'It’s a little overdue': Book returned to Ocean County Library after 99 years
The book, it turns out, was borrowed in 1926 by Mary Cooper's grandfather Charles Tilton, a prominent Jersey Shore captain.
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A Profoundly Empathetic Book on Homelessness in the Bay Area
Kevin Fagan’s new work moves beyond predictable policy critique to offer a powerful reminder of the moral side of the crisis.
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The Enormous Used Bookstore In Detroit That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
Welcome to John K. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit, Michigan, a bibliophile’s paradise that’s as much a part of the city’s ...
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The Massive Used Bookstore In Detroit Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
In the heart of Detroit, Michigan, there’s a literary labyrinth that’s been captivating book lovers for decades. John K. King ...
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Book checked out of Ocean County Library in 1926 has finally been returned ahead of 100th anniversary
In March 1926, a book was checked out of the Ocean County Library and never returned - until now. When Mary Cooper’s mom ...
Century-old library book returned to NJ library
A book checked out in 1926 has finally returned to the Ocean County Library. Mary Cooper, of Toms River, found the book while ...
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The Revival of a Forgotten Antique Book Press
This 130-year-old book press, once abandoned and left in the rain, was brought back to life after nearly being scrapped. The restoration process took over 200 hours, with the press suffering from ...
10 new books by Black authors to read this Black History Month, from thrillers to rom-coms
If you want to celebrate Black History Month by reading newly released Black authors, these recommendations span sci-fi to ...
Grand Ronde artist’s new book offers space for ‘creativity as medicine’
A young child uses colored pencils to fill in different plant medicines on an art sheet from artist Kitana Connelly’s new ...