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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
This week, I finished Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park. This is a quick, fun little read that is perfect to recommend to Wimpy Kid fans. I'm looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here. There are already a lot of fans, and I think it will definitely grow.
Next (and last), I started City of Bones, the first book in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, for the May meeting of Teen Reads. It took me a while to get into the narrative style, but either I've warmed up to it, or I'm interested enough in the action that I don't care about the occasionally clunky word choice anymore. Either way, while I'm still enjoying the read, I think I've figured out a lot more than I'm supposed to have at this point. None of the reveals so far have been a surprise. I hope the rest of the series has a little less telegraphing.
This week I'll be finishing City of Bones and starting Disney in Shadow, the third book in the Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson, for his Children's Book Week event.
What are you reading?
This week, I finished Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park. This is a quick, fun little read that is perfect to recommend to Wimpy Kid fans. I'm looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here. There are already a lot of fans, and I think it will definitely grow.
Next (and last), I started City of Bones, the first book in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, for the May meeting of Teen Reads. It took me a while to get into the narrative style, but either I've warmed up to it, or I'm interested enough in the action that I don't care about the occasionally clunky word choice anymore. Either way, while I'm still enjoying the read, I think I've figured out a lot more than I'm supposed to have at this point. None of the reveals so far have been a surprise. I hope the rest of the series has a little less telegraphing.
This week I'll be finishing City of Bones and starting Disney in Shadow, the third book in the Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson, for his Children's Book Week event.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
Happy Birthday Terry Pratchett (and the Discworld)!
Happy Birthday to Terry Pratchett, who turns 65 today. Before the advent of JK Rowling and Harry Potter, Terry was the singlemost bestselling living author in the UK, and is the only author to have gotten a map into the number one bestseller slot. Despite suffering from a rare form of Alzheimers that leaves him unable to type, Terry continues to produce novels via dictation and word-recognition software, and recently started a collaborative series of novels with Steven Baxter.
April also marks the 30th anniversary of his best known works, the Discworld series, set on a flat world which sails through space on the back of a giant turtle. What started as a gentle parody of traditionally fantasy works like Fitz Leiber and Robert E Howard has, over the years, become more of a mirror to our own world, and the humour has only gotten better and better. The fortieth book in the series (yes, that’s four-zero) is due out later this year.
Many happy returns to Terry and the Disc!
Categories: Book Blogs, Save the Book House
Event Preview: Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night
Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at St. Louis County Library--Headquarters for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night with Lenore Appelhans, Antony John, Lauren Oliver and Tamara Ireland Stone.
In Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans, the recently-deceased Felicia is trapped in a limbo-like afterlife, reliving her own memories and trading with others, until a bad-news boy she thought she left behind stages a jailbreak and recruits her to a resistance movement.
Elemental by Antony John features a post-apocalyptic society that has reverted to America's coastal settlement past, with one notable exception: The residents have control over the elements...except for Thomas.
Lauren Oliver's Delirium trilogy comes to its conclusion in Requiem, where Lena will have to commit all she has to the resistance as several important figures from her past battle their own internal demons.
In Tamara Ireland Stone's Time Between Us, Anna knows there's something special about the new boy, Bennett, but she never suspects it's his ability to travel through time and space...something very appealing for a girl who wants nothing more than to see the world.
Copies of all the above books, plus Antony's Five Flavors of Dumb and Thou Shalt Not Road Trip and Delirium; Pandemonium; Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven; The Spindlers; Before I Fall and Liesl and Po will be available for purchase and signing. If you can't make it to the event, call Left Bank Books at 314-367-6731, ext. 1, to order signed, personalized copies.
Categories: Book Blogs
Symphony goes to the cartoons, Bark in the Park, jazz - CorneliusNews.net
Symphony goes to the cartoons, Bark in the Park, jazz
CorneliusNews.net
The program consists of works by Gabriel Faure, Jacques Ibert, Claude Debussy, Aaron Copland, James Copland, and Charles Ives. Free. For information call 704-894-2848. Trivia night at Summit, 7:30pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Trivia ...
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
Last week I finished Second Chance, the second book in The Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer for Children's Book Week. Rather than giving Joss's perspective of Ninth Grade Slays, this book skips right over that action and goes to the fallout from his actions. It offers an exciting story, but it's been too long since I read the corresponding Vlad Tod book, so there were some players whose names I recognized, but not much else. There were also certain sections that required a bit too much suspension of disbelief. But once you look past that, it's a great fun read.
Next I read Eighth Grade Bites: A Graphic Novel by Heather Brewer, adapted by Tony Lee, illustrated by Julia Laud. I'm excited to see this series come to graphic novel where it might reach some readers reluctant to pick up a full-length novel, but I'm a bit disappointed in the adaptation. The art is largely generic, and the dialogue is often stilted and awkwardly packed with exposition. I wish it had been longer and allowed the plot to develop more naturally. I'm curious to see if some of that is ironed out with future installments now that a lot of the characters and setting are established.
Finally, I started Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park, for World Book Night. I must admit, I was not very excited to read this one, but it's pretty enjoyable. There's already been one complication that surprised me in a good way.
This week I'll be finishing Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, then starting on City of Bones, the first book in Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series.
What are you reading?
Last week I finished Second Chance, the second book in The Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer for Children's Book Week. Rather than giving Joss's perspective of Ninth Grade Slays, this book skips right over that action and goes to the fallout from his actions. It offers an exciting story, but it's been too long since I read the corresponding Vlad Tod book, so there were some players whose names I recognized, but not much else. There were also certain sections that required a bit too much suspension of disbelief. But once you look past that, it's a great fun read.
Next I read Eighth Grade Bites: A Graphic Novel by Heather Brewer, adapted by Tony Lee, illustrated by Julia Laud. I'm excited to see this series come to graphic novel where it might reach some readers reluctant to pick up a full-length novel, but I'm a bit disappointed in the adaptation. The art is largely generic, and the dialogue is often stilted and awkwardly packed with exposition. I wish it had been longer and allowed the plot to develop more naturally. I'm curious to see if some of that is ironed out with future installments now that a lot of the characters and setting are established.
Finally, I started Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts, illustrated by Laura Park, for World Book Night. I must admit, I was not very excited to read this one, but it's pretty enjoyable. There's already been one complication that surprised me in a good way.
This week I'll be finishing Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, then starting on City of Bones, the first book in Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
2013 Indies Choice Books Award and E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Winners
The American Booksellers Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards, honors voted on by independent booksellers across the United States.
Young Adult Book of the Year
reflecting the spirit of independent bookstores nationwide
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Young Adult Honor Awards
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Colin Fischer by Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz
Every Day by David Levithan
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Middle Reader
reflecting the playful, well-paced language, the engaging themes, and the universal appeal to a wide range of ages embodied by E.B. White’s collection of beloved books.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Middle Reader Honor Awards
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Neilsen
The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Picture Book
reflecting the playful, well-paced language, the engaging themes, and the universal appeal to a wide range of ages embodied by E.B. White’s collection of beloved books.
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Picture Book Honor Awards
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown
Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin Stead
Oh No! by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Too Tall Houses by Gianna Marino
Z Is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Indie Champion Award
presented to the author or illustrator that has both the best sense of the importance of independent bookstores to their communities at large and the strongest personal commitment to foster and support the mission and passion of independent booksellers.
