“Originally released in 1962, Life Story is the history of Earth laid out by Burton (Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel) as a play in five acts. I had never seen this book until recently, but it’s a gem. It’s beautifully illustrated and has been updated to reflect the latest in scientific research.”—Mark, Ravenna Third …
“This guide to planting and caring for fruit trees on the West Coast will help you find inspiration on the grayest Pacific Northwest day.”—King’s Books, Tacoma, WA. Buy From Tree to Table from your local indie.
“Mr. Choy had the perfect business plan, with almost no cash outlay for staff. His porn company used North Korean refugees who had nowhere to run. Three young women who were taught from birth that there is no free will and that their every action must benefit the Glorious Leader are easy prey. One is …
“This marvelous little book is a fantastic step into the worlds of Quantum Theory and the ‘multiverse,’ or M-theory. In easy-to-read layperson’s terms, and with superb, brightly colored illustrations, Hawking and Mlodinow take us step-by-step through many questions of the universe and the ideas they believe are behind Einstein’s ‘Theory of Everything.’ In awe of …
“Intelligently written, The Gods of Gotham is an impressive sophomore effort in the world of historical mystery. Using powerful moments from 1840’s New York to fuel an enthralling story about the intricacies of politics, religion and immigration, the novel offers a new twist to a genre saturated with predictable whodunit plotlines. As a story, it …
Prineas’s latest will take you to a world where a thrice-asked question has power, the people are as much wild animal as human, and winter has overstayed its welcome.
“In The Art of Travel Alain de Botton gives no advice on when to schedule a trip to the Bahamas. He doesn’t recommend any restaurants in London or Paris. And he doesn’t tell us how to pack clothes for a three-week trip in just a carry-on bag. Instead de Botton teaches us how to appreciate …
“An exciting romp through a post-apocalyptic landscape that’s somewhere on the map between the harsh brutality of The Hunger Games series and the magical beauty of Narnia. I would recommend this for fans of both of those series. DiTerlizzi provides wonderful illustrations to match his swift prose. I can’t wait for the sequel.”—Owen, Ravenna Third …
“Lucia Perillo has aready won (& broken) hearts through her poetry, but now she takes it up a notch, blossoming into a flawless collection of incredible short stories. This collection is raw, yet so polished . . . Not since Donald Ray Pollock’s Knockemstiff has a gathering of stories packed themselves into one powerful punch.”—Donna, Powell’s …
