Monthly Archives: September 2014

Ann Leckie at Central Library

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

In case you’ve been hiding out in a corner of the galaxy with really bad wireless, Ann Leckie’s Ancillary Justice has had an incredible run in 2014. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Clarke awards–the first SF novel in history … Continue reading →

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The Public Library, by Isaac Babel (1916)

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

At times, working in a glorious old building like this, one can feel haunted by it. There are time warps in the library, and a trip to the stacks can stir up the presence of ghosts. Isaac Babel’s 1916 story … Continue reading →

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