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12 Gift ideas: A Whole New World

December 20, 2018December 19, 2018 / Annie / 1 Comment

Whether real or armchair travel is in the future, a bookstore can take you to all the corners of the globe! Explore the world with travel guides, like these from Lonely Planet, or learn about another culture from these international authors. Fiction and poetry from all over the world can be found all over our … Continue reading 12 Gift ideas: A Whole New World

Read Global: 5 Great Novels of Southeast Asia

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 / Annie

One of my favorite books out this fall is Ponti, a striking debut from Singaporean author Sharlene Teo. It's the second book I've read taking place in Singapore (if you count Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians trilogy as one story), and I find the descriptions of the city completely intoxicating. If you're looking to spread … Continue reading Read Global: 5 Great Novels of Southeast Asia

Staff Picks Bonanza: Fiction

December 8, 2016January 13, 2017 / Annie

Welcome to the end of year staff picks roundup! Each fall we have a staff meeting where we have the opportunity to tell each other about the titles we're excited to share with customers this holiday season. Some of our picks are brand new bestsellers, some are underappreciated gems, some are established perennial favorites. Here … Continue reading Staff Picks Bonanza: Fiction

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