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Pilgrimage of Life by Samuel C. Chew

A Guidebook to Learning: For a Lifelong Pursuit of Wisdom by Mortimer J. Adler

On the Front Lines: The Lay Person in the Church After Vatican II by Jordan Aumann

Directives to Lay Apostles by Benedictine Monks of Solesmes

Man and God: Passages Chosen and Arranged to Express a Mood About the Human and Divine by Victor Gollancz.

Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature by William Thomas Lowndes

The National: A Library for the People by W. J. Linton

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Favorite authorsMortimer J. Adler, Hans Urs von Balthasar, John Bunyan, G. K. Chesterton, Venerable Louis of Grenada, John Haywarde, Origen, James V. Schall, Fulton J. Sheen, Dietrich von Hildebrand (Shared favorites)

Favorite bookstoresBoston Book Annex, Boston Book Company, Raven Used Books, The Book Den East

Favorite librariesPublic Library of Brookline

About meInterests: Black Metal, 17th Century Classical Baroque Music, Oil Painting, Antiquarian Books, Museums, Libraries, NBA Basketball

I heartily recommend the bags by Saddleback Leather Company. The overnight bag is a natural home for my active reading library. You will never look at leather books the same way again! :)

About my libraryAs of August 16, 2011, my LibraryThing has been drastically downsized by about 90% to concentrate only on the books I am actively studying or wish to study. The collection is supplemented by links to e-books when available, that relate to my interest in black-letter books pertaining to Christianity.

The books rated with five stars have been the most promising guides in what I hope will be a lifelong pursuit of beauty, truth, and goodness.

I have found it a tremendous benefit to purchase, whenever possible, the earliest printed editions of a book that I am eager to read. The sweet spot for me, in terms of beautiful typography, English spelling conventions, decorative ornaments, etc., is the 17th Century.

My process for finding books is as follows: Shelf-read entire call number sections of interest in a nearby university library (I focus on A's, Z's, ND's, PR's, PN's, and Oversize/Folio at Boston College O'Neill Library), examine the contents of any book that catches my eye, and record the title, author, and date to purchase when the price is right. The books that catch my eye first are well-bound and elegantly designed. Entering their call numbers into the Library of Congress database and exploring the books with similar call numbers will fill in many gaps. Revisit the same shelves as tastes change and curiosity increases.

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Currently readingAnother Sort of Learning by James V. Schall
The Macmillan Book of Proverbs, Maxims, and Famous Phrases by Burton Stevenson, ed.

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The Works of Robert Herrick: The Hesperides and Noble Numbers. 2 Volumes by Robert Herrick

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The Hesperides ; & Noble numbers / Robert Herrick ; edited by Alfred Pollard ; with a preface by A.C. Swinburne - Vols. I. & II. by Robert (1591-1674) Herrick

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Robert Herrick's Hesperides and the Epigram Book Tradition by Professor Ann Baynes Coiro

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The Hesperides & Noble Numbers: Vol. 1 and 2 by Robert Herrick

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Hesperides or the Works Both Human and Divine of Robert Herrick by Robert Herrick

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Goody Two-Shoes. A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1766. by Goody Two-Shoes. Introduction by Charles Welsh.

I am honoured that you have included my library in your list of interesting libraries.
I ever am
yours most sincerely,
James Boswell

Note from moibibliomaniac: If you liked Boswell's Life of Johnson, I recommend The New Boswell by R. M. Freeman, London, 1923.

posted by JamesBoswell at 12:36 pm (EST) on Dec 15, 2011

Thank you for accepting my friends invitation. I hope my profile gave you some new insights into Volney, Jefferson and Franco-American history. I will be glad to answer any questions you might have regarding Volney, his views, or book purchases. All Zee Best, TCW

posted by ThomasCWilliams at 11:55 pm (EST) on Apr 11, 2009

This is a quick thank-you for all the music you are giving me. I have a lot going on right now, but I will definitely appreciate it over the next couple of weeks.

posted by Toolroomtrustee at 2:52 pm (EST) on Apr 3, 2009

Thanks for the recommendations. Could you recommend some specific songs from these bands? I'd like to check them out on YouTube as a first step. By the same token, if you're interested in trying out old school metal, DT or NW, here's my recommendation based on guitarwork and intense vocals. I'm afraid I can't advise on a "funky" sound, with the possible exception of Deep Purple's *Stormbringer* album.

Iron Maiden: The Number of the Beast, Prowler, The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare, The Wicker Man

Black Sabbath (two from each singer): The Warning, Black Sabbath, Die Young, I (from the Dehumanizer album), Disturbing the Priest, Trashed, Heart like a Wheel, Danger Zone, Devil and Daughter, The Headless Cross

Dream Theater: Pull Me Under, Learning to Live

Nightwish: The Kinslayer, Crownless

I really like and admire Spiral Architect's *A Sceptic's Universe*.

posted by Toolroomtrustee at 5:33 pm (EST) on Mar 16, 2009

I also just visited your blog site. With the exception of Dark Tranquility and Devin Townshend, all the metal bands you list there were new to me. I'm partial to the bands with a "symphonic" sound, like Nightwish and Royal Hunt, and progressive ones like Dream Theater (as well as "old school" metal, like Sabbath and Maiden). How would you characterize the ones you like?

posted by Toolroomtrustee at 8:42 pm (EST) on Feb 27, 2009

Hi Stephen,

You may be interested in visiting the website of Aristos: The Journal of Aesthetics. They have lots of great articles on painting and art education, and defend the sort of values that emphasize human greatness and beauty.

posted by Toolroomtrustee at 8:37 pm (EST) on Feb 27, 2009

Thank you for adding me to your list of interesting libraries. We share a passion for the journey through great books - a lifetime of liberal learning.

posted by jwhenderson at 7:44 am (EST) on Feb 7, 2009

I am honored to be included in your list of interesting libraries.

posted by moibibliomaniac at 3:51 pm (EST) on Jan 31, 2009