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The wonderful Maile Meloy was in the store last night to read from her new novel for middle grade readers, The Apprentices. This is the second in a series that began with one of our all time favorite books, The Apothecary. Meloy read for a bit, took questions, and then sat down at our signing table … Continue reading Maile Meloy Works Her Magic
_____________________________________________ HARDCOVER FICTION STORM FRONT by JOHN SANDFORD The thrilling new novel in the bestselling Virgil Flowers series. Virgil Flowers is at it again working with an Israli cop who happens to be tailing a smuggler of an extraordinary relic -- a copper scroll revealing startling details about the man known as King Solomon. "Wait … Continue reading New Releases – 10/8
~post by Joe T. On June 23rd of this year, Richard Matheson died. He probably ranks up there with H.P. Lovecraft as being one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century. On his death, Stephen King wrote: “He fired my imagination by placing his horrors not in European castles and Lovecraftian universes, … Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween: Day 8 “Richard Matheson”
~post by Katie B. Allie Brosh writes a blog called Hyperbole and a Half. Everyone should go there immediately and start reading... Well, right after you finish reading this. I'm very excited because her blog is now being made into a book that will be on our shelves at the end of this month: There are … Continue reading HYPERBOLE AND A HALF (The Book): Comprised of Awesomeness
~post by Joe T. Guillermo Del Toro is a singular voice in the world of horror and dark fantasy filmmaking. As a director, he has given us films that are already classics on the genre such as The Devil’s Backbone and Pan’s Labyrinth. As a producer he has helped shape and give voice to the … Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween: Day 7 “Guillermo Del Toro’s Penguin Horror Collection”
~post by Joe T. It’s Sunday and things are a little slow around the haunted house. So, after writing about Clive Barker yesterday, I’m gonna take a little break and share a couple of cool links that have got me excited this week. I’ll be back tomorrow with some Guillermo Del Toro curated books. Happy … Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween: Day 6 “Sunday Links”
October 5th marks the 61st birthday of one of the greatest writers of horror fiction in waning days of the 20th century. The yin to Stephen King’s yang, Clive Barker burst upon the scene with his six volume Books of Blood, changing the face of horror forever. Incorporating, at the time, transgressive sexuality and violence … Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween: Day 5 “Happy Birthday, Clive Barker!”
~post by Tommy Ah October, winter is theoretically around the corner and fall is supposedly in the air. October is a month for the spooky and scary and this month's books bring some of that to the table. We see another adventure from Thomas Covenant, take a trip to the red planet, and witness the … Continue reading Sci Friday: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You
~post by Joe T. Welcome back, ghouls and ghasts, as we continue bringing you Bookpeople’s top selling horror novels since Halloween last graced our calendars. World War Z was tops in our charts and The Shining (in anticipation of the release of Doctor Sleep, perhaps) came in a solid middle place. Impressive for a nearly … Continue reading 31 Days of Halloween: Day 4 “Bestselling Horror – Part 2”
If you’d like to keep up with all of our BookKids news, subscribe to our monthly BookKids e-newsletter. We also have all of our usual fun & fabulous storytimes happening this month for your very young readers. All storytimes and events are free and open to the public. Join us! ______________________________________________________________ U P C O M I N G … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids?
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