Fact & Fiction

Just twenty years ago—Amazon referred only to a river, telephones were attached to a wall, and computers were large and expensive. Welcome to 2009 where websites, FaceBook, Twitter and hand-held computers dominate our world.

My new motto is: I will adapt. Some days the learning curve seems high but I have read an e-book … Continue reading The Brave New World of Reading

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 … 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 … Continue reading Booksellers in China

Banned Book Week is fast approaching. In preparation, the Fact & Fiction booksellers have been researching, ordering, and making displays featuring banned/challenged books.

This project has me thinking about our First Amendment rights and what freedom of speech really means. It also has me thinking about the times that I have held my tongue … Continue reading Banned Books Week September 26 – October 3, 2009