Never Know When A Book Might Strike

I often try to shine my considerable spotlight on a single book or a small group of books with a common theme. This weekend I want no agenda. I want to walk into the neighborhood bookstore without a list or recommendation or some internal pressure to read a particular book because someone else said I [...]

Harry Potter Reference Guide

Hey, Harry fans, what do you make of this? I am not sure if Rowling is being selfish or if she’d do what anyone else would …

Sadly, My Cheese Problem Lingers

I think this is pretty funny.

They’re Selling ‘Old Men’

It seems a little odd to me that men and women walking on a carpet — red or otherwise — is televised and watched by millions. But it is kind of fun to see which film is named “best picture” of the year. And, well, by now you probably don’t need me to tell you [...]

Now You See Him

It’s been awhile since I picked up my gratis copy of the current Book Sense picks down at the neighborhood bookstore. Once a month is a good pace. That way my odds of missing out on great books that are not on bestseller lists (but probably should be) decreases like the snow in April. (Oh, [...]

What They Are Currently Reading

When it’s a gazillion below that’s when I know it’s time to stock up on my reading material.
But what to read? After I’ve exhausted the usual options of looking at great reads and on-sale staff picks I like to take a peek at the River City Books staff display (pictured; click to enlarge), located behind [...]

Not To Be Missed

There’s one spot in my favorite bookstore that I notice people often overlook. It’s tucked between the end of the nonfiction sections and a register. In this neat little nook you can find various items, books and otherwise, that will make you think or at least make you laugh. There are also reading aids, including [...]

Books On Sale Seven Days A Week

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, River City Books’ bargain book annex closed for the holiday season. But it’s worth noting that the opportunity to purchase bargain books never ceases at the neighborhood bookstore.
Dozens of bargain books have been arranged in the store’s downstairs area. Yes, there is such a thing. Sometimes even [...]

Everything’s Political

The New York Times has posted a great round-up of new topical political books — just in time for the amazing race for president.

Friday Night … Time to Knit

A Book Sense and New York Times bestseller. A book that USA Today has called “Steel Magnolias set in Manhattan.” New in paperback. I could offer more reasons to check out the Friday Night Knitting Club but why waste your time? You could already been into the first chapter.
For those who haven’t heard, this is [...]