“Ordinary Monsters” by J.M. Mir” A dark, deliciously atmospheric historical fantasy set in gaslight-era London and Edinburgh. A small group of children with special powers scattered across the world are brought to a “school” in Scotland for their protection, but this is no Hogwarts. And someone — or something — is hunting the children. Filled […]
Tom Beans & Aaron Akbar, Dudley's BookShop Cafe
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Three great summer reads
Books for your radar this summer
Ah, the heat of summer—and this month, like last month, First Friday is back on the streets of downtown Bend. While you’re strolling for new art or sipping complimentary beverages from one of the many participating businesses downtown, consider stopping and checking out one of these recommended reads from your friendly local bookshop. “The Wolf […]
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Favorite reads from Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
Great reads to add to your summer reading list
Editor’s note: Back in the before-times (aka pre-COVID), each month we worked with Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe to curate a selection of books readers might want to come pick up the evening of an upcoming First Friday. With First Friday still off the table for June, according to the event’s organizers, these books become (just?) more […]