Ai Weiwei‘s art and story fuse together in this picture book. As you learn about his art and his story, ask yourself what the color orange means to you. That’s what author Joanna Ho asked me, and and I hope that you ask others. —Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise, ID Think about the world in …
Molly the maid is back – and there is another murder at the Regency Grand Hotel. This time, Molly knows the victim, who didn’t remember her at all. As she thinks back to when she was around the mysterious Mr. Grimthorpe as a young girl, she can’t help thinking she may know who and why …
Kristin always writes with such imagery that you truly feel like you are there, experiencing in real-time the story she is bringing to life. This one tore my heart out so many times, but also brought some unknown history to life. Heartbreaking, eye-opening and one not to miss. –Madison, Saltwater Bookshop, Kingston, WA This novel …
A beautiful and interesting account about a hardworking woman, Thurídur, who became a well respected fishing boat captain in a time and place I didn’t know anything about. Thurídur’s life was tough, filled with trials and triumphs in mostly equal measure, but she didn’t let that stop her. Perfect for adding a little adventure to …
I found this to be an engaging, intelligent, and moving story. We tend to judge our books by their covers, and we so often don’t know the half of who people really are. Philosophical and lovely; I am very glad this story found me. –Debbie, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Let life-changing stories find …
Rediscovered Books‘ Laura DeLaney was interviewed recently by the American Booksellers Association’s Advocacy Associate Manager, Philomena Polefrone, for the association’s Free Expression Friday series. You can read the full transcript here or see excerpts on the abfefreeexpression Instagram account. (ABFE is the American Booksellers for Free Expression.) On its website, the store has resources for …
This is one of my favorite fairy tale re-tellings! The daughter of a moneylender, Miryem has to take matters into her own hands when it becomes clear that her father isn’t very good at getting the money people owe him, and her family is paying for it. She is a great moneylender, so great that …
Polar Expedition gone very wrong for a team of explorers that must contend with being stuck in ice, scurvy, ambition, and isolating darkness that manifest in the souls of some. Interesting, well researched story. –Marlene, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID Take your vitamin D and vitamin C and grab your SAD light box and …
Author James Patterson continued his holiday tradition of independent bookseller appreciation this year, awarding $500 bonuses to 600 booksellers at independent bookstores around the country. Booksellers were nominated through a simple form, which included an opportunity to share why the bookseller deserves a bonus. In our opinion, every bookseller we know deserves a great holiday …
Idaho’s BookPeople of Moscow was featured on USA Today! The national recognition comes as the indie bookstore celebrates its 50th anniversary. The store’s profile highlights the ownership team, what makes BookPeople so important in its community, and some favorite staff picks. Every week, USA Today spotlights an independent bookstore on the USA Today Books page. For an opportunity to …