John Green
Indie Champion Honor Awards
Tom Angleberger
Jon Scieszka
Picture Book Hall of Fame Inductees
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobokina
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith
Young Adult Book of the Year
reflecting the spirit of independent bookstores nationwide
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Young Adult Honor Awards
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Colin Fischer by Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz
Every Day by David Levithan
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Middle Reader
reflecting the playful, well-paced language, the engaging themes, and the universal appeal to a wide range of ages embodied by E.B. White’s collection of beloved books.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Middle Reader Honor Awards
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Neilsen
The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Picture Book
reflecting the playful, well-paced language, the engaging themes, and the universal appeal to a wide range of ages embodied by E.B. White’s collection of beloved books.
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award--Picture Book Honor Awards
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown
Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin Stead
Oh No! by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Too Tall Houses by Gianna Marino
Z Is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Indie Champion Award
presented to the author or illustrator that has both the best sense of the importance of independent bookstores to their communities at large and the strongest personal commitment to foster and support the mission and passion of independent booksellers.
John Green
Indie Champion Honor Awards
Tom Angleberger
Jon Scieszka
Picture Book Hall of Fame Inductees
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobokina
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith
Categories: Book Blogs
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
Last week I finished Requiem, the final book in the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver, for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I really enjoyed the split narrative, but a couple of the characters started acting in ways that just made me want to slap them, and as a result, I can't say I loved the ending, but overall the series is well worth a read.
Next, I read The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, for World Book Night. I know I'm late to the party, here, but I did really enjoy it, despite finding the plot a bit predictable. It was a lot of fun, and the creative updates of the Greek myths were great. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Next up was Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven, a supplement to the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver, also for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I really enjoyed these alternate viewpoints. They really added a new dimension to a lot of the action in the series proper, especially Hana's take on the events of Delirium. If you've already read Requiem, some of the reveals are lost, but I didn't really mind.
Finally, I started Second Chance, the second book in The Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer, for Children's Book Week. I'm just getting into the meat of the plot, but the stakes are already high (no pun intended), and it's safe to say if you're already a fan, you won't want to miss this installment.
This week I'll be finishing Second Chance, then reading Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tibbetts for World Book Night.
What are you reading?
Last week I finished Requiem, the final book in the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver, for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I really enjoyed the split narrative, but a couple of the characters started acting in ways that just made me want to slap them, and as a result, I can't say I loved the ending, but overall the series is well worth a read.
Next, I read The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, for World Book Night. I know I'm late to the party, here, but I did really enjoy it, despite finding the plot a bit predictable. It was a lot of fun, and the creative updates of the Greek myths were great. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Next up was Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven, a supplement to the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver, also for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I really enjoyed these alternate viewpoints. They really added a new dimension to a lot of the action in the series proper, especially Hana's take on the events of Delirium. If you've already read Requiem, some of the reveals are lost, but I didn't really mind.
Finally, I started Second Chance, the second book in The Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer, for Children's Book Week. I'm just getting into the meat of the plot, but the stakes are already high (no pun intended), and it's safe to say if you're already a fan, you won't want to miss this installment.
This week I'll be finishing Second Chance, then reading Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson and Chris Tibbetts for World Book Night.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
Final weekend for book clearance sale!
We mentioned this on our Facebook page, but just in case you weren’t aware, today is the last day of our clearance booksale. There’s still some great books available, but today is the last chance for a while to fill a bag for $10. We’re open till 8pm, so stop by!
Categories: Book Blogs, Save the Book House
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
Last week I finished Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I was really surprised by how deep this book got. I was expecting a lot more ticking-time-bomb action and star-crossed lovers, and while there was a bit of the latter, it was mostly a philosophical examination on the moral and ethical implications of being able to alter other people's lives without their knowledge and whether sparing them pain is worth removing their agency. It's quite good. Shame about the cover. I read an ARC from Disney Press.
I took a brief hiatus from that to read Poems to Learn by Heart by Caroline Kennedy, illustrated by Jon J. Muth for Family Read Night. This is a delightful collection of poems. Although the goal is to provide ones that are easy or fun to memorize, I'm not sure how successful I would be at that. However, they are fun to read and the paintings are really lovely.
Finally, I started Requiem by Lauren Oliver, also for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the storytelling format changing for every book in the series, but I do like the split narrative so far. I don't think anything's going to recapture the world-building magic of the first book, though.
This week I'll be finishing Requiem and starting The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan for World Book Night.
What are you reading?
Last week I finished Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I was really surprised by how deep this book got. I was expecting a lot more ticking-time-bomb action and star-crossed lovers, and while there was a bit of the latter, it was mostly a philosophical examination on the moral and ethical implications of being able to alter other people's lives without their knowledge and whether sparing them pain is worth removing their agency. It's quite good. Shame about the cover. I read an ARC from Disney Press.
I took a brief hiatus from that to read Poems to Learn by Heart by Caroline Kennedy, illustrated by Jon J. Muth for Family Read Night. This is a delightful collection of poems. Although the goal is to provide ones that are easy or fun to memorize, I'm not sure how successful I would be at that. However, they are fun to read and the paintings are really lovely.
Finally, I started Requiem by Lauren Oliver, also for Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the storytelling format changing for every book in the series, but I do like the split narrative so far. I don't think anything's going to recapture the world-building magic of the first book, though.
This week I'll be finishing Requiem and starting The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan for World Book Night.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
Event Preview: St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Hush with Eishes Chayil
Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Jewish Community Center, Staenberg Family Complex when St. Louis Jewish Book Festival will present Eishes Chayil (also known as Judy Brown) discussing her young adult novel Hush.
Thirteen-year-old Gittel has been raised in a closed Chassidic community, living by a set of ancient rules. But when she learns her best friend is being abused by a family member, the adults she trusts turn a blind eye, preferring not to rock the boat. Her forced silence starts her on a path to questioning the beliefs that have been a part of who she is and how she lives, making her confront the conflict between tradition and modern living.
Copies of Hush will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets are $8. Visit the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival's website or call 314-442-3299 for more information.
