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We now have signed first edition, first printing copies of Inland available, signed in-person by author Téa Obreht at our in-store event with her August 23rd, 2019.
Mythical, lyrical, and sweeping in scope, Inland is grounded in true but little-known history. It showcases all of Téa Obreht’s talents as a writer, as she subverts and reimagines the myths of the American West, making them entirely—and unforgettably—her own.
We now have signed first edition, first printing copies of Hollow Kingdom, signed in-person by author Kira Jane Buxton at our event with her at Discretion Brewing on August 15th, 2019.
Hollow Kingdom is a humorous, big-hearted, and boundlessly beautiful romp through the apocalypse and the world that comes after, where even a cowardly crow can become a hero.
We now have signed copies available of The Curious World of Seaweed, signed in-person by author Josie Iselin at our in-store event with her on August 5th, 2019.
In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent--a place of incomparable richness.
We now have signed paperback copies available of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America, signed in-person by author Beth Macy at our in-store event with her on August 14th, 2019.
An instant New York Times bestseller, Dopesick is the only book to tell the full story of the opioid crisis, from the boardroom to the courtroom and into the living rooms of Americans struggling to save themselves and their families: "masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference" (New York Times) from a journalist who has lived through it.
We now have signed copies available of Beyond Charlottesville: Taking a Stand Against White Nationalism, signed in-person by author Governor Terry McAuliffe at our in-store event with him on August 7th, 2019.
The former governor of Virginia tells the behind-the-scenes story of the violent “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville—and shows how we can prevent other Charlottesvilles from happening.
We have signed copies available of Where the LIght Enters: Buildin ga Family, Discovering Myself, signed on a tip-in page by author Jill Biden.
An intimate look at the love that built the Biden family and the delicate balancing act of the woman at its center.
We now have signed copies available of Hurricane Child, winner of the Stonewall Book Award and the Lambda Literary Award, signed on a "Read with Pride" bookplate affixed to the title page by author Kheryn Callender.
"Set against the richly evoked backdrop of the Caribbean, Callender's novel captures the exquisite agony and pain that accompanies rejection and abandonment. Caroline's search for answers provides a steady through line for the story, but it's the deeper questioning and reflection that set this book apart....Visceral, pensive, and memorable." -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
We now have signed copies available of the Stonewall Book Award-winning picture book, Julián is a Mermaid, signed by author and illustrator Jessica Love on the end papers.
In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.
We now have signed paperback copies of Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South, signed in-person by author Beth Macy at our in-store event with her on August 14th, 2019.
"Truevine is a deeply intimate look at a family’s suffering, faith, and experiences through the loss of two sons, stolen away to the sideshow lifestyle at a young age. George and Willie Muse, their kidnapping having made its way to local legend, travelled the world as their mother fought to find them. Battling through the Jim Crow South, against white managers and the justice system, Harriet Muse was ahead of her time as she demanded rights for her own family. Twenty-five years in the making, this book is a heart-wrenching, empowering read."— Rachel, Bookshop Santa Cruz Staff
We have signed copies of The Abundance of Less available, signed in-person by Andy Couturier .
Drawing on traditional Eastern spiritual wisdom and culture, these pioneers describe the profound personal transformations they underwent as they escaped the stress, consumerism, busyness, and dependence on technology of modern life. This intimate and evocative book tells of their fulfilling lives as artists, philosophers,and farmers who rely on themselves for happiness and sustenance. By inviting readers to enter into the essence of these individuals’ days, Couturier shows us how we too can bring more meaning and richness to our own lives.