• How to Write and Sell Confessions

    How to Write and Sell Confessions

    How to Write and Sell Confessions Feldhake 1980 Submitter: From a large public library that recently weeded the 800s/authorship how to’s. This had circed in the last 5 years, which is surprising considering that these “true confessions” magazines don’t really exist as a phenomenon anymore (though at least one of…

  • Don’t make eye contact with the doll

    Don’t make eye contact with the doll

    Ceramic Character Dolls and their accessories Becker 1992 I know dolls and doll collecting is a common topic for a public library collection. These kinds of books do circulate. I just find the whole idea of collecting dolls a bit weird. The eyes and facial expressions are just a bit…

  • Jamming on the Harpsichord

    Jamming on the Harpsichord

      The Harpsichord Owner’s Guide: A Manual for Buyers & Owners Kottick 1992 Submitter: Zero circs in about 9 years. Why on earth does this need to belong in a rural medium-sized library? Holly: This was published in 1992?? Was there some sort of harpsichord revival that I missed?

  • Don’t Surrender to Snack Attacks!

    Don’t Surrender to Snack Attacks!

    How to Survive Snack Attacks…Naturally Zucker and Zucker 1979 Drop that chocolate chip cookie! Try carob instead. The twin authors are all about promoting the no sugar, no refined flour, no salt and evidently no fun lifestyle. The girls also demonstrate some activities such as tennis, biking and evidently some…

  • Dieting for God

    Dieting for God

    Slim for Him Kreml 1978 Who doesn’t love the cover of the women walking through the clouds (or is that whipped cream?) This book is full of scripture and inspiration to keep your head in the game as you diet to your ideal weight and spiritual goodness. We have had…

  • Have a Tuna Adventure!

    Have a Tuna Adventure!

    Tuna: As You Like It Tuna Research Foundation 1968 (?) As a Midwestern kid from the 1960s, tuna casserole was a staple in my mom’s kitchen. It was cheap and easy to make. To this day, tuna casserole is one of the basic comfort foods at my house. Tuna recipes…