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3/31/2020

Hello, Foggy Pine Readers! I hope you're all safe & healthy, staying at home as much as possible, and (of course) reading, reading, reading! As many of your are already aware, the governor issued an executive Stay At Home order this Friday, which went into effect yesterday at 5pm. Under that order, our store is considered essential as a bookstore that sells educational materials. We are deeply grateful that we are allowed to remain open and are taking extra precautions to keep our staff and our customers safe, while also providing for your needs. We will remain closed to the public and will continue taking orders through our online store, via email, and over the phone. Phone orders and pickup will be taken Monday - Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm. However, we have made some changes to the way we're offering curbside pickup and local delivery. We will still be offering free media mail shipping. Keep reading to find out what's changed!

Curbside Pickup

We are still offering curbside pickup, however, we are altering the way we do it to eliminate person-to-person interaction. There will now be a pickup station for you to pick your book up from outside the store. If it is sunny, we will put a bench out on the parking lot side of the store so that you can drive up and grab your order easily. Please call us a couple minutes before you arrive or when you're headed our way and we will put your order out on the bench. Your order will have your name on it but there's not usually more than person picking up at the same time. If it's raining, the bench will be in front of the door.

Local Delivery

Due to the small size of our staff, we have decided to reduce the size of the area in which we will deliver. A map is included above, however, if you aren't sure whether your address is in our area, please reach out to us. Before we make deliveries, we will let customers know that we're on the way and ask where to place the order outside. Please do not meet your delivery bookseller outside or at the door. If no location is given, the order will be placed at your front door.

Other Info & How to Order

Some folks have asked us what the best ways are to support us right now. So, we thought that we would give you some ideas.

First, if you are supporting us by placing an order, we prefer taking orders over the phone or via email. This ensures that we receive the most money from your purchase, in a more timely fashion. If you want to see what we might be able to order, the online store we currently have is a great place to start. Unfortunately, we don't have our current inventory online so if you want to know what we have on hand, please reach out to us. If you prefer to shop online, please don't feel guilty. We are happy to serve you in that capacity. We are working diligently to get books on our shelves into a digital home. Stay tuned!

Second, if you have plenty to read right now but still want to help out, we have a tip & donation jar set up on our website. Absolutely anything is welcome and helpful. Your donations will be spent helping us pay our bills and our staff. If you want to leave a tip for a certain employee, please name them in the comment box and we will give 100% of that money to them.

Third, we always recommend gift cards. There are several good reasons to buy gift cards right now. They act as small no interest loans so that we get a much needed influx of cash. Gift cards make excellent gifts for pretty much any occasion and buying them reduces the pressure on warehouse workers to work in cramped environments.

Finally, check out our brand new mystery box option! You can purchase any size box to get books handpicked for you, your family, or someone who needs a gift. Just choose what size box you want and tell us about yourself (or the person/people getting it): genres you like to read, books you've really enjoyed, books you've hated, interests and hobbies, or things you're interested in learning about or trying. This will help us find something awesome for you to read!

How does this help us though? Ordering the mystery box option allows us to choose from the books we already have on hand first before ordering anything from our distributor or publishers. This reduces the amount of people involved in your order, reduces the pressure on delivery and warehouse workers, and allows us to sell inventory we've already purchased. Plus, it's a lot of fun!

That's it for our updates! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'll be happy to assist you with anything you need. The April newsletter and blog posts will be coming out soon, as well as some new blog posts from our amazing intern, Elly. We're putting together some fun stuff for you to read because, if you're like us, there's only so much bad/sad/frustrating news that one can read in any given day. And remember, if you want news and updates first PLUS coupons every month, sign up for our newsletter!

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Mythology

3/24/2020

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By Elly Murray

If you were a huge fan of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, and loved the mythology element of it especially, check out this list of books about mythology and folktales! This list spans several cultures, including African, German, Native American, Japanese, and Islamic, to name a few. The books on this list explore the fairytales and folklore that we used to explain our world, to terrify children, to develop morality, or as a source of entertainment. Over time, original fairy and folk tales have evolved into common threads that tie together many of our stories today. Several of the books on this list are re-tellings of beloved fairy tales. They share overarching themes with the original tale that allow readers a sense of familiarity, but with a modern twist that brings a new and interesting take.

