NEWS FRIDAY 23 MARCH 2018

There are skate boarders flying by the window, and it is supposed to be spring but it is still far too cold for my liking! I opened the door to the street today – probably just guaranteed it will snow again!

But, it is warm inside and spring releases are flying in the door. Our yearend will be over by 1 April and we will be seriously restocking as we head toward summer.

Parry Sound books has had a better winter that we’ve had in many years, and as we head into year 31 I am more optimistic about the book business and the survival of this independent bookstore than I’ve felt in many years.

So – new and noteworthy this week are -

Son of A Trickster by Eden Robinson is now out in paperback. A compelling coming-of-age novel in which everyday teen existence crashes up against Indigenous beliefs.

Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh is another gripping psychological thriller.

Every Note Played by Lisa Genova is the story of a concert pianist facing a diagnosis of ALS.

I’ll Keep You Safe by Peter May is a stand-alone mystery set in Paris and the Isle of Lewis. Delivers exactly what we expect from this popular author.

The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman tells the story of the son of a great painter as he strives to create his own legacy.

The Friendly Ones by Philip Hensher wins the prize for the most inexplicably odd dust jacket of the year. I loved this absolutely great novel about two families, neighbours in London, with so little – and so much – in common, told over two generations. I cannot figure out what the cover has to do with the story!

Donna Leon is back with The Temptation of Forgiveness giving us the gift of just a little time spent in Venice with Commissario Guido Brunetti.

For the little ones at Easter we have lots of picture books and a lovely little series of first chapter books, Heartwood Hotel is now a series of three, featuring lovely little animals who make a home together.

Week of 9 March 2018

The weeks fly by – I missed last week completely – so here goes!

Lots of new books!

In Hardcover

A Long Way From Home by Peter Carey is described as “a wildly exuberant, deeply surprising new novel about a road race that circumnavigates 1954 Australia – an unforgettable journey into the lies and secrets of his homeland”. It’s gone to the top of my “to read” pile.

Winter Sisters by Robin Oliveira is new from the author of My Name is Mary Sutter. Takes place in the late 1800s and is both a gripping thriller and a family saga.

New in Paperback

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman is an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.

Little French Bistro by Nina George is new from the author of The Little Paris Bookshop.

The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne is a story of Ireland from the 1940s to today seen through the eyes of one ordinary man.

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid was nominated for the Man Booker Prize and considered one of the 10 Best Books of 2017 by the New York Times Book Review.

Camino Island by John Grisham, but there’s trouble in paradise, in this fast paced tale of thievery and treachery.

Bring the kids in during March Break.

Klutz are always a great choice with everything they need to keep busy.

NEWS - END OF FEBRUARY 2018

Death of an Honest Man by M. C. Beaton sees the return of Hamish Macbeth, Scotland’s most quick-witted and unambitious policeman, to investigate the murder of an honest man. Light and funny as always.

Friends and Traitors by John Lawton is a more serious mystery novel. Featuring, now Superintendent, Frederick Troy this installment takes place in London and Vienna in 1958. A story of betrayal, espionage, and the dangers of love.

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is a story of a family in crisis and the ultimate test of survival in the unpredictable, unforgiving, and untamed wilds of Alaska in the 1970s. By the author of the hugely popular novel The Nightingale.

New in paperback

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult is a novel that, as always, tells a story that matters, involving moral and ethical decisions and their consequences.

The Girl in the Woods by Camilla Lackberg is a great big new book from the Queen of Scandinavian crime fiction, and a story that moves back and forth in time from the present day to the 17th century.

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a 2018 Oprah’s Book Club selection. A stirring love story about the tough choices that must be made in the face of diversity.

The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory is another excellent novel by this recognized authority on women’s history and the British royal family. Always an interesting and enjoyable read.

FOR THE KIDS

Big Water by Andrea Curtis is a young adult novel that tells the story of the sinking of the Asia in Georgian Bay in the fall of 1882. This real event is told by imagined characters, including the two young people who were the only survivors.

Moon by Britta Teckentrup is a bright big beautiful peek-trough picture book that will delight your little ones, revealing the different phases of the moon above and the nighttime creatures that live under its helpful glow.

HELP WANTED!

I need a permanent part-time year round employee!

You must be willing to work two or three half days each week all year round – much more in the spring, summer and fall. 

I am looking for someone who is interested in making a commitment to learning all facets this business, and to eventually working more as I work less. You must be willing to be flexible about schedule and in return you will find that I am also very flexible as long as the store is fully staffed. This approach has worked well for 30 years.

You must be smart, literate and articulate, quick to learn, responsible, trust worthy, friendly, and committed to being part of the team at Parry Sound Books.

Retail experience would be an asset. Being tech savvy in the use of Facebook and the like would also be useful.

If you are seriously interested please bring a resume to Parry Sound Books to see if we might suit each other and if the job suits you.

News week of 9 February 2018

It’s Friday – Again! How the week has flown by.

We have lots of new cards in stock – send someone your love today!

The Canada Reads list is out and we have all of the books in stock.

2018 CANADA READS

The Boat People by Sharon Bala

The American War by Omar El Akkad

Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson

Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

New this week

The Gate Keeper by Charles Todd – a new Inspector Ian Rutledge novel, the 20th is the series – each one better than the one before.

Fourth Dimension is new from Eric Walters. Returning to the stark world of The Rule of Three with new characters and a new setting in this complelling new novel.

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders – the Man Booker Prize Winner is now out in paperback.