One of the most beautiful buildings in DC is the Library of Congress. From the outside it's impressive--huge, gray stone, domed roof. But inside, it's amazing. Ornate, colorful, intricate....and filled with books!
There's a new exhibit opening at the LOC on Monday: Books that Shaped America. According to the LOC,
"This list of ‘Books That Shaped America’ is a starting point. It is not a register of the ‘best’ American books--although many of them fit that description. Rather, the list is intended to spark a national conversation on books written by Americans that have influenced our lives, whether they appear on this initial list or not," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.
It's an interesting list, filled with a variety of books (Where the Wild Things Are and The Joy of Cooking!) I'm glad to see that I've read several, but not nearly enough to constitute a majority of the list.
You can see the entire list on the LOC website, here.
Now, to find some time to actually sit down and read an entire book again....
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