Notes from a Public Typewriter
edited by
Michael Gustafson and Oliver Uberti
Here’s a quick – read-in-an-hour – book that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood. I learned about Notes from a Public Typewriter from my blogging friend Charley over at booksandbakes1 and I’m so happy I got my hands on the book!
Notes from a Public Typewriter is all about the Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan, owned by Gustafson and his wife, Hilary. When they set up the store in 2013, they put out a typewriter, with paper, for anyone to use. It fit the mood of the store perfectly because Gustafson has a soft spot for old typewriters. His grandfather’s 1930s Smith Corona is on display at the register.
It wasn’t long before customers began to type random, sometimes whimsical and often heartfelt messages for all to see. This book is the combined story of these messages. From confessions and affirmations to marriage proposals and humorous ditties, Gustafson, his wife and their booksellers have seen it all. They share the best of the best in this little book. When you finish, you’ll feel a little more connected with the world.
I don’t want to share too much because the fun is in reading the messages and seeing the store for yourself! Notes from a Public Typewriter is a feel-good book you’ll want to keep on your coffee table. It would be a great gift for a friend, too!
Thank you, Charley, for telling me all about this book. Books and Bakes is one of my favorite blogs so be sure to visit and see Charley’s creative day-trip posts, book reviews and Poloroid snaps.
Thanks for visiting – come back soon!
Sounds swell!
It is! Thanks for stopping by, Marian 🙂
I’m so so pleased you enjoyed it! X
I did, so much!!
Sounds like great fun. Going on my holiday gift list for my writer buddies, assuming they don’t beat me to it!
I definitely recommend! Thanks for the visit, Jan 🙂
thanks for the recommendation; heading to books and bakes now!
Great! Thanks for the visit 🙂
What a great idea to leave the typewriter available for random messages. And cool to put those into a book. Thanks for sharing this. I’ll check it out. 🙂
I know – I loved the book. It was a story in itself! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
What a fun book! Thanks for sharing, Barbara!
It was! In fact, when I brought it back to the library, I told my work friend and she checked it out immediately! Thanks for stopping by, Jill 🙂
Oh my gosh! I must get this book! 🙂 thank you!
Yes, you must! I don’t think you will regret it – thanks for reading and commenting, Chatter Master!
I just got it!!!!! I am LOVING it!!!!! I have to go to this store!
I know – me too! What would you type? Could you sneak a sketch in there?
I think if I ever get to be there I would not go with a plan on what to type. I would hope for the experience to lead me. I would probably YES try to get a doodle in there 😉
Oh, I bet you’d come up with something both clever and deep – that’s your talent!
You are very kind to me. Thank you because it felt good ot read that today.
Barbara, this sounds delightful and one I’m adding on my list to read! 😀Charley’s recommendations are always great, interesting and a bit different! I bet you needed a shorter read after the marathon of Vanity Fair!
Haha – I was shocked to discover that I could read a book in an hour! I agree, Charley’s reading list is so interesting. I think you would enjoy Notes… Thanks for stopping by, Annika. Hope you are having a nice weekend!
This sounds really fun!
I think you would like it, Library of Life! I like how it made the book store seem like a community. Thanks for stopping by!
What a great idea!
What a wonderful idea for a book. I’ve just hopped over to Amazon to buy a copy. Thanks for drawing it my attention.
Oh that’s great, Wendy. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Five bookmarks! Sounds like a must-read. 🙂
Hi Jennifer – I definitely recommend it – I laughed a lot 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. Hope you are doing well. I’ll be catching up on blog posts in the morning. 🙂
A little pricey for such a short read. Maybe my library has it. 🙂
That’s where I got mine! 😉