Gothamist: Librarian's Fatherly Pride Gets Him Fined

Mr Mel

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:16:12 -0500

One of my daughters is a mystery writer. She gave us a copy of a manuscript to read, which I did on a flight to LA. After I read it I said to my wife, "this is a great story, and it would be, even if someone else's kid had written it." Mr Grandt has every right to be proud and to recommend it. I wish them both good luck.

rcltrh

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:20:36 -0500

Agreed. There was no money involved and he was just promoting a book for kids to read in the library for gods sake. Whoever fined him for this stupidity should be the one paying the fine. Oh, looks like its the city. I guess with the budget deficit we have we are now resorting to the city fining librarians for recommending books they have a connection to. Next up, city fining students for overdue books to help balance the budget.

ianmac47

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:05:40 -0500

OMG. Encouraging people to read. Go watch cartoons.

gossipgirl

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:02:29 -0500

That's stupid.

Dirk

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:59:23 -0500

What's the problem? Its a library, not Barnes and Noble. Was there financial gain here?

DaleyGrind

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:57:56 -0500

Well, hopefully the publicity will help sell a few copies.