Better late than never

It’s not unheard of for a library to receive a late book return in the mail, but the package the Tooting Library in London received from Canada recently won’t be forgotten anytime soon. CBC News reported that the package contained “A Confederate General From Big Sur” by Richard Brautigan, a book that had last been checked out in 1974 — about 48 years and 107 days overdue. Tony Spence, 72, a retired judge living in British Columbia, will be spared the late fees. “We’re pleased to have the book back,” a statement from the library said.