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BOOKPOST #95 -- August 2008
 Dear
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.] |
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