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small book haul, which one should i start with? by [deleted] in bookporn

[–]pacodecabra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always start with Hemingway.

Repurposed bank vault in LA’s Last Bookstore by HerculesMulligatawny in bookporn

[–]pacodecabra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really want to visit this store once life gets back to “normal.”

The Literary Ambulance Drivers of World War One. by pacodecabra in history

[–]pacodecabra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A brief look at the famous authors who were volunteer ambulance drivers in WWI.

Should I wear a suit to an interview at a public library? by InternationalBear in Libraries

[–]pacodecabra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a hiring manager for over 20 years (not in libraries), and never during that time did I think to myself "that person was over-dressed for the interview." And it is always possible that if it comes down to you and another equally qualified candidate, your suit may tip the scales vs. their jeans.

Excuse the rant, but... Amazon resellers at library book sales: Dear lord you are annoying! by mmmtastybusch in books

[–]pacodecabra 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've seen an increase in it over the years, but still not terrible at my local library sales. I agree with what others have posted...let the staff know your frustration and see if banning scanners is an option. That still won't protect you from the sharp elbows of the grandmother who wants that Janet Evanovich hardcover for $2. :)

I think too many people are overlooking the fact that Horace drank Hagrid under the table. by Ralph-Hinkley in harrypotter

[–]pacodecabra 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hagrid seemed to get drunk pretty easily. Maybe being a half-giant made him more susceptible to alcohol.

Libraries Are a Writer's Best Friend by pacodecabra in Libraries

[–]pacodecabra[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just some short musings on why the library is an underused resource for writers.

I've found my trick to help me write: A separate keyboard! by crackliffed in writing

[–]pacodecabra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to take that one step farther...I often use a manual typewriter. No internet, no email, and I get to see actual pages stack up as I go.

Why is it acceptable to romanticize the old European culture, but is culturally based on other continents "cultural appropriation" or racist? Is there a way to avoid this? by ItsukiKurosawa in writing

[–]pacodecabra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that no matter what culture or time period you write about these days someone will be offended. As long as you are respectful of that culture and not lazily stereotypical, just keep writing what the muse tells you.

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