A spooky fast-paced story perfect for young horror fans. Ryan and Teddy are thrust into a pure nightmare when they go into the Hungry Forest looking for their dad. The only thing? Their dad is dead and whatever goes into the forest never comes out. What follows is a story that explores grief, brotherhood, and …
Since the 50th anniversary of hip-hop was widely celebrated a couple of years ago, so many hip-hop retrospectives have aimed at telling the story of the rise of the landmark cultural movement. Grandmaster Flash has successfully shared an even deeper look at the origins of Hip Hop, shining a light on the DJs, the graffiti …
Revolutionary Letters is as much a poetry collection as it is unabashed, radical, stream of consciousness speeches. Di Prima was one of the few female beatnik writers allowed in the boys’ club of the literary movement. Certain letters seem most pertinent to the time they were written, while others hold ideas that give perspective on …
If you’ve been wanting to feel like you felt the first time you read Anne Rice, give this a try! Vampires in Paris? Yes, please. Vampire theater?? YES! Arnault’s family finds themselves in the center of a human war when the Prussian army camps outside the city gates for 4 months. Everyone gets hungry, not …
This is a book about friendship, loss, finding happiness, time travel, and most of all—magical books. I was so drawn into our book-loving protagonist’s world as she discovers these fantastical books that there were multiple nights I stayed up reading far past my bedtime. This book is a necessary read for anyone who’s dreamed of …
A stunning story of three generations of Italian women, all named after the Roman Myth of the The Three Graces, who come to find themselves living under one roof in New York. Each has their own secrets, and they will collide in the most beautiful and inspiring of ways. This will land in my top …
Actor Lili Taylor writes and reads these thoughtful, beautifully crafted essays about her relationship with birds and the natural world, connecting birdwatching to the work of noticing and paying attention. I can’t wait to go on several longer walks this weekend and finish this collection. –Andrea, Browsers Bookshop, Olympia, WA Whether you listen to a …
Wilson spent the summer in the headlines for her takedown of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey script — a film whose director had cited her translation as an influence. This is the better use of her attention: an orientation for anyone who finishes the Epic and wonders where to go next, a case for returning to the …
1930s Kentucky: Cussy Mary Carter is a packhorse librarian who brings books to the people of Troublesome Creek. She is also part of a family who has a unique shade of blue skin– a trait that causes suspicion and distrust within her own community. This historical fiction novel is as fascinating as it is educational …
This is a superbly brilliant picture book for school-aged kids. Grace is new to her school, but when her teacher asks someone to return a book to Mr. Grimly’s classroom, she can’t help but raise her hand. What follows is a strange, spooky, and hilarious journey through what turns out to be the weirdest school …
