this mini purple library has just a few fiction and children's book inside…read more reads: "Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Beverly Cleary) -Ramona is in the 3rd grade, she's learning to be on her own, taking the bus by herself, learning reading lessons to fit into her school, not to burden her parents so they can earn a living. -Ramona is also getting along fine with a perceived bully "Danny" who nicknamed her "Egghead". unbeknownst to her, it's wasn't meant to be offensive. -this is a realistic story of a schoolgirl of 8, nothing melodramatic like other book of her genre. this depicts the everyday activity of a normal girl. recommended for ages 8-12.

this oblong olive green library (#11685) is full of nonfiction, fiction books…read more reads: "Aristotle and an Aardvark go to Washington:Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes" (Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein) -a compilation of quotes by politicians and pundits, categorized as to genre of doublespeak defining it's nature and disingenuous. *they use logic, facts, and humor to bring forth the hidden message: i.e: Pres. Ronald Reagan: "We did not-repeat, did not---trade weapons or anything else for hostages, now will we (11/13/1986) "Let me just say that it was not my intent to do business with Khomeini, to trade weapons for hostages (11/6/1986) "A few months ago, I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart and my best intentions still tell me that's true, but the facts and the evidence tells me it is not" (3/4/1987 statement after reporters show Reagan he had traded arms for hostages) source: pg. 132

Physical Location: 201 Arlington Ave…read moreKensington, CA 94707 As we were driving by to pick up a friend who lives in the Cert, we came upon another Little Free Library! We love finding these things, they're so much fun and get the whole neighborhood involved! This location was a little cleaned out with a little too many magazines but I found a great Robin D Owens book I didn't have (read one of my favorite authors). If you're in the area drop on by! This location is right on the street! Yay Little Free Library!

this turquois and violet book box (#12286) has the usual fiction & nonfiction books. a twig on…read moreeach side of the frame adds some charm. reads: "The Classic Slave Narratives" (Edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.) -"The life of Olaudah Equiano" an african slave who purchased his freedom in America decided to sail the seas & trade commodities. he discovered Europe's laws did not protect him from being constantly cheated, harassed. when he discovered religion, he choose to become a missionary. -"The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave" a lst hand telling of the brutality of slavery in her youth. In 1831, it was the lst book to be published in Great Britain about a black woman's life. -.."Life of Frederick Douglas" American slave who became a freed man & an abolitionist' -"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" life story of an abolitionist who was constantly sexually harassed by her "master" when she was young. eventually she and her family members became free when their masters were paid the asking price.

this unique turquoise library with a purple roof (#34267) imitates a penguin in it's design…read more there's just a few fiction and children's books inside. read: "When i Grow up: Sonia Sotomayor" (Anne Marie)scholastic 3rd grade reader -just a thin pamphlet with the highlights of Justice Sotomayor's careet written in her voice but not by her. -born in New York of Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayer faced and overcame diabetes early. she learnt studying was the only way to succeed. decided to study law and become a judge. -it's an interesting booklet. same info can be found on wikipedia for free... almost mimics her biography.

this blue library with a layered brown roof has mostly nonfiction and fiction books…read more reads: "Mossad: the Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service" (Michael Bar-Zohar, Nissim Mishal) -compiled from Israel news sources of verified missions of Mossad against Israel's enemies (Hezbollah, Eichmann, terrorists,...) and against neighboring nations (Syria, Iran, Iraq) who tried to acquire nuclear weapons. -this book is more exciting than most spy thrillers. the modus operandi is short and sweet, the conclusions condensed.

this off green library (#77460) has children's & fiction books within…read more reads: "Plotless, Pointless, Pathetic" (Joshua Wright) -this irrelevant tale of a knight in shiny armour and his side kick horse is written in comic book form. -episode after episode unfolds of the misadventures and aborted tales of the pair. written for children with a taste of the absurd and unexpected. -recommended reading for immature readers.

community book box (#83610) resembles 2 plain wood crates with the top one having 2 sliding…read moretransparent panes installed in front and a clear pane in back. simple clever use of particle boards! reads: "invisible man" (ralph ellison) -an unnamed black person relates his life from his origins in the South to Harlem. themes: : *racial identity -neither a black nationalist, a Booker T. Washington nor a cynical or unawares black intermediary in society. *invisibility -not just due to racism, also institutional at work, at a black university, in a politcal organization, The Brotherhood aka the Communist Party. *power & self-interest -powerful institutions & individuals within the black & white communities promote their own interest over interests of their respective community. *dreams & the unconscious -society stymies individualistic actions that go outside expected norms of behavior.

this simple dark blue library (#8862) has a single layer of mostly nonfiction books…read more reads: "Who Rules American?" (G. William Domhoff) *this and subsequent novels reveals the roots of power in America politics. themes (national level): -think tanks, foundations, commisions, & academia (universities) -they work thru direct action, not secretly behind the scenes -business groups/interests lobby government officials, politicians to create special legislation/policy/licenses giving them tax loopholes/subsidies/natural resources at below market rates. locally: -downtown business interest and land developers elect officials favorable to their interests who pass legislation to develop shopping mall, business districts at taxpayer expense while business interests get all the profits. (i.e. sports arena)