“Book stores always remind me that there are good things in the world.” -Vincent Van Gogh

uses and abuses of psychology (1966 ed., cover design by eric kitson)

A river made of 10.000 books in Toronto

In Andy Weir’s new novel Artemis, life on the moon is no bed of roses. The coffee is weak (because water boils at a low temperature) and the food is rank (because it’s hard to grow much more than algae).

He talked to NPR’s Scott Simon about building his lunar colony – and why it’s modeled after the less savory aspects of some beach resort towns. Check out their conversation here.

– Petra

The Martian was awesome and I’m so excited about this new novel. Are you going to check it out? -Carla

The Strand pop up shop - Times Square NYC

Summing up my entire existence.

Knowledge is power.

What are you reading these days?

Cats Vs. Books