David Chose Sexing the Cherry
It's a novel by Jeanette Winterson, full of magical realism that includes the discovery of a baby found floating in the Thames, the Dog Woman who cares for it, flying princesses & a plague. Can't wait to hear what David thinks of the book.
James Found The Places In Between
It's the story of Rory Stewart's solo walk across Afghanistan in 2002. James knows about traveling alone. He said he'd been living outside for some time, and his policy is to do his own thing, without relying on others. He said he didn't want to bring anyone else down, and didn't want anyone to bring him down. It reminded Beth Chapman, our Street Books reference librarian, of a quote she'd recently come across: "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who are also designing purpose-filled lives. Similarly, be that kind of a friend for your friends."
—Mark Twain
Street Books Segment on Channel 8 News
Here, Laura Moulton speaks to Pat Dooris, a KGW Channel 8 News reporter. The segment aired November 7 and featured a couple of our patrons too!
An Eventful Morning
Billi was front and center Monday morning and ready to check out another book. He returned Christine, he is working on Cujo and now he is adding Cobra Event to his reading list. Billi also caught some face time with the KGW Channel 8 News team.
Robert Found the Queen
He was pleased to find some Anne Rice on the cart that wasn't reserved for someone else. He scooped up this vampire tale and plans to take a bite out of the book this week.
If the Shoe Fits...
Mary Winzig was reading my blogpost last week about Eric and his need for new boots. She thought of a pair of Western boots, size eight that she had been holding onto, and didn't need. Eric was thrilled to receive the donation of new boots. The interaction happened to be caught on film in this segment by KGW News. Thanks to Mary for her generosity.
Daniella Took Muse
The first time we met, she was sitting under the Burnside Bridge on a drizzly, gray day. On this day she was perched on a rock down by the Willamette, and the sun shone on her black hoodie. She was glad to see the Street Books bicycle pedal up. Happy reading, Daniella.
How Much Debt Do You Owe?
Outside the Occupy Portland library, this poster:
The fine print:
Andrea: $30,000, student loans
Steve: $8,000, student loans
Rex: $36,000, mental health/hospital
Cameron: $900, my dog needed it
Street Books Visits the Library at Occupy Portland
The librarian on duty, Zella, showed us the stamp inside each of their library books, and said that several Multnomah County librarians have volunteered their time to catalogue and digitalize incoming book donations. On the shelves: everything from The Lover by Marguerite Duras to Crashing the Party by Ralph Nader, to A Beginner's Guide to Puppetry.
Billi Picked Up Richard's Books For Him
We had two Anne Rice novels for Richard, and since he was away, Billi checked them out for him. Happy reading, Richard.
Jim Donated Asimov
A resident at the Right 2 Dream Too camp, Jim is one of our most faithful patrons -- he's currently reading A Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, and looking forward to a Dennis LeHane novel next. On Wednesday he donated Murder at the ABA by Isaac Asimov.
