More on Meeting Laurie Halse Anderson and a Signed Wintergirls Giveaway!

So after Wednesday’s reading and signing with Jodi Picoult (you are entered in my giveaway for seven signed books aren’t you?), The King’s English Bookshop, my local independent bookstore turned right around and hosted Laurie Halse Anderson who was on book tour for her new young adult novel Wintergirls.  The evening was simply amazing and [...]

An Open Letter to Laurie Halse Anderson

Oh, Laurie Halse Anderson, how I love you.  Isn’t that a bit scary?  But I do.  My admiration and respect for you just went through the roof.  Last night was one of the funnest book-ish nights I’ve had.  A highlight for sure.  When I introduced myself as saying, “You might not recognize my [...]

On Meeting Jodi Picoult and an AMAZING Giveaway!

I was really excited when my local independent bookstore, The King’s English Bookshop, put out their upcoming author tour list and saw that Jodi Picoult was making a stop in Salt Lake City to read from her newest book, Handle with Care.  Of course, I had to go.  She’s huge!!
I discovered that Jodi Picoult is [...]

Reading for a Cause: The Ides of March Madness Charity Book Reading Tournament

The King’s English Bookshop, my local indie bookstore, is sponsoring the Second Annual Ides of March Madness Charity Book Reading Tournament. Inspired by tournament brackets like The Tournament of Books and the NCAA tournament, Kings English booksellers are reading sixteen of last year’s best books in head-to-head match-ups and declaring winners which then advance through [...]

Video Chat: Talking Book Stacks and Blogger/Indie Bookstore Relations

Welcome to the second edition of the Maw Books Video Chat!  Today, I am sharing the book stacks that I have in the house.  They are towering and they are huge!  I also talk a bit about a new found relationship that I’ve forged with a local independent bookstore in the area.
And, if you make [...]