Categories: Book Blogs
New Releases Mar. 27-Apr. 2
Picture Books
Alphabet by Kveta Pacovska
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Hardcover, $39.95
The Angry Little Knight by Annette Langen, illustrated by Katja Gehrmann
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Ball by Mary Sullivan
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Hardcover, $12.99
Because I'm Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa, illustrated by Dan Santat
Hyperion, Hardcover, $15.99
Bon Voyage Lucy! by Elizabeth Barton, illustrated by Milena Kirkova
Accord Publishing, Hardcover, $16.99
The Boy and the Airplane by Mark Pett
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $15.99
Cinderella by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Valerie Sokolava
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Friends by Mies Van Hout
Lemniscaat USA, Hardcover, $17.95
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Diane Namm, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Arthur A. Levine Books, Hardcover, $16.99
How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers: A Simple but Brilliant Plan in 24 Easy Steps by Mordicai Gerstein
Roaring Brook Press, Hardcover, $16.99
I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes! by Linda Davick
Beach Lane Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Inside My Imagination by Marta Arteaga, illustrated by Zuzanna Celej
Cuento de Luz SL, Hardcover, $15.95
Isabella: Star of the Story by Jennifer Fosberry, illustrated by Mike Litwin
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Hardcover, $16.99
It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! and Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
Disney-Hyperion, Hardcover Boxed Set, $24.99
Jack and Nancy by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $9.99
The Jolly Steamship by Harry Rowohlt, illustrated by Walter Trier
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin': The AirBand Song and Other Toe-Tapping Tunes by Lisa Loeb, illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $14.95
The Little Mermaid by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Ashley Mims
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Little Red Riding Hood by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Scott Wakefield
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Missing Mommy: A Book About Bereavement by Rebecca Cobb
Henry Holt & Co. (BYR), Hardcover, $16.99
No Bath, No Cake!: Polly's Pirate Party by Matthias Weinert
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Michael Slack
Harcourt Children's Books, $16.99
One Very Tired Wombat by Renee Tremi
Random House Australia, Hardcover, $16.99
Opposites by Dieter Schubert
Lemniscaat USA, Hardcover, $17.95
Quentin Blake's ABC by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $9.99
Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $8.99
Robin Hood by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Marcos Calo
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Ritva Voutila
Allen & Unwin, Hardcover, $19.99
Snow White by The Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Quentin Greban
NorthSouth, Paperback, $7.95
Splat the Cat: On with the Show by Rob Scotton
HarperFestival, Paperback, $3.99
The Three Triceratops Tuff by Stephen Shaskan
Beach Lane Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Thumbelina by Kathleen Olmstead, illustrated by Linda Olafsdottir
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Today I'll Be a Princess by Paula Croyle and Heather Brown
Accord Publishing, Hardcover, $7.99
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fables to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Michael Emberley
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Walking Through a World of Aromas by Ariel Andres Almada, illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
Cuento de Luz SL, Hardcover, $16.95
What Happens When... by Delphine Chedru
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Hardcover, $15.95
Where's the Knight? by Keith Moseley
Sterling, Hardcover, $14.95
Board Books
123 Zoo: A Cool Counting Book by Puck
Duo Press, LLC, Board Book, $7.95
Chicka Chicka 1 2 3 by Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Little Simon, Board Book, $12.99
Good Night Dinosaur by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper
Our World of Books, Board Book, $7.95
Little Critter: I Am Hiding by Mercer Mayer
Sterling, Board Book, $6.95
Little Critter: I Am Playing by Mercer Mayer
Sterling, Board Book, $6.95
Caillou: I Can Brush My Teeth by Sarah Margaret Johanson and Pierre Brignaud
Chouette Editions, Board Book with Toothbrush, $8.99
Up Close by Gay Wegerif
ABRAMS, Board Book, $12.95
Beginning Readers
Bad Rat! by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Chuck and Duck by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Claude in the City by Alex T. Smith
Peachtree Publishers, Hardcover, $12.95
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter by Matt Christopher, illustrated by Steve Bjorkman
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
The Muppets: Fozzie's Funny Business by Martha T. Ottersley and James Silvani
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
Heroes in Training: Hades and the Helm of Darkness by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, illustrated by Craig Phillips
Aladdin, Paperback, $5.99
Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon! by Ray O'Ryan
Little Simon, Paperback, $4.99
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank by Francesca Simon
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Paperback, $4.99
Iron Man 3: Iron Man Fights Back
Marvel Press, Paperback, $3.99
Galaxy Zack: Journey to Juno by Ray O'Ryan
Little Simon, Paperback, $4.99
Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Paperback, $3.99
Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg, illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Amulet Books, Hardcover, $14.95
Martha Speaks: Martha Go, Go, Goes Green! by Susan Meddaugh
HMH Books, Paperback, $3.99
My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville by Olivia London
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
Mia Sets the Stage by Robin Farley, Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov
HarperCollins, Paperback, $3.99
Geronimo Stilton: Rumble in the Jungle by Geronimo Stilton
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $6.99
Top Dog by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Wish Fish by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Middle Grade
Alien on a Rampage by Clete Barrett Smith
Disney-Hyperion, Paperback, $6.99
Animal Tales by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
Spy Mice: The Black Paw by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $6.99
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit by Tommy Greenwald, illustrated by J.P. Coovert
Square Fish, Paperback, $6.99
The Chronicles of Avantia: Chasing Evil by Adam Blade
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $5.99
Kingdom Keepers: Dark Passage by Ridley Pearson
Hyperion, Hardcover, $17.99
Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets by Thomas E. Sniegoski and Christopher Golden
Aladdin, Paperback, $6.99
Whatever After: Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski
Scholastic Press, Paperback, $5.99
Fairy Tales by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
Fantastic Stories by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook by Joanne Rocklin
Amulet Books, Paperback, $7.95
Spy Mice: For Your Paws Only by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Spy Mice: Goldwhiskers by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Hide and Seek by Kate Messner
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Hilda and the Bird Parade by Luke Pearson
Nobrow Press, Hardcover, $24.00
43 Old Cemetery Road: Hollywood Dead Ahead by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
Harcourt Children's Books, Hardcover, $15.99
Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome by Marissa Moss
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Hardcover, $12.99
How to Train Your Dragon: How to Steal a Dragon's Sword by Cressida Cowell
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
The Key and the Flame by Claire M. Caterer
Margaret K. McElderry Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Last Hope by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins, Paperback, $7.99
Lawless by Jeffrey Salane
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Magic Zero by Thomas E. Sniegoski and Christopher Golden
Aladdin, Paperback, $6.99
43 Old Cemetery Road: The Phantom of the Post Office by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
Sandpiper, Paperback, $5.99
Goddess Girls: Pheme the Gossip by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
Aladdin, Paperback, $5.99
Reporter in Disguise: The Intrepid Vic Steinberg by Christine Welldon
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Hardcover, $19.95
The Silver Door by Emily Rodda
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Storybound by Marissa Burt
HarperCollins, Paperback, $7.99
