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What's better than a new picture book from Lemony Snicket? A new picture book from Lemony Snicket illustrated by Jon Klassen. Oh, we are indeed very excited for The Dark. Here's the trailer: The Dark descends on April 2nd. We've seen an early copy and it is everything you would expect from this duo - … Continue reading Trailer for Lemony Snicket’s THE DARK Revealed
Eye of the Albatross: Visions of Hope and Survival by Carl Safina Reviewed by Gwen Carl Safina writes exquisite prose. As a biologist, I want everyone to read his books! Eye of the Albatross is no exception. Safina weaves an elegant tale combining literature, adventure, and science to chronicle the difficult life of a mother albatross … Continue reading Review: EYE OF THE ALBATROSS
How are you going to celebrate SXSW? With a new book, of course! Check out these fantastic New Releases. As always the book's blurbs are provided by their publishers. HC Fiction A Thousand Pardons by John Dee Once a privileged and loving couple, the Armsteads have now reached a breaking point. Ben, a partner in … Continue reading New Releases
“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” - Jack Kerouac, On the Road Happy birthday, Jack. We called ahead. They're saving a seat at Gunther's for you. More Jack Kerouac.
Hey, hey, it's International Women's Day! In honor of the strength, intellect, influence, and awesome achievements of women everywhere, we're celebrating some of our favorite female writers today. C A R O L Y N "Flannery O'Connor. After I read Wise Blood I became a big fan. I really dug how she found humor … Continue reading Literary Ladies We Love
~Post by Tommy Welcome to Sci Friday's new monthly segment: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You, which is a look at the new releases headed your way each month. This March we say hello to some old friends, see New York overrun by nasty monsters and zealot monster hunters, and take a walk through … Continue reading Sci Friday: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You
Inspired by photographer Theron Humphrey's sweet instagram/tumblr-famous coonhound Maddie, Flippo's been standing on things all week! Look at him go! Friday, March 8 at 7pm (as in, tomorrow) we'll welcome Theron and Maddie together here at the store. They're on tour for the new book Maddie on Things, a collection of photographs of Maddie, you … Continue reading Flippo On Things!
Happy Thursday everyone! The weekend is almost upon us and we wish a merry frolicking to all. This week we are thrilled to share with you our March Buzz Book. We couldn’t be more excited about A.G. Howard’s debut novel Splintered. This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as … Continue reading Teen Thursday
MARGARET The River Swimmer by Jim Harrison "I love Jim Harrison. The River Swimmer is two novellas. I am currently on the first, which is about a middle aged man who has to move in with his mother to take care of her. He is grappling with going back to his small town home, and … Continue reading What We’re Reading
Artist Michael Sieben stopped by today to sign tall stacks of his new illustrated edition of The Wonderful Wizards of Oz. These signed beauties are now available on our shelves and via our website. (Thanks, Michael!)
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