October 22, 2019 / Welcome to our annual post-show report from the floor of the 71st Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF) held last week, October 14-18th. Highlights of the fair, from the fair, can be seen here. Part I: General Overview of the Fair... Read More
A book that foregrounds the importance of literature and language, Barnardo Atxaga’s "Obabakoak" is an achievement. Its methods are varied, and much is bound by its spine—wit, fiction, autobiography, metafiction, explication,... Read More
A well-researched analysis of the impact of faith and beliefs on society advocates for a peaceful secular world. Barbara G. Walker, author of twenty-four books, including the bestselling The Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets,... Read More
Facts / Mission and genres: “Zest Books is a leader in young adult nonfiction, publishing books on entertainment, history, science, health, fashion, and lifestyle advice.” Founder/Publisher and Creative Director: Hallie Warshaw... Read More
Award winning internationally know author Martin (Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?) teams-up with acclaimed illustrator Salerno to create this humorous tale of how a unique and colorful feather empowers a barnyard rooster. Martin... Read More
Facts / Mission and genres: Their mission is “to publish quality fiction and nonfiction by undiscovered young writers, and to keep our books in print, reaching new fans for years to come.” Co-Founder: Louis Rubin Year Founded: 1983... Read More
Choosing colors can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of quilting, but also one of the most frustrating when the match-ups just don’t seem to work together. Most quilters rely on their instincts to put a palette together, but... Read More
Pointer from the Peddler: When all is said and done my history has been that I create something I peddle it one way or another and then I start all over again. That’s the fun in my game of life. Try it; you’ll like it. Boiled down to... Read More