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~post by Bruce I was angry when I turned the last page of Louise Erdich’s The Round House. Not at her. But at the injustice that burned at the heart of her story. We learn that if a Native woman is attacked or abused by a non-Native person on a reservation, the tribe has no … Continue reading A New Ending for THE ROUND HOUSE
F I C T I O N The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson Big congratulations to Adam Johnson for this well-deserved honor. His novel was one of our favorite books of 2012. Raul, one of our Inventory Managers, was an early fan: “The first thing to know about Adam Johnson’s marvelous book is that … Continue reading Congratulations 2013 Pulitzer Prize Winners!
~post by Julie W. Yesterday we hosted a reception for everyone in our neck of the woods who volunteered to be a Giver for World Book Night this year (happening so soon - April 23!) Folks had a little wine, a little cheese, listened to the (seriously talented) jazz stylings of a group of young … Continue reading World Book Night 2013 – It’s Party Time!
~post by Raul M. Chapa I was completely bummed when I read the news last week; one of my favorite writers announced that he has an incurable form of cancer and has only a few months to live. Iain M. Banks's science fiction books have lived on my shelves since I was young. His other … Continue reading Iain M. Banks: A Tribute
You may know we're more than a little invested in keeping things weird around here, hence the display you'll currently encounter on our first floor, across from the staircase. Curiosity goes way beyond Wonderland with these books - a pet glacier, a duck who strikes up a friendship with Death, and of course a dip … Continue reading 10 Wonderfully Weird Books for Kids
~post by Marie Once upon a time, there was a little girl who read lots of books. Many of the books she read were about wonderful far-off lands, with mystical creatures like dragons and fairies and griffins. In one of these books, she learned about a fascinating, beautiful creature, and quickly became enraptured. This creature … Continue reading Sci Friday: THE LAST UNICORN
So they may have misquoted ULYSSES, but Ireland still made a fine looking coin to commemorate James Joyce. (Image & story via The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/11/ireland-james-joyce-coin-misquote?utm_source=MegaList&utm_campaign=631bdfffce-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email)
Two great lists.
This month we pick a new region. My favorite part about picking regions is making lists. You can find our little list here.
This got me thinking about what lists out there I look to when choosing what to read next. I also started thinking about why these lists are so enjoyable. What I came up with is two of my favorite lists, and one theory.
The Lists:
The 2013 Best Translated Book Award Fiction (BTBA)
This list is a who’s who of Hipster Presses. Many of my favorites are present: Open Letter, Melville House, New Directions, Dalkey Archive, etc.. The long list is a trip around the world, and offers up a group of books that readers might find particularly challenging. It’s hard to break out of the very American gravitational pull towards authors writing in English. This list helps nudge me in another direction…
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We love Mary Roach. Her new book, Gulp: Adventures of the Alimentary Canal, dives deep down into the digestive system to explain, in fascinating, classic Roach detail, what happens to the food we eat. In addition to having one of the best covers we've seen so far this year, the book also boasts this awesome … Continue reading GULP: Best Book Trailer of 2013
Y'all are invited to a big party this Thursday, April 11 at 7pm at the Whip In in honor of Austin's talented, beloved Owen Egerton and his new book, Everyone Says That at the End of the World. Owen will give a reading, sign books, and there will be live music from Austin songwriters Matt … Continue reading It’s the End of the World. And You’re Invited.
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