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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Source Suggests These Books
Several new books that should be on every reader’s radar.
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 Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow If you loved “Night Circus” or “Shadow of the Wind,” two personal favorites, this is […]
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Vooks Online Streaming Service
Bend local entrepreneurs create fun concept for kids who love books
Here’s something a little different for families who love books and story time, value reading together but appreciate the added convenience of online streaming. Choosing from a wide selection of children’s titles, Vooks subscribers can listen to books read aloud. Unlike books on tape, children will enjoy following along in the virtual book, flipping the […]
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Reading Fitness
Plump up literary skills while relaxing with a good book this summer
Kids who read during the summer months tend to improve their vocabulary and literary competancy, while those who never crack a book may lose skills learned during the school year. Fostering a love of reading is an easy task with so many exciting, fun books to explore. Help your child learn while cuddling up with […]
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Source Suggests This Book
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out this book suggestion, courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Café. Then head down to the shop for a discount on the book OK, let’s get this out of the way: this book is equal parts fascinating science and statistics, train-wreck gaping and real-life horror show. At one […]
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A New Kid Gov for Oregon
Oregon has a female in the governor’s office—and as of the start of this year, the state also can boast having one in the kid governor’s “office.” During a ceremony on Jan. 8, Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson named fifth grader Erikka Baldwin of Eugene as Oregon’s Kid Governor. The program, modeled after a […]
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A Few Book Suggestions To Fill Out That Holiday List
Before you hit the streets of First Friday, check out these titles, courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then head down to the shop for a discount on the books! For the Ladies “Witch Elm” by Tana French. She really can’t write a bad book. “Kingdom of the Blind” by Louise Penny. Ditto. “Nine Perfect Strangers” […]
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Three titles for that early holiday shopper
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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Tips for Summer Learning Opportunities
MATH * Use purchases at stores and restaurants as teachable moments for kids: * Figure out cash needed for sale, tip, etc. *Practice fractions by doubling a recipe or building something. * Run a lemonade stand or help with a garage sale. * Play card games- Multiplication Wars, Speed, Garbage Play games- Zeus on the […]