We champion the work of librarians at LeVar Burton Reads, not least because they preserve books and maintain archives of important information for generations to come. Today, we’re sharing a story from our friends over at Atlas Obscura. They'll introduce you to an altogether different species of librarians: The Mafra Palace Library Bats, who make sure the palace's rare book collection is well kept!
Atlas Obscura is an audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a wonder every day, Monday through Friday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories.
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"Sin Eater" by Ian R. MacLeod
"Those Fantastic Lives" by Bradley Sides
"The Clockmaker and His Daughter" by Tobi Ogundiran
"The Court Magician" by Sarah Pinsker
"Dragonflies" by Shannon Sanders
"Mr. McCaslin" by Peter S. Beagle
"The Tin Man" by Lilliam Rivera
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"The Destination Star" by Gregory Marlow
"Mister Dawn, How Can You Be So Cruel?" by Violet Allen
"The Golden Hour" by Jeffrey Ford
"The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library" by Tobi Ogundiran
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