1. The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley

Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have been through a lot of rather unpleasant foster homes since their parents disappeared. However, things start to get a bit strange when they’re finally taken to their long-lost grandmother in Ferryport Landing.

Between working as detectives to unravel the mysteries surrounding their parents’ disappearance, trying to keep an evil band of fairytale characters from spilling out into the normal world, and Puck being, well, Puck, these two sisters will have to stick together. They’re all they have left to rely on in this topsy-turvy world.

This 9-book series introduces thrilling variants of characters from the Grimm fairy tales you know and love, as well as characters from other stories, such as the Wizard of Oz, Arthurian folklore, and Russian folklore, to name a few.

2. African Tales: A Barefoot Collection by Gcina Mhlophe

African Tales: A Barefoot Collection pulls together several tales from countries all over the African continent, including Malawi, Lesotho, and Senegal, among others.

This particular collection has three unique aspects that I love. First, the illustrations weave their way across pages, enhancing the flow of the story with their beauty. Second, each tale ends with “Cosi cosi iyaphela” which means “Here I rest my story.” It's just such a unique touch that I feel really brings the reader a sense of the power behind the words of these tales. And finally, this book contains a tale about my favorite African god, Ananse the trickster, called Ananse and the Impossible Quest. Be sure to check it out!

3. Merlin: The Lost Years by T.A. Barron

Everyone knows of Merlin, the great wizard who instructed King Arthur and was his ally through many victories. But what of his youth? How did he come to be such a powerful wizard? His story begins when he nearly drowns as a young boy and washes up on shore with no memory. When he discovers his magic through a tragic accident, he sets off to find his true home, and encounters many strange beings and allies along the way.

This saga is a must for any Arthurian legends buffs and is just a really engaging series overall. The Merlin Saga spans a total of 12 books, but only the first five are about Merlin himself.

4. Japanese Fairy Tales by Y.T. Ozaki

This collection explores many of the beautiful fairy tales of Japanese origin, including The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy, The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child, and The Mirror of Matsuyama.

Ozaki took the time to translate her native fairy tales because, as she says in the preface, “I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged me to write them for the children of the West.”

Highlighted by their original 1903 illustrations, these tales are a wonderful way to learn more about the tales that shaped Japanese storytelling.

5. Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been noticing a lot of monsters lately. Specifically, ones disguised as humans. And when her dad’s new boss, Mr. Charles, takes an unusual interest in Nizhoni, her twin brother Mac, and their Navajo heritage, things get a bit more complicated. When Nizhoni’s dad disappears, she, Mac, and their friend Davery embark on a rescue mission with the help of a few Navajo gods.

This book is perfect for any Percy Jackson fan, as the story follows a young hero and their respective gods, and provides the opportunity to learn about a new culture and its mythologies. It is the newest book in Rick Riordan’s imprint, Rick Riordan Presents, which gives voice to writers from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds.

6. Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from Around the World by Lari Don

Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from Around the World is a truly inspirational collection that pulls together so many amazing tales of heroic women from all over the world. There’s Chi and the Seven-Headed Dragon, based on a Chinese legend, The Giant’s Heart, a retelling of a Scottish folktale, Hervor and the Cursed Sword, a twist on an old Norse legend, and many others!
Lari Don explains her process for selecting these tales and retelling them for a modern audience in the back of the book. She says that “I’ve always been disappointed that so many traditional tales are about girls who need boys to save them...I’ve been searching for authentic traditional stories with strong girls. There are lots of them out there, if you look hard enough…”

7. Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions by John Bierhorst

This colorful anthology stitches together tales from Latin American storytelling traditions. It includes one hundred tales, collected from 20 countries into a velorio, or wake, a common occasion for a weaving of tales. The Coyote Teodora, Aunt Misery, Juan María and Juana María, and The Fox and the Monkey are just a few of the lively tales that comprise this book.

Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions is the best place to start if you want to learn more about traditional Latin American folktales. It encompasses such a vast array of cultures and stories, and through them you can really start to see the unique ideals of each country.

