Eamon’s Favorites

It’s the time of year for book awards and “best of the year” lists. Publishers Weekly recently listed their top 10 of 2009 at www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6704595.html and The National Book Award has named its winners at www.nationalbook.org/nba2009.html. We will link to the New York Times Book Review list when it is released in the very near … Continue reading Eamon’s Favorites

What’s popular with the 8-10 year olds?

Top sellers at recent school book fairs suggest that adventure and series featuring young heroes make cut! These chapter books also feature some illustrations, problem solving and fun…

THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY by Trenton Lee Stewart

“Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?”

When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, … Continue reading What’s popular with the 8-10 year olds?

Make a wish list…

Find out how to make a list and send it to your family and friends. Click on the image and watch the video!

David’s List of Favorites

David Johnson works at F&F Downtown and loves to suggest titles for readers, especially mysteries. Here are some of his suggestions for your reading pleasure or gift giving needs:

GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE

CRYING TREE

UNDER THE DOME

HOLIDAYS ON ICE

HARDLY KNEW HER

COWBOYS FULL: THE STORY OF POKER

MONTANA PLACE NAMES

THE … Continue reading David’s List of Favorites

Favorites for young readers…

Fancy Nancy always makes a splash! She loves to be Fancy, uses wonderful vocabulary and tries to make her family appreciate the finer things in life. There are two new titles this season.

FANCY NANCY AND THE POSH PUPPY Describes what happens when her family decides to get a dog, she’s certain she … Continue reading Favorites for young readers…