Did you know that the Norse gods invented hammers and are the whole reason we are able to connect two pieces of wood and live in houses to this day? Discover more #alternativefacts like this in Neil Gaiman's newest entry in his quest to be shelved in every section in a bookstore, NORSE MYTHOLOGY! Out today!
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#reading #books #amreading #bookstore #bookstagram #book #literature #neilgaiman #norsemythology #thor #mrnancy #americangods
#readingiscritical 3: Kevin's critical reads. As he puts it: "Now is a time to rethink borders...national borders, political borders, the borders between us and the "other," and the borders of our tolerances, morality, and ideologies."
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#reading #books #amreading #bibliophile #booklover #bookstore #bookstagram #book #literature #readradical
All of the books in this window were written by individuals who once fled their countries to escape war or persecution.
As a community space that aims to be a refuge for those who are curious, we strive to stock a diverse selection of voices from all corners of the world and corners of thought.
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This is a room full of booksellers from across the country. Attending the @american_booksellers_assoc annual Townhall Meeting. Best practices, practical advice/aspiration, and more...to improve and sustain independent bookstores across the country for all of you.
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#reading #books #amreading #bibliophile #booklover #bookstore #bookstagram #book #literature #aba #townhall #Wi12
The amazing Roxanne Gay gives her keynote speech on diversity in publishing. "[We are not asked] what we have expertise on [...] as if the only thing we are experts on is our marginalization."
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"We are asked for solutions to problems we have no hand in creating"
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#reading #books #amreading #bibliophile #booklover #bookstore #bookstagram #book #literature #roxannegay #diversity #Wi12
How a bookseller packs for Winter Institute.
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Books to read on the trip there? Check. Clothes? WHERE WILL I PUT ALL THE BOOKS I GET WHILE I'M THERE??!!...
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When Kevin is put in charge of planning Winter Institute, registration will come with standard issue change of clothes, a blanket, unlimited coffee, a reading lamp, and probably a bunch of cats.
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#wi12 #reading #books #amreading #bibliophile #booklover #bookstore #book #literature
Today at storytime, one attendee gave this handwritten note to our storytellers, Franny and Colin. It reads: "Franny and Colin are friends." ???
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Uncle Walt on destiny. Play the long game and don't give up.
We want this book to disappear from our front table...because it is FANTASTIC! 85 year old Lillian Boxfish's New Year's Eve walk through Manhattan will charm even the most callous reader with a flashback filled reflection of a normal and utterly eventful life lived to its fullest. A love letter to city living and a first hand reflection of the pitfalls and progress of one woman's life and society as a whole. This is one walk you want to take!
Head over to our instagram account to enter to win.
Stay tuned, though. Litsy giveaways coming in a few weeks!
Still recovering.
This is exactly how you'll feel after finishing Samantha Schweblin's FEVER DREAM, translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell. This short novel delights and disturbs. You'll wonder if your nightmares are even worth mentioning anymore.
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#books #book #bookhangover #reading #chicago #hydepark #indiebookstore #feverdream
February 5th at 2pm! Join us for a celebration of everything Moomin! And starting today, all Tove Jansson titles are 10% off!
We're giving away a copy of this new mystery over on Instagram!
Litsy giveaways coming soon!
What are your first reads of 2017? We're starting the year out with A CUP OF RAGE by Raduan Nassar (out Jan. 31st), with a side of essential understanding in the form of Arlie Russell Hochschild's STRANGERS IN THEIR OWN LAND. Chickpea brownies courtesy of Phaidon's THE KITCHEN SHELF (not pictured), and amazing mug courtesy of Crimson & Clover! (cameo of a big book we're eager for later this year in the background.)
This book has nothing to do with our upcoming event on January 29th except for some things....being a fantastic book by a fantastic writer from a place that reminds us of Midwinter. Other than that, our celebration couldn't be more different. 😉🙊
We're planning something wonderful for our monthly children's event in January. Stay tuned!
Hope you all are having a great holiday, and have a better '17!
