They're right in my house!
But it didn't look good there for a while. I had put a hold on both of the books (plus a couple novels) and while they were in transit to my local branch, my local branch was forced to close due to construction next-door.
The closure wouldn't last long, the sign on the door assured, just until Monday. Except I'm leaving for San Diego Sunday morning (you remember me telling you about this, right?). Not good.
Here's where being a nice guy and writing a letter to the library's volunteer organization about how great the workers at your local branch are (and they are, at least at my branch). What happens is that a lot of the librarians remember you (since your letter was read at a staff meeting), and even two years after the letter they're still willing to do a favor or two for you.
A phone call, a knock on the library door, a big "thank you," and I've got my travel guides.
Now if I could only get those novels, too.
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