8. An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin

An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales is a classic collection of stories about brownies, stoorworms, selkies, and all the mythical enchantments of Scottish fairy tales. This endearing anthology includes tales such as The Wee Bannock, The Water Kelpie, and Rashie Coat, among others.
Breslin also includes lovely little blurbs at the beginning of each tale about where it originated, where she first heard it, what tales they are similar to, and other pleasant details. There is also a glossary at the back for those uniquely Scottish words.
Although this is a children’s anthology, it’s so beautifully illustrated and presents such an opportunity to learn Scottish folktales, that adults will love it too.

9. The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

A modern twist on the old Grimm tales, the Lunar Chronicles follow the stories of futuristic versions of characters like Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, and others.

The first book centers on sixteen-year-old Cinder, a cyborg and gifted mechanic living in New Beijing. When her stepsister falls ill, Cinder’s step-mother blames her and volunteers her for plague research. The scientists discover something about her that she never knew, and that others would kill her for.

A complex world and a host of political agendas make this book a spectacular kick-off for the Lunar Chronicles. Reader beware: once you read one, you’ll want to read the next four!

10. Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Charles “Fat Charlie” Nancy has always been thoroughly embarrassed by his father and his jovial antics. When his father dies in, of course, a most embarrassing fashion, Fat Charlie learns that not only was his father an incarnation of the West African trickster god Anansi, he also had another son, who is every bit the trickster that Fat Charlie never was. The two brothers attempt to cope with the idea of being family, while dealing with a power-hungry tycoon and a host of ticked off gods.

We have a copy of Anansi Boys here in the store, complete with a retro 1960s comic-style cover by Robert E. McGinnis! You can also purchase a copy online, with the same amazing cover.

11. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes covers such a vast array of mythology, from creation myths to heroic tales of demi-gods, to forbidden love stories. Odysseus’ journey is included, as well as the adventures of Perseus, the Greek hero who inspired the character Percy Jackson.
This classic anthology explores the Ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse tales that the Percy Jackson books, and a few of the later series, are based around. Edith Hamilton, who compiled this anthology and a few others of a similar vein, was very passionate about mythology. In fact, she was made an honorary citizen of Athens in 1957, in gratitude to all her dedication.

12. The Blue Fairy Book edited by Andrew Lang

The Blue Fairy Book is the first of twelve colored fairy books that Andrew Lang began arranging in 1889. Each book has its own unique collection of well-known fairy tales. The Blue Fairy Book includes such favorites as The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, Rumplestiltskin, Snow-white and Rose-red, and over 30 others.
According to the preface, Lang had to get permission from several other fairy tale collectors, including the Grimm Brothers themselves, to publish this book. With its stunning original 1889 illustrations, this book is a must-have for any fairy tale lover!

The Blue Fairy Book is available for online purchase, and we also have a copy here in the store. And while you’re at it, check out the next book in the series, The Red Fairy Book.

13. The Wise Fool: Fables from the Islamic World by Shahrukh Husain and Micha Archer

The Wise Fool: Fables from the Islamic World explores tales of a popular character in Islamic folklore; Mulla Nasruddin, the wise fool. He is traditionally depicted with a smart little jacket, a big turban, and a donkey, and he happily gives advice to peasants and emperors alike.

It is unknown whether this character was based on a real person, but nevertheless, the tales of Mulla Nasruddin’s eccentric antics and sage wisdom have spread throughout the Islamic world and even to neighboring regions. Accompanied by gracefully unique illustrations, this mirthful collection of stories is sure to make you chuckle.

14. Gris Grimly’s Tales from the Brothers Grimm

Everyone’s heard of Cinderella: plucky maid who overcomes adversity to win the heart of a prince. But did you know, in the original Grimm tale, the stepsisters cut off parts of their feet to try to make the slipper fit?

Explore the grisly origins of some of your favorite tales, including Rapunzel, Little Red-Cap, Hansel and Gretel, and many others. This collection of Brothers Grimm tales, complete with ghastly illustrations from Gris Grimly, is a must for any fairy tale buff!

