I started this book because of the “This American Life” episode about libraries and become obsessed with Brautigan’s concept of the library right away. But this book surprised me, and I actually fell in love with Vida and the librarian’s love story. I’m surprised by Brautigan’s progressive mind, beyond the fact that the only descriptor of Vida was that she was draw-droppingly gorgeous. Brautigan’s writing style and tone is also my new favorite. An easy, one sitting read if you want it to be. And of course, a book about books is the best type of book out there.