Celebrating Dads, Grads, and Pride! |
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It's Pride Month! We're celebrating with books, of course, and we want you to join us! Imagine a future in which the dignity of all people is upheld, struggles for equality are honored, and all are free to openly express their unique and authentic selves. We work hard to bring you the stories that help to build a more just and equitable future for everyone. Scroll through these book lists to see why we're so excited for this year's best LGBTQ+ releases.
Here's a friendly reminder that Father's Day is Sunday, June 19. Finding gifts for Dad can be challenging, but we love a good challenge. We've made a few lists of recent releases in various categories to make it easier for you to decide just what is best. And for something a little extra, we have many interesting gift ideas at the store. Shop online or come inside, we know you'll find the perfect gift.
Graduation season has arrived. From books that inspire to those that give great advice, along with the perfect journal and writing tools, we have unique gift ideas to get them started. Come in and browse our displays, choose clever cards, and get great gifts for the grad in your life.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US. This year we honor African American freedom by recognizing the strength and achievement of their accomplishments. Look for our displays with uplifting Juneteenth titles, or shop our Juneteenth collection online.
And if all this isn't enough to entice to find your next great read, June is a big month for new releases, and we have all the hottest titles. Our staff has been busy with new recommendations for you. So, scroll down to see what else we're excited about this month. Click any book cover to learn more...
And visit us soon!
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For even more ways to celebrate the start of Summer Reading Season, here is a strong line-up of author events. All are free and you will be sure to be entertained. Scroll down to learn more, and don't forget to RSVP! |
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Christina Kemp - Thursday June 2, 6:30pm |
In her new memoir, Across the Distance: Reflections on Loving and Where We Did & Did Not Find Each Other, Bainbridge Island author Christina Kemp weaves poetic language and piercing wisdom into this intimate exploration of relationships, grief, and loss. Her words reflect the boundless depths of loss, the power of healing, and the sacred truths that lay within, beneath, around, and among all of us. Christina will be joined by revered local author Steph Jagger for this evening of reflection on universal themes that show up in everyone's lives.
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Rafe Posey - Tuesday June 7, 6:30 pm |
We are delighted to welcome you to an evening with our own Rafe Posey, bookseller and author, as we celebrate the paperback release of his novel The Stars We Share. Rafe will be joined in conversation with Elise Hooper, author of historical novels including Angels of the Pacific and Fast Girls. Please join us for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation!
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William Alexander - Thursday June 9, 6:30pm |
Please join us in welcoming author William Alexander to celebrate the release of his book Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History. Touted by reviewers as "one of America's funniest writers" and "engaging, funny, and down-to-earth," William will be a delight for anyone who enjoys culinary and historical travelogues with nary a stale moment.
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Sheila Kilbane, MD - Tuesday June 14, 6:30 pm |
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Paula Holmes-Eber & Lorenz Eber,
Thursday June 16, 6:30pm
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Please join us for an event with co-authors Paula Holmes Eber and Lorenz Eber as we celebrate the launch of their book Breathtaking: How One Family Cycled Around the World for Clean Air and Asthma. This is an exciting and hilarious account of a family's bike adventure around the world. Pedaling 14,931 kilometers in an unbroken line through Europe and Asia, along to Australia, the South Pacific and finally North America, the Ebers and their daughters promote a cleaner, more environmentally friendly way to travel.
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Summer Poetry Evening - Thursday June 30, 7:00 pm |
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Coming Soon: Pre-order Now! |
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Serious Face, by Jon Mooallem |
Journalist Jon Mooallem’s essays and observations are routinely featured in major magazines, and his earlier books were award winners. This collection of astounding essays features a famously unbecoming matador (and his resemblance to Jon!), a remarkable hospice, an against- all-odds outdoor rescue, Neanderthals, California forest fires, Charlie Kaufman, and much more. In each case the writing is so compelling that you will be left with a strong sense of wonder about the people around us and their unusual situations. Jon finds what’s interesting in people and brings that to us in these uniquely inviting pieces. We all have stories, and Jon is clearly a master storyteller. ~Jane
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The Candy House, by Jennifer Egan
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Jennifer Egan expands the concept of social media into a society wherein one can upload their memories and share them in exchange for access to the memories of others. She takes us through the linked lives of multiple characters, chapter by chapter and via a variety of narrative styles, all brilliantly executed. Egan’s empathy, humor, and clarity are dazzling. We experience her characters’ deep humanity amid their struggles for authenticity, personal identity, and longings for love, connection, and redemption. The Candy House is moving and thought provoking as well as incredibly entertaining. ~McNevin
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The Cat Who Saved Books, by Sosuke Matsukawa |
Young love, daring adventure, and a cat who talks! What more could you need? The Cat Who Saved Books is an uplifting and witty novel that explores the trials of grief as well as the woes of growing up. Sosuke Natsukawa takes you on a thrilling journey through labyrinths filled with book lovers of all sorts. After reading this, you’ll be left wondering what other adventures might be waiting for you in the stacks of a bookshop. ~Lily
