Awful Library Books

By Johnny Cat in Blogs & Internet, Book & Literature on Nov 30, 2009 at 1:34 pm

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Mary and Holly are Michigan librarians who are really into “weeding,” meaning they strive to keep their books relevant and “weed” out dated, damaged, and just plain wrong titles.  Recently featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the two bibliophiles created a submitter-based blog from library-goers all over.

These books are just odd, outdated or maybe should be reconsidered under a current interpretation of collection policies. In no way should the opinions of Mary and Holly be interpreted as a standard for every library.  We just want to have a few chuckles and talk about library collections.

There are lots of curiosities besides the one I chose above.  I really got a kick out of this one, as well as this one.  All around, a fun site!  Link.


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  1. Chrissy
    Nov 30th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    At a library book sale recently I found a book called “Babies and Other Hazards of Sex”. For 50 cents I just had to buy it!

  2. candy
    Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I’ve heard of knitting with dog hair. Saw it in time magazine or something….. it’s not that weird and doesn’t kill the dog.

  3. Kate
    Nov 30th, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    I love this site! It’s hilarious.

  4. pwscott
    Nov 30th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    I’ve seen this site before. Just a little to freaky for me. :p

  5. Shayune
    Dec 1st, 2009 at 12:43 am

    I work in a used book store, and we get some pretty incredible titles in. My current favorite: Barnacle Parp’s Chain Saw Guide.

  6. namowal
    Dec 1st, 2009 at 11:36 am

    I typed “knitting dog hair” into google and it returned dozens of websites. Who knew?

  7. ur mother
    Dec 1st, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    helllo i come from outter space. :)

  8. Luna
    Dec 1st, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    How about knitting a dog sweater from dog hair?

  9. Noelegy
    Dec 1st, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    What’s wrong with knitting with dog hair? Beats having to sweep it up all the time (I share my home with a Great Pyrenees mix and a Husky mix).

  10. ted
    Dec 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am

    “It doesn’t kill the dog”? I don’t know. Have you ever seen a dog die of shame?

    “Please don’t wear that when you walk me…”


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