I want a Librarian Action Figure! Really, I do. There are some quotes on the page that I like a lot:

I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.

–Jorge Luis Borges

In the nonstop tsunami of global information, librarians provide us with floaties and teach us how to swim.

–Linton Weeks

I’d also enjoy reading Ms. Pearl’s book, Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason.

I’m feeling wistful for Austin and its variety of toy stores, such as Toy Joy and throughout Book People. Here, for example, is another reason Austin is weird:

“Jesus Action Figure” by Kathryn Petro / ©2003