Get a Head Start Ready or not, the holidays are just around the corner. With that in mind, here are three titles already on the shelves that would make a perfect gift for someone on your list or, you know, just for yourself. A Booklover’s Dream Imagine browsing the shelves of your favorite bookstore and […]
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Apres: Coffee Spots
In honor of the Winter Insider issue, a few recommendations for where to catch a cuppa after a day in the snow
After a full day of snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing — or whatever other winter excursion you’ve ventured out to do in the beautiful slice of heaven that is Central Oregon — these spots will let you warm your toes and chill out after a brisk outing. SPOKEN MOTO Have a passion for hand-roasted coffee and vintage […]
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Visitor’s Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things
You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something new—the one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
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Source Suggests: Hidden Lives No Longer
“The Overstory” is a winner
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these great reading suggestions courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then stop into the shop for a discount on the books! “Gobsmacked.” “Stunned.” “Speechless.” These are just a few of the words I’ve heard from customers who’ve already read Richard Powers’ latest opus, “The Overstory.” We […]
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Saturday is for (Book) Lovers
April 28 is Independent Bookstore Day
The last Saturday in April, bookstores across the U.S. celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. Participating stores organize their own unique events, but shoppers can expect to find exclusive book titles, discounts and the company of other book lovers. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe in Bend is holding a storewide sale in addition to a meet and greet with […]
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2016’s Best Books by Genre
When it comes to choosing some of the best reads of 2016, we knew no one would be more well-read than Tom Beans, owner of Dudley’s BookShop Cafe in downtown Bend. These may not be the critics’ picks for best books of the year, but they certainly were his favorites. Fiction To The Bright Edge […]
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Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing Selected as the 2017 Community Read
Deschutes Public Library Foundation reveals the next “A Novel Idea” selection at annual public celebration in Bend
“Homegoing,” the first novel from author Yaa Gyasi, has been announced as the selected book for The Deschutes Public Library “2017 A Novel Idea” program. Now in its 13th year, “A Novel Idea…Read Together” is the largest community read program in Oregon. The program gives residents of Central Oregon a common forum to discover culture, discuss ideas […]
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Cozy Up with a Good Book: “A Novel Idea” gets everyone on the same page
Need a good read to cuddle up with as the winter weather hits? For the 13th year in a row, the Deschutes Public Library Foundation is offering “A Novel Idea…Read Together,” the program based on a single book, designed to bring residents together for an ongoing cultural learning experience. On Dec. 2, the foundation will […]
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“Bend, Oregon Daycations” Features Trips the Whole Family Can Handle
Bend-based Kim Cooper Findling is an award-winning travel writer and editor who recently came out with her third book, “Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families.” The Source Weekly sat down with the author to talk shop. Source Weekly: What’s the inspiration for this book? Who’s it for? Kim Cooper Findling: I’ve been traveling […]
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Hold the Door
Spoilers for this week’s “Game of Thrones” throughout: Last Sunday’s “Game of Thrones” brought the death of a fan favorite character who seemed too pure not to make it at least to the end of the journey. As Bran’s erstwhile packhorse and best friend, Hodor has been carrying the crippled kid since Season One, it […]