The Biblioklepto Top Ten
Swiping Russian novels will throw your back out.
Ever stolen a book? The New York Times kicked off the discussion with this essay by Margo Rabb, who points out that the most booklifted books include the Bible and the works of Martin Amis.
Flavorwire followed with The Most Shoplifted Books of Modern Times.
Meanwhile, Lauren Leto stereotypes people by their favorite authors. “Jeffrey Eugenides: Girls who didn’t get enough drama when they were younger. Lauren Weisberger: Girls who can’t read. Or think. Tom Clancy: People who skipped school by hiding out in the gym. Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Men who can’t lie but will instead be silent if they know you don’t want to hear the truth.”
December 24th, 2009 at 22:30
Is borrowing a book then not returning it unintentionally considered stealing?
December 24th, 2009 at 23:14
Oh, I thought Stephenie Meyer for girls who can’t read.