Children’s Book Round Up
EW’s mom reviewer and her son weigh in
By Elisha Young and Atlas Our children’s book reviews may have received the most extensive scrutiny of any category. This quartet of books from Quarto Publishing … Continue reading
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Real Comedy
Local comedian and author talks about her books and making real life humorous
Random Female Syndromes The Syndrome Mag. $12.99. Life is Funny Comedy Workout Publishing. $13.95. It is rare that people can become professional comedians, and yet … Continue reading
Eclectic Cookbooks
When it is cold outside, turn up the heat in the kitchen with these cookbooks
In an era when many of us turn to our favorite foodie website or app, it is fair to ask if cookbooks have become obsolete? … Continue reading
Winter Reading – Young Adult
A Girl’s Guide to the Wild by Ruby McConnell. Sasquatch Books, $16.99. A Girls’ Guide to the Wild is a practical, yet whimsical handbook put … Continue reading
Winter Reading – Memoirs
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate. Little Brown and Company, $27. In her first memoir, actress and comedian Jenny Slate fosters a garden of strange and … Continue reading
Hippie Memories
Hippie Chick is a memoir of LSD, the Saturday Market and, most of all, growth
Memoirs have always held a special space for me. While I’m not a fan of kitschy reality shows, there is just something mesmerizing about getting … Continue reading
StoneCutters Union
Reuniting for the first time in a few years, the StoneCutters Union will perform a reading of their fiction writings in “Bad Stories from Worse … Continue reading
Smith Family to Close Campus Bookstore
No employees are to lose jobs as the business consolidates downtown
Smith Family Bookstore has existed as a campus icon for 45 years, giving students the option of walking an extra block down 13th Avenue to … Continue reading
The Privilege of People’s Attention
A discussion with Eugene author J.C. Geiger
I met with J.C. Geiger at Wandering Goat Coffee Co. to have an “authentic exchange” about storytelling. It’s a phrase he used to describe having … Continue reading
Visual Magic
Local authors and photographers take us on a photo exploration of the Oregon Country Fair
Oregon Country Fair is a magical event for me, one that treats all visitors to their own unique experiences, stories and souvenirs. It’s safe to … Continue reading