For the love of books
President Obama told CNN this weekend that he recommends Redeployment by Phil Klay, a book he read while on vacation. The book is a collection of fictional short stories about the lives of soldiers on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan, involving both what happens to them while they are there and when they return. Klay is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Phil Klay You can watch the interview here: Source: CNN Share this: Tweet
Get ready for February with our picks in fiction. From beautiful women’s fiction like The Nightingale to new young adult series like Red Queen, and short stories like Trigger Warning to suspense like Miramont’s Ghosts–there’s no shortage of great things to read! What are you most looking forward to reading this month? Let us know in the comments below! Miramont’s Ghost by Elizabeth Hall Lake Union Publishing Release Date: February 1 Adrienne has had visions that reveal the secrets of those around her since she could talk. When her visions begin to reveal dark mysteries surrounding her French aristocratic family, her Aunt Marie takes Adrienne to America—to …
A year or so ago, I was talking with a good friend who was never short of good book recommendations. He was often a very large signpost on my journey to various book discoveries, and a very reliable source of books that never failed to ensure I came away with a better understanding of the topic on which a book was written. It would be no surprise therefore to know that some of his previous recommendations have been Anthony Marra’s debut novel A Constellation of Vital Phenomena and Booker-shortlisted Mark Mulholland’s A Mad and Wonderful Thing. What surprised me though …
The magical world of Dr. Seuss has fueled readers’ imaginations for years! From The Cat in the Hat to Green Eggs and Ham, there is no shortage of magic in Dr. Seuss’ words. He has offered generations of people advice. From children, to young graduates, to adults, his inspiring words have given readers new places to explore every time they turn the page. blissfulroots “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” creatingkeepsakes.com ” Why fit in when you were born to stand out?“ creatingkeepsakes.com “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way.“ earlymoments “Unless someone like you cares …
The new Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is shown during its soft opening on Wednesday April 14, 2010. On the 15th the store will celebrate its grand opening with a block party in front of the popular business. (Joshua Trujillo/Seattlepi.com)
