Stating the Obvious

It is obvious, but interesting how different authors and stories all incorporate a "library." As I read about Perno Shell I could not help, but think of the "The Library" in Magic for Beginners. Two beloved tales that are unmarked and must be sought out. Not to mention the occurances in the library that are essential to the overall plot of the story. I don't know exactly why this is. Maybe it is because writers are very attached to libraries. Or maybe it is because it is a border place between reality and the contents of a book. Or maybe it is just a cool place to set a scene.