One of the best parts of my job is introducing customers to treasures that they’ve never heard about before. At the…
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On the Bookseller’s Bookshelf: The Marriage Plot
Although I think the book is beautiful (that font!), I have to say that the title and cover art of Jeffrey…
On the Bookseller’s Bookshelf: The Family Fang
The Family Fang is not a vampire book. (I’m not sure if it’s awesome or sad that vampire literature is so…
On the Bookseller’s Bookshelf: Hugo
Yesterday while shelving books, I happened to mention that I was thinking of seeing Martin Scorsese's new movie, Hugo. This statement…
Got the Turkey? Don’t Forget the Blessing.
Don't get me wrong — I love the mashed potatoes. But my favorite part of a family Thanksgiving meal are the…
On the Bookseller’s Bookshelf: Mr. Chartwell
Mr. Chartwell is the story of a human-sized, talking black dog that moves in with a polite English librarian, destroying her…
On the Bookseller’s Bookshelf: When She Woke
I've had a lot of trouble trying to decide whether or not to recommend When She Woke to our customers. On…
Carrie Takes on the Wild, Wild West
I’ve never been a fan of Westerns. I’m all for a good shoot-out, a drink slid along a bar, or a…
The Great Escape — Books You Can’t Put Down
Last weekend, I got to spend a few relaxing hours at my grandparents' house, drinking coffee, looking out at the lake…
Down the Rabbit Hole with Historical Fiction
So ... I've always kind of hated historical fiction. I just don't think it's fair to assign make-believe ideas and events to…