Author: A.D. Hurley
There’s nothing more memorable than traveling the world, seeing the sights of a new land, learning the culture, hearing the unfamiliar sounds of a foreign tongue, and (my favorite) …
Not to be outdone by larger libraries like the Library of Congress, the Harvard Library, or the Bodleian, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library stands tall with a special collections book room …
A unique book is going up for auction at Winner’s Auctions on January 31st. The book is purported to be the only one of its kind in existence today …
You’ve spent years writing that book. Poured your heart into every word, typed until your fingers ached, edited until your eyes twitched. Then, one day you look at the fat …
There’s a little country in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, part-way between Hawaii and Australia, seven degrees north of the equator. Few have ever heard about the tiny …
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 55 years since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. …
*WARNING: Graphic Images Are Included In This Article* Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks; When she saw what she had done, she gave her …
Looking at the cover of a book titled, Why Trump Deserves Trust, Respect & Admiration would be enough to send any anti-Trumper scurrying from the offending book, but this book …
In the book world, competition is fierce. Making it into the Guinness Book of World Records is no easy task, either. Combine the two, and you’ve got some interesting feats …
December 27, 2016, marked a sad day indeed for Star Wars fans everywhere. Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars movies, …
Who doesn’t love a miniature? From dollhouses to functional cookware, there is no shortage of tiny products. It seems to be an ever-growing craze. Even miniature books are enjoying …
“Even by day, and in a place of public resort, when her lover shows her any mark that she may have inflicted on his body, she should smile at …
If you’re a lover of antique books, you’ve probably run across a book or two with extraordinary binding. The kind that makes you gasp and marvel at its beauty. …
As a child, I always had an aversion to the song, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. I mean, as a kid you have enough people telling you, “better …
We all know what satire is, right? Well, for the uninformed or misinformed, here’s the definition according to Merriam-Webster: a literary work holding up human vices and follies to …
Just when you thought vampires were going out of vogue, Anne Rice announces grand plans to bring one of the sexiest vampires of all time back to the screen …
It is with great confliction that I take you through this list. Many of the books below are phenomenal works of literature. Some are so anti-feminist that it’s nauseating, …
Those that grew up loving the whimsical, quirky, fantastical world of Dr. Seuss may be surprised to learn of his unknown hobby: taxidermy. Having grown up frequenting the Springfield …
Marcus Tullius Cicero, the ancient Roman philospher and orater once said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Parents know all …
Pets. They’re best friends, confidants, therapists, and unconditional lovers of our souls. They uplift us when we’re feeling down and provide us with endless hours of entertainment. Just go …