the book corner
| A Note from the Editor...of sorts. |
Dear Reader(s): Perhaps you have recently finished an enjoyable book and wish to find one of its equal, or you’ve recently read a terrible book and wish to redeem it with one spectacular enough to make up for the literary disappointment you have experienced—like a decadent slice of cheesecake after a ruined meal. Maybe you have made an inner vow to finish reading all the books in your home library before purchasing another; and while this seems a resourceful and noble plan, every book lover knows that such a rule warrants a restraint that is absolutely unnatural and borderlines self hatred. Every week the Book Corner is stocked with new titles. Despite the newness of their arrival, the titles themselves may include a variety of historical and classical themes. A fairly recent project has been the addition of a Southern Literature section. This new selection includes books of the Southern Classics Series—some novels, farm journals, biographies and historical accounts of life in the great South. Whether you were born and raised in Kentucky or have recently moved to the area, you are sure to find amusement and charm in the characters and settings created with this land and culture in mind. When next you have the chance to stop in at the Book Corner, be sure to peruse the books that make you feel most at home. The summer time begs for the reading of Southern literature. You have an appointment on the front porch: just you and your new book. Call me a romantic if you wish but at this moment, I can think of nothing else more compelling. I hope to meet you soon, Sarah Fricks |