Tracks by Diane Lee Wilson
Margaret K. McElderry Books, Paperback, $6.99
When the Butterflies Came by Kimberley Griffiths Little
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
Young Adult
Battle Magic by Tamora Pierce
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty
Arthur A. Levine Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Hardcover, $17.99
Fear: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
Katherine Tegen Books, Paperback, $9.99
Fearless by Cornelia Funke
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $19.99
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
Sourcebooks Fire, Paperback, $9.99
Once: An Eve Novel by Anna Carey
HarperCollins, Paperback, $9.99
Rotten by Michael Northrup
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $9.99
That Time I Joined the Circus by J.J. Howard
Point, Hardcover, $17.99
This Girl Is Different by J.J. Johnson
Peachtree Publishers, Paperback, $9.95
Underworld by Meg Cabot
Point, Paperback, $9.99
Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $17.99
What We Lost by Sara Zarr
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $8.99
When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle
Simon Pulse, Paperback, $9.99
William and the Lost Spirit by Gwen de Bonneval and Matthieu Bonhomme
Graphic Universe, Paperback, $9.95
Nonfiction
Baseball All-Stars by Triumph Books
Triumph Books, Paperback, $5.99
Ice Sabers: 30 Chilled Treats Using the Force of Your Freezer! by Lara Starr, photographs by Matthew Carden
Chronicle Books, Hardcover with Ice Pop Molds, $24.99
Leap Write In!: Adventures in Creative Writing to Stretch and Surprise Your One-of-a-Kind Mind by Karen Benke
Roost Books, Paperback, $14.95
LEGO Legends of Chima: Brickmaster: The Quest for CHI by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Hardcover with LEGO, $32.99
LEGO Legends of Chima: Lions and Eagles by Scholastic
Scholastic, Inc., Paperback with Minifigures, $8.99
LEGO Legends of Chima: Ultimate Sticker Collection by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Paperback, $12.99
Shimmer and Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life by Jim Arnosky
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $14.95
Splat the Cat Doodle and Draw: A Coloring and Activity Book by Rob Scotton
HarperFestival, Paperback, $6.99
USA Today Picture Puzzles for Kids by USA Today
Andrews McMeel Publishing, Paperback, $7.99
Verdi for Kids: His Life and Work with 21 Activities by Helen Bauer, forward by Deborah Voigt
Chicago Review Press, Paperback, $16.95
Write This Book: A Do-It-Yourself Mystery by Pseudonymous Bosch
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Poetry
The Pet Project: Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Zachariah O'Hora
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Foreign Language
Te Quiero Mas by Laura Duksta, illustrated by Karen Keesler
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Board Book, $6.99
Non-Books
Rainbow Fish Bathtub Stickers
NorthSouth, Bathtub Stickers, $7.95
Rainbow Fish Finger Puppet
NorthSouth, Finger Puppet, $8.95
Alphabet by Kveta Pacovska
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Hardcover, $39.95
The Angry Little Knight by Annette Langen, illustrated by Katja Gehrmann
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Ball by Mary Sullivan
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Hardcover, $12.99
Because I'm Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa, illustrated by Dan Santat
Hyperion, Hardcover, $15.99
Bon Voyage Lucy! by Elizabeth Barton, illustrated by Milena Kirkova
Accord Publishing, Hardcover, $16.99
The Boy and the Airplane by Mark Pett
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $15.99
Cinderella by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Valerie Sokolava
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Friends by Mies Van Hout
Lemniscaat USA, Hardcover, $17.95
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Diane Namm, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Arthur A. Levine Books, Hardcover, $16.99
How to Bicycle to the Moon to Plant Sunflowers: A Simple but Brilliant Plan in 24 Easy Steps by Mordicai Gerstein
Roaring Brook Press, Hardcover, $16.99
I Love You, Nose! I Love You, Toes! by Linda Davick
Beach Lane Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Inside My Imagination by Marta Arteaga, illustrated by Zuzanna Celej
Cuento de Luz SL, Hardcover, $15.95
Isabella: Star of the Story by Jennifer Fosberry, illustrated by Mike Litwin
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Hardcover, $16.99
It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! and Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
Disney-Hyperion, Hardcover Boxed Set, $24.99
Jack and Nancy by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $9.99
The Jolly Steamship by Harry Rowohlt, illustrated by Walter Trier
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin': The AirBand Song and Other Toe-Tapping Tunes by Lisa Loeb, illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $14.95
The Little Mermaid by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Ashley Mims
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Little Red Riding Hood by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Scott Wakefield
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Missing Mommy: A Book About Bereavement by Rebecca Cobb
Henry Holt & Co. (BYR), Hardcover, $16.99
No Bath, No Cake!: Polly's Pirate Party by Matthias Weinert
NorthSouth, Hardcover, $17.95
Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Michael Slack
Harcourt Children's Books, $16.99
One Very Tired Wombat by Renee Tremi
Random House Australia, Hardcover, $16.99
Opposites by Dieter Schubert
Lemniscaat USA, Hardcover, $17.95
Quentin Blake's ABC by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $9.99
Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book by Quentin Blake
Red Fox, Paperback, $8.99
Robin Hood by Deanna McFadden, illustrated by Marcos Calo
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Ritva Voutila
Allen & Unwin, Hardcover, $19.99
Snow White by The Brothers Grimm, illustrated by Quentin Greban
NorthSouth, Paperback, $7.95
Splat the Cat: On with the Show by Rob Scotton
HarperFestival, Paperback, $3.99
The Three Triceratops Tuff by Stephen Shaskan
Beach Lane Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Thumbelina by Kathleen Olmstead, illustrated by Linda Olafsdottir
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $4.95
Today I'll Be a Princess by Paula Croyle and Heather Brown
Accord Publishing, Hardcover, $7.99
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fables to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Michael Emberley
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Walking Through a World of Aromas by Ariel Andres Almada, illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
Cuento de Luz SL, Hardcover, $16.95
What Happens When... by Delphine Chedru
Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Hardcover, $15.95
Where's the Knight? by Keith Moseley
Sterling, Hardcover, $14.95
Board Books
123 Zoo: A Cool Counting Book by Puck
Duo Press, LLC, Board Book, $7.95
Chicka Chicka 1 2 3 by Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Little Simon, Board Book, $12.99
Good Night Dinosaur by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper
Our World of Books, Board Book, $7.95
Little Critter: I Am Hiding by Mercer Mayer
Sterling, Board Book, $6.95
Little Critter: I Am Playing by Mercer Mayer
Sterling, Board Book, $6.95
Caillou: I Can Brush My Teeth by Sarah Margaret Johanson and Pierre Brignaud
Chouette Editions, Board Book with Toothbrush, $8.99
Up Close by Gay Wegerif
ABRAMS, Board Book, $12.95
Beginning Readers
Bad Rat! by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Chuck and Duck by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Claude in the City by Alex T. Smith
Peachtree Publishers, Hardcover, $12.95
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter by Matt Christopher, illustrated by Steve Bjorkman
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
The Muppets: Fozzie's Funny Business by Martha T. Ottersley and James Silvani
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
Heroes in Training: Hades and the Helm of Darkness by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, illustrated by Craig Phillips
Aladdin, Paperback, $5.99
Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon! by Ray O'Ryan
Little Simon, Paperback, $4.99
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank by Francesca Simon
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Paperback, $4.99
Iron Man 3: Iron Man Fights Back
Marvel Press, Paperback, $3.99
Galaxy Zack: Journey to Juno by Ray O'Ryan
Little Simon, Paperback, $4.99
Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Paperback, $3.99
Like Bug Juice on a Burger by Julie Sternberg, illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Amulet Books, Hardcover, $14.95
Martha Speaks: Martha Go, Go, Goes Green! by Susan Meddaugh
HMH Books, Paperback, $3.99
My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies of Ponyville by Olivia London
