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BOOKPOST #95 -- August 2008

 

ImageDear Friend of Rakestraw Books,

I'm sitting here alone in the shop, putting the last touches on this issue of "Bookpost" and waiting for several dozen teenage girls to show up at 10:30 PM to celebrate the publication of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. It's something of a change from last night's dinner with Georgeanne Brennan attended by 70+ food-loving adults. And, yet, both events have something in common. Each demonstrates the passionate love of books and reading in this community that we call Rakestraw Books. It's a pleasure to be part of that fully-engaged community. Even if last night's garlic-rich meal might have scared tonight's vampire fans!

In this issue of "Bookpost," I am continuing with a new, briefer format for both event listings and with the book reviews. For the events, I am presenting a quick snapshot of what's up and why you should care. For the reviews, I am trying to convey in brief the essence of the book. Those of you who took the time to let me know what you think (thank you to all!) liked the new leaner "Bookpost," so we're going to stick with it. [I promise this is the last time I will run this boilerplate paragraph!]

You all helped make our author visits in July some of our best ever, and I just know that you're going to enjoy visiting with some of August's fantastic authors -- Ann Patchett, David Ebershoff, and more. And, of course, everyday there will be new books as the Fall 2008 launches. Thanks for being a part of our community here at Rakestraw Books -- the "books and mortar" version and out in cyberspace as well. Come see us soon and, until then, Happy Reading!

Sincerely yours,

The Staff of Rakestraw Books

Inside this issue of "Bookpost":

- Writers Reading at Rakestraw - August 2008
- Ann Patchett;
- David Ebershoff;
- Joyce Goldstein;
- Annie Barrows.

- Rakestraw's Readers Recommend
- Rakestraw's Readers Recommend - A Selection of the Best New Books;

- More News from Rakestraw Books
- Signed First Editions Club - UPDATE!;
- The Oxford English Dictionary! -- NEW!
- Book Group News from Julie - UPDATE!;
- Love. Regrets. Gunshots.;
- Project Ready-to-Learn Gears Up!

A word to the wise, to help ensure that you continue to receive this newsletter, please "white list" this address: "Rakestraw_Books___The_Bookstore_@mail.vresp.com" to your address book. Thank you.

[Photo credit: "Orcas Island Sailboat" was taken in July 2008.]