The Henry Miller Library
Founded by Emil White
‘Where Nothing Happens’
Henry talks to Far Out magazine about the books that smelted him. Coming in at #3 is Henry's "Black Spring." Money quote: “There is a lot of life in that…
We're kind of embarrassed because we only just now discovered Five Books. It's a great place to find that next book! Consider, say, the five best books on rock n'…
In afternoons, Henry would "Work of section in hand, following plan of section scrupulously. No intrusions, no diversions." Maya Angelou would "write the morning and then go home about midday…
Good news and bad news for libraries! The Good: NPR reports that "Libraries are dealing with new demand for books and services during the pandemic. The bad? See the good!…
An article about Dylan's favorite books entitled "From Jack Kerouac to Allen Ginsberg" doesn't allude to an extensively broad literary spectrum, but hey, it caught our attention! Spoiler alert: #1…
It's Just Another Day! From left to right: Magnus Toren, Iguna John Carlin, Edwin Huizinga, Erin Jane | Photo courtesy San Jose Mercury News.
Flashback! It's a video from the Big Sur Experimental Music Festival at the HML in 1999!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phqJdQmG-rE
Given the current situation, we’re feeling the need for greater ...regimentation in our daily lives. This explains why we enjoyed this nice piece from our friends over at Brain Pickings…
As we slowly embrace "shelter-in-place," let us find inspiration, via Hyperallergic, in artists who found themselves isolated, detained, or bed-ridden for various reasons! (Bonus artist: Warren Zevon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhGI0_o90s
For a great account on how folks are holding up in Big Sur, check out Kate Woods Novoa (aka Big Sur Kate)'s recent piece in Voice of Monterey Bay. Inspiring…
After a winter hibernation, Hippie Sven emerges from his culvert to come face-to-face with Dave the US Census rep. What happens next? https://youtu.be/g6d2wyG6_oY
Sunday March 1 - spend the day with acclaimed singer-songwriter and dear friend Ellis Paul at the Henry Miller Library! 3 pm - Magnus interview Ellis “under the persimmon tree”…
The Henry Miller Library guarantees all guests the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn. It is not the proper role of the Library to attempt to shield individuals from ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive. There are many books and stories to read, to write, to tell, and to listen to.
We hope to learn from different ideas, why and how they come to be, and what values they’re premised on. To always critique and argue in good-faith.
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