Quote from: Jane on July 20, 2022, 03:47:43 PMThe book is about Belle da Costa Greene who became J. P. Morgan's personal librarian for his library.It sounds interesting to me. But I’ll admit the word interesting has become tainted. Too often a synonym for something negative.
The book is about Belle da Costa Greene who became J. P. Morgan's personal librarian for his library.
Tonight, my friend Margo and I are going to see the movie Cabaret on the big screen in the theaters! It's a Fathom Event presented by TCM!
I would have interpreted that comment as "interesting" too, DR Jane. But so much depends on tone.
But now I am interested to read the book!
I have placed a hold on The Personal Librarian. 44 on a list for 25 copies.
Finished The Girl in His Shadow. It tried my patience.
Watching a Japanese film from the 1950s called Gate of Hell. It has the most beautiful color I've seen outside of a Vincent Minnelli movie.
I will send it back
The greens, purples and oranges here are breathtaking. Unworldly reds, blues and golds. No expense spared
Quote from: John G. on July 20, 2022, 06:04:53 PMThe greens, purples and oranges here are breathtaking. Unworldly reds, blues and golds. No expense spared I expect this doesn't do it justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAwhQRDSzBk