Gentle Madness

Even when reading is impossible, the presence of books acquired produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity... we cherish books even if unread, their mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance." A.E. Newton.


Which would explain why everytime I'm in a bluefunk I seem to wind up at a bookstore.

Related: the Avenue Victor Hugo bookstore has re-opened at its new location - still on Newbury Street. Hoo-rah! One small step towards preserving some of Boston's uniqueness and warding off the dreaded AnyCity USA malaise brought on by too many chainstores.

Anyhoo - the new location is just a block from the old and seems to have as much space. The folks there are still unpacking but you can go in and browse - and if you live in or around Boston, love books and the process of acquiring them, and have never visited Avenue Victor Hugo - then get thee hence!