Michael Solomonov's cookbook, Zahav is one of those rare cookbooks that bridges the gap between complex worldly flavors and simple technique and tradition. The perfect gift that will fill your homes and tables for years to come. Looks good enough for the coffee table but won't leave the kitchen counter... maybe you should get two! #2016giftguide #zahav #michaelsolomonov
Ron Padgett's poem, HOW TO BE PERFECT is a sober and inspiring reminder that we're never finished learning even the most basic lessons. Jason Novak's illustrations provide a hilarious and anxious mirror of how we fumble along, learning these lessons. One of our favorite stocking stuffers this season! #2016giftguide #ronpadgett #jasonnovak
Nothing says holiday cheer like a healthy dose of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll! Altamont marked the end of the 60s in more ways than one. More than just a story of a rock concert, Joel Slevin delves into the ways our entertainment culture mirrors...and sometimes tells the future of our social reality. #altamont #joelslevin #2016giftguide
https://www.semcoop.com/category/2016-holiday-gift-guide
A call-to-arms of the personal rooted in sound and literate language, Mary Chappelle's LIFE BREAKS IN is one of Colin's top picks of 2016. #2016giftguide #marycappello #lifebreaksin
Our social media metrics are in and they say that book people like pictures of snow! We also think you'll LOVE Philip P. Stead's heartwarming story of a wooly mammoth who rescues a bird and mouse only to discover the true meaning and reward of kindness. #2016giftguide #philippstead #samsoninthesnow
https://www.semcoop.com/category/2016-holiday-gift-guide
The winner of The Man Booker International Prize is also one of Muriel's favorites of 2016. This strange, creeping, and affecting novel examines the ways we cling to independence...sometimes at the expense of those closest to us...and to what we think makes us who we are. #2016giftguide #hogarthbooks #thevegetarian #hankang
Eimear McBride floored us with her first novel, A GIRL IS A HALF FORMED THING, and didn't let up on the momentum with her most recent, THE LESSER BOHEMIANS. A love story that projects the intensity (for better or for worse) felt by its characters. This, and all other novels in our #2016giftguide are 10% off through December!
#eimearmcbride #thelesserbohemians #hogarthpress
One of our favorite picture books of the year is @carsonellis's DU IZ TAK? Written entirely in "insect-ese," Ellis has created a simple, yet immersive world. Be sure to read this one aloud! For more gift ideas, check the link in our profile! #duiztak #carsonellis #2016giftguide
http://www.semcoop.com/category/2016-holiday-gift-guide
Lauren Redniss won a MacArthur Genius Grant earlier this year and her beautiful visual experiment in science, art, and history made it onto our picks for the year's best! THUNDER & LIGHTNING is a masterful product of research, curiosity, and passion. #laurenredniss #2016giftguide #thunderandlightning #books
Adam Gidwitz's THE INQUISITOR'S TALE is just one of Franny's picks from the Kid's section of our 2016 Gift Guide! #2016giftguide #adamgidwitz #theinquisitorstale
An incredible portrait of one of the most important American poets that balances academic scholarship with personal collection. Eleanor Cook captures the discipline it takes to become a poet without minimizing the importance of experience and talent that made Bishop's body of work. Perfect for the serious poet on your list!
Just one of the many staff picks from our Holiday gift guide.
We're making our list.... stop by our window for a preview of just some of the books on our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
Including gifts for the impossible reader like Arno Schmidt's recently translated Bottom's Dream!
Don't dawdle! Find yourself on time at our discussion with Steven Sherill this Wednesday, 10/26 at 6pm to discuss THE MINOTAUR TAKES HIS OWN SWEET TIME.
Like a one-panel Camus, Abner Dean's cartoon depictions of naked people confronting everyday life give the reader a glimpse into the existential dread and hilarity of humanity. This new collection is a perfect showcase of a cartoonist who was well ahead of his time.
We're only two weeks away from the horrifying 7th season premiere of The Walking Dead so we're brushing up on the comic storyline and honing our theories.
#pleasenotglenn #butifitmeanssavingdarylthenokglenn #didyouseethesneakpreview? #whywasthatblanketontheground? #daryldiesweriot #lookatallthatwalkermuckonourfloor #thewalkingdead
It's the return of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz! In conversation with Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn on ALL THE REAL INDIANS DIED OFF (and 20 other myths about Native Americans).
It's Time to Swing on down to our sister store, The Seminary Co-op! Zadie Smith tickets are on sale and going fast! You can also get tix here: https://www.semcoop.com/event/zadie-smith-swing-time-vu-tran
#zadiesmith #swingtime
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