The Big Burn

I wrote this review for Headwaters News prior to Tim Eagan’s appearance at Fact & Fiction last November. The book is an important one for Montana, especially in 2010 when the 100th anniversary of the Fire of 1910 will be commorated.

If you missed Tim’s talk at the store, BookTV recorded it, aired it … Continue reading The Big Burn

Some New Fiction …

For those of you foward looking readers who might be sick of best of lists and who have tackled everything that 2009 had to offer, there is much to look forward to in 2010. Here is a partial list of fiction authors with upcoming releases in the first few months of 2010:

Don Delillo

Louise … Continue reading Some New Fiction …

Book trailers?!

In our visual marketing hype-filled world, the newest way to promote books is video trailers. A year ago I was intrigued with the concept, today I’m not sure what to think. Movies always have trailers, so why not imitate Hollywood? View a few book trailers and let me know what you think.

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Three of local note…

With all the top lists and favorite books of 2009, it is easy to loose sight of local books or small press titles with local interest. Claude Alick and Janna Nickerson have successfully self published their books and Riverbend, a Helena publisher, has just released a book by Doris Pulis.

Claude Alick is known … Continue reading Three of local note…

Books for teens

Yes, teens are reading! Series are popular, vampires, adventure, romance. It may be a challenge, but finding the right book for young adult in your life can happen…

Fablehaven By Brandon Mull

For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today … Continue reading Books for teens