The Second Floor Librarians

This Friday evening I’ll be at the library for the Citadel of the Spirit: Oregon’s Sesquicentennial Anthology event with Matt Love, editor of the book and the publisher of Nestucca Spit Press.

The event should be fun – along with readings from the book by Matt Love, Kathleen Dean Moore and Andrew Rodman, there will be a slide show and an Oregon trivia contest.

And before you start thinking that a sesquicentennial anthology sounds kinda (gasp!) stuffy, here’s a bit more info about the philosophy Matt Love took when compiling the selections for the book (from his press release (.doc)):

“Citadel of the Spirit merges past and present Oregon voices to create what Love calls the “literary equivalent of a mix tape,” rather than a traditional greatest hits anthology. “I wanted to produce an unconventional book that integrated the old stories and new perspectives and reflects Oregon’s maverick nature, unquestionably the biggest cultural influence in my life,” said Love.”

Love spent the past decade sleuthing out the historical excerpts appearing in the book…. “I think both the essays and excerpts will appeal to longtime Oregonians and recent newcomers to the state. There’s something in the book for everyone—sex, drugs, and rock and roll even.”

So don’t be scared by the word sesquicentennial, come join us at the library this Friday at 7.

This event is, as always, free. For more info, just ask.