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Url:http://pearlblossomhighway.blogspot.com/
Author(s):Facebook User
Language:English
Tags:Books, Memory, And Other Stuff
Description:Currently I am cataloguing my library in alphabetical order (by author) and attempting to recall details about my life as related to the various books on the shelves. These details include the circumstances of the acquisition of the book, memories from the time of my life in which the book was acquired and other relevant and non-relevant details. I seem to be fond of anecdotes. The project began in late 2008 and will continue until I have catalogued all of my books. I try to include an excerpt from most of them, but sometimes it doesn't seem relevant or I don't feel like it. My library includes poetry, history, philosophy, critical theory, reference works, literary magazines, anthologies, art books and more.
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 8 (Norman Finkelstein)
Powers: Tracks Volume ThreeOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFinkelstein, NormanPowers: Tracks Volume ThreeGiven to me (inscribed) by the author, along with two other books, when I read at Xav...more
2009-12-24
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 7 (Annie Finch)
CalendarsOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFinch, AnnieCalendarsGiven to me by the author on visit to Maine in July of 2007.Lori's GMC Jimmy, a hulking behemoth of an SUV that she used for wor...more
2009-12-23
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 6 (Vincent Ferrini)
know fishOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFerrini, Vincentknow fishI think this was another of my finds in the former Just Buffalo library. I recently discovered a copy of Ferrini's selected ...more
2009-12-22
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 6 (Vincent Ferrini)
know fishOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFerrini, Vincentknow fishI think this was another of my finds in the former Just Buffalo library. I recently discovered a copy of Ferrini's selected ...more
2009-12-22
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 5 (Raymond Federman)
My Body In Nine PartsOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFederman, RaymondMy Body In Nine PartsGiven to me by Geoffrey Gatza, who published the book on Blazevox books, after a tribute reading to...more
2009-12-21
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 4 (Dan Featherson)
The Clock Maker's MemoirOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFeatherston, DanThe Clock Maker's MemoirI can't remember if I got this book from the author or from the publisher or whether it was a ...more
2009-12-20
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 3.5 (William Faulkner)
Go Down, MosesOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFaulkner, WilliamGo Down, MosesI am pretty sure this one also came from the book room at LaSalle academy. Funny -- I am sure I have read every s...more
2009-12-19
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 3.4 (William Faulkner)
Light In AugustOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFaulkner, WilliamLight In AugustI did read this book, but I don't recall where I bought it. It says it was once the property of the Board of Ed...more
2009-12-19
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 3.3 (William Faulkner)
Intruder in the DustOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFaulkner, WilliamIntruder in the DustI think this title came into my hands via the student book depository at LaSalle academy in NYC, wher...more
2009-12-19
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Aimless Reading: The F's, Part 3.2 (William Faulkner)
Absalom, AbsalomOriginally uploaded by Michael_KelleherFaulkner, WilliamAbsalom, AbsalomI bought this at Talking Leaves...Books, I think. It was a gift for Lori, who was reading through Faulkner a ...more
2009-12-18
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Ruth LepsonSep 30

I am going to organize all my pieces of paper now.
 

Facebook UserMay 15

Michael -- I hope I don't encourage anyone to actually READ the books!
 

Facebook UserMay 9

This is motivational .... to de-prioritize work and to get me to first read the shelves of books I seem to have accumulated ... and then follow your lead - michael
 

Nesrin EruysalMay 8

Thanks for the invite, Michael.
 

Facebook UserApr 5

Tx, Andrea!
 

Facebook UserApr 5

This is incredible michael - thank you for doing this!
 

Facebook UserApr 5

OCD for you and me!
 

Facebook UserApr 5

very obsessive compulsive idea--my kind of nonproductive work! PS: this is a compliment.
 

Facebook UserApr 5

Thanks, ed. I think Cusack did do something like this, although I think he organized his books according to their personal significance, rather than alphabetically. My memory is bad enough as it is -- alphabetizing them I can at least be sure to find them when I need them.
 

Ed KaplanApr 5

Didn't John Cusak do this with vinyl in High Fidelity? It is a cool idea and keeps us busy. Ed
 
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