I just have to comment on how wonderful it is that the publication of one book can connect people in times that are so often trying and disconnecting. The other day at lunch the person taking our order apologized for writing slowly because, she said, she had been up all night reading. I chuckled and supposed out loud that she had been reading the latest and last Harry Potter book, and she agreed that was indeed the case. My luncheon partner quickly chimed in vehemently that he did not want her to say anything about what happened, as he and his wife are in the midst of reading it together! Seems to me that this must be a social phenomenon similar to what likely happened in Victorian England and America when Charles Dickens' many lengthy novels were published in parts and were widely popular and eagerly anticipated 150 years ago. The more things change, the more they stay the same, and books are still part of the basic fabric of our lives, aren't they?
About Me
- Nancy Robertson
- I have been working in Michigan libraries for 15 years and was appointed State Librarian in 2006. I love having the opportunity to work directly with Michigan's libraries and with my staff at the Library of Michigan. Join me as I visit libraries throughout the state. See here for offical Library of Michigan announcements.
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It took applying for a job at my local library to realize we have a State Library/State Librarian. Have not yet heard if I will get to the testing portion of applying but I sure hope I have the opportunity to learn more about my local and statewide libraries.
i have also decided I better step up & actually start reading the Harry Potter books! I may be the only Michigandder that hasn't read any!
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