LB Kids, Paperback, $3.99
Mia Sets the Stage by Robin Farley, Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov
HarperCollins, Paperback, $3.99
Geronimo Stilton: Rumble in the Jungle by Geronimo Stilton
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $6.99
Top Dog by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Wish Fish by Ticktock
Ticktock Books, LTD, Paperback, $3.99
Middle Grade
Alien on a Rampage by Clete Barrett Smith
Disney-Hyperion, Paperback, $6.99
Animal Tales by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
Spy Mice: The Black Paw by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $6.99
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit by Tommy Greenwald, illustrated by J.P. Coovert
Square Fish, Paperback, $6.99
The Chronicles of Avantia: Chasing Evil by Adam Blade
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $5.99
Kingdom Keepers: Dark Passage by Ridley Pearson
Hyperion, Hardcover, $17.99
Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets by Thomas E. Sniegoski and Christopher Golden
Aladdin, Paperback, $6.99
Whatever After: Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski
Scholastic Press, Paperback, $5.99
Fairy Tales by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
Fantastic Stories by Terry Jones, illustrated by Michael Foreman
Pavilion, Hardcover, $16.99
The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook by Joanne Rocklin
Amulet Books, Paperback, $7.95
Spy Mice: For Your Paws Only by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Spy Mice: Goldwhiskers by Heather Vogel Frederick
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
Hide and Seek by Kate Messner
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Hilda and the Bird Parade by Luke Pearson
Nobrow Press, Hardcover, $24.00
43 Old Cemetery Road: Hollywood Dead Ahead by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
Harcourt Children's Books, Hardcover, $15.99
Mira's Diary: Home Sweet Rome by Marissa Moss
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Hardcover, $12.99
How to Train Your Dragon: How to Steal a Dragon's Sword by Cressida Cowell
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $6.99
The Key and the Flame by Claire M. Caterer
Margaret K. McElderry Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Last Hope by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins, Paperback, $7.99
Lawless by Jeffrey Salane
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Magic Zero by Thomas E. Sniegoski and Christopher Golden
Aladdin, Paperback, $6.99
43 Old Cemetery Road: The Phantom of the Post Office by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
Sandpiper, Paperback, $5.99
Goddess Girls: Pheme the Gossip by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
Aladdin, Paperback, $5.99
Reporter in Disguise: The Intrepid Vic Steinberg by Christine Welldon
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Hardcover, $19.95
The Silver Door by Emily Rodda
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $16.99
Storybound by Marissa Burt
HarperCollins, Paperback, $7.99
Tracks by Diane Lee Wilson
Margaret K. McElderry Books, Paperback, $6.99
When the Butterflies Came by Kimberley Griffiths Little
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
Young Adult
Battle Magic by Tamora Pierce
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty
Arthur A. Levine Books, Hardcover, $17.99
Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Hardcover, $17.99
Fear: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
Katherine Tegen Books, Paperback, $9.99
Fearless by Cornelia Funke
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $19.99
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
Sourcebooks Fire, Paperback, $9.99
Once: An Eve Novel by Anna Carey
HarperCollins, Paperback, $9.99
Rotten by Michael Northrup
Scholastic Press, Hardcover, $17.99
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Scholastic Paperbacks, Paperback, $9.99
That Time I Joined the Circus by J.J. Howard
Point, Hardcover, $17.99
This Girl Is Different by J.J. Johnson
Peachtree Publishers, Paperback, $9.95
Underworld by Meg Cabot
Point, Paperback, $9.99
Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $17.99
What We Lost by Sara Zarr
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $8.99
When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle
Simon Pulse, Paperback, $9.99
William and the Lost Spirit by Gwen de Bonneval and Matthieu Bonhomme
Graphic Universe, Paperback, $9.95
Nonfiction
Baseball All-Stars by Triumph Books
Triumph Books, Paperback, $5.99
Ice Sabers: 30 Chilled Treats Using the Force of Your Freezer! by Lara Starr, photographs by Matthew Carden
Chronicle Books, Hardcover with Ice Pop Molds, $24.99
Leap Write In!: Adventures in Creative Writing to Stretch and Surprise Your One-of-a-Kind Mind by Karen Benke
Roost Books, Paperback, $14.95
LEGO Legends of Chima: Brickmaster: The Quest for CHI by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Hardcover with LEGO, $32.99
LEGO Legends of Chima: Lions and Eagles by Scholastic
Scholastic, Inc., Paperback with Minifigures, $8.99
LEGO Legends of Chima: Ultimate Sticker Collection by DK Publishing
DK CHILDREN, Paperback, $12.99
Shimmer and Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life by Jim Arnosky
Sterling Children's Books, Hardcover, $14.95
Splat the Cat Doodle and Draw: A Coloring and Activity Book by Rob Scotton
HarperFestival, Paperback, $6.99
USA Today Picture Puzzles for Kids by USA Today
Andrews McMeel Publishing, Paperback, $7.99
Verdi for Kids: His Life and Work with 21 Activities by Helen Bauer, forward by Deborah Voigt
Chicago Review Press, Paperback, $16.95
Write This Book: A Do-It-Yourself Mystery by Pseudonymous Bosch
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Poetry
The Pet Project: Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Zachariah O'Hora
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $16.99
Foreign Language
Te Quiero Mas by Laura Duksta, illustrated by Karen Keesler
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Board Book, $6.99
Non-Books
Rainbow Fish Bathtub Stickers
NorthSouth, Bathtub Stickers, $7.95
Rainbow Fish Finger Puppet
NorthSouth, Finger Puppet, $8.95
Categories: Book Blogs
April Teen Reads: Delirium
At April's meeting of Teen Reads, we'll be discussing Delirium by Lauren Oliver, who will be appearing at Teen Science Fiction and Fantasy Night. Here's what the publisher has to say:
"Ninety-five days, and then I'll be safe.
"I wonder whether the procedure will hurt.
"I want to get it over with.
"It's hard to be patient.
"It's hard not to be afraid while I'm still uncured, though so far the deliria hasn't touched me yet.
"Still, I worry.
"They say that in the old days, love drove people to madness.
"The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't.
"Lauren Oliver astonished readers with her stunning debut, Before I Fall. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called it 'raw, emotional, and, at times, beautiful. An end as brave as it is heartbreaking.' Her much-awaited second novel fulfills her promise as an exceptionally talented and versatile writer."
Teen Reads will meet at 7:30 p.m. on April 24, 2013, at Left Bank Books--Central West End. Delirium, along with all the other April Reading Group Picks, will be 20% off at both stores and online.
Categories: Book Blogs
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
This week, I finished First Kill, the first book in the Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer for her author event. If you're a fan of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, you definitely need to pick up this series. It's a great use of alternative viewpoints, and gets more intense more quickly than the previous series. There are some great cameo appearances that will leave Vlad's fans excited for the next books. I read a complimentary copy provided by Dial.
Next I read The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton, the first in a new series. This is perfect for fans of Captain Underpants, although it has less gross humor. It's just pure silliness and ridiculous scenarios. Great for reluctant readers. I read an Advance Readers Copy provided by Macmillan.
Finally, I started Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for her author event. I haven't gotten far enough in to really have any idea what's going on yet, but I'm enjoying the set-up and writing style quite a bit. I'm reading an Advance Readers Copy from Disney Press.
Next week I'll be finishing Time Between Us, then starting Requiem, the last book in the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver for her author event.
What are you reading?
This week, I finished First Kill, the first book in the Slayer Chronicles by Heather Brewer for her author event. If you're a fan of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, you definitely need to pick up this series. It's a great use of alternative viewpoints, and gets more intense more quickly than the previous series. There are some great cameo appearances that will leave Vlad's fans excited for the next books. I read a complimentary copy provided by Dial.
