Happy New Year!
Our December 2022 Handselling Contest was an incredibly tight race and ultimately ended in a tie between Heather and Ryan, so congratulations to both of them for being our December Booksellers of the Month!
Our January 2023 Bookseller of the Month Handselling Contest is officially underway!
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Staff Pick of the Week!
Jim reads My First Popsicle edited by Zosia Mamet.
"There are very few things in life that people feel so strongly about as food. It ties us to our past, to places and people we love and long for. It marks the high-tide moments of our lives. In My First Popsicle, Zosia Mamet has collected reminiscences from a variety of friends each highlighting a chapter of their lives that somehow or other involves food.
"I look back fondly at my childhood and easily see connections to food at various stages: oatmeal and hot chocolate as a kid, an introduction to pizza, my desert island food, and my favorites, pierogies and kielbasa, Polish soul food that fuels me to this day.
"That is the beauty of this book. Even though I did not care for every essay here, (some I found much too "precious"), each author invited me to search through my memories to savor the crumbs of my life, both good and bad, just as they did theirs. Whether it was Patti LuPone writing about Long Island seafood, Andrew Rannells baking a Jell-o Cake (I do remember making a few of these myself), or David Sedaris espousing the deliciousness of the ordinary street hotdog, I could not help but walk down memory lane each time. I guarantee that you will do the same. Just don't forget your favorite snacks."
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We have new products in our Bonfire Shop! Sporting our Retro Gibson's Bookstore logo, we now have tote bags in two colors and mugs in three styles! Browse these and the rest of our merchandise here!
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Thursday, January 5th, 2023, 6:30pm, in-store.
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, 6:30pm, in-store.
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The Laydown is a monthly podcast where 3 of our booksellers chat about all things literary! We also have the occasional Bonus Episode where Ryan interviews authors!
You can listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.
We talk about a lot of books every episode, and we've compiled shoppable lists of those books for your convenience! Shop The Laydown here!
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Kitty Corner
Happy New Year from Gibby!
When Gibby loves a toy, he loves it hard, often resulting in that toy becoming threadbare and limp and a bit shredded. This week, Gibby recommends Nubby by Dan Richards, illustrated by Shanda McCloskey, a story about a stuffed animal who is beloved, yet overworked. Gibby thinks you should get this for all of the young humans in your life with loveys that are barely recognizable from what they once looked like.
"Nubby the stuffed rabbit is his owner’s favorite toy, but you wouldn’t know it from the way he’s treated. He’s been dropped, dragged, and even used as a nose wipe. He decides to strike out for a fresh start, and his adventure takes him across the realm—or at least around the cul-de-sac—in search of treasure, fame, and glory. But these rewards aren't as sweet as Nubby hoped they'd be. What's missing?
"As Nubby travels through the neighborhood, his owner's family begins to search for him. Nubby's journey might not have taken him far, but it does teach him one thing: no amount of glory could replace the love of his owner."
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