A single drop of blood on a sheet of paper was the first sign. Soon, blood was gushing and her body wracked with pain. Nine year old Aubrey was rushed to the family doctor. but the time she arrived there, all was fine. Returning home, the sickness all began again. Aubrey had to leave the …
A book is words, but it is also paper, binding, art, and design. The Language of Trees is a beautiful book in every aspect, from its collected essays about the lives of trees and our relationships to them to its stunning art, design, typography, and binding. The best in bookmaking in all possible ways. –Christy, …
This look into the hidden life of Carson McCullers is a brilliant mix of biography and personal memoir. Shapland depicts the life of one of our most beloved and least-known authors in a search for the ultimate meaning of love. It will make you ask yourself difficult questions and delve into the complexities of your …
Larkin is discharged from the Army after a suicide attempt. Her family warmly welcomes “soldier girl” home, but there is no peace or healing, knowing she is responsible for the death of her best friend and a youngster she had befriended in Afghanistan. One pinpoint of light for Larkin is the discovery of a very …
Last week, booksellers from all around the country converged on Portland, OR for a conference on children’s books and bookselling, hosted by the American Booksellers Association. Some lucky participants registered for half-day and full-day bus tours of Portland area independent bookstores, hopping from neighborhood to neighborhood for 20-30 minute drop-ins (Woefully short!). Here are some …
