July 27, 2007
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| | Thank You for your Support!
| | | | | Well, the party's over. Some of us know how Harry's final (?) adventure turned out, and some of us are still finding out. I would encourage those of you who have finished the book to be careful about casual comments that might "spoil" the ending for the rest of us. One of the things I am most thankful for about our Harry Potter Party is that no one tried to reveal the ending (through the magic of the internet, etc.). The other thing I am truly grateful for is the overwhelming support our community showed for their independent bookstore and our efforts to "share the magic." As I said last week, I know you were aware of opportunities to purchase the book at a larger discount elsewhere, but chose to support us. THANK YOU! I also said that we will never take your support for granted, but will strive to earn it with every opportunity you give us. We work closely with the American Booksellers Association on a program called Booksense that exemplifies the core values of independent bookselling: Passion, Community, Knowledge, Character and Personality. We work tenaciously to embody those values. We view your purchases with us as an investment to insure the continuing availability good books and music in our community. In striving to be a well-stocked bookstore, we take great pride in finding and supporting small presses, first-time and local authors, and subjects of particular interest to our friends. With your continuing support we will stay ever vigilant in our pursuit of the undiscovered gem and the "book that makes a difference." Jack
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| Five Good Books
| | | | First Among Sequels: A Thursday Next Novel
Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone
Salt
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
The Tin Roof Blowdown: A Dave Robicheaux Novel
| | First Among Sequels: A Thursday Next Novel Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde has delighted book lovers since the first appearance of literary sleuth Thursday Next in The Eyre Affair (2002). Now, in the fifth installment of this popular series, Fforde blends elements of mystery, campy science fiction and screwball fantasy. Packed with word play, bizarre subplots, and old-fashioned suspense, Thursday's quest to save literature unites the author's prodigious imagination, satirical gifts, literate humor, and sheer silliness. Hardcover, $24.95
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA), ISBN-13: 9780670038718
| | | | | | Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone Edited by Jenni Ferrari-Adler
In this unique collection, twenty-six writers invite readers into their kitchens to reflect on the secret meals they make for themselves when no one else is around: the indulgent truffled egg sandwich, the comforting bowl of black beans, or the bracing anchovy fillet on buttered toast. Part solace, part celebration, part handbook, Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant offers inspiration, humor, and personal recipes. Contributors include Nora Ephron, Marcella Hazan, and Ann Patchett. Hardcover, $22.95
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA), ISBN-13: 9781594489471
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Jeremy Page
Jeremy Page has reinvented the fairy tale with this disturbing and magical saga. His first novel, Salt elevates a tragic family history to the level of myth as it explores the relationship between people and the landscape in which they live. The novel's atmospheric and lyrical use of language signals the introduction of a significant British writer and makes this book a must-read for fans of John Banville and Marilynne Robinson. Hardcover, $24.95
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA), ISBN-13: 9780670038688
| | | | | | Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Ted Kerasote
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle’s Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine. When award-winning nature writer Ted Kerasote encountered a Labrador mix living on his own in the wild, he named the dog Merle and brought him home. Humorous, jubilant and touching, the story is enhanced by the author's grasp of research in animal consciousness and behavior, and by his desire to see Merle as a responsible individual rather than a submissive pet. Hardcover, $25.00
Publisher: Harcourt, ISBN-13: 9780151012701
| | | | | | The Tin Roof Blowdown: A Dave Robicheaux Novel James Lee Burke
In this meticulously textured Dave Robicheaux novel (16th in the series, following 2006's Pegasus Descending), Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath provide the backdrop for an account of sin and redemption in New Orleans. In a singular style that defies genre, Burke has created a hauntingly bleak picture filled with complex characters and depictions of people at both their best and worst. The Tin Roof Blowdown is both an action-packed crime thriller and a poignant story of courage and sacrifice that critics are calling Burke's best work. Hardcover, $26.00
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group, ISBN-13: 9781416548485
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| Music
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Johnny Cash $13.95
Debuting nearly 17 years after it was recorded, this previously unreleased collection features Johnny Cash and his revue, including wife June Carter Cash, on stage during a July 27, 1990 concert. The album features duets with June, his first performance of his original What Is Man?, his only recorded versions of Wonderful Time Up There and A Beautiful Life, and his only concert version of Life's Railway To Heaven.
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Corey Harris $17.95
Corey Harris has spent his career looking for the links that bind his beloved blues with African music and other tributaries of black music, including old-time jazz and R&B. For Zion Crossroads, Harris turns his attention to the spiritually motivated, Rasta-centered reggae that first emerged from Jamaica in the early '70s.
| Public Cowboy #1: A Centennial Salute to the Music of Gene Autry Riders in the Sky $17.95
Riders in the Sky cut this record after performing a Gene Autry medley in a television appearance with Autry himself in the audience. The songs are done reverently but with a real sense of fun. Their main innovations are the harmony singing, which works well throughout, and a jazzy approach to Jimmie Rodgers' Can't Shake the Sands of Texas from My Shoes. This loving tribute album is a necessary addition to any fan's collection.
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Elana James $15.95
After leaving the band Hot Club of Cowtown, violinist and singer James toured with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan for two years. Here, in her first going-it-alone album, she focuses on swing, bluegrass and folk. Made with some of the best of Austin’s fabled swing and country players, Elana James is a seamless blend of standards and originals that explore new variations on the western swing and string jazz she loves. Her playing is supple and energetic, while her singing ranges from sultry to assertive to haunting.
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Bishop Allen $14.95
This Brooklyn-by-way-of-Boston quartet undertook an ambitious recording project in 2006, self-releasing a staggering 58 songs that year. Despite the lack of label or publicist, their reputation grew through the blogosphere, eventually earning them kudos from the mainstream media for their versatility, clever lyrics, and offbeat instrumentation. The Broken String reworks ten songs from the 2006 cycle and adds two new cuts.
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| | Potter Party - Thanks for the Memories
| | | | | The midnight hour approaches as a double line to the river anxiously awaits their opportunity to find out what happens next.
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. Between activities, a capacity crowd at the Oddfellows Hall enjoys a performance by the AAA Theater based on the Harry Potter books. They captured the magic and personality of J.K. Rowling's characters perfectly and gave us all a bit of magic on this memorable evening. | | | | ^ back to Table of Contents | |
| | Potter Paraphernalia Prizes
| | | | | As mentioned previously, all people who picked up their copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at our party were entered into a drawing to win one of our specially created illustrations, book covers or other Potter material (publisher posters, hats, bags, etc.). We also have a very special tote bag for the winner of an essay contest on Harry Potter that we will announce in a few weeks (after most people have finished their books). We will post the winners' names in our front window Saturday morning (7/28). If you're a winner, please claim your prize by August 9th. We will post a new list Friday, August 10th for any unclaimed prizes. Please do not call the store to see if you are a winner. We hope you enjoy the Potter prizes as much as we have. We will be happy to explain how you can recreate any of our artwork.
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| An editor's rambling...
| | | | | Thanks to everybody who saw my photo in last week's newsletter and made a point of saying hi. Through them, I was gently advised of an interesting omission - my name. The irony of an editor leaving out the most important piece of information in a bio hasn't escaped me. Oops to the max. I love books and music, and I love communicating with people who feel the same way. Jack and I are looking into setting up an email account for "letters to the editor." This is your newsletter, and I want to learn what you want to know. Meanwhile, if you see me around, don't hesitate to come over and share your ideas. Sincerely, Anna Ellendman | | | ^ back to Table of Contents | |
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