At the end of the Civil War, Simon, a 23 year-old musician conscripted into the Confederate army, escapes from his regiment and, with his rag-tag band of friends, struggles to make a home and a living in the worst of circumstances. Simon dreams of a place of his own with the woman he loves by …
[Broadway Books‘ July 13, 2020] newsletter links to a list of books by authors who were scheduled to read from their books at Broadway Books in April, May, and June. Some of the books are novels, some are collections of poems, stories or essays; some offer advice, directions, and instructions. The writers of those books …
Mother’s Day makes me mushy inside. I love picking out the cards, buying the gifts, and sending surprises to my mom and mom friends. It’s a special month. As a teenager I was never ashamed to kiss my mom or dad in public. We are fortunate to have children who still want to be around us (most …
Amid the tumult and confusion of life in America—2017 style—we continue to stand fast by the adage that books are timeless curiosities that prove, over and over again, that we wander along a curious loop that perennially takes us around to a world that seems oddly familiar, yet strangely different. In the box this week …
The Christmas story features three kings; this year, King’s Books in Tacoma is releasing three holiday gift recommendation newsletters with ideas for any holiday gifting. As they put it, “We seek to bring you the most literate, quirky, smart, useful, and fun items possible for your gift-giving pleasure!’ Part One of their recommendations featured the categories …
