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 …
Another gem from Peter Heller! I loved The River and might just love The Guide even more. Jack decides to take a fly fishing guide job at a property catering to wealthy clients. Things seem a bit “off,” and the more uneasy he becomes, the more he wants to know what is really going on. …
This is the second graphic novel in the Trot & Cap’n Bill Adventures. Sea Siren Princess Clia comes from her undersea world to search for her kidnapped friend. Trot, Grandpa, and Cap’n Bill the talking cat come to her aid. Well-done illustrations really capture the story. (Ages 9-12) –Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, …
Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with three Idaho independent booksellers about how they’re trying to weather the COVID-19 lockdowns that have severely affected their businesses. Guests are: Carol Price, owner of BookPeople of Moscow, Laura DeLaney, co-owner of Rediscovered Books in Boise, and Melissa Demotte, owner of The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d’Alene. April 12, …
I thoroughly enjoyed this legal thriller. The central character, Maya, is the lone holdout on a highly publicized murder trial. After convincing her fellow jurors to acquit, their lives are never the same. Ten years later, Maya is a successful attorney suddenly accused of murdering a fellow juror. A multilayered whodunit with a few really …
Regional environmentalism and approachable science. So well-written, I felt like I was right there planting a tree or watching a salmon spawn. The Freemans do a wonderful job reminding us that we can make a difference — a little at a time. –Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID When nice weather comes, you can get out into nature …
Do you love mysteries? Art history? The Muralist is a wonderful blend of both. Shapiro’s second novel is really good! [Her first, The Art Forger, is one of Derrick’s staff picks.] Blending fictional and historical artists. The depression era in New York comes to life. Loved it! –Melissa DeMotte, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID This …