You can find a copy of Gris Grimly’s Tales from the Brothers Grimm on our website or in our store. I’ve already got two books of Grimm tales, but I’m seriously considering buying a copy of this one as well!

15. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

Norse Mythology is a re-telling of the classic Norse myths, with all the favorite characters such as Thor the mighty but not very wise, Odin the All-Father, and, of course, the cunning trickster, Loki. This collection of wonderous stories includes tales such as The Apples of Immortality, The Mead of Poets, The Last Days of Loki, and Ragnarok, the Final Destiny of the Gods.

Neil Gaiman often draws on the realms of mythology for his fictional stories, and in this book he revisits and remakes the Norse myths that so often inspired him. He begins with the formation of the legendary nine worlds and then dives into tales of mighty dwarves, terrible giants, and fiercely competitive gods.

16. Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

Okay, so Aru may have fibbed. Just a little. But it was only to impress her classmates at her private middle school, who are all embarking on exotic vacations while she’s stuck at the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture for her autumn break.

She doesn’t count on three of her schoolmates showing up and daring her to prove her claim that the museum’s Lamp of Bharata is cursed. She hesitantly lights it and unleashes an ancient demon that can only be defeated by finding the reincarnations of the legendary Pandava brothers and journeying through the Kingdom of Death. Apparently, her autumn break will be just as exciting as she pretended it was.

Aru Shah and the End of Time was the first book in Rick Riordan’s imprint, Rick Riordan Presents, which gives voice to writers from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds.

17. Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle, Niamh Sharkey, and Maura O’Connell

Tales from Old Ireland includes such stories as The Children of Lir, Lusmore and the Fairies, and The Twelve Wild Geese, to name just a few. The author explains in the introduction that these tales were originally told orally, and that they sound best that way, if you’d like to read them out loud to yourself. This collection also includes a helpful list of pronunciations of Irish words in the beginning.
Endearing illustrations and an entrancing storytelling feel make this book a great opportunity to learn more about Irish folklore. I actually got extremely distracted by the book while writing this little blurb. I kept going back to read more and more of it, as well as to admire the artwork. So, I can definitely tell you that it is an engaging read that won’t let you go!

18. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

This thought-provoking book is based on the 1998 PBS special Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth, which explored the nuances of myth in six one-hour long discussions between Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers. In this book, Moyers provides detailed conversations that the two had about several aspects of our modern mythology including married life, sacrifice, religious ideals, and more.
This book is perfect for anyone who wishes to delve a little deeper and explore the impact that mythology has on our understanding of the world. As Campbell said, “Myths are clues to the spiritual potentialities of the human life.”

19. An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales

Along with the Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen’s collection of tales are widely regarded as classic fairy tales. An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales includes favorites such as The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea, and The Snow Queen.

This collection also includes a section at the end about Hans Christian Andersen’s life. It describes how he came up from humble beginnings and how he even includes little details about his childhood in some of his tales. Featuring beautiful artwork by accomplished illustrator Anastasiya Archipova, this magnificent book of fairy tales would be perfect for your shelves!

20. The Mabinogion

The Mabinogion is the name given to eleven medieval Welsh tales found in two manuscripts: The White Book of Rhydderch and The Red Book of Hergest. The authors of these manuscripts are unknown, but the 12th and 13th century tales within the Mabinogion are spell-binding stories of Aurthurian quests, Celtic myths, wizards and dragons, kings and heroes, and all the wonderful things that make up a good story.

In addition to the riveting tales, this copy also includes a guide to pronunciation, a bibliography, an index, explanatory notes, and a map—just in case you get lost in the world of the Mabinogion.

Twenty books ought to be enough mythology and folklore to get you started, but if you run out, please call or email the store and talk to us! Mary, Katharine, and myself have an extreme love for these sorts of tales, and we can give you more recommendations than you’ll know what to do with. And once again: read on!

