tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86503876892130320922024-03-05T08:29:12.792-06:00LemuriaBooksAn Independent BookstoreJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12058631941483134244noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-4673486767558131022008-08-08T13:41:00.000-06:002008-08-08T13:49:28.080-06:00HostAge 14↑ Young Adult Fantasy The Host by Stephenie Meyer--author of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and the new release, Breaking Dawn “A fascinating, passionate, and unique psychological thriller. In The Host, Stephenie Meyer gives a new and surprising meaning to the phrase ‘being of two minds’!” --Review by Katherine Neville, author of The Eight Those of you Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13791965281394420834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-54146536220227528122008-08-05T10:37:00.000-06:002008-08-05T11:06:58.760-06:00Reviews for several titles by Alley FortnerFrom time-to-time I give some galleys to young people I know to get their thoughts on new titles soon to be releasedAlley is a high school student in Phoenix, Arizona having moved there several years ago from Jacksonshe is an avid reader, and is providing for you some thoughts on books either just published or to be released this fall:Eon by Alison Goodman"I absolutely loved it! The story line Yvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07018624370255640481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-58692101409228899252008-07-30T11:26:00.005-06:002008-07-31T13:02:48.618-06:00Tom Piazza's Novel, The City of Refuge, Relishes in the Spirit of RebirthCity of Refuge: A Novel Tom Piazza Harper: August 19, 2008 Three years ago, so many lives in Deep Dixie were affected by Katrina. Many nonfiction books of essay, memoir, photo-essay, history and commentary have been published about this life-changing hurricane. Refuge, I believe, is the first piece of serious fiction to come out about this time. Ambitious and successful, I celebrate this Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-90251047361269127962008-07-30T11:25:00.000-06:002008-07-31T12:11:14.123-06:00America, America Until Liam Metarey takes Corey Sifter under his wing, Corey's life is like that of any typical boy growing up in small town America during the Nixon Administration, unremarkable. Liam Metarey's life, however, is anything but typical. As Ethan Canin's new novel, America America, unfolds, so, also, do the layers upon layers of people, places and beliefs that make America the unique and beloved Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726306079528131282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-69927794528075346342008-07-30T11:24:00.004-06:002008-07-31T12:10:42.050-06:00Light Comes Through, Dzigar Kongtrul<!--StartFragment--> Light Comes Through Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence By Dzigar Kongtrul Shambala (July 2008) Last year, or so, I enjoyed DK’s other book Its Up To You in a large scale way. Excited about his 2nd book, I dived in ASAP. Learning how to work on our emotional selves is so interesting and it seems as constant as breathing, eating, sleeping and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-86492403870112959692008-07-30T11:22:00.002-06:002008-07-31T11:47:08.865-06:00The Selected Poems, Li Po<!--StartFragment--> The Selected Poems By Li Po (701-762) Translated by David Hinton New Directions (1996) About 4 years ago, I read this collection and last month I decided to reread Li Po, one of my favorite Chinese poets. Li Po was called the “Banished Immortal,” an exiled spirit moving through this world with an unearthly ease and freedom from attachment. He is free from the Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-62462516296963019162008-07-30T11:14:00.000-06:002008-07-31T12:58:38.457-06:00Michael Burkes<!--StartFragment--> Michael "Iron Man" Burks' earned his moniker by his hours-long, intensely physical performances, fearsome guitar attack, and tough, smoky vocals. The Chicago Sun-Times recently said Burks is "poised on the brink of major stardom." And now is your chance to see this incredible performer! Burks is on tour to promote his brand new release, Iron Man, and will perform on Friday, Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726306079528131282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-84646862240912042262008-07-28T15:13:00.002-06:002008-07-28T15:35:25.721-06:00My Mercedes Is Not for SaleI admit that my reason for picking up this book was completely superficial -- I used to drive the same Mercedes that's shown on the cover. The concept immediately hooked me. The author bought a used Mercedes 190D in Holland and drove it across Europe and through North Africa before selling it in Ghana. Cars that are considered near the end of their useful life in Europe often find their way into Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11639742322402544793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-11498739475409482352008-07-17T15:27:00.002-06:002008-07-18T09:58:28.752-06:00Carolyn Meyer, In Mozart's ShadowHi, I’m back!! Historical Fiction: 12↑ If you like historical fiction you will enjoy the next three books by Carolyn Meyer Marie Dancing, a story written about two sisters who pose for the painter Degas. Marie is the younger sister who poses for the famous bronze statue of the young girl wearing the tutu This one has been out for about two years and is in paperback. A very good read! Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13791965281394420834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-83042339768997128162008-07-17T12:17:00.001-06:002008-07-18T12:16:01.759-06:00Dirty Joe the PirateSummer is almost over!!Children Picture Book Ages 5-8 Dirty Joe the Pirate: A True Story by Bill Harley Dirty Joe and his crew sail the high seas in search of smelly treasure—dirty socks. They pillaged their way across the seas until they met another band of pirates who are led by the notorious Stinky Annie who is in search of underwear. Perhaps Dirty Joe has met his match????? Later!!!!Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13791965281394420834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-61895641106755338242008-07-10T11:02:00.001-06:002008-07-18T12:35:44.138-06:00Growing Up In Mississippi edited by Judy H. Tucker and Charlene McCordA friend brought me a copy of Growing Up In Mississippi and I have now read all of the selections included in this volume of essays---poignant memories and thoughts written by some of our most beloved and distinguished Mississippians.Elizabeth ( Libby ) Aydelott was my friend and mentor years ago when I was a Girl Scout leader. So, reading her selection as she recounts her growing-up years in Yvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07018624370255640481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-60860758462685344562008-07-07T12:37:00.000-06:002008-07-07T12:55:28.230-06:00The Truro Bear and Other Adventures--poems by Mary OliverOn the Writers Almanac Garrison Keillor has, over the last few weeks, included two selections from The Truro Bear And Other Adventures in his daily newsletter and radio program. This volume of poetry written by Mary Oliver is due to be released this fall. I am, however, lucky to have been given an Advance Reader copy and have over the last week savored the selections----ten new poems, thirty-fiveYvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07018624370255640481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-3521711782262800352008-07-03T08:55:00.004-06:002008-07-03T09:40:59.955-06:00If You Can't Ride the Jitney to the Hamptons, Ride on Over to Lemuria to get a Copy of the J.J. Salem's Summer Novel, Tan Lines!St. Martin's Press is releasing the latest novel by Mississippi's own, J.J. Salem, today. Salem's new novel is called TAN LINES. The USA TODAY quoted Lisa Senz from St. Martin's yesterday saying, "Summer is the only time of year when even the smart girl has permission to indulge in the guilty pleasure of a really sexy, commercial novel." The USA TODAY also said, "This weekend, copies of J.J. Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726306079528131282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-41903999343576059852008-07-02T10:33:00.001-06:002008-07-02T16:39:28.467-06:00Work as a Spiritual PracticeWork as a Spiritual Practice:A Practical Buddhist Approach to Inner Growthand Satisfaction on the JobBy Lewis RichmondBroadway (1999)Around twenty years ago, I studied Paul Hawken’s book, Growing a Business.Billy Neville, a clothing pal and fellow retailer told me about it, andhe was right. Hawken’s book still remains a must read for small businesspeople.Lewis Richmond, ex-Vice President for Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-29788434977673252162008-07-02T10:30:00.002-06:002008-07-18T12:04:30.936-06:00Pelican Road: NovelPelican Road: NovelBy Howard BahrMacadam Cage: May 9, 2008Howard Bahr is a train man. Pelican Road, Howard’s first non-Civil Warfiction, is a literary train novel. This is the only serious railroadfiction that I know of.Pelican Road is the train route from Meridian, MS to New Orleans. Setaround 1940, Howard captures the personalities; the way folks lived; theirmeanness and their cares; their Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-53035431092332155142008-07-02T10:28:00.003-06:002008-07-18T12:46:46.167-06:00The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living LongerThe Blue Zone:Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longestby Dan BuettnerNational Geographic (2008)As I’ve gotten older, I’ve enjoyed reading health books more and more. Blue Zone is one that’s a little different than the typical “how to”suggestion books. This one is much more fun.Remarkable groups of people manage to achieve longevity, naturally,enjoying longer life spans Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591641300607482413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-64256611965675258982008-07-01T09:04:00.001-06:002008-07-01T16:27:55.138-06:00The God of WarThe God of War by Marisa Silver, 2008, Simon & Schuster, $23.00.My new friend at Simon & Schuster, Wendy, emailed me about this book and told me it was a "Must Read". Well folks, she did not steer me wrong - it was a great story that will stay with me for a long while. It is a coming of age book about a 12 year boy, Ares, and his flighty mother and half brother, Malcolm, who is mentallyJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09844763753124693312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-49780423072651429932008-06-25T14:53:00.002-06:002008-07-18T12:41:16.087-06:00Summer Reading IIOk Folks, Here are some more books that I think that you will enjoy on your summer vacations or if on a "staycation" these books will transport you to another time and place!!Murder of a Medici Princess by Caroline P. Murphy "Like the Kennedys or Windsors, the Medicis are a dynasty brimming with biographical gold, and this supple, smart account of a lesser-known daughter will Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603944263261331036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-34146629942123331392008-06-23T21:28:00.002-06:002008-06-25T10:26:08.942-06:00The Story of Edgar SawtelleThe Story of Edgar SawtelleDavid Wroblewski Everytime I go to the dentist or doctor's office and pick through the magazines lately, I have seen rave reviews about this newly distributed, remarkable book. Of course, we at Lemuria have been hearing about it for quite a while. Harper Collins said it is one of the finest books they have published in 10 years. Tom Watson, former Lemuria employee who Pat20http://www.blogger.com/profile/09382539571428586458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-63276772651943534922008-06-23T20:49:00.002-06:002008-07-01T15:27:57.945-06:00The Art of Racing in the RainThe Art of Racing in the RainGarth Stein The narrator of this book is Enzo, an old lab mix (as in labrador retriever), who has a very fine tale to tell with a very wise, old soul-like point of view. Enzo lives with a young family whose pack leader is Denny, a race car driver, and his wife Eve and their daughter Zoe. At first glance, this is a perfect family if such an animal exists. All is not Pat20http://www.blogger.com/profile/09382539571428586458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-44190989831255258862008-06-22T12:13:00.000-06:002008-06-22T12:19:39.987-06:00Summer Reading is EverywhereFor many elementary, middle and high school students, now is the time to start digging into summer reading books (if you haven't already). Here in Oz we have several different titles to choose from and for many of the upper level readers, we already have the books sectioned off in a summer reading area. For those of you who have the option of choosing books from lists, I would like to recommend Gezuarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15401628656298494684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-7404423900590298922008-06-22T12:09:00.001-06:002008-06-22T12:21:22.054-06:00A Fun Way to ShareMike Reiss' The Boy Who Wouldn't Share is one of our newest picture books in Oz and is a wonderful way for children (and possibly even adults) to learn about the importance of sharing. Edward, the book's main character, has some tough issues with sharing his items, whether his teddy bear or his slinky, in his opinion everything belongs to him. But as readers learn more about Edward they have the Gezuarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15401628656298494684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-86076165648511747912008-06-20T16:37:00.001-06:002008-06-20T16:49:18.869-06:00In the meantime....Our friend Ron Rash has a new novel coming out in October -- so that gives you 3 months to pick up his last book, Chemistry and Other Stories. Ron has full mastery of the short story format in this great little paperback, and the brevity of each story lends greater weight to each word and phrase. There's 13 stories, so it'll last you a week if you read one or two every day. Pick one up on your Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11639742322402544793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-33360479237173263902008-06-20T10:05:00.003-06:002008-06-20T10:18:29.917-06:00quote du jour...Leif Enger reminded me of a great quote from Huck Finn when he was here signing So Brave, Young and Handsome, "Life is mighty free and easy when you're riding on a raft." Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08726306079528131282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8650387689213032092.post-13170841614210360432008-06-18T10:38:00.001-06:002008-06-18T10:53:03.909-06:00IS JOHN EVANS GOING CRAZY!!!This has been a common question since we had the first DotCom Sales last month and guess what you all have another opportunity to ask because we are doing it again! Come by the DotCom building Saturday, June 21, 2008 starting around 9:30. All the First Editions, signed and unsigned, are 10% off. This is a perfect time to finish up any collections that you are lacking a few titles or to start Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603944263261331036noreply@blogger.com0