Face In A Book

An epic historical novel. An analysis of the pandemic response in the U.S. A bestselling novel and a picture book that focus on the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. Let Tina introduce you to some of this week's new releases on her Tuesday Teaser!

We love historical fiction! So of course we had to include it on our reading challenge this year. But how about reading something that doesn't take place during WWII? Or historical fiction about an era you've never read about before? Join us in reading some historical fiction this month - and tell us about your favorites!

We cannot wait for Lori Mortensen’s new book, Arlo Draws an Octopus! In the meantime, the author and her publisher generously offered this activity guide full of fun facts, educational activities, and coloring pages. Take a look then join us on Saturday, May 15th, from 11 am-1 pm to meet the author! https://b00e913f-8822-4737-bb4b-cdb03ec75c9a.filesusr.com/

We're all about the books - but we do have great gifts, too! Just reminding you because Mother's Day is coming!

What are we reading at Face in a Book? Check out our bulletin board, where we post our current reads and the books waiting on our nightstands! Alyson’s currently hooked on the middle-reader adventure, Egg & Spoon!

We love new release Tuesday! Love Big Little Lies? Check out The Good Sister, Sally Hepworth's tale of dark secrets. Emma Straub's wise and humorous family story, All Adults Here, makes its paperback debut. The joyful and lively picture book, Hello, Rain! by Kyo Maclear and Chris Turnham will delight everyone in your family. And don't miss the fascinating account of four trailblazing journalists - Susan, Linda, Nina and Cokie, by Lisa Napoli. Come by to find these and other great new books!

It's New Release Tuesday! Come by for exciting new books including Eileen Garvin’s uplifting novel of bees and friendship, Malcolm Gladwell’s look at a military might-have-been, David Epstein’s new-in-paper argument for the generalists, and a guided journal to encourage outdoor exploration!

We're looking forward to Lori Mortensen's wonderful new picture book, Arlo Draws an Octopus! Mark your calendar to meet the author on Saturday, May 15th, 11 am-1 pm.

Are you joining us on this year's Face in a Book Reading Challenge? For April, we're reading books with protagonists over 60! Here are some we love...

Tina picked some books to make us laugh for this week's Tuesday Teaser!

Just a note to mark your calendar - for May 15th, when you can meet author Lori Mortensen and help her celebrate her fabulous new picture book, Arlo Draws an Octopus! And if you're in the store before then, be sure to enter a drawing for a copy of Lori's book and other prizes!

One of the great things about independent bookstores? Enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff! Our most popular display shares our recommended books. And don't forget to check out our bulletin board, where we share what we're reading - and our guilty pleasures!

New books always come out on Tuesdays, making Tuesday Tina’s favorite day! Find out about some new releases we’re excited about at Face in a Book!

One of our wonderful local authors has a new book on our shelves! Eddie Zacapa's Principles and Practices of Nonviolence: 30 Meditations for Practicing Compassion reflects on the timeless message of nonviolence and inspires individuals to practice the principles that guided those that we recognize as leaders of nonviolence. It’s a timely and essential guide! Check out this short vignette of Eddie’s recent interview on Shelf Life Podcast. https://vimeo.com/505605269

We always fall for great book jacket art! https://lithub.com/the-10-best-book-covers-of-january-2/

If these were normal times (remember those?), we'd be celebrating Claire Booth's new Hank Worth mystery, Fatal Divisions, with a party and a booksigning! But we are looking forward to curling up with this book for a guaranteed exciting read! Get your copy today, and we'll bring Claire in when the coast is clear!

Join us for our 2021 Reading Challenge!

From an ancient tale retold to a historical fantasy to Jim Crow-era justice to an avocado's existential crisis, Tina's got some great new releases to share with you!

We had so much fun with last year's reading challenge, we thought we'd do it again! For January, we're reading books inspired by myth and folklore. How about you?

Here are Tina's New Year's Reading Resolutions!

And one more photo from our Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Can you find Tina in this picture?

Congratulations to Tae Keller, winner of the 2021 Newbery Award for her children's novel, When You Trap a Tiger - and to illustrator Michaela Goade on winning the Caldecott Award for We Are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrom!

Our Storytime with Erin Dealey and Stuffed Animal Sleepover was too much fun! Enjoy the photos - and be sure to get a signed copy of Erin's wonderful picture book, Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5!