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New Releases
Brand new today! Get 'em while they still have that fresh-out-of-the box smell! HARDCOVER FICTION The Marriage Plot by Jeffery Eugenides We'll give you the publisher's description, but for a gen-u-ine bookseller opinion of this book, check out Liz W.'s review posted to the blog earlier today. And if you really want to get serious … Continue reading New Releases
The Murakami Project: Danny G. Reviews ‘after the quake’
The Murakami Project: Each week leading up to October 25th, the on-sale date of Haruki Murakami’s long-awaited 1Q84 in its English translation, a different BookPerson will review one of Murakami’s previous titles. Folks who haven’t read Murakami yet can familiarize themselves with what the book world will be buzzing about come October (and maybe discover a new favorite book), … Continue reading The Murakami Project: Danny G. Reviews ‘after the quake’
Book Review: ‘The Marriage Plot’ by Jeffrey Eugenides
Book: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides Reviewed by: Liz W. _________________________________________ Jeffrey Eugenides’ long-awaited third novel begins with an epigraph from the Talking Heads’ song “Once In a Lifetime”: And you may ask yourself, Well, how did I get here? … And you may tell yourself, This is not my beautiful house. And you … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Marriage Plot’ by Jeffrey Eugenides
What We’re Reading This Week
Kester Bone by Jeff Smith "I picked this up to see if my seven year old son could read it, and found that while he could and would completely enjoy it, I really enjoyed it, too. It's absolutely one of the best adventure stories I've ever read." _____________________________ Nolan Empire Falls by Richard … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
As the Book World Turns….
The big news in our world this week - the latest book by Rick Riordan, The Heroes of Olympus: Son of Neptune, went on sale. We've been selling books and tickets for Riordan's signing here next Monday, October 10th, 3pm like crazy. We have plenty of books and tickets left, give us a call or … Continue reading As the Book World Turns….
Amy Stewart – Plant Expert, Insect Expert…and Fine Artist?
~Post by Julie W. So we know and love Amy Stewart for her bestselling books Wicked Plants and her latest, Wicked Bugs. She's a smart lady with a head full of fascinating scientific knowledge, along the same lines of one of our other favorite nonfiction authors, Mary Roach. Toodling around the internet today scoping out … Continue reading Amy Stewart – Plant Expert, Insect Expert…and Fine Artist?
It’s Official. We’re in Love with Josh Ritter.
Last night we had the pleasure of hosting singer/songwriter Josh Ritter to perform songs and speak about his novel, which we've loved, Bright's Passage. But pleasure doesn't quite describe it. Joy, now that's a good word. This was a joyful event. Ritter is one of the kindest, most humble human beings I've ever met. His … Continue reading It’s Official. We’re in Love with Josh Ritter.
The Nightmare Factory Book Club Reads ‘The Darkest Part of the Woods’
~Post by Joe T. So, it's October. Somehow, it's become the month most emblematic of horror even though true fans of the genre know that spring is truly the most horrific part of the year. Anyway, it's October and the BookPeople Horror Book Club, The Nightmare Factory, has a new book for you (and me) … Continue reading The Nightmare Factory Book Club Reads ‘The Darkest Part of the Woods’
Daniel Woodrell’s ‘The Outlaw Album’ Is On Sale Today – Scott (of course) Has an Opinion
The Outlaw Album, the new book by Daniel Woodrell, one of Scott's favorite authors (in other words, an author he can't stop talking about to customers, booksellers, his Mom, anyone who will listen) hit shelves today. If the name Woodrell rings a bell, it's probably for one of two reasons: (1) You saw the movie … Continue reading Daniel Woodrell’s ‘The Outlaw Album’ Is On Sale Today – Scott (of course) Has an Opinion
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