Mama Mia

“You have the courage of a lion,

the passion of a panther,

and the wisdom of a flamingo.”

~ From Mama Mia, the Musical

This week, you get our pre-order email on Wednesday, so I'll be brief.

I haven't been able to get one of our customer's 2023 predictions out of my head: Trends from the late '90s to early 2000s will continue to rise in popularity; specifically, hibiscus print on everything and short sleeve tees over long sleeves. Hmm... Since Mama Mia saw the revival of ABBA music in 1999, I'm looking forward to more of that as well. I'll be looking for those of you coming into the store sporting your new styles!

Additionally, in response to last week's poll titled "Is this the first time you've read "I Have a Dream" in full? 53% of you responded yes, and 47% responded no. Food for thought.

Have a great week!

Staff Picks!

This Week From Matt:

Grand Bikepacking Journeys: Riding Iconic Routes Around the World from Gestalten

If you are a mountain biker, you likely enjoy camping. Bikepacking is a natural combination of these two hobbies, and it has become a bit of an obsession for me. You can spend hours planning your excursions, and that is what makes a book like Grand Bikepacking Journeys such a fun book. Gestalten has become a publisher whose simple and clean aesthetic is very refreshing. The images are striking and well composed but not overly-edited or enhanced, and the pages have more of a matte finish rather than glossy, which I prefer. The bike routes are from all around the globe and are sure to introduce new destinations to the reader. I was so happy to see familiar destinations like Spain and Italy alongside stunning routes in places like Croatia, Nepal and Vietnam. Not only are there amazing and surprising route suggestions, but there is also a great deal of practical knowledge about riding techniques and essential gear for bikepacking. This is dream material for any biker and a must have for a bikepacker.

Forest School for Grown-Ups by Richard Irvine and Paul Oakley

Years ago, The Dangerous Book for Boys was published and became a bestseller. I loved it and have long thought there should be something similar for adult boys and girls. You can imagine how excited I was to see Forest School For Grown-ups! Divided into 8 sections, it begins by detailing each of the seasons and what to expect at different times of the year. The book then proceeds to detail everything from basic survival skills to craft projects that can be done in the wild. Each section is filled with helpful diagrams and illustrations. Country mice and city mice alike will love this wonderful guide.

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