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Top Shelf in March: Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell Reviewed by Liz (Car Dancin' Queen) Wyckoff I’ve been in love with Karen Russell since the publication of her first short story collection, St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves, in 2008. The incredible title story of that book follows a group … Continue reading Top Shelf in March: VAMPIRES IN THE LEMON GROVE
Happy Tuesday to all and to all a good day! Let's celebrate today with some New Releases. As always the book's blurbs are provided by their publishers. HARDCOVER FICTION Benediction by Kent Haruf Bracing, sad and deeply illuminating, Benediction captures the fullness of life by representing every stage of it, including its extinction, as well … Continue reading New Releases
~post by Julie W. I don't often beg, but please, please, read Benediction. Everyone should know Kent Haruf. The emotional power he packs into deceptively simple sentences left me crying into cocktail napkins on a crowded airplane as I tore through the end of this wonderful novel. If you read Plainsong then you know what I'm talking … Continue reading Read this book: BENEDICTION by Kent Haruf
~ Post by Marie. Original Artwork by Alex Rosental “Mawage. Mawage is what bwings us togeva, today.” This is perhaps one of my favorite movie quotes of all time. So much so that I requested my best friend and maid of honor to consider incorporating it into her toast at my wedding, maybe, if she … Continue reading Sci Friday: Mawage is What Brings Us Togeva. And also, THE PRINCESS BRIDE.
Only a few more days until Timmy Failure is introduced to the world! We're honored to host the national launch event for this funny new book from acclaimed Pearls Before Swine cartoonist Stephan Pastis. If you or a young reader you know is a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Big Nate, you must meet … Continue reading It’s Almost Time for TIMMY FAILURE!
Hillary-Anne recommends The Feminist Ryan Gosling.
YA is in the air! Well not really, how would that really even work? We are excited though because Ruta Sepetys is coming to BookPeople with her new book Out of the Easy. Out of the Easy has already gotten stellar reviews, and Willa loved it - SO you know it's good! "I couldn’t stop … Continue reading Teen Thursday
Hand In Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America by Andrea Pinkney By exploring the profound impact these particular African American men have each had within ten different eras of American life (from the 18th century through the present), Andrea Pinkney provides young readers with a fascinating perspective on the broader topic of America … Continue reading Great Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month
TA'NECIA Mind Games by Kiersten White "Two sisters are being used for their paranormal gifts. One, Sofia, is a knower- her gut instinct is always right. The other Annie, is blind to the world around her but can see images of the future. Both are being abused and played against each other in order to … Continue reading What We’re Reading
Just received a shipment of these awesome Scrabble mugs. We love them!
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