Hello fellow book lovers!
February is Black History Month, so we're focusing on three groundbreaking writers who influenced the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s by challenging racism and making a more just society for everyone. And even though Valentine's Day has already passed, we're still celebrating our romantic streak with plenty of love story recommendations and a special tribute to man's best friend.
Romance Novels: The Forlorn Collectibles Bookseller
The most enduring theme in writing: romance. Yet the romance novel has generally had as pitiful a plight in stature amongst the book community, as the western movie in the film industry. G.A. Hazelwood distinguishes the romance genre and provides tips for the beginning collector. Read more >> |
From gothic to contemporary, you can browse for your favorite writers in our Romance Section.
Wright, Ellison, Baldwin: Literary Voices of the Pre-Civil Rights Era courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine
On the eve of the Civil Rights era, a new generation of writers raised their voices against more than 100 years of injustices, the extant "problem of the color-line," and the glimmering promise of equality. Jessica Teisch introduces three distinctive writers: Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin. Read more >> |
Biblio.com Suggests... Biblio Staff Recommendations
When we asked for Biblio's staff to recommend romantic novels, the final list included "anything by Jane Austen," tales about trout, and emotional encounters with vampires. Check out our favorite "love stories" in this month's staff recommendations. Read more >> |
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Penguin By Design courtesy of Fine Books & Collections Magazine
Penguin Books turned seventy in 2005, and this attractive volume celebrates its strong design tradition across the decades and gives a brief history of how the company's editorial and design visions have been intertwined. Read more >> |
The Joy of Dog Books The Dog Lovers Bookshop
The classic truism--that you can learn a lot from your dog--extends to what you can learn from dog books. Read more >> |