Nancy Pearl - Everett Herald "America’s action figure librarian walks a good book for exercise"

Everett Herald | April 12, 2020

“Reading books, writing books, talking about books.

And walking the talk about books.

Seattle’s favorite librarian, Nancy Pearl, is known the world over for the shushing-librarian action figure bearing her likeness.

‘I’m one of those people, I think, who just has trouble sitting still,’ Pearl, 75, said in an interview following her annual ‘Nancy Pearl’s Picks’ book talk to a packed auditorium in Langley on Whidbey Island. ‘I need something to think about and keep myself mentally active.’

She’s no slouch in the physical department, either.

Last year, Pearl started combining her two greatest pleasures — reading and walking. Her love of books dates back to her childhood in Detroit, where she found words and refuge at the local library.

About seven years ago, Pearl took up walking. The loop route from her Seattle home gradually increased to about 5 miles.

Then, she added a good book between her ears and racked up even more miles.”

Follow the link above to read more about America’s librarian!

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