“The Bartender’s Tale,” by Ivan Doig, Comes to Paperback

The Bartender's Tale, by Ivan Doig

Waiting for Ivan Doig’s latest book to come out in Paperback? The wait will soon be over. The Bartender’s Tale, by Ivan Doig, is coming to paperback fall 2013. A native of Montana, Ivan Doig often writes about life in the American West. His books include Whistling Season, the memoir House of Sky, Work Song, […]

Posted in Authors, Ivan Doig | Tagged | Comments closed

David Treuer, Author of “Rez Life,” Discusses Ojibwe

David Treuer

David Treuer, author of Rez Life and The Hiawatha, spoke with Krista Tippett about language and meaning. In addition to teaching English at the University of Minnesota, David Treuer also works on compiling the Ojibwe language’s first practical grammar. Catch it here.

Posted in Authors, David Treuer | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Pulitzer winner Jane Smiley, author of “Private Life,” Weighs in on Gun Control

Jane Smiley

Pulitzer-winner Jane Smiley, author of A Thousand Acres and Private Life, shares a few suggestions about gun control, responsibility, and insurance. What do you think?

Posted in Authors, Jane Smiley | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Thor Hanson’s “Feathers” in New Zealand

Thor Hanson

Simon Morton of Radio New Zealand hosted Thor Hanson, author of Feathers, for a talk on science, feathers, and biology. Catch it here.

Posted in Authors, Thor Hanson | Tagged , , | Comments closed

St. Petersburg College Anticipates Garth Stein and “The Art of Racing in the Rain”

The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein

The St. Petersburg College’s Blue and White, the news source for the college’s employees, has announced this year’s One Book, One College selection: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. To see the original announcement and find out more about Garth Stein’s visit, visit here.

Posted in Authors, Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Robert Michael Pyle’s “The Tangled Bank” Tackles Conservation

The Tangled Bank, by Robert Michael Pyle

Looking for your next read? Robert Michael Pyle’s The Tangled Bank, a collection of essays for Orion Magazine, mixes a love for nature with a keen look at how human civilization impacts the world around us. Read the Bellingham Herald’s review here.

Posted in Authors, Robert Michael Pyle | Tagged , | Comments closed

Gwen Cooper and “Love Saves the Day” at Animal Shelters

"Love Saves the Day," by Gwen Cooper

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey and Love Saves the Day, wants to visit your city, and she needs your help to do so. She’s looking for no-kill animal shelters in various US cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Denver. Find the complete list on her blog, or suggest an outstanding shelter in […]

Posted in Authors, Gwen Cooper | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

New Release Date for Jamie Ford’s “Songs of Willow Frost”

New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford

Great news for all you fans of Jamie Ford and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet!  The release date for Jamie Ford’s next novel, Songs of Willow Frost, has been moved up to September 10, 2013.

Posted in Authors, Jamie Ford, Songs of Willow Frost | Tagged , , | Comments closed

Enzo Contest Results for Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain” in Long Beach

Included in the activities for Garth Stein’s, The Art of Racing in the Rain, at the Long Beach Reads One Book event, was an Enzo fun contest to select the “best public working dog”. The winner, Inigo Montoya, is a Spanish Water dog whose training and job is to read with school children. Congratulations Inigo!   The Art of Racing in […]

Posted in Authors, Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain | Tagged , , | Comments closed

CBS New York Interviews Andrew McCarthy about “The Longest Way Home”

Andrew McCarthy discusses the inspiration for his travels and writing. McCarthy appeared at the New York Times Travel Show with his memoir, The Longest Way Home. Watch the entire interview here.

Posted in Andrew McCarthy, Authors, The Longest Way Home | Tagged , , | Comments closed
  • Garth Stein: A SUDDEN LIGHT