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Foggy Pine Books, COVID-19, and You: Store Updates & Concerns

3/13/2020

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by Mary Ruthless

Our entire country is on red alert right now as we work together to contain and slow down the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable members of our society. Foggy Pine Books is no exception to this work and we’ve had to make some difficult decisions in the past week about how we can best help our community while still keeping our business open. The main points here are:

We’re canceling upcoming events & putting book clubs online.
We are remaining open but returning to regular hours on Friday & Saturday (closing at 7pm), starting immediately.
In these changing economic times, on already thin margin lines, we are struggling. If you can, please shop with us online (though we are sanitizing EVERYTHING in store, if you do want to come browse). If you can’t shop, please share this post with your friends & family.
We’re offering FREE media mail shipping for all orders (online, phone, or in-store).

Appalachian State University and the Town of Boone have taken precautionary steps to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 and Foggy Pine Books will be joining in that effort. While there have been no suspected cases of the new coronavirus in Watuaga or Ashe counties, social distancing is still an important step in reducing the spread of infectious diseases. Though none of our events are over 100 people, they would put the attendees in very close contact. Effective immediately, we are canceling all our events EXCEPT for book clubs which will be moved online. Mary will host the Silent Book Club, Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club, and Foggy Pine Book Club meetings via Zoom/Facebook Live/Google Duo (truly not sure yet, still working those things out) so that our longest running events will still be accessible to our customers. All author events for March, the Story Slam, and our new So Chill events will be pulled from the calendar effective immediately. These have been canceled on all platforms with information on the book clubs in each event description. Furthermore, we are reducing our hours on Friday and Saturday, starting today. We will now close at 7pm every day, except Sunday when we close at 6pm. Please let us know if you have any questions about these decisions or upcoming online events.

With precautionary measures taken care of, we must now confront our current standing as a small, independent business. I don’t like sharing the store’s financial status publicly but I think it’s important to be transparent during this very stressful time. As many of you know, indie bookstores operate on a very thin margin. We are flexible and adaptable but can only do so much. This winter and it’s lack of, well, winter did a number on us. For the first time since we opened our doors, we did not meet sales projections. This has put us behind and behind and behind in almost every way. We are doing everything that we can but, with the addition of the current health situation, we are in dire straits. Having to cancel events is going to hurt us. Reducing hours is going to hurt us. Running on a limited staff is going to hurt us and our staff. So, if you value having a bookstore in your community, I am asking for your help. If it’s within your power to do, please keep shopping with us. I know that many people simply cannot or do not feel comfortable going out into public while the transmission of COVID-19 is a widespread concern. To that end, we are offering free shipping on ALL orders. You may order from home by placing your order online or by calling the store and we will ship your books to you for FREE via media mail. We don’t want folks to risk their health but we need the financial support of sales in a serious way.

If you do not have the resources to support us in this way, you can still help! Share this article with your friends and family. Encourage people who do have the resources to shop not just with us but with as many local businesses as possible. We aren’t the only ones struggling to manage the current economic changes. Like our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), like & comment on our posts, share them on your social media, read/share/comment on our blog posts. The more exposure we get on these platforms, the better chance we have of surviving the shifting tides of the current economy. These things may seem small to you but bigger social media numbers generally translate to higher sales--sales that we, and many other small, local businesses, need very much right now.

Finally, I want to thank our customers for their patience and support during this time. We’ve already had quite a few of you reaching out to check on us, make purchases, and are telling your friends to shop here. I cannot tell you how much that means to us. Having such a wonderful, loyal customer base who truly believes in the value of the work that we do makes us feel much more confident in our ability to weather the current economic & social climate. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Keep reading, wash your hands, and support local businesses!

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March 2020

3/9/2020

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by Katharine Brown

Hello fellow bookworms! Spring is here with grey mornings, soggy afternoons, and chilly evenings but don't you worry, we have some great opportunities to keep you from getting bored as we wait for the sunshine. We have our monthly book clubs, an open mic, author events and more. Or, if you'd rather stay inside and snuggle up with a good book, check out our staff picks and new releases. There's something for everyone at Foggy Pine Books!

We are always excited to be partnering again with Out of Your Mind, a local, non-profit mental health community, to bring you Foggy Minds Open Mic! This open mic will provide a space for our local high school students and extended community to creatively express themselves and socialize with other artists! Musicians, poets, comedians, and magicians are welcome. Foggy Minds Open Mic will take place every second Monday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm at Foggy Pine Books. Our next meeting is Monday, March 9th, TODAY, and we hope to see you there. You can learn more and RSVP here on our Facebook page.

