I've been slightly obsessed with paper and notebooks. Among my most precious possessions is a small light-blue, breviary-sized volume - four-and-a-half inches wide, seven inches tall - made by a company called Denbigh. Michael Dirda bluebreviarycall share on social
I once read that there are more biographical works about Napoleon Bonaparte than any other man in history. Michael Dirda biographicalbonapartehistory Change image and share on social
Books can be a source of solace, but I see them mainly as a source of pleasure, personal as well as esthetic. Michael Dirda bookestheticpersonal Change image and share on social
A job should bring enough for a worker and family to live on, but after that, self-realization, the exercise of one's gifts and talents, is what truly matters. Michael Dirda bringexercisefamily Change image and share on social
Basically, I think that most people either make too much money or not enough money. The jobs that are essential and important pay too little, and those that are essentially managerial pay far too much. Michael Dirda basicallyessentialessentially share on social
It is a truth universally acknowledged that M. Dirda is a sucker for anything bookish in the way of artwork. Michael Dirda acknowledgeartworkbookish Change image and share on social
Halloween isn't the only time for ghosts and ghost stories. In Victorian Britain, spooky winter's tales were part of the Christmas season, often told after dinner, over port or coffee. Michael Dirda britainchristmascoffee Change image and share on social
'The Admirable Crichton' is probably Barrie's most famous work after 'Peter Pan', nearly a pendant to that classic. Michael Dirda admirablebarrieclassic Change image and share on social
I do think digital media encourages speed-reading, which can be fine if one is simply seeking information. But a serious novel or work of history or volume of poetry is an experience one should savor, take time over. Michael Dirda digitalencourageexperience share on social
Near my desk, I keep a large plastic carton filled with fresh notebooks and stationery of various kinds, sizes, and qualities. Michael Dirda cartondeskfill Change image and share on social
