“I know, but the poor souls – Well, I’m sure you will agree with me in one thing: The chief task of a librarian is to get people to read.” “You feel so? My feeling, Mrs. Kennicott, and I am merely quoting the librarian of a very large college, is that he first duty of the conscientious librarian is to preserve the books.”
In this classic American novel, the author delves into the lives of residents in a small town, examining the impact of industrialization and modernization on community dynamics and personal beliefs. more
American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more
“I wonder if the small town isn’t, with some lovely exceptions, a social appendix?”
“Law is the historical antithesis of order.”
“Food was the most valuable thing you could give someone."...The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”