In my opinion, it’s never too early to begin the lessons of science with young ones. It can be challenging to find ways to explore the world of science with fun and accuracy, but when it works it is so satisfying. I Used to Be a Fish is something of an early reader for the …
I’m not typically a “reader” of cookbooks, but I found this one to be a delectably tantalizing read. The author’s introduction to the book warms the reader into submission to begin making pies. Entries throughout the book, such as Best Peach Pie in the World, are mouth-watering inspirations. Of course, I am a lover of pie …
You love books. You love independent bookstores. Now you can be a bookstore superhero philanthropist by crowdsourcing Herringbone Books in Redmond, Oregon. Earlier this year, Brad Smith, owner of Paulina Springs Books in Sisters and Redmond, announced that he was putting the Redmond store up for sale. In the store’s email newsletter and website, now Paulina …
History enthusiasts – have I got a book for you! I believe I’m in great company in knowing very little about the Korean war. Blaine Harden, author of the NYT best seller Escape from Camp 14, has penned an absolutely fascinating and enlightening book that will both startle and mesmerize you. Using the individual stories …
Troost hails from the Netherlands and authored three entertaining travelogues prior to this book. In his latest book, Troost stays true to his traveling ways, covering the sights and customs with considerable humor. However this book offers more, and benefits a great deal from these additions. In Headhunters Troost follows in the sailing footsteps of Robert Louis …
From Brad Smith, owner of Paulina Springs Books in Sisters and Redmond, OR: What makes for a truly great bookstore? We recently hosted David Moskowitz, author of Wolves in the Land of Salmon for a spectacular evening with an audience of more than 100 people. During his talk David commented he loved supporting independent bookstores through his …
After managing a food coop for 25 years, Brad Smith moved to the small central Oregon tourist town of Sisters and bought its indie bookstore, Paulina Springs Books. “I wanted to enter into a new business industry, but I knew it would have to be something I could feel a palpable connection to the broader community,” …
“The storyline is intriguing and you find yourself caring about the people you meet, but it is this young author’s ability to paint pictures with words that make River House worthy of an award. Lawrence can cover a couple months’ time within a short chapter, and leave the reader feeling in possession of intimate knowledge …
“In this very readable narrative, Jeffrey Ostler gives us the history of the relationship between the Lakota Indian tribe and their struggle to retain a connection to a homeland that means so much to them, the Northern Plains of the Black Hills of South Dakota. As is true with most Native American histories, this is …
