Fans of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will totally love this wonderful lecture series by Poet J. D. McClatchy. His witty English-language libretto of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” has become a holiday favorite at The Metropolitan Opera. He has now translated seven of the libretti, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Cos Fan Tutte. To celebrate the publication of his translations, Mr. McClatchy is joined by Met singers for an evening of readings and Classical Music performance. This video was recently published & it was recorded at the 92nd Street Y on December 1st, 2010.

For more information about the special events happening at the 92nd Street Y please CLICK HERE!

This is just a quick post to share this wonderful photo of the original house that Author George Orwell lived in for many years on the tiny Scottish isle of Jura. In fact, this is where he wrote his classic “1984″ novel book.

Here’s a random Book-Humor Photo we recently came across that is both kinda funny & actually very interesting. Well, you be the Judge, ha! It shows a few actual Typewriters that were owned by some famous Authors. Our 2 favorites are Cormac McCarthy and Hunter S. Thompson. Of course we heard that Ernest Hemingway guy is pretty good too!

OK, We could not be more proud or incredibly super-happy right now because it has just been announced that the new BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN Graphic Novel ( DC Comics ) by Chip Kidd & Dave Taylor is listed as #2 in the “Hardcover Graphic Books” Section of THE NEW YORK TIMES Best Sellers List!! Wow! It’s almost to good to be true and, on a serious note, a very distinct honor.

The JOHN UPDIKE SOCIETY recently announced that they have purchased the original childhood home of John Updike. It’s located at 117 Philadelphia Ave. in Shillington, PA. The good news is that they plan to turn it into a Museum and preserve it as a memorial to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Author. John Updike burst upon the scene in 1960 with this novel, “Rabbit, Run”. After that ( and lucky for all of us who love reading great books ) he had become quite prolific. Sadly, Mr. Updike passed away in 2009 at the young age of 76. But, his house, along with his writings, will live on as a wonderful legacy. For more information about the JOHN UPDIKE SOCIETY please CLICK HERE.