#book-preservation
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A Medieval Book Lover Explains Why We Love Books - Medievalists.net

Books preserve human wisdom across time, serving as guardians of knowledge, companions in hardship, and treasures worth any cost.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

1 month ago

A literary center named for author Larry McMurtry breathes life into his Texas hometown

Booked Up reopened as the Larry McMurtry Literary Center to preserve McMurtry's immense book collection, host retreats, and attract literary tourism to Archer City.

London

fromwww.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

Outrage as hundreds of books dumped on south London streets after controversial library closure

Hundreds of books were dumped outside a closed library in Croydon, causing local outrage and promises from the council to address the issue.

Brooklyn

fromNew York Post

3 months ago

It's so hot and humid that even books are sweating at this NYC bookstore

High humidity in NYC is damaging to paperbacks, causing curling and potential mold growth.

fromwww.npr.org

3 months ago

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation

The drugstore beetle, also known as the bread beetle, is often found among dried foodstuffs like grains, flour and spices. But they also are attracted to the gelatin and starch-based adhesives found in books.

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