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~Post by Tommy. Original artwork by Alex Rosental. March is gone and April is now upon us. This month brings new books from favorite authors, a Victorian fantasy that avoids Steampunk, and four London cops who suddenly see the true evil that plagues their city. London Falling by Paul Cornell A new urban fantasy set … Continue reading Sci Friday: Coming Soon to a Wormhole Near You
Let's take a look at what's new in the book world, shall we? As always the book's blurbs are provided by their publishers. Enjoy! HARDCOVER FICTION Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell From the author of the New York Times best seller Swamplandia!—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—a magical new collection of stories … Continue reading New Releases
This week we have a fresh batch of New Releases, and they are good. Pick up a title and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. As always the book's blurbs are provided by their publisher. HARDCOVER FICTION A Cold and Lonely Place by Sara J. Henry Freelance writer Troy Chance is snapping photos of the Saranac Lake … Continue reading New Releases
This week we have a very light Tuesday of New Releases, but we are thankful all the same. Check out what the publishing world is sending our way, and as always the book's blurbs are provided by their publishers. PAPERBACK FICTION Better Living Through Plastic Explosives by Zsuzsi Gartner Whether she takes on evolution and … Continue reading New Releases
On sale today! All blurbs come from the books' publishers! HARDCOVER FICTION Barbarian Nurseries by Hector Tobar Araceli is the live-in maid in the Torres-Thompson household. She has been responsible strictly for the cooking and cleaning, but the recession has hit, and suddenly Araceli is the last Mexican standing. The financial pressure is causing the … Continue reading New Releases
It's The Day BookKids Has Been Waiting For!!! Every Thing On It by Shel Silverstein is ON SALE!!! From the publisher: Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Well, here it is, an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings from the creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the … Continue reading New Releases
Here's what's brand new on the shelves today. Blurbs (except for Lou Lambert's book) provided by the books' publishers. HARDCOVER NONFICTION Big Ranch, Big City Cookbook by Lou Lambert We've been looking forward to this cookbook all summer long. Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of our favorite restaurants. We'll be welcoming Lou here to the … Continue reading New Releases
Here's what's brand new as of today. Blurbs, as usual, provided by the publishers, with the exception of Back of Beyond. HARDCOVER FICTION Back of Beyond by CJ Box CJ Box is the foremost practitioner of the western thriller. In Back Of Beyond, he uses Yellowstone as a hunting ground for a very flawed … Continue reading New Releases
Here's what's shiny and new on the shelves today. All titles are available in-store and on our website, just click the links. Blurbs courtesy of the books' publishers (we read a lot, but we can't read EVERYTHING.) HARDCOVER FICTION Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva - Set against the disparate worlds of art … Continue reading New Releases
Here's what's hot off the presses and on our shelves (and website) today: HARDCOVER FICTION The Gap Year by Sarah Bird Join us tonight at 7p when we throw a smashing release party for Sarah's new novel! Tom's Tabooley will be on hand with tasty snacks and Saint Arnold Brewing Company has donated the beer, … Continue reading New Releases
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