• Larger Than Life

    Larger Than Life

    The Backstreet Boys Rodriquez 1997 First, I have to ask Mary what the heck she was DOING in the 90s.  She sent me a lovely email, asking me to write up this post since, and I quote, “Honestly I can’t remember any of the hits. I do think that guy…

  • Boys, do you have a “calling”?

    Boys, do you have a “calling”?

    Catholic Priest: His Training and Ministry: A Picture Story Engeman 1961 Well no wonder there is such a shortage of priests!  Many of the kids who come across this in the Catholic school where it was found will be instantly turned off by the whole idea.  It’s so old fashioned! …

  • The London Look

    The London Look

    Costume in Context The 1960s and 1970s Ruby 1992 Submitter: This book was recently weeded from the adult non-fiction section of a public library. The inept drawings alone make it awful enough for inclusion (there isn’t a single photo), but the real hilarity is in the stories the author concocted…

  • Good Things for Mother’s Day

    Good Things for Mother’s Day

    Good Things for Mother’s Day Casey 1952 Submitter: Yes, 1952 & it’s still on the shelves in 2012. My friend said that a senior librarian told her this hadn’t been weeded long ago because “there’s nothing to replace it.” Thank god there isn’t! From the Betty Crocker-esque checked cover and the…

  • Chicken System Neurotic

    Chicken System Neurotic

    Are You a “Chicken System” Neurotic? Tools to Help You Change Ludvigson 1984 Submitter: Short version is that this is a self-help guide in the positive thinking, stress reduction vein. I don’t want to know the long version. The illustration on page 37 was the first (and possibly last) explanation…

  • Sleep Tight

    Sleep Tight

    Sleep Postions The Night Language of the Body Dunkell 1977 Just when I think I have seen or heard everything, here comes a book on sleep positions. Yes, you read that right. Your personality can be determined from what position you assume when you sleep. I have a hard time…