Something About a Slap

Back of the hand-me-down world.

Something About Book Fossicking

Look it up if you don't know what it means ;)  .

Interview: Wolfgang-Armin Rittmeier

Fans of John Bellairs are found in several countries - including Germany, where Wolfgang-Armin Rittmeier proudly celebrates one of his favorite authors.  Wolfgang recently shared his favorite things about Bellairs's books and his thoughts on literary translations – and then some more about his second favorite author, M. R. James. Fröhliches lesen!

Happy Birthday, John Bellairs

Join us in celebrating what would have been the 84th birthday of John Bellairs!

Something About Averting Death on Saturday

The bigger the charm ---

Something About Clabber and Nog

You’ve got egg on your face.

Something About Dickensian Shorthand

Hard times with handwriting.

Framingham Librarian Remembers Creepy "House", Izards

The Framingham SOURCE (capitals theirs) paraded out the fifth article in their on-going series of question with the Framingham Public Library staff.  This week it was Dawn Dellasanta's turn to answer questions.  The head of Christa McAuliffe Library branch had the following to say when asked about her favorite children's book:

Something About Time Playing an Important Role

Clock someone reading.

Something About an Another Anselm

Charming fellow, I’m sure.

Something More About the Hoosac Tunnel

Fright at the end.

Something About an Anselm

Seeking to understand.

Something About Misokinesia and Fidgeting

Twist and shout.

Something About Twisted Fire Starters

Danger illustrated.

Something About Another Fan of 'Face’

Where was Bellairs going with it?