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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
This joyous Thursday we are happy to bring you the YA chance of a lifetime! WANTED: Austin’s BIGGEST Sarah Dessen Fan! REWARD: A Signed Collection of ALL of Sarah Dessen’s Books! Special VIP Treatment at her April 23rd Event! Sarah Dessen is heading to BookPeople Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm and we want … Continue reading Teen Thursday
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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Today we celebrate national poetry month with the great beat poet, Jack Kerouac. Here is a actor Johnny Depp reading an excerpt from Mad Road Driving. One Flower One flower on the cliffside Nodding at the canyon -Jack Kerouac For more of Jack Kerouac's work check out Jack Kerouac: Collected Poems.
FLIPPO The Jerusalem Syndrome by Marc Maron "More than being about any real religion, The Jerusalem Syndrome is about the religions Marc Maron has built for himself- beginning with his obsession with the Beat Poets and later brand worship (everything from Coca-Cola to Marlboro). If you are a fan of Maron, this book is spot … Continue reading What We’re Reading
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