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Thin Places: A Natural History of Healing and Home,
by Kerri Ní Dochartaigh
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Liv Green is the housekeeper for bestselling author Essie Starling, and her biggest fan. When Essie passes away suddenly, her dying wish is for Liv to finish her last novel. With just months to finish the book, Liv realizes that she really loves to write, and discovers secrets of her own past and Essie’s that connect them in a way that changes her life forever. This latest from the author of Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper and Library of Lost and Found is a feel-good story in which hearts are mended, lives find purpose, and books are the touchstones to finding life’s secrets. A seat near a fireplace would be the perfect venue to soak in this simply delightful read. ~Susan
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The Kiss Quotient, by Helen Hoang |
In this gender-swapped take on Pretty Woman, Hoang delivers all the warm fuzzy rom com vibes. Stella, an autistic econometrician, is highly dedicated to her job, and spends most days crunching numbers and modeling consumer data, leaving little time for relationships. Enter charming and handsome Michael, who works as an escort on Friday nights. Stella and Michael’s ensuing relationship begins as a business deal, but lines begin to blur for both. Hoang touches on navigating relationships as an autistic woman as well as cross-cultural understanding. Beautifully rendered and heartfelt, with touches of data analytics, The Kiss Quotient is the gold standard for rom coms. ~Chloe & Cappy
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Val McDermid’s “pandemic novel” thriller is the first in a new series starring Allie Burns, a journalist fresh out of college and working to make a name for herself on the staff of a Glasgow daily. She is struggling with the prejudices of the times, and not seen as a hard-core journalist or a peer by her fellows, but lucky to have befriended a fellow reporter, Danny Sullivan. Together Danny and Allie uncover two criminal cases that could make their careers. One involves financial misdeed and Danny’s brother; the other is an attempt to involve the IRA in a plot against the Scottish move for independence. McDermid does a wonderful job of recreating the tenor of the time while introducing a new character with brains and grit. More Allie Burns please! ~Susan
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Orlando, by Virginia Woolf |
It would not be inaccurate to say this is one of my most important texts. How Woolf uses language and time almost as characters in all her books is a marvelous bafflement, but in this book, she takes it a step further in the person of Orlando. It's a joy to follow the story of a sensitive, bold protagonist who is creating a life beyond the ken of most of us. This book is a romp and a heartache and a love letter, all at once, and I would not be who I am now without it. ~Rafe
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Nasty, Brutish, and Short by Scott Hershovitz
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In this book the author somehow manages to be both serious and fun – serious in exploring many classic and contemporary philosophical questions, such as the nature of rights, revenge and punishment, gender, and race, what ought to count as knowledge and truth, the mystery of consciousness, and God and the problem of evil – while also exhibiting a great sense of humor. He delightfully relates many fascinating conversations that he's had with his two young sons about important issues. A professor of philosophy and law, Hershovitz also offers much wise parental advice on how to raise curious, thoughtful, and compassionate kids. ~David
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This quirky story is a breath of fresh air. As the narrator struggles through deciding what to do with her career and producing an answer to her boyfriend’s proposal, you can’t help but fall in love with her. It’s a coming-of-age story about a woman untangling her past so that she can create a future, and it made me laugh out loud. So creatively and beautifully written, Weike Wang is officially a new favorite for me. ~Cappy
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The Book of Hope, by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams |
An important book in these trying times, The Book of Hope is told through stories from the remarkable career of the world’s most famous naturalist. Vital issues are explored, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children? And of course, is hope even realistic in the face of the overwhelming issues facing us now? Filled with engaging dialogue and pictures from Jane’s storied career, The Book of Hope is a deeply personal conversation with one of the most beloved figures in today’s world. For the first time, Jane tells the story of how she became a messenger of hope: from living through World War II, to her years in Gombe, to realizing she had to leave the forest to advocate for environmental justice. This book is in some ways a balm, but also an urgent manifesto for action. ~McNevin
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A Mouthful of Minnows
by John Hare
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Kitty
by Rebecca Jordan-Glum
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It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit
by Jason A. Reynolds
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Drifters
by Kevin Emerson
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Jennifer Chan is Not Alone
by Tae Keller
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Wild Ride
by Keith Calabrese
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Bug Boys Adventure Daydreams
by Laura Knetzger
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The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris
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New Books For Young Adults |
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Hollow Fires
by Samira Ahmed
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Year on Fire
by Julie Buxbaum
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Once More With Chutzpah
by Haley Neil
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Summer's Edge
by Dana Mele
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Tokyo Dreaming
by Emiko Jean
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Murder for the Modern Girl
by Kendall Kulper
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