quotes from Rudyard Kipling’s poems. Kipling, a world renowned English poet, novelist, and short story writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. We’ve [noted before](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-challenge-and-reward-of-collecting-kipling) how he was an icon in his day, but also how his work continues to be talked about today. Let’s keep the conversation going.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/read-more-poetry-the-rudyard-kipling-edition) --- ## [Learning About the International Prize for Arabic Fiction](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/learning-about-the-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction) By [Audrey Golden](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/audrey-golden). Sep 23, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literature), [Literary travel](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literary-travel) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Middle_east.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/learning-about-the-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction) For those who don’t have the ability to read Arabic literature before its translation, information about the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) might not have made its way to you yet. However, in the past several years, we have been incredibly excited about the books that have won this prize and that have been translated into English for western readers. While we wish we could read many of these texts in their original language, for now, we’re thrilled to see that writers from Iraq, Jordan, and other regions of the Middle East are receiving international recognition for their glorious works of fiction.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/learning-about-the-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction) --- ## [Seven of the Best Reads for Autumn](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/autumn-literature) By [Andrea Diamond](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/andrea-diamond). Sep 22, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literature) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/sherlock-holmes-red-headed-league-paget-books-tell-you-why.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/autumn-literature) Autumn: the glowing Midwest season of colorful leaves, fresh air, and crockpot dinners. Swimsuits are exchanged for sweatshirts, kindling is collected for the fire pit, and baristas across the country race outside to write “Pumpkin spice latte” on their sidewalk café menus in scrolling orange calligraphy. Should you find yourself with some quiet time between the football games and hayrides, consider settling in with one of these great Autumn reads.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/autumn-literature) --- ## [Stephen King: Modern Literature's Master Craftsman](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/stephen-king-modern-literatures-master-craftsman) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Sep 21, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Horror](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/horror), [Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/literature), [Movie Tie-Ins](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/movie-tie-ins) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/stephen-king-dark-tower-books-tell-you-why.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/stephen-king-modern-literatures-master-craftsman) It is no exaggeration to say that Stephen King is likely one of the most well-known writers working and publishing today. Few other contemporary writers (save possibly fellow speculating fiction master [J.K. Rowling](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/searchResults.php?category_id=869&action=browse&orderBy=relevance)) have written books and created creatures and worlds that have captivated such a large worldwide audience. Words and phrases from his novels have seeped into the pop culture, inspiring film, television, and even graphic novel adaptations. Since publishing his first novel, *Carrie*, in 1974 (though he had already been publishing short stories in magazines for many years), King has managed to hook millions of readers with his numerous bestsellers. He's won accolades not just for the horror novels which he is most often associated, but also for his short stories, nonfiction, suspense novels, and fantasy novels. His work has earned him such awards as the National Medal of Arts, the Bram Stoker Award, a Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, among others. While most people can probably name a few books by Stephen King, here are some other interesting facts about the horror master.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/stephen-king-modern-literatures-master-craftsman) --- [Previous page](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/page/94) [Next page](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/page/96) [See a listing of all posts](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/all) | | | --- | This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### About this blog How can I identify a first edition? Where do I learn about caring for books? How should I start collecting? Hear from librarians about amazing collections, learn about historic bindings or printing techniques, get to know other collectors. 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