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Ron Suskind say this about What Else But Home: Seven Boys and an American Journey Between the Projects and the Penthouse: “Many people talk about what they can do to reach across divides, to create a better world. The Rosens didn't just talk -- they plunged, headlong, into an extraordinary adventure of shared purpose and unflinching commitment. Michael Rosen takes readers on a death-defying journey -- gritty, surprising, funny and fiercely honest. What was defied? The death of hope. What we're now graced with? An inspring book about what one family can accomplish.”

Labor Day....by Joyce Maynard!

It's the last week as # 1 August Indie Next Pick for Labor Day; see a video interview with Joyce at the Indiebound.org site!

by the time I got over Woodstock

You know...little tired of the anniversary stuff already! Wasn't there but wish I was. A major event. Music really good. Will go see Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock (and the book from Square One is wonderful). But I am tireddddd of the rest of it. Our generation proved to be even more self-centered, self-absorbed, shallow and money hungry than any other. Ok, a little harsh; many of my friends have devoted their lives to doing good deeds, going into low-paying helping professions, but in general, sheesh. We are not aging happily.

52 week bestseller in Canada

Pretty cool: The Book of Negroes, by Lawrence Hill.

Bruce is 60!

And on the cover of AARP magazine!  Old guys still rock!!!

wicked lily

We are also digging Wicked Plants from our friends at Algonqui; scary as heck CBS Sunday Morning piece on poisonous plants!!!

Portland noir

We're digging Akashic's Portland Noir -- edited by bookseller Kevin Sampsell!

What Book Got You Hooked?

“What Book Got You Hooked?” is a campaign orchestrated by First Book that will bring thousands of new books to the most disadvantaged children all across the country. First Book’s mission is to provide books to children who would otherwise have no access to them.

Now through September 30, First Book is inviting readers everywhere, young and old, to tell us about the first book that made reading fun for them and then help get more kids hooked on reading by voting for the state to receive 50,000 brand-new books for low-income youth. The results of voting will be announced online shortly after the voting closes on September 30 and later at a celebratory event in the winning state.

You can help the state of your choice win by spreading the word and encouraging your community to vote. Sending an email to your network, featuring the campaign on your website, or mentioning the campaign in your blog or newsletter can make a world of difference for the children we serve.

 

Many people are joining the effort too, including: Stephen Colbert, Barry Manilow, Judy Blume, Scarlett Johansson, Mo Willems, and Eric Carle. Their responses and more are all featured on the website.