Last week we said goodbye to Christine. She is off to live in Germany for 6 months. We're sure she'll have a fantastic time, but we'll miss her here. Hopefully she'll drop us an email or two while she's gone to let us know all the fun she's having.
It's not all sad news though. In saying goodbye to Christine, we said hello to Phoebe. It's hard to be the new person, and Christine did leave big shoes to fill, but we know that Phoebe is up to the challenge.
If you're passing by when she's on, drop in and introduce yourself. I'm sure she'd love to meet you all.
-Janelle
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Saturday 14 June 2008
What's NEW! June 2008
The time of year where it is great to spend your spare time curled up by the heater is upon us again. We've got plenty of great new reads for you to curl up with, if that's your plan, so come in and have a browse before you hibernate.
FICTION:
Nearly Happy Family - Catherine Mc Kinnon
Sail - James Patterson ~ The Dunne family packed their bags for a relaxing sailing holiday, all that was on their mind was the sun and sea. But a violent storm breaks out, the boat vanishes without a trace and the family are lost presumed dea... until now
Dark Mountain - Catherine Jinks
The Whole Truth - David Baldacci
Chasing Harry Winston - Lauren Weisberge
The Twisted Citadel Book 2 - Sara Douglass
Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich
How about a 2 for 1 deal with: Scream for Me & Nothing to Fear - Karen Rose
15 minutes Flat - Lynne Mullins ~ 100 recipes that can be cooked in 15 minutes.
Natural Stress & Anxiety Relief - Helen Johnson
Warrior Brothers - Keith Fennell ~ Unflinching look inside the action and fear, the tragedy and bravery of one of th soldier's service in the Australian SAS.
Raising the Dead - Phillip Finch
10 Cent Coin collection ~ a coin presentation wallet that allows you to store each 10 cent piece for every year of producation from 1966
Growing Up Asian in Australia - Alice Pung
A Wolf at the Table - Augusten Burroughs ~ The story of Augusten Burroughs early childhood when he was living with is crazy father, (the man only touched upon in hes other book "Running With Scissors") hes spaced out mother and hes delinquent older brother.
Horse Mad Western - Kathy Helidoniotis
Goosebumps #1: Revenge on the Living Dummy - R.L Stine
Goosebumps #2: Creep from the Deep - R.L Stine
Superior Saturday: Keys to the Kingdom - Garth Nix ~ the sixth book in the series "keys to the Kingdom". Arthur has defeated five of the seven Trustees, but his week is getting worse and worse. Will the sixth part of the will and the sixth Key be enough to counter Saturday's sorcerous hordes and stop her bid for unfair power?
~Petrina~
FICTION:
Nearly Happy Family - Catherine Mc Kinnon
Sail - James Patterson ~ The Dunne family packed their bags for a relaxing sailing holiday, all that was on their mind was the sun and sea. But a violent storm breaks out, the boat vanishes without a trace and the family are lost presumed dea... until now
Dark Mountain - Catherine Jinks
The Whole Truth - David Baldacci
Chasing Harry Winston - Lauren Weisberge
The Twisted Citadel Book 2 - Sara Douglass
Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich
How about a 2 for 1 deal with: Scream for Me & Nothing to Fear - Karen Rose
NON-FICTION
15 minutes Flat - Lynne Mullins ~ 100 recipes that can be cooked in 15 minutes.
Natural Stress & Anxiety Relief - Helen Johnson
Warrior Brothers - Keith Fennell ~ Unflinching look inside the action and fear, the tragedy and bravery of one of th soldier's service in the Australian SAS.
Raising the Dead - Phillip Finch
10 Cent Coin collection ~ a coin presentation wallet that allows you to store each 10 cent piece for every year of producation from 1966
Growing Up Asian in Australia - Alice Pung
A Wolf at the Table - Augusten Burroughs ~ The story of Augusten Burroughs early childhood when he was living with is crazy father, (the man only touched upon in hes other book "Running With Scissors") hes spaced out mother and hes delinquent older brother.
YOUNG READERS
Horse Mad Western - Kathy Helidoniotis
Goosebumps #1: Revenge on the Living Dummy - R.L Stine
Goosebumps #2: Creep from the Deep - R.L Stine
Superior Saturday: Keys to the Kingdom - Garth Nix ~ the sixth book in the series "keys to the Kingdom". Arthur has defeated five of the seven Trustees, but his week is getting worse and worse. Will the sixth part of the will and the sixth Key be enough to counter Saturday's sorcerous hordes and stop her bid for unfair power?
~Petrina~
Monday 11 February 2008
Christopher Paolini & Stephanie Meyer - Release dates!
