The librarian at play

By Edmund Lester Pearson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A quirky invention reveals hilarious truths about readers and books, turning the ordinary world of libraries upside down.

Genres

Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Humour Teaching & Education

Released

2014-09-22

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Summary

"The Librarian at Play" by Edmund Lester Pearson is a funny collection of stories from the early 1900s that looks at the strange and funny things that happen to librarians. The book uses both made-up stories and real events to show the ups and downs of working in a library. One story is about a machine called an "interest gauge" that a librarian uses to see how much people like different books, and the funny situations that come from that. With characters like Professor Frugles and Mrs. Crumpet, the book shines a light on the funny side of books and the people who love them, making it a fun read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh about library life.