That picture of John Updike two posts ago was taken in the Boston Public Library. The hall that he is in is according to this the Bates Hall. I could be mistaken about exactly which room it is, but I definitely recognize the space. It was in this hall over 20 years ago on one of those tables in the photo's background where I came to appreciate the greatness of the New York Times.
It was one of those unremarkable experiences that somehow never leave your memory. But I guess it involved a discovery for me. I had heard of and read the Times before, but the setting, spreading out the pages of the Times on a nice big wooden table in an architecturally historic room, and perhaps having the free time that day to absorb and fully appreciate the paper made it memorable.
Seeing one my favorite authors in a place for which I have a fond memory makes for a cool photograph.
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