I've got some great news for all you teen fantasy fans today.
We have release dates for new books for both of these authors.
Christopher Paolini's new book (the third in the Inheritance series) is scheduled for release in September this year. We've also been informed that it will be a quartet now - not a trilogy as previously imagined. That leaves you with even more to look forward to.
Stephanie Meyer has a worldwide release date for her new book Breaking Dawn. It will be released on August 2nd at 12.01 am in the US. We as still unsure exactly which time zone that refers to, and it's still unknown what the reaction to the date and time will eb here in Australia.
But we'll keep you posted as we get more details!
And if you're looking for a great read right now: The Stone Key, the latest in the Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody was released at the start of this month. In my opinion, it was fantastic. I could sing Isobelle Carmody's praises all day, so come in and chat if you want a synopsis or information about the themes or age recommedations. Or if you just want to chat about her books, or anyone else's for that matter.
Happy reading everyone.
~Janelle~
We have release dates for new books for both of these authors.
Christopher Paolini's new book (the third in the Inheritance series) is scheduled for release in September this year. We've also been informed that it will be a quartet now - not a trilogy as previously imagined. That leaves you with even more to look forward to.
Stephanie Meyer has a worldwide release date for her new book Breaking Dawn. It will be released on August 2nd at 12.01 am in the US. We as still unsure exactly which time zone that refers to, and it's still unknown what the reaction to the date and time will eb here in Australia.
But we'll keep you posted as we get more details!
And if you're looking for a great read right now: The Stone Key, the latest in the Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody was released at the start of this month. In my opinion, it was fantastic. I could sing Isobelle Carmody's praises all day, so come in and chat if you want a synopsis or information about the themes or age recommedations. Or if you just want to chat about her books, or anyone else's for that matter.
Happy reading everyone.
~Janelle~
Saturday 9 February 2008
WHATS NEW FEBRUARY 2008!!
February 2008 has been the month for some exciting new releases!
Some fiction new releases include:
* The Appeal - by John Grisham
In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of duping toxic waste into a small town's water supply, causing the worst "cancer cluster" in history. THE APPEAL is a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that weill leave readers unable to think about the electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way ever again.
* Duma Key - by Stephen King
The engaging, fascinating story of a man who discovers an incredible talent for painting after a freak accident in which he loses an arm. He moves to a 'new life' in Duma Key, off Florida's West Coast; a deserted strip, part beach, part weed-tangled. The story is about friendship, about the bond between a father and his daughter. It is also a mataphor for the life and inspiration of a writer, and an exploration of the nature, power and influence of fiction.
* The Good Husband of Zebra Drive - by Alexander McCall Smith
As winter turns to spring across the red earth, acacia trees and slow green rivers of Botswana, all is not quite as it should be on Zebra Drive. Tender, witty and wise, the latest instalment in the lives of Alexander McCall Smith's extended Botswana family instructs us with familiar modesty of importance of trust, love, not judginh by appearances and what really makes a good husband.
* Fan Mail - by PD Martin
* Remember Me? - by Sophie Kinsella
* Lords of the Bow - by Conn Iggulden
Some non-fiction New Releases include:
* The Biggest Loser Cookbook
Practical recipe book with expert nutritionist advice illustrated with well over 50 vibrant and tasty looking images to make sure you can happily stick to your healthy-eating plan, and still create delicious meals for all the family.
* Consumer Innocence - by Karen Brooks
* Breast Bottle Bowl - by Anne Hillis & Penelope Stone
* The Outbackers - by Allan M Nixon
Come in & check out more great new release titles in store
~ Petrina~
Some fiction new releases include:
* The Appeal - by John Grisham
In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of duping toxic waste into a small town's water supply, causing the worst "cancer cluster" in history. THE APPEAL is a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that weill leave readers unable to think about the electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way ever again.
* Duma Key - by Stephen King
The engaging, fascinating story of a man who discovers an incredible talent for painting after a freak accident in which he loses an arm. He moves to a 'new life' in Duma Key, off Florida's West Coast; a deserted strip, part beach, part weed-tangled. The story is about friendship, about the bond between a father and his daughter. It is also a mataphor for the life and inspiration of a writer, and an exploration of the nature, power and influence of fiction.
* The Good Husband of Zebra Drive - by Alexander McCall Smith
As winter turns to spring across the red earth, acacia trees and slow green rivers of Botswana, all is not quite as it should be on Zebra Drive. Tender, witty and wise, the latest instalment in the lives of Alexander McCall Smith's extended Botswana family instructs us with familiar modesty of importance of trust, love, not judginh by appearances and what really makes a good husband.
