A Bookseller Recommends

Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Yes, I read it too. Along with everyone else who's seen the show on HBO. I've been told by many people over the years to read this series, and I've always said, "Yeah, sure, I will," and then never got around to it. The thing? I don't even get HBO. I saw the first episode when we had it free for a weekend and thought now would be a good time to jump in on the fun. There's a great deal going on in this book, so you'll be entertained through the multiple narrators that bring out the full story. While all the characters (there are a LOT) and names can get a litlte muddled at times, that's pretty much the only issue you may have with this book. Unless you're adverse to thick books. This is the definition of epic fantasy.

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Notes from the playlist: "Lonely Dusk" by Machine Vandals

Posted by Nicole at Saturday, June 25, 2011 0 comments  

Labels: fantasy, fiction

Little Pink Pup by Johanna Kerby

I literally just had a customer come in today and ask about this book. What can I say - I'm a total sucker for stories like these. And yes, those are dachshund puppies on the cover with that little piggy. Here we have Pink, the runt of the litter (later, when his siblings were 12 pounds, he was just 3). Because he kept getting pushed out of the way when trying to get food, the owners of the pigs brought him in where their dachshund, Tink, had just had her own puppy and fostering a few others. Everybody took to the piggy right away, and he to them. Eventually he moved back out to the barn, but everybody visits (including his new siblings and momma), and he even took his cozy doggie bed with him!

It's so cute and the piggy is so tiny. If you like cute animal stories like this one or you think your kids will have a laugh from the idea of a pig being a dog, this is definitely the right tale to read!

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Notes from the playlist: "Palm Tree Escape" by Hans Zimmer

Posted by Nicole at Saturday, June 18, 2011 0 comments  

Labels: animals, children's books, nonfiction, picture books

It's that time again! Free books, free books! Everybody loves free books!

To win a book, Tweet, Like, or otherwise link to this blog. That's it! Then leave a comment anywhere on this blog with a link to your tweet or blog or whathaveyou so I can take a peek for myself. Don't forget to include your email address in your comment so I can contact you in case you win.

There are seven books to choose from, but I'm only giving away one!

Click HERE for further rules and details about my book giveaways.

Here are the books available for the giveaway. They vary wide in audience and genre. They are in paperback format, except for Praying For Strangers, and Okay For Now which are hardcover. Click the covers for more information about the book.



Think about which book you want and throw a link my way. The contest will end Monday, June 27th at 12:00am (central time). The winner will chosen via random number generator and be notified via email on the 28th. I will also leave a post announcing the winner that day as well.

Good luck!

Posted by Nicole at Tuesday, June 14, 2011 5 comments  

Labels: contest

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

This was May's book selection for Calico Reaction's Book Club. If you like cyberpunk and haven't burned out on all the other stuff out there, Neal Stephenson is the way to go. It's got some really wild ideas; like a Dan Brown book set in a Blade Runner reality with Tron moments and a handful of crack thrown in. Good times. Made in 1992, it does have it's dated moments, but if you're able to get past that as well as Stephenson's writing style, then you'll be all right.

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Notes from the playlist: "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz

Posted by Nicole at Saturday, June 11, 2011 0 comments  

Labels: fiction, science fiction

Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku

A few years ago I spotted Physics of the Impossible, got all googly-eyed, and promptly bought it. So when I saw Michio Kaku had a brand new book with more science goodies inside, I once again got all googly-eyed and knew I had to have it. Full of all sorts of cool science (a lot of which is actually in the developmental stage - nifty!), you may have times where you sit and think, "huh?" but hey, it's bound to happen. It happened in Physics of the Impossible too. Some of this stuff is a bit out beyond my comphrehension, whereas other I have to exercise my already wild imagination. If you like science fiction as well as science fact, then this is your type of book.

Notes from the playlist: "Stripped" by Shiny Toy Guns

Posted by Nicole at Saturday, June 04, 2011 0 comments  

Labels: my shelf, nonfiction, science