Fact & Fiction

Emily Wanjiru came into the world on   October 26th.  I was able to hold my first grandchild the next day.  What a great feeling!

Emily will be surrounded by love and family in two countries, the US and Kenya.  We are all happy she is here!  Brian and Mary are going to be great parents.  … Continue reading Welcome Emily

In September, I was a leader for a People to People Book Industry Tour in Beijing and Xi’an, China.  It was an incredible experience!  What follows are some notes from my journal.

Our delegation represented seven different stores from across the US.  All stores are members of the American Booksellers Association and most are also members … Continue reading Booksellers in China