Next I read The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton, the first in a new series. This is perfect for fans of Captain Underpants, although it has less gross humor. It's just pure silliness and ridiculous scenarios. Great for reluctant readers. I read an Advance Readers Copy provided by Macmillan.
Finally, I started Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for her author event. I haven't gotten far enough in to really have any idea what's going on yet, but I'm enjoying the set-up and writing style quite a bit. I'm reading an Advance Readers Copy from Disney Press.
Next week I'll be finishing Time Between Us, then starting Requiem, the last book in the Delirium trilogy by Lauren Oliver for her author event.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
Event Preview: Assistance League St. Louis's Eighth Annual Authors Brunch
Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Missouri Athletic Club for Assistance League St. Louis's Eighth Annual Authors Brunch.
This year's local author is Antony John, the young adult novelist behind the Schneider Family Award-winning Five Flavors of Dumb, Thou Shalt Not Road Trip and start of a new series, Elemental. He will be joined by guest author and adult novelist Thirty Umrigar.
Tickets are $60 (general) or $100 (patron) and must be purchased in advance by calling 636-227-6200 or by visiting the Assistance League's events page. Copies of Antony and Thrity's books will be available for purchase and signing. If you can't make it to the event, call Left Bank Books at 314-367-6731, ext. 1, to order signed, personalized copies.
Categories: Book Blogs
Goodbye Goodreads – How Amazon will ruin a Good thing.
Perky snapshot of the happy couple gripping their departing souls.
I saw the news first in a series of notifications that Facebook sent me on my phone alerting me that people were commenting on a post I had made on the Left Bank Books page. I hadn’t actually made a post today, so imagine my surprise that we were getting so much attention!
After struggling to find the actual post on my phone for a few panicked minutes I resorted to firing up ye olde laptop, and there it was, the offending status.
Apparently while I was away from the switch today, one of my alert co-workers posted the news that only comes as a shock to those who think Amazon or Goodreads gives one flying.. well, you know.. about stupid little things like diversity, independence and healthy competition in the book industry. Goodreads sold out to Amazon.
Yawn.
After a couple of seconds of scrolling through my friends’ statuses, I found the link to Goodreads announcement promising “exciting news” complete with a perky picture of Otis and Elizabeth, founders of Goodreads, clutching Kindles with Goodreads stickers on them.
I scanned the message and found the usual blather about being able to “touch millions of people” and blah blah blah. Then in the second paragraph I just had to stop for a second. ”We truly could not think of a more perfect partner for Goodreads as we both share a love of books and an appreciation for the authors who write them.”
Here’s my message for Goodreads -
Really, Goodreads? You’ve forsaken all the other opportunities to partner with independent bookstores, Kobo, even Barnes & Noble & the Nook? How about iPad? Also, who at Amazon has a love of books or authors?
And who, for the love of all that is good in the world, will FINALLY notice and successfully challenge Amazon’s blatant attempts – and dare I say it, success – at monopolizing an entire industry?
I’ve had my issues with Goodreads before, and truthfully I’ve been way too preoccupied with running my own bookstore to spend much time reviewing books for free for a company who will then use those reviews to sell books somewhere else. Back when I started my Goodreads account, I noticed that you couldn’t remove the Amazon link from the places to buy the books, but I did settle with including Indiebound and my bookstore among them. Heck, I even started a Goodreads account for the store and encouraged – yes, that’s right Otis and Elizabeth, encouraged - the booksellers who work with me to review books there so that we could feature those reviews in their staff pick pages on our website to, you know, sell books. We actually talked about it at staff meetings there for a while, looking for ways to better incorporate Goodreads into our ways of recommending books because you had a pretty cool idea.
I’ve now deleted all the accounts to which I have administrative access.
And, ok sure. Kindle is the Kleenex of e-readers. And, alright yes, you’ll reach a crap-load of readers, but here’s the bigger picture – and yes there is a bigger picture than Amazon:
You just turned your back on another, more interesting crap-load of readers who use Kobo and Nook and have zero interest in Amazon’s app, Kindle or other godforsaken tool. And this particular crap-load of readers actually spend more money per e-book, and have stronger loyalty to libraries, independent stores and other bricks and mortar stores – an attitude which, incidentally, nurtures books and reading in a way that selling your reader information to the biggest of all Big Brothers just doesn’t do. I’ll spare you the speech about supporting local economies, because I do realize it’s too much to ask to call the world around you to your attention on this, your “emotional day” when you feel like a “college graduate.” I’m so very happy for you that you’ve graduated from the low rent, unwashed masses of independent readers, sellers, writers and publishers who actually built, with the suggestions, recommendations and conversations, the empire you just sold.
p.s. – It doesn’t soften the blow when you mention job offerings. It just sounds the bell that means you’re going to hire people to accumulate more of our, scratch that, their data to sell.
Anyway, to riff off the Goodreads message:
I’m not excited about this for three reasons:
1. With the reach and resources of Amazon, Goodreads can introduce more readers to our vibrant community of book lovers and create an even better experience for our members and create a more generic and cold experience for your members.
2. Our members have been asking us to bring the Goodreads experience to an e-reader for a long time. Now we’re looking forward to bringing Goodreads to the most popular e-reader in the world, Kindle, and further reinventing what reading can be blowing the opportunity to bring the Goodreads experience to ALL e-readers and tablets in the world.
3. Amazon supports us continuing to grow our vision as an independent entity (so they won’t have to underwrite your operating expenses), under the Goodreads brand (so they can get around monopoly regulations) and with our unique culture (which will gradually be colonized and then assimilated to the Amazon culture, whereupon your brand will disappear and Amazon will take what you’ve given them and watch you fail with glee.)
I’ve reached the end of my interest in this particular subject for the evening. I’ll drink a toast to your “graduation” when I open my Schlafly Pale Ale.
Categories: Book Blogs
Event Preview: Family Read Night: Poems to Learn by Heart with Caroline Kennedy
Join us at 7:00 p.m. on April 3, 2013, at St. Louis County Library--Headquarters when Caroline Kennedy will participate in the St. Louis County Library's Family Read Night with her new poetry compilation, Poems to Learn by Heart.
Poems to Learn by Heart is a companion to the New York Times bestselling A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children and includes over 100 poems selected by Caroline to speak to people of all ages and experiences. Inside, you'll find sections on family, school, nature, war and even nonsense, leaving something for everyone and every situation. The collections are illustrated with paintings by Jon J. Muth (who will not be present).
Copies of Caroline's books--which also include She Walks in Beauty: A Woman's Journey Through Poems, Profiles in Courage for Our Time, A Patriot's Handbook: Songs, Poems, Stories, and Speeches Celebrating the Land We Love and The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis--will be available for purchase and signing. If you can't make it to the event, call Left Bank Books at 314-367-6731, ext. 1, to order signed, personalized copies.
