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“My love affair with used bookstores” by Ron Grossman in the Chicago Tribune

Remembering Vera Rubin – the pioneering astrophysicist who confirmed the existence of dark matter passed away on Christmas day. Her life and contributions to the future of women in science are featured by Brainpickings.

English author Richard Adams, best known for his Carnegie award winning novel Watership Down, has passed away at the age of 96. | Fine Books & Collections

How badly do you want to read? Would you dumpster dive for books? | LitReactor