“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 […]
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Maybe Books Will Save Us
A few titles to inspire, educate and entertain the people on your gift list
Somehow, the time of exchanging gifts is very nearly upon us. If you’re running out of time and gift ideas, here are seven books anyone on your list would be happy to receive: “Local Dirt: Seasonal Recipes for Eating Close to Home” by Andrea Bemis Organized by season, Bemis, the owner of Tumbleweed Farm in […]
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Shopping Local, While Buying Great Books
Buying books from Central Oregon booksellers, while also shopping online
Given its size and population, Central Oregon is fortunate to have so many great Indie bookstores at people’s disposal: Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, Herringbone Books in Redmond, Roundabout Books and my shop, Dudley’s Bookshop Café in Bend, and Sunriver Books & Music in Sunriver. All of these bookstores are owned and staffed by members […]
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An Embarrassment of Reading Riches
Books for your radar this fall
As the pandemic grew earlier this year, many publishers pushed their big titles back to the fall. A lot of these books are hitting shelves right now so here’s a look at some of the best: Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald Her follow-up to the beautiful “H is for Hawk” might be even better, if […]
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Source Suggests These Books
A recommended summertime read: “Desert Notebooks: A Road Map for the End of Time”
We’re only halfway through 2020, but “Desert Notebooks” is a strong contender for my best book of the year. Author Ben Ehrenreich offers a profound and lyrical meditation on history, nature, myth, and our changing concepts of time against the backdrop of our ongoing political upheaval and a climate crisis that isn’t going away. If […]
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Source Suggests These Books
In the spirit of this Outdoor issue of the Source Weekly, here are three new Adventure Travel standout reads:
‘Without Ever Reaching the Summit’ by Paolo Cognetti A wonderful little gem of a book from the author of the equally fantastic “Eight Mountains.” Cognetti follows in the footsteps of Peter Matthiessen and his trip to the Dolpo region of Nepal (made famous in his book, “The Snow Leopard”), using him as something of a […]
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A Personal Top 10 Reading List
The books worth reading from 2019
Editor’s note: Who better than a bookshop owner to review what books stood out in 2019? We asked Tom Beans to do just that. “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow Books within books. Worlds within worlds. Questions and wonder abound, and a young girl you’ll root for the entire way. I’ll […]
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Shop Small Matters
From hiking the PCT as a spiritual endeavor to living off-grid, these outdoor-loving books make great gifts
Small Business Saturday drops this weekend, and in case you’re wondering why it matters to support that locally owned shop down the street… •For every $100 you spend at a local businesses, $52 stays in the community •Buying local is environmentally responsible. •We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses […]
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A Tax on Reading
How international tariffs are making a significant impact—even on books
Editor’s note: In honor of this week’s Poetry Issue—paying homage to local whizzes of the written word—I reached out to Tom at Dudley’s, asking him to write a piece that would detail a concern he shared with me this fall, thereby connecting national policy to what’s happening in your local bookshop. Benjamin Franklin, the first […]
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Source Suggests These Books
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these book suggestions, courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these book suggestions, courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then head down to the shop for a discount on the books! “The Starless Sea” by Erin Morgenstern Hard to believe it’s been eight years since Morgenstern’s debut novel, “The Night Circus” was released to near-universal acclaim. […]