Categories: Book Blogs
New Releases Mar. 20-26
Picture Books
The Apple and the Butterfly by Iela and Enzo Mari
Price Stern Sloan, Hardcover, $8.99
Cinderella by Charles Perrault, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $7.99
The Circus and Other Stories by Samuil Marshak, illustrated by Vladimir Lebedev
Tate Publishing, Hardcover, $26.95
The Colors by Monique Felix
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $12.99
Farmer John's Tractor by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Robyn Belton
Candlewick, Hardcover, $15.99
I Hate to Read! by Rita Marshall, illustrated by Etienne Delessert
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $15.99
I'm the Best! by Lucy Cousins
Candlewick, Paperback, $6.99
Jemmy Button by Valerio Vidali and Jennifer Uman
Templar, Hardcover, $16.99
Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World by Claudia Boldt
Tate Publishing, Hardcover, $12.95
A Night on the Range by Aaron Frisch, illustrated by Chris Sheban
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $7.99
The Numbers by Monique Felix
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $12.99
Ol' Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein
Nancy Paulsen Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Paul Thurlby's Wildlife by Paul Thurlby
Templar, Hardcover, $17.99
Phoebe and Digger by Tricia Springstubb, illustrated by Jeff Newman
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Puffin Peter by Petr Horacek
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Tall City, Wide Country by Seymour Chwast
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $15.99
Wilfred by Ryan Higgins
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
Board Books
Dig It! by Kate Riggs, illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi
Creative Editions, Board Book, $7.99
My Mom Is the Best Circus by Luciana Navarro Powell
Robin Corey Books, Board Book, $7.99
Noodle Loves the Zoo by Marion Billet
Nosy Crow, Board Book, $8.99
That's Creepy! by Kate Riggs, illustrated by Fiammetta Dogi
Creative Editions, Board Book, $7.99
Beginning Readers
Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: All's Fair by Nancy Krulik, illustrated by John and Wendy
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $4.99
Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas by Philippe Coudray
Toon Books, Hardcover, $12.95
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Horse Heroes by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Random House Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $5.99
Meet the Justice League by Lucy Rosen
HarperCollins, Paperback, $3.99
Magic Tree House: Stallion by Starlight by Mary Pope Osborne
Random House Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $12.99
Middle Grade
Bot Wars by J.V. Kade
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
Almost Identical: Double-Crossed by Lin Oliver
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $6.99
Precious Bones by Mika Ashley-Hollinger
Yearling, Paperback, $7.99
Adventure Time: Tales from the Land of Ooo by Max Brallier
Price Stern Sloan, Paperback, $5.99
Young Adult
17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma
Dutton Juvenile, Hardcover, $17.99
The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar
Dial, Hardcover, $17.99
Black Helicopters by Blythe Woolston
Candlewick, Hardcover, $15.99
Double by Jenny Valentine
Hyperion, Paperback, $8.99
Immortal City by Scott Speer
Razorbill, Paperback, $9.99
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Greenwillow Books, Paperback, $9.99
Period.8 by Chris Crutcher
Greenwillow Books, Hardcover, $17.99
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Harper Teen, Paperback, $9.99
Wasteland by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan
Harper Teen, Hardcover, $17.99
The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic by Allan Wolf
Candlewick, Paperback, $14.99
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Nonfiction
Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling: An Origami Yoda Activity Book by Tom Angleberger
Amulet Books, Hardcover, $12.95
Deadly!: The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Neal Layton
Candlewick, Hardcover, $14.99
The Eagles Are Back by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
A Girl's Guide to Fitting in Fitness by Erin Whitehead and Jennipher Walters
Zest Books, Paperback, $12.99
How to Act Like a Kid: Backstage Secrets from a Young Performer by Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel
Disney Editions, Hardcover, $16.99
Lidia's Family Kitchen: Nonna's Birthday Surprise by Lidia Bastianich, illustrated by Renee Graef
Running Press Kids, Hardcover, $16.99
Sticker Stories: Llama Llama Birthday Party! by Anna Dewdney
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $6.99
Mad About Mad Libs
Price Stern Sloan, Paperback, $6.99
MoMA Art While You Eat Place Mats by The Museum of Modern Art
Chronicle Books, Paperback, $12.99
Myths Busted!: Just When You Thought You Knew What You Knew... by Emily Krieger, illustrated by Tom Nick Cocotos
National Geographic Children's Books, Paperback, $7.95
Penguins by Kate Riggs
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $5.99
Throwing Strikes: My Quest for Truth and the Perfect Knuckleball by R.A. Dickey with Wayne Coffey and Susan Corbett
Dial, Hardcover, $17.99
Who Was Maurice Sendak? by Janet Pascal, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $4.99
Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers: Gross but True Things You Don't Want to Know About Your Body by Francesca Gould
Putnam Juvenile, Paperback, $8.99
Poetry
Forest Has a Song by Amy Ludwig VanDerWater, illustrated by Robbin Gourley
Clarion Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Non-Books
Lineup for Yesterday ABC Baseball Cards by Ogden Nash, illustrated by C.F. Payne
Creative Editions, Boxed Cards, $12.99
A Number of Animals Nesting Blocks by Kate Green, illustrated by Christopher Wormell
Creative Editions, Blocks, $24.99
Olivia Matching Game by Ian Falconer
Chronicle Books, Game, $14.99
The Apple and the Butterfly by Iela and Enzo Mari
Price Stern Sloan, Hardcover, $8.99
Cinderella by Charles Perrault, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $7.99
The Circus and Other Stories by Samuil Marshak, illustrated by Vladimir Lebedev
Tate Publishing, Hardcover, $26.95
The Colors by Monique Felix
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $12.99
Farmer John's Tractor by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Robyn Belton
Candlewick, Hardcover, $15.99
I Hate to Read! by Rita Marshall, illustrated by Etienne Delessert
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $15.99
I'm the Best! by Lucy Cousins
Candlewick, Paperback, $6.99
Jemmy Button by Valerio Vidali and Jennifer Uman
Templar, Hardcover, $16.99
Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World by Claudia Boldt
Tate Publishing, Hardcover, $12.95
A Night on the Range by Aaron Frisch, illustrated by Chris Sheban
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $7.99
The Numbers by Monique Felix
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $12.99
Ol' Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein
Nancy Paulsen Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Paul Thurlby's Wildlife by Paul Thurlby
Templar, Hardcover, $17.99
Phoebe and Digger by Tricia Springstubb, illustrated by Jeff Newman
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Puffin Peter by Petr Horacek
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Tall City, Wide Country by Seymour Chwast
Creative Editions, Hardcover, $15.99
Wilfred by Ryan Higgins
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
Board Books
Dig It! by Kate Riggs, illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi
Creative Editions, Board Book, $7.99
My Mom Is the Best Circus by Luciana Navarro Powell
Robin Corey Books, Board Book, $7.99
Noodle Loves the Zoo by Marion Billet
Nosy Crow, Board Book, $8.99
That's Creepy! by Kate Riggs, illustrated by Fiammetta Dogi
Creative Editions, Board Book, $7.99
Beginning Readers
Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: All's Fair by Nancy Krulik, illustrated by John and Wendy
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $4.99
Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas by Philippe Coudray
Toon Books, Hardcover, $12.95
