Portland author David Wolman will discuss his new book, The End of Money, in Hood River, OR tonight at Springhouse Cellars at 6:30 pm. The event is co-sponsored by Waucoma Bookstore and the Gorge Owned Business Network. “For ages, money has meant little metal disks and rectangular slips of paper. Yet the usefulness of physical …
“Emily Benedict has come to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother’s life. But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew, she realizes that mysteries aren’t solved in Mullaby—they’re a way of life. Here are rooms …
“I always enjoy a story with a strong, intelligent female heroine. The year is 1899 and twelve-year-old Calpurnia Tate would rather be exploring the wilderness outside her Texas homestead than learning to sew, cook or play the piano. Through an expected relationship with her eclectic scientist grandfather, Calpurnia learns how to be true to herself …
“A grief memoir like no other . . . immediate, whimsical, loving and full of cultural richness. From NYC to Mexico, family relationships and a deep abiding love are examined through dialogue and the life story of Aura, Goldman’s wife. Very powerful and accessible.”—Katherine, Waucoma Bookstore, Hood River, OR
Growing up in Hood River, Muir Cohen used to hang out in the children’s section of Waucoma Bookstore, inhaling the aroma of freshly ground coffee. For a long time he associated books with coffee and thought that all bookstores were supposed to smell like coffee. He was disappointed to learn that this wasn’t so.* For the …
“Lean on Pete is an unforgettable tale about a 15-year-old boy who becomes homeless after his father dies. Left with nothing, Charley seeks refuge at a Portland horse track until his heart sends him on a journey to find an aunt who may or may not be in Wyoming. Vlautin’s straightforward, spare writing brings everything …
“Wow!! Power in its RAW form – breathtaking, terrifying, and unstoppable. Freak or rogue waves are being studied by many different branches of scientists because of the far-reaching consequences they have on human and ocean life. I quote from the book: ‘We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the …
Tonight, The Book Stop in Hood River, Oregon will celebrate the release of Mockingjay, the much-frenzied-over third book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, with a sleepover (or “not-sleep-over,” as they’re calling it) for 36 girls. Store owner Cynthia Christensen anticipates that most of the girls will spend the evening reading the book. …
Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River, Oregon, nestled along the south bank of the Columbia River just a few hours from downtown Portland, but a life-time away in style, has dedicated the newest page of their blog to offering support for their own Hood River County Library. In many ways, our libraries are hurting worse than …
