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Dec

21

2018

1000 Books to Read Before You Die

Overheard at the Bookstore…

Some humor from A Good Book in Sumner, WA: Overheard at The Store NADIA: Hello, welcome to the bookstore. Can I help you—oh, you’re that street artist fellow. I didn’t recognize you without all the gold paint. MIME: . . . NADIA: You’re looking for a book? . . . A big book? . . …

Jul

2

2018

Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me

Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me by Jill Kolongowski

For those of us who love Harry Potter (and there are a LOT of us), the magic never truly ends. We re-read the books. We watch the movies for maybe the hundredth time (and I might not be exaggerating). We find camaraderie and instant connections with fellow Potterheads who also believe in love, magic, and forever friendship. …

Aug

24

2017

The Rap Year Book

The Rap Year Book by Shea Serrano, illustrated by Arturo Torres

A fascinating book that charts not only the brief history of hip hop as a musical genre, but also the changing cultural tides of America over the last forty years. Filled with hilarious illustrations and deep insight, this book is an excellent addition to the array of brilliant music history books already available. –Elias, Fireside …

Nov

14

2016

Art of the Pie

Art of the Pie by Kate McDermott

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 …

Dec

17

2015

Ancillary Justice

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

You know the old story: the musically inclined artificial intelligence of a great space war ship that conquers planets by controlling thousands of dead humans called ancillaries gets separated from her ship and her soldiers and now inhabits one human body and tries to track down the person responsible in order to take revenge. Yes, …

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