Happy Independence Day!
On behalf of your local independent booksellers, these patriotic puggles wish you a safe and happy 4th of July.
Amateur Hour: Talking about, and selling, some good books
Ever since freshman year of high school, when I was first introduced to the likes of Great Expectations and The Ox-Bow Incident, talking about books—for me—has always come a close second to actually reading them. So, in December, I boarded a plane in Philadelphia to live every bibliophile’s dream: selling books. I couldn’t have felt …
In Honor of Dr. King…
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. …
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, booklovers! We hope you have a great book and the time to enjoy it. This holiday season, did you get some titles you’re especially excited about? Please leave a comment to share what you’re reading (or what’s next in the stack).
Thankful Children’s Books from Island Books
Whether you cook the feast, just show up with a can of cranberry sauce, or treat yourself to a frozen pizza for Thanksgiving, you can enjoy (and share) books about gratitude to make the day even more special. Mercer Island Books of Mercer Island, WA put together a fun list of grateful books. Why not …
New Holiday Traditions
After a crazy fall, we decided not to host a Christmas Day friends-who-stayed-in-town dinner for the first time in several years. In thinking how we could do something with our time and freedom other than lay among the wads of wrapping paper, eat, watch football (me), my wife Megan came up with a brilliant idea. …
Holiday Bounty
Did you get a gift certificate to an independent bookstore this holiday? Do you know what you are going to spend it on?
Happy Holidays!
Whether you prefer the classic interpretations or put your own twist on tradition, here’s hoping you have a wonderful weekend and a joyous holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!
