Libraries are the new black

Are libraries the new cultural zeitgeist? A post on NPR’s blog, entitled “Why The Next Big Pop-Culture Wave After Cupcakes Might Be Libraries” argues yes. As self-proclaimed geeks and nerds, we admit we chuckled a few times while reading it. It inspired our own top three list:

Top reasons why the ALP might take over macarons

1. The American Library in Paris  is open on Sundays and most fancy patisseries are not.

2. Books are less caloric than cookies.

3. We’re a better bargain — a year’s individual membership at the ALP is less expensive than two boxes of assorted macarons from Pierre Hermé.