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Statesman Selects Book Review: THE CARRIAGE HOUSE

"Louisa Hall deftly explores the notions of romantic and familial regret in her debut novel, “The Carriage House.” And it’s already getting plenty of attention. Oprah has selected it as one of the top reads in March for her influential book club. Hall probably attracted Oprah’s attention — and will probably attract the attention of … Continue reading Statesman Selects Book Review: THE CARRIAGE HOUSE →

BookPeople Q&A with Amy Stewart

The new book from the fabulous and brilliant Amy Stewart, The Drunken Botanist, is on our shelves today! Hooray! In celebration of its official arrival, and to get us amped for her visit here on Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm, we present this Q&A Ms. Stewart was kind enough to do with us. And we … Continue reading BookPeople Q&A with Amy Stewart →

Notes From the Kids Staff

~Post by Meghan G. & the BookKids Staff This week's kids staff meeting was pretty great, taking us into the final rounds of judging for our annual bookmark contest. Winners will be contacted soon, but regardless of whose designs win, our art show of all the designs submitted will be something to see, so make … Continue reading Notes From the Kids Staff →

Sci Friday: Isaac Asimov’s Foundations

~Post by Marie. Original artwork by Alex Rosental Psychohistory: the science of using mathematics and statistics tempered with sociology and psychology to predict the social outcomes of a large human population. This is the branch of mathematics that Hari Seldon, the first of many protagonists for Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, uses to uncover that … Continue reading Sci Friday: Isaac Asimov’s Foundations →

Q&A with Kent Haruf via BOOKSELLING THIS WEEK

Bookselling This Week has a Q&A up right now with novelist Kent Haruf. His new novel, Benediction, is a must read for lovers of literary fiction. It's also the #1 Indie Next List pick for March. What does that mean? It means that independent booksellers across the country believe in this book, love this book, … Continue reading Q&A with Kent Haruf via BOOKSELLING THIS WEEK →

Trailer for Lemony Snicket’s THE DARK Revealed

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 →

Review: EYE OF THE ALBATROSS

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 →

Happy Birthday Jack Kerouac

“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.

Literary Ladies We Love

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 →