Diane Asseo Griliches' Library: The Drama Within is primarily a book of photographs of various libraries from around the world. It's nicely done though with bits of commentary on the libraries, and quotes from other people about libraries.

Jonathan Carroll's Glass Soup is, in one way, a departure from his earlier books. I usually describe his work as saying that they start out seeming like straight realistic fiction and then something goes weird. This one is weird from the first chapter. I probably should have reread White Apples before reading it, but I couldn't wait.

The Devils in the Details is a slim book of short stories by James P. Blaylock and Tim Powers, both written separately and together. Enjoyable, but very short.

Judith Henry's Overheard at the Bookstore is actually reminiscent of Library: The Drama Within with the exception of bookstore photographs instead of libraries. Unfortunately, it is much less interesting overall since the quotes are simply things that were actually overheard in bookstores rather than commentary on them, etc.

Tom Robbins' Wild Ducks Flying Backward is a collection of short works: reviews, poems, stories, essays. I enjoyed it.
posted by Kristin Buxton at 1:04 PM