Frankie Love Took A Million Little Pieces
Never mind that he knew James Frey had exaggerated the facts in his memoir - Frankie said he'd give it a spin anyway.
Ben's On the Job
Meet our new Inventory Specialist, Ben Hodgson. He's a longtime patron who has recently begun to help organize the Street Books library. We welcome him to our team! We are spending the winter months sprucing up the bicycle and getting our books in order. Look for more updates soon.
A Visit From an Old Friend
Mark was a faithful patron during summer 2011, and it was a pleasure to cross paths with him today. He checked out Tolkien and then watched the video (on my phone) of himself he'd never seen, in a feature the Oregonian did of Street Books. Mark talks about his favorite race horse - check it out here.
Eric Found a L'Amour He Hadn't Read
His health is poor, and he is living on hospice in a nursing home, but he was able to visit the R2D2 rest area on its one-year anniversary. There was a festive celebration, and lots of patrons used the opportunity to check out or return books.
Tequilah Returned Walden
One of his favorite parts of Thoreau's work is the section on civil disobedience, on asking questions about how the government spends the taxes it collects from its citizens. We thanked Tequilah for returning the book, and enjoyed the conversation we had.
John Michael Found Dillard
He checked out Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, the pulitzer-prize winning book by Annie Dillard. He's read it before, but it's a favorite.
Street Books Makes a House Call
I had the opportunity to deliver a couple of westerns to long-time patron Eric, who is now receiving hospice care in a nursing home. He hails from Wyoming, and when he was living on the streets, he could often be seen wearing cowboy boots and a bolo tie. We have connected him with Louis L'Amour books since June, 2011, when we met him for the first time at Skidmore Fountain. He's been a great supporter of the project, and we are glad he's got a bed to sleep in now. One of this week's titles is The Long Ride Home. It ends this way: "Come, Amigo," Cabrizo said softly. "It is better we go. It is a long ride to Wyoming, no?"
"A long ride," Tensleep Mooney agreed, "an I'll be glad to get home."
Mark Found Many Hits
He's an incredible reader, and a great writer as well. In addition to checking out and returning library books with Street Books this summer, Mark has arranged for new comic books to be donated from Floating World Comics. We thank Mark for his stellar patronage this summer. Also: don't miss his reading from his favorite Ray Bradbury story at the Street Books reception on Thursday, September 13. Location: Bud Clark Commons (665 NW Hoyt)
Time: 5:30-7
We'll see you there!
Jeremy Catches a Wave
Jeremy was first in line to greet me when I rolled up to Right to Dream Too. I was just stocking some books that were donated by Diane and Dean who work for Portland's Tidal Wave bookstore. Jeremy selected a James Patterson title.
Ernie Stretches Out to Read on the Waterfront
Ernie came by looking for some science fiction. He found it ... and immediately started into his book.
Michelle Checks Out The Big Burn
Michelle took The Big Burn for her brother-in-law and a romance novel for herself.
Sarge Requests Starfist
Sarge loves Street Books! He requested the Starfist series, and I told him we would put it on the list.
Nikka and Splinter
Aggressively seeking hugs, Nikka and Splinter selected a copy of The Monkey Wrench Gang to read.
Mama Kat is Looking for a Missing Button
Mama Kat was disappointed. She said she was at 4th and Burnside to meet a guy that was going to donate a button to her collection. I asked her if she would like a Street Books button. Yes. Yes she did.