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Medieval bookmaking at the Getty, from parchment to binding
Parchment, writing, painting and binding give book lovers four concrete reasons to linger over a medieval page.
September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Jefferson's rough draft anchors The Declaration's Promise in Washington
Jefferson’s rough draft gives the Library of Congress exhibition a concrete starting point for readers who want history beyond a familiar quotation.
September 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Culture
The National Book Festival made room for fashion, science, and a quiet break
The Library of Congress held its National Book Festival at Washington's Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 22.
August 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Google's new Austin tower included a room nonprofits could book
Google announced the opening of its Sail Tower office in downtown Austin on August 3.
August 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Culture
Ruby Bridges' reading festival brought authors to Memphis families
The National Civil Rights Museum scheduled its Ruby Bridges Reading Festival for August 1, bringing a civil rights figure and children's authors together on the museum's Memphis campus.
August 1, 2026 · 2 min read