Kris Took a Few Good Books
Everything from A Walk in the Dark to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, with a Tolkien thrown in for good measure. Happy reading, Kris, and looking forward to talking with you again.
Kate Chose Big Machine
Donated to the Street Books library by the esteemed Bronwen Bitetti, (a real-live librarian from New York), this book is one she thought our patrons would like. Kate was glad to get it.
Tj Jones-Ravenwolf Shared His Tiny Friend
Tj is an artist, musician and culture bearer, and had a tiny baby squirrel in his front pocket, which he discovered on the sidewalk, and is now feeding with a milk dropper. Great to meet you, Tj.
Ben Stocked Up
He knows that the Street Books library is getting ready to take a 2-week break, before we start our fall operations in October. Dennis LeHane's The Given Day and a copy of Los Angeles Noir should tide him over. Looking forward to seeing Ben at the Street Books reception on Monday night.
Brianna Karp Donated Her Own Book
A memoir about growing up in rough circumstances, in the Jehovah Witness faith, Brianna's book is a story about securing housing, then losing it again. Thanks for the donation, Brianna, and best of luck.
John Came, Bearing Art & the Word
And the word was good. John is an incredible collage artist, and was fascinating to talk with. One notable quote from him: "See what happens when you don't kiss up to the Roman Empire?" He talked about living small and protecting the earth's resources, and about the importance of looking out for our fellow humans. Keep an eye out for him downtown -- he's got marvelous collage pieces for sale.
Adam Checked Out Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
It's Alison Bechdel's really excellent graphic memoir -- she's a great artist & storyteller.
Alan Took the Street of No Return
He was very glad to find the street library, and brought a friend back a few minutes later, so that he could check out a book as well.
Tommy Loves Street Books
He works at a café nearby, and has offered to make us coffees on the house. Thanks for your support, Tommy.
Michael Chose "The Beats"
It's a graphic novel about writers and artists from the Beat generation. Good stuff!
We Made An Exception
James, a Portland City Bike Patrol Officer, cruised by the library and stopped to tell us what a great idea he thinks it is. I thanked him for his kind words. As he was leaving he glanced at the cart and a title caught his eye: "Into Thin Air," by John Krakauer. He said he's been on the waiting list for the book at Multnomah County library for several weeks. "Do you have to be homeless to check out a book?" he asked me. I issued him a card, and sent him on his way. We're in the business of connecting people to books, and even though our primary aim is to serve people living outside, we are not above making an exception from time to time. Happy reading, James.
