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Book: Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga Reviewer: Raul, 1st Floor Inventory Manager When Dharmen Shah chooses to build in the Vakola slums, his monetary offer to the people living in Vishram Society's Tower A is more than generous, but one man, a retired teacher, refuses the money. In a world ruled by rupees, … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Last Man in Tower’ by Aravind Adiga
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 … Continue reading The Murakami Project: Jenn S. Reviews ‘The Elephant Vanishes’
Book: Lamb by Bonnie Nadzam Reviewed by: Nolan You'd be hard pressed to find a review for Bonnie Nadzam's debut novel(la) that doesn't draw comparrisons to Lolita. And judging from the premise, it's not unusual. Middle age David Lamb's minorly successful life seems to be falling apart. Meanwhile he befriends 11-year-old girl, Tommie, and in … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Lamb’ by Bonnie Nadzam
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 … Continue reading The Murakami Project: Jamie Reviews ‘Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World’
~Post by Alison Have you ever read a book that thoroughly transported you to another world? A world full of impossible things, where you could swear you can actually smell the caramel apples? That is the beauty found in The Night Circus. When some staff members went to Book Expo of America in New York … Continue reading Let’s Run Away and Join ‘The Night Circus’
On sale October 25th.
~Post by Mandy Making gumbo sounds hard, right? You need to get your roux the right color, not overcook your seafood, layer the flavors correctly -- all important, yes, but I'm more of a wing it gal when it comes to cooking. I usually follow about 75% of any recipe. Lou Lambert's recipe, however, for … Continue reading Ultimate Gumbo Challenge
For the month of September, Random House is offering six of its ebook titles at sale prices. Buy 'em here.
The Ready Player One book trailer has been released, check it out: Freaking awesome! We've been busy planning our big 80's Night Release Party for Ernie Cline (8/23 7p) to celebrate this new novel which BookPerson Joe T. has described as "The Da Vinci Code for nerds." Tito's Republic is donating the vodka for the … Continue reading ‘Ready Player One’ Book Trailer
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