We are continuing to host Silent Book Club and have meetings twice a month, the second Tuesday @ 1pm and the third Saturday @ 6pm. Getting involved is simple. Just show up with the book you’re currently reading, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and read for an hour curled up in one of our chairs or couches. When you're finished, you can chat with other members in the conference room or you can head out. No pressure. If you're interested in a more traditional book club, our Foggy Pine Book Club meets on the last Saturday of the month @ 7:30pm and a Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club that meets the last Thursday of the month @ 6:30pm. Check out this month's selections on the book club blogs where you can read author interviews, book reviews, and more.

Come join us for a community event featuring local author Meredith Leigh and Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture (BRWIA) in celebration of the second edition release of Ms. Leigh's book, The Ethical Meat Handbook. Foggy Pine Books will host a conversation between Ms. Leigh and BRWIA on assuming responsibility for the food on your fork, integrating animals into your garden or homestead, and the economics and parameters for responsible meat production. For more information or to RSVP check out our Facebook event.

Last month, we introduced you to Elly, our new professional writing intern. She has been hard at work researching literary news, writing reviews, and crafting blog posts. If you've read The Golden Compass you'll love her take on the award-winning YA book and, if you're a Gaiman fan (and who isn't?) you'll be over the moon when you read her piece about The Sandman. Take a peek, leave a comment, and let her know what you think!

You may have heard that the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity to recognize the best and brightest of our community and we think we know just the person to support! Mary works tirelessly to make sure your community book store is a safe place for all & would be a great nominee. Contact us with any questions, then follow the link to make your nomination today!

As you know, we have partnered with Libro.fm to bring you the hottest new audiobooks at great prices that support your local indie bookstore (that's us!). They have everything you want to listen to, including a Foggy Pine Books Staff Picks list and a playlist for Women's History Month. Want to earn two free book credits? Switch from Audible & use the code SWITCH when you sign up to get your free credits! We want to reward you for choosing your local indie bookstore.

We do have a bit of housekeeping to cover when it comes to parking. We know how difficult it is to find parking on King St. but, with the amount of downtown traffic, we are having to enforce our customers-only parking policy more strictly. The 6 spaces marked by 3 signs on the Turchin Center side of the lot and the handicapped parking space are for Foggy Pine customers currently in the store ONLY. You may not leave your car & walk elsewhere. If you do this, we will have you towed, at your expense, according to the signs posted clearly in our lot. If your car has been towed, you may pick it up from Bill's Garage. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Staff Picks:

Take a peek at what we're reading behind the scenes this month. As always, if you've read any of these titles, we'd love to chat with you about them!

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Before we wrap up this post, we have some sneak-peeks at events coming soon that we know you'll be as excited about as we are. April 25th is Independent Bookstore Day and we have lots of exciting things planned to celebrate. Keep your eyes peeled for a blog post detailing all the discounts, giveaways, and other surprises we have in store! Then, in May, we are thrilled to bring author Brian Panowich to Foggy Pine Books to launch his new book, Hard Cash Valley. Finally, keep your eyes peeled for an announcement later this week about a new series of low stress social events. If you’re an introvert, new in town, or just want to socialize in a casual, task-oriented environment, these events will be perfect for you. More details will be forthcoming so make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter! We can't wait to see you all there!

Read on!

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Mythology

1. The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley

2. African Tales: A Barefoot Collection by Gcina Mhlophe

3. Merlin: The Lost Years by T.A. Barron

4. Japanese Fairy Tales by Y.T. Ozaki

5. Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

6. Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from Around the World by Lari Don

7. Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions by John Bierhorst

8. An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin

9. The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

10. Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

11. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

12. The Blue Fairy Book edited by Andrew Lang

13. The Wise Fool: Fables from the Islamic World by Shahrukh Husain and Micha Archer

14. Gris Grimly’s Tales from the Brothers Grimm

15. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

16. Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

17. Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle, Niamh Sharkey, and Maura O’Connell

18. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

19. An Illustrated Treasury of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales

20. The Mabinogion

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