* Fan Mail - by PD Martin
* Remember Me? - by Sophie Kinsella
* Lords of the Bow - by Conn Iggulden
Some non-fiction New Releases include:
* The Biggest Loser Cookbook
Practical recipe book with expert nutritionist advice illustrated with well over 50 vibrant and tasty looking images to make sure you can happily stick to your healthy-eating plan, and still create delicious meals for all the family.
* Consumer Innocence - by Karen Brooks
* Breast Bottle Bowl - by Anne Hillis & Penelope Stone
* The Outbackers - by Allan M Nixon
Come in & check out more great new release titles in store
~ Petrina~
Tuesday 15 January 2008
We survived the holiday season...
Hi guys.
I hope everyone had happy holidays - however you chose to spend the period.
We certainly had a great time here at the store. You hear so many horror stories about holiday shoppers, but aside from the occasional frazzled customer, and the odd customer who left it a little too late to look for a specific book, we had a wonderful period.
Helping someone find the right book is so much fun. And it's really rewarding if they come in at a later date to tell you that the book was loved. It's definitely one of my favourite things about the job (the other major one being the fact that I'm surrounded by books).
This year I hope to put a lot more into our blog. To help make this a resolution I keep - rather than one that is made with good intentions but fades away quickly - I'd love to hear from all of you about what you want to see us talk about. And if you've read any great books over summer, I'd love to hear about them.
I might even be able to coax some of the others to post here a little more regularly.
In the meantime - happy reading and see you all in store.
~Janelle~
I hope everyone had happy holidays - however you chose to spend the period.
We certainly had a great time here at the store. You hear so many horror stories about holiday shoppers, but aside from the occasional frazzled customer, and the odd customer who left it a little too late to look for a specific book, we had a wonderful period.
Helping someone find the right book is so much fun. And it's really rewarding if they come in at a later date to tell you that the book was loved. It's definitely one of my favourite things about the job (the other major one being the fact that I'm surrounded by books).
This year I hope to put a lot more into our blog. To help make this a resolution I keep - rather than one that is made with good intentions but fades away quickly - I'd love to hear from all of you about what you want to see us talk about. And if you've read any great books over summer, I'd love to hear about them.
I might even be able to coax some of the others to post here a little more regularly.
In the meantime - happy reading and see you all in store.
~Janelle~
Tuesday 23 October 2007
Rodney Hogg
As I type we have ex-cricketer Rodney Hogg in the store promoting his new book The Whole Hogg. The book is subtitled 'Inside the mind of a lunatic fast bowler' and is a selection of Rodney's recollections and anecdotes.
I'm sure John could give you a detailed account of Rodney's entire career (and if I ask him nicely, he might just post one), but being the non-sports girl that I am, all I can tell you guys is that he's a really nice guy with some entertaining stories to tell.
So, even if you didn't make it today, come in and have a look at his book. While stocks last we will have signed copies for you. They'll make a great present for a sports-inclined friend or family member!
-Janelle
I'm sure John could give you a detailed account of Rodney's entire career (and if I ask him nicely, he might just post one), but being the non-sports girl that I am, all I can tell you guys is that he's a really nice guy with some entertaining stories to tell.
So, even if you didn't make it today, come in and have a look at his book. While stocks last we will have signed copies for you. They'll make a great present for a sports-inclined friend or family member!
-Janelle
Tuesday 18 September 2007
Robert Jordan
Unfortunately we have some sad news for fans of the popular author.
When we arrived at the store this morning, we recieved the sad news that Robert Jordan has passed away.
You can find all the details at his blog, where his cousin made the announcement.
http://www.dragonmount/RobertJordan
Robert Jordan was a popular and talented author and his Wheel of Time series is considered a staple of the fantasy genre.
No doubt there will be much speculation from fans about the completion of the final book of the series. My guess is that it will be ghost written by another author from Jordan's notes,a s is often the case in circumstances like this.
However, more importantly, our sympathies go out to Jordan's family and friends and we hope that they will be given the necessary space and time to grieve.
When we arrived at the store this morning, we recieved the sad news that Robert Jordan has passed away.
You can find all the details at his blog, where his cousin made the announcement.
http://www.dragonmount/RobertJordan
Robert Jordan was a popular and talented author and his Wheel of Time series is considered a staple of the fantasy genre.
No doubt there will be much speculation from fans about the completion of the final book of the series. My guess is that it will be ghost written by another author from Jordan's notes,a s is often the case in circumstances like this.
However, more importantly, our sympathies go out to Jordan's family and friends and we hope that they will be given the necessary space and time to grieve.
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