Roundabout Books exterior

The Storefront

Roundabout Books’ Matched Crowdsourcing
Campaign Kicks Off

Roundabout Books in Bend, OR started an indiegogo campaign to help keep the bookstore, which opened in 2016, healthy and growing. The campaign’s flexible goal is to reach $40,000 in the next month; as of this write-up, they are over a quarter of the way to their goal. Check out the snazzy campaign they’ve designed, including fun perks for supporters. Perks at different support levels vary, but include some great thank you gifts like a free drink coupon (at the …

Feb 15, 2019

what's new

Feb

14

2019

Samantha Pak of the Redmond Reporter

Borrowed Copy

“What’s Wrong with Happily Ever After?” — Brick & Mortar Books Interviewed by Redmond Reporter’s Samantha Pak

Redmond, WA’s Redmond Reporter’s opinion writer Samantha Pak recently published a great piece about romance books. She spoke with Brick & Mortar Books, an independent bookstore, about the genre. Below is an excerpt. At Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond Town Center, the romance section sells just as well as any other section, according to …

Feb

13

2019

Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

Face Out

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

“When one’s life seems broken beyond repair, there remains one last move: a person can at least shut her eyes.” The premise is simple: A college student falls asleep, and can’t be woken. Then another. Eventually, an entire town. Only a handful ever wake up. When they do, they remember different worlds, different lives– raising …

Feb

12

2019

Romance Recommendations by Jennifer Ryan for Country Bookshelf

Borrowed Copy

Romance Recommendations from Author Jennifer Ryan

With love from our friends at Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, MT– Romance for Valentine’s Day and every day! Romance Recommendations from Author Jennifer Ryan Curl up with one of these dreamy romances and a steamy beverage to enjoy the season! Jennifer says: Something Old My obsession with historical romance continues with one of my favorite …

Feb

11

2019

It's OK to Feel Things Deeply

Face Out

It’s OK to Feel Things Deeply by Carissa Potter

This tender work comes to us in the style of a zine; the perfect open letter to anyone who is or has struggled with mental illness. Potter brings us brilliant advice for the days when self care becomes increasingly difficult, and your mind seems to get away from you. This is a gem full of …

Feb

8

2019

Author Dede Montgomery

Awards and Honors

OR Author Dede Montgomery Presents at State Capitol

On Thursday, February 14 at noon, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) Speaker Series Presents Oregon author Dede Montgomery and her nonfiction book, My Music Man. The event is free and will be held in the Hearing Room at the Capitol Building in Salem, OR. Dede Montgomery brings her personal family history to the Capitol …

Feb

7

2019

Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen

Face Out

Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas

“Dear America, is this what you really want? Do you even know what is happening in your name?” Most of us don’t know what is happening in our name. This gorgeously written memoir is an important baby step towards Americans learning about our current deeply broken immigration system and the effects it has on our …

Feb

6

2019

Third Street Books

Borrowed Copy

Happy 15th Birthday, Third Street Books!

From Shelf Awareness January 30, 2019:   Congratulations to Third Street Books, McMinnville, Ore., which celebrated its 15th anniversary. Owner Sylla McClellan wrote to customers: “Years ago my husband told me that I was basically unemployable. I’ve been self-employed for so long that I would make a lousy employee; too independent and not great at taking …

Feb

5

2019

The Alehouse at the End of the World

Face Out

The Alehouse at the End of the World by Stevan Allred

If Miguel de Cervantes & Lewis Carroll collaborated, this would be the book. A beautifully written 16th-century fantasy that, at its core, seems all too reminiscent of today’s current atmosphere. It’s as enchanting as it is hilarious. —Stacy, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA. . . This is a tough one to describe, because as soon as …

Feb

4

2019

Maid: Hard Work, low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive

The Storefront

Country Bookshelf Welcomes Stephanie Land, Author of “Maid” 2/7/19 6:00pm

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, MT is thrilled to welcome author debut Montana author Stephanie Land, who will discuss and sign the highly anticipated Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, Thursday, February 7th at 6pm. This event is not to be missed! “There are tens of millions of …

Older posts »