Author: Holly
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Passion for Donkeys
A Passion for Donkeys Svendsen 1988 From anonymous submitter: “It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to get into the donkey-breeding business. I understand that passion is the key to life, and I like to think I’m open-minded, but anyone with a passion for donkeys probably needs psychiatric help.” Holly’s…
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Vans: The Personality Vehicles
Personality Vehicles Dexler 1977 Submitter: This is a paean to the ultimate 70’s vehicle, the van. Of course it includes lots of color photos of sweet tricked-out vans, complete with nature scenes painted on the outside and shag and velvet on the inside. Holly:My favorite is the one with flames…
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I want to be a LIBRARIAN!
I want to be a Librarian Greene 1960 Thanks to anonymous submitter for this wonderful relic from the past! Submitter says there is lots of information about the card catalog and finding good books. (I wonder if this counts as a good book?) I quickly breezed through the world cat holdings…
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Does this make my butt look fat?
Clothes for Disabled People Goldsworthy 1981 This lovely title comes to us from an anonymous ALB spy in Michigan. I would imagine that this is a great topic for a public library. Ease of dressing for people who have limited mobility and other physical issues is important. However, looking at…
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It’s all about the homemaking
Good Housekeeping’s Guide for Young Homemakers William Laas, ed. 1966 The forward of this book sort of says it all: “Homemaker–no other word in the language so precisely suggests what a young married woman is expected to do.” Actually this is an interesting book and kind of household ‘how-to’ encyclopedia. …
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Stag Lines!
Bert Bacharach’s Book For Men Bert Bacharach 1953 Isn’t this a hoot? Thanks to anonymous submitter! This book is clearly before my time, so I was trying to figure out the meaning of “stag lines” for every occasion. (I have heard of stag films.) I am thinking this is a…
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