Malu (short for Maria Louisa) straddles two worlds, punk music and record stores on her dad’s side, and academic achievement and Mexican culture on her mother’s side. When she lands at Posada Middle School, she finds herself on the outside again and takes on the school’s culture by starting her own punk band. I loved …
The first nonfiction book by Portland novelist Pauls Toutonghi is on sale today, and Pauls will be touring the region starting tonight at Broadway Books. Broadway Books’ launch event for Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home will be an evening with a delightful duo, as a matter of …
No April Fool’s jokes on this blog! Just a nice video to treat yourself to during a break today. Sorry, I just realized that it’s the beginning of April, and I’m only now sharing this wonderful video from Rediscovered Books in Boise about the March pick recommending a book and music to complement it. Katt …
On Independent Bookstore Day (May 2, 2015), Rediscovered Books of Boise, ID, kicked off an indigogo fundraiser to expand their store. This summer, the bookstore plans to extend into an adjacent retail space to increase their footprint. The extra space will allow them to bring in more books, more gifts, and more events. As they expand, they also hope …
“A good bookstore is a lot like the products it sells: It has to grab you, then settle into a comfortable place, all the while building upon itself, opening up new aspects and ideas with each chapter until you’re ultimately hooked. It has to envelope you in a world you can get lost in and …
“When the star-spangled banner is stolen and hidden in a snowed-in Washington, DC airport, three kids with a mysterious connection decide to try and find it. Part national treasure, part Hardy Boys, this fast, fun read is great for younger middle-grade and reluctant readers. After all, what kid hasn’t dreamed of climbing through the airport …
“I read this book in a single sitting. It is as much about family and forgiveness as it is about finding unexpected love, and as full of reflection as it is full of momentum. A great read!”—Laura “Wally” Johnston, Rediscovered Bookshop, Boise
“Cady is getting married, but Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear are not cut out to be wedding planners. While scouting a location for the wedding, Walt witnesses a dramatic murder and finds himself mentoring a rookie Indian sheriff through the investigation. Craig Johnson delivers a satisfying installment in the Longmire story with quirky characters, …
“Jazz is the son of the most infamous serial killer ever, William Cornelius Dent, and when another set of murders occur in his hometown, mimicking his father’s first crimes, Jazz is the only person in the world with enough knowledge about his father to catch the killer. This adventure grabbed me, captivated me and brought …
“The Checquy is a sort of bureaucratic X-Men agency protecting Britain from supernatural threats (mostly Belgians). Myfanwy (rhymes with Tiffany) Thomas just woke up in a public park surrounded by dead bodies that are all wearing latex gloves. She remembers nothing, but the letter in her pocket was written by her and will lead her …
