I read a review of Remarkably Bright Creatures that sang it’s praises, “even if it was a bit improbable.” In a world where the worst improbabilities seem to occur with ever-increasing frequency, it was supremely refreshing to read this heartfelt, hope-filled, “bit of improbability.” It left me walking a little lighter, my heart a little …
The Wedding Season is a delightful book that will make you smile, laugh, cry, and feel all warm and fuzzy in side with its witty humor, slow-burn romance, unbreakable bonds of friendship, and the growing pains of rediscovering who you are. Freya is dumped the day before her wedding by her boyfriend of 12 years. …
This is one of those rare history books that puts your heart in your throat. Candice Millard’s portrayal of Teddy’s doomed expedition is both informative and gripping. I was truly frightened for the characters’ safety! –Jackson, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Look for the author’s thrilling new book, River of the Gods, at The …
Some just out-wit, out-smart, out talk others, out perform, and some “sit quiet and refuse to be agreeable.” Many just don’t give into self-doubt and second-guessing and proceed through life with verve and conviction. I would have loved to met them all! Each little vignette is filled with wit and insight and such fun to …
“An Idaho school board banned 23 books. So a local bookstore gave out copies for free” –npr’s James Dawson on “All Things Considered” NPR’s “All Things Considered” broadcast this story about how Boise’s Rediscovered Books is working to ensure access to books. The store gathered donations to provide free books to the community. They have …
This is a gorgeous, rich, romantic Ethiopian retelling of Jane Eyre. Andromeda is hired as a debtera, licensed exorcists hired to cleanse households and individuals of the Evil Eye. Andromeda is the latest in a long line of debtera. The previous 10 fled, or disappeared trying. The Evil Eye has a particularly strong hold on …
Roll, Fill, Pinch. It sounds easy, but Amy Wu just cannot make a perfect bao. But with a little innovation, suddenly she’s a master. With a family recipe at the back of the book, this a tasty story about trying things a little bit differently. –Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise, ID Get cooking with Amy …
From Shelf Awareness February 14, 2022: YA author Lani Forbes died on February 3 after a nine-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She was 35. Forbes’s YA book series, the Age of the Seventh Sun, made its debut in 2020 with the release of The Seventh Sun, followed by The Jade Bones in 2021. The Seventh Sun was a finalist …
I recently read a wonderful book, The Book Collectors by Delphine Minoui, which reminded me how fortunate we are to read whatever we choose to. It’s about a group of Syrian rebels who rescued books from their town’s rubble and built an underground library for the community. All the bombing and stress of war, and …
Lumberjacks, small town Idaho, and a life full of adventure with a little bit of magic thrown in. That’s the place musician Josh Ritter takes you in his new novel, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All. Super satisfying with just the right touch of tall tale telling, it’s a perfect read (or read aloud) …