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Horse Heroes by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Random House Books for Young Readers, Paperback, $5.99
Meet the Justice League by Lucy Rosen
HarperCollins, Paperback, $3.99
Magic Tree House: Stallion by Starlight by Mary Pope Osborne
Random House Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $12.99
Middle Grade
Bot Wars by J.V. Kade
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
Almost Identical: Double-Crossed by Lin Oliver
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $6.99
Precious Bones by Mika Ashley-Hollinger
Yearling, Paperback, $7.99
Adventure Time: Tales from the Land of Ooo by Max Brallier
Price Stern Sloan, Paperback, $5.99
Young Adult
17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma
Dutton Juvenile, Hardcover, $17.99
The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar
Dial, Hardcover, $17.99
Black Helicopters by Blythe Woolston
Candlewick, Hardcover, $15.99
Double by Jenny Valentine
Hyperion, Paperback, $8.99
Immortal City by Scott Speer
Razorbill, Paperback, $9.99
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Greenwillow Books, Paperback, $9.99
Period.8 by Chris Crutcher
Greenwillow Books, Hardcover, $17.99
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Harper Teen, Paperback, $9.99
Wasteland by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan
Harper Teen, Hardcover, $17.99
The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic by Allan Wolf
Candlewick, Paperback, $14.99
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina
Candlewick, Hardcover, $16.99
Nonfiction
Art2-D2's Guide to Folding and Doodling: An Origami Yoda Activity Book by Tom Angleberger
Amulet Books, Hardcover, $12.95
Deadly!: The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Neal Layton
Candlewick, Hardcover, $14.99
The Eagles Are Back by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Wendell Minor
Dial, Hardcover, $16.99
A Girl's Guide to Fitting in Fitness by Erin Whitehead and Jennipher Walters
Zest Books, Paperback, $12.99
How to Act Like a Kid: Backstage Secrets from a Young Performer by Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel
Disney Editions, Hardcover, $16.99
Lidia's Family Kitchen: Nonna's Birthday Surprise by Lidia Bastianich, illustrated by Renee Graef
Running Press Kids, Hardcover, $16.99
Sticker Stories: Llama Llama Birthday Party! by Anna Dewdney
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $6.99
Mad About Mad Libs
Price Stern Sloan, Paperback, $6.99
MoMA Art While You Eat Place Mats by The Museum of Modern Art
Chronicle Books, Paperback, $12.99
Myths Busted!: Just When You Thought You Knew What You Knew... by Emily Krieger, illustrated by Tom Nick Cocotos
National Geographic Children's Books, Paperback, $7.95
Penguins by Kate Riggs
Creative Paperbacks, Paperback, $5.99
Throwing Strikes: My Quest for Truth and the Perfect Knuckleball by R.A. Dickey with Wayne Coffey and Susan Corbett
Dial, Hardcover, $17.99
Who Was Maurice Sendak? by Janet Pascal, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Grosset & Dunlap, Paperback, $4.99
Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers: Gross but True Things You Don't Want to Know About Your Body by Francesca Gould
Putnam Juvenile, Paperback, $8.99
Poetry
Forest Has a Song by Amy Ludwig VanDerWater, illustrated by Robbin Gourley
Clarion Books, Hardcover, $16.99
Non-Books
Lineup for Yesterday ABC Baseball Cards by Ogden Nash, illustrated by C.F. Payne
Creative Editions, Boxed Cards, $12.99
A Number of Animals Nesting Blocks by Kate Green, illustrated by Christopher Wormell
Creative Editions, Blocks, $24.99
Olivia Matching Game by Ian Falconer
Chronicle Books, Game, $14.99
Categories: Book Blogs
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a meme hosted by Book Journey with a children's/YA version at Teach Mentor Texts.
Last week I finished Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver for her author event. While I certainly liked this installment, it didn't quite live up to Delirium. I found the first book to have a unique atmosphere that reminded more of classic dystopia (a la Orwell or Atwood) while the sequel is more action-based. Still, I can't wait to read the series conclusion.
Then I read The Floating Islands by Rachel Neumeier for her appearance at Comic Con. This is a very traditional fantasy, and while that's not usually my genre-of-choice, I did quite enjoy this one. I did prefer the character development of the early part of the novel to the later, more war-oriented plot.
Finally I started First Kill by Heather Brewer for her author event. I'm only one chapter in, so I can't really say much, except that it seems like if you liked Vladimir Tod, you'll like this series too. I'm reading a complimentary copy from Dial.
I also had a few upcoming picture books on the docket:
Let's Make Faces by Hanoch Piven
A silly crafty book, very good for preschoolers.
I read an F&G from Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chick-o-saurus Rex by Lenore and Daniel Jennewein
Cute story with a nice science tie-in.
I read an F&G from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Trick-or-Treat: A Happy Haunter's Halloween by Debbie Leppanen, illustrated by Tad Carpenter
A bright a colorful book with rhymes that will make little ones laugh.
I read an F&G from Beach Lane Books.
Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Heather Ross
I'm really liking this series. The crafting angle is really fun, and the writing appeals to all age levels.
I read an F&G from Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
This week I'll be finishing First Kill and starting Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for her author event.
What are you reading?
Last week I finished Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver for her author event. While I certainly liked this installment, it didn't quite live up to Delirium. I found the first book to have a unique atmosphere that reminded more of classic dystopia (a la Orwell or Atwood) while the sequel is more action-based. Still, I can't wait to read the series conclusion.
Then I read The Floating Islands by Rachel Neumeier for her appearance at Comic Con. This is a very traditional fantasy, and while that's not usually my genre-of-choice, I did quite enjoy this one. I did prefer the character development of the early part of the novel to the later, more war-oriented plot.
Finally I started First Kill by Heather Brewer for her author event. I'm only one chapter in, so I can't really say much, except that it seems like if you liked Vladimir Tod, you'll like this series too. I'm reading a complimentary copy from Dial.
I also had a few upcoming picture books on the docket:
Let's Make Faces by Hanoch Piven
A silly crafty book, very good for preschoolers.
I read an F&G from Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chick-o-saurus Rex by Lenore and Daniel Jennewein
Cute story with a nice science tie-in.
I read an F&G from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Trick-or-Treat: A Happy Haunter's Halloween by Debbie Leppanen, illustrated by Tad Carpenter
A bright a colorful book with rhymes that will make little ones laugh.
I read an F&G from Beach Lane Books.
Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Heather Ross
I'm really liking this series. The crafting angle is really fun, and the writing appeals to all age levels.
I read an F&G from Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
This week I'll be finishing First Kill and starting Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone for her author event.
What are you reading?
Categories: Book Blogs
Event Preview: Easter Egg Hunt & Storytime
Join us at 10:30 a.m. on March 30, 2013, at Left Bank Books--Downtown when we will host the second annual Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime.
There will be lots of treats to be had (both edible and not) at the book-themed Easter egg hunt in our children's section. Afterwards, join Miss Jonesey for a special Easter Storytime!
For more information, call Left Bank Books at 314-367-6731, ext. 2.
Categories: Book Blogs
Open Poetry Reading Night
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Book House is holding an Open Poetry Reading Night on Thursday, April 11th, at 7pm!
Feel free to stop by and read a few of your own poems, or just come and relax and listen to local poets.
The event is free and open to the public; All ages welcome!
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