Nicholas Basbanes

Patience & Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture

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Patience & Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places and Book Culture was discussed by its author, Nicholas A Basbanes, at the Library of Congress at 6pm on Nov 8. Part of the Center for the Book's "Books & Beyond author series, the program was free and open to the public.

Patience and Fortitude casts a wide net across the community of the book. Based on dozens of interviews, it's filled with wonderful personal stories about the relevance of books and book culture for individuals and nations alike. Nicholas A. Basbanes is former literary editor of the Worcester Sunday Telegram. A professional journalist for more than 30 years, he has written articles, essays, and reviews for many newspapers and magazines.

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