Many of you have paused near the register and admired our selection of postcards from local artist Adam Turman. They're colorful pictures of local landmarks, including the Midtown Exchange building, the Lake Harriet trolley, and the Varsity Theater.Adam recently dropped off more postcards, including two new images; one is shown above. See more at adamturman.com … Continue reading The Local Scene
The Top Ten Books to Read with Your Teenaged Son
Claire LaZebnik of the blog Bookstore People has posted an invaluable list of "The Top Ten Books to Read with Your Teenaged Son." On the list are some I already know and love (The Phantom Tollbooth), some I know by reputation (Ender's Game), and a few I don't know at all (Sea of Trolls).The full … Continue reading The Top Ten Books to Read with Your Teenaged Son
Mark Your Calendars
Holly Hughes and Ethna McKiernan read from Beyond Forgetting: Poetry And Prose About Alzheimer’s Disease--Thursday, October 15, 7:30pm at Magers & Quinn Booksellers.Beyond Forgetting is a unique collection of poetry and short prose about Alzheimer's disease written by 100 contemporary writers--doctors, nurses, social workers, hospice workers, daughters, sons, wives, and husbands--whose lives have been touched … Continue reading Mark Your Calendars