In January of 2005 I started this blog as a record of books I’ve read as I was afraid I would forget what I have read. I have often referred back to my own blog to remember a book's contents or see what I have read by an author. I have enjoyed passing my books on to friends or recommending books to read. I know I have missed recording some, but in general I try to keep up with what I have read or listened to.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay (1979)
We were discussing the David Macaulay books like Cathedral and Castle at the reference desk, after getting an email from a colleague about a project to build a medieval monastery using only 9th century tools and living in 9th century style. Greg mentioned this spoof of a book, written as if in the 41st century, after doing an archeological dig on a motel. It was amusing, describing the TV as an altar and the toilet as a sacred urn. Reminded me that I should read some more of the more serious Macaulay books.
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