Reader recommendation: Running the Books

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Running the Books: The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarian by Avi Steinberg is a fascinating description of how inmates utilize a prison library. The book details the aspirations, frustrations, and hopes of both Mr. Steinberg and his prison aides. It is especially interesting to see his struggle between simply doing his assigned work and becoming personally involved.

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