The Book Room

New Arrivals - Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva

2008-07-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

Available July 22nd we have the new thriller by Daniel Silva - Moscow Rules. In the ongoing adventures of Israeli super-spy Gabriel Allon we have trouble brewing in Moscow from the remains of the Soviet empire. A ex-KGB turned 'businessman' turned merchant of death is up to something nefarious. Allon must track down this arms dealer, find out what he's up to, save the bad guys family, all before....

Good summer read!

Silva was Claudette Yamin's favourite author. Elliot Yamin's mother was one of our regular customers until her passing earlier this year. It was little sad to see this book arrive as I am sure she would have enjoyed it. She is missed.

New Arrivals - The Dark Night

2008-07-17T08:57:00.000-07:00

Don't want to wait in the long lines for the new Batman movie being released tomorrow? No problem. Swing by The Book Room on the 18th and we have copies of the novelization of the movie!

Other summer movies that we have in book form:

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Batman: Gotham Night

Available at both stores for 25% off list!

New Arrivals - Killer View by Ridley Pearson - Signed Copies!

2008-07-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

Both store have received signed copies of Ridley Pearson's new thriller - Killer View. This thriller, set in stark contrast of the wealth of Sun Valley and the Libertarian views of the generational ranchers, is a lesson in the inefficiencies of competing bureaucracies and corporate greed. This fun ride may even teach you a thing or two about how to evade pursuers in the snow - hibernating bears can be your friend!

Get your copy today!
25% Off List!

New Author Alert! - David Benioff, City of Thieves

2008-07-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of receiving a personalized signed copy of Benioff's new book, City of Thieves. Normally I would view this as a blatant attempt to get me to push a book that I would normally never read nor order for either of my stores. One very slow afternoon I started looking around at the piles of books publishers were sending me in the hopes of getting the book onto my shelves. The book by Benioff caught my eye so I sat down for a little read.

In a word - Really Good! (ok, that's two...)

The book is a quest of two young men during the siege of Leningrad. Bonds of friendship, the discovery of love, adversary, failure, triumph... all the themes you would expect but done freshly in a novel setting. The war and the vagaries of the WW2 Soviet system and it's complete disregard fro human life create the backdrop for the story and if your not careful you may learn a thing or two.

A nice uplifting story that would make a good summer read although I recommend you save it for a snowy night by the fireplace for optimum enjoyment. I have several copies at the Richmond store at 40% off the list. Grab one today!

New Arrivals - Tribute by Nora Roberts - Signed Copies!

2008-07-02T09:10:00.000-07:00

We have received the new summer book by Nora Roberts, Tribute.

Both store will have signed copies and they will be sold at 25% off list!

Additionally, each store has received one copy of Tribute in large print (not signed).

These books will go on sale Tuesday, July 8th.

Reserve your copy today!

New Arrivals - Nora Roberts

2008-05-05T08:47:00.000-07:00

Just arrived at both stores!

The Hollow by Nora Roberts

The second book in the Sign of Seven Trilogy.

Also, just re-released, the complete series of The Blood Books by Tanya Huff. This paranormal vampire hunter series is now on Lifetime called BloodTies.

The Richmond Store is now on Summer hours and stays open till 8 on Friday and Saturday and opens at 11 on Sundays.

New Arrivals - Stuart Woods & Amanda Quick

2008-04-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

New hardbacks now in stock at 25% off list!

Stuart Woods - Santa Fe Dead
The follow up to Short Straw starring one of Wood's many characters, Santa Fe lawyer Ed Eagle. I haven't read this one but seem to remember a story line being left dangling concerning his ex-wife.

Amanda Quick - The Third Circle
The latest in the Arcane Society novels (historical romance with a touch of suspense and paranormal added).

Signed Books - Harlan Coben - Hold Tight

2008-04-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Just received SIGNED copies of Harlan Coben's new book, Hold Tight. These will go on sale April 15th (just in time to decompress from doing your taxes) and will be 25% of the list.

Harlan Coben writes taut thrillers, typically involving children or a family in crisis as the central theme. Adding a timely element to the plot line is the parental dilemma of installing spyware onto your childs computer and the possible consequences of such actions. As a new parent myself it left me with a lot to consider.

Hold Tight, more than most, may make you wonder if the author writes the last chapter first and then works towards that conclusion. Regardless, the ride Coben takes you on will hold your attention and leave you guessing to the end.

Goodbye Claudette

2008-04-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

We lost one of oldest customers here at the Richmond store late Monday night. Claudette Yamin, mother of American Idol singer Elliott Yamin, had been coming to our store here since we first opened (once with pre-Idol Elliott in tow). She was a very kind women who had a bit of a rough life until her son found fame and she carved out a niche as a speaker. The last couple of times I saw her she had not been doing all that well and had been in and out of the hospital last year. As I had not seen her since the holidays I tried calling her cell phone about a month ago, only to find it disconnected.

She enjoyed suspense and thriller novels and her favourite author was Daniel Silva. Whenever he had a new book coming out I always set one aside for her. She would also indulge little Finn and let him run off with her cane whenever she was in. Our hearts go out to Elliott and her family. She will be missed.

The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

2008-03-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

Patrick Rothfuss' book, The Name of the Wind, has just been released in paperback and we have copies at 25% off list!

This was quite possible the best fantasy book I have read since LOTR. It's original and engaging rather than a tired Tolkein rip-off. Sadly the second book in this series, originally due out this month, has been delayed due to a death in the author's family. Hopefully he is back on track and the saga will continue soon!

Signed Books - Nevada Barr

2008-03-28T10:07:00.000-07:00

We have new arrivals to go on sale April, 1st. Remember, all new books are 25% off list.

Signed copies of Nevada Barr's new Anna Pigeon book, Winter Study.

Also just received in hardback:

Guilty by Karen Robards
Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson
Sepluchere by Kate Mosse

New paperbacks just in:
Creation In Death by JD Robb
Hokus Pokus by Fern Micheals
Silent Fall by Barbara Freethy (2nd in the Silent series)

Also:

The Woods by Harlan Coben

Look for signed copies of his new book arriving on April 15th!

Signed Books - David Stone

2008-03-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

We have received a limited number of signed copies of David Stone's new book, The Orpheus Deception. These books are available at both our Richmond and Charlottesville stores at 25% off the publisher's list. David Stone is a pen name for an unknown author claiming to be an Washington insider of some sort. His last book, The Echelon Vendetta, was a wild ride techno thriller that I can only describe as a dark, LSD fueled version of Tom Clancy. These will go on sale Tuesday, March 18th.

Other signed titles still available -
T Is For Trespass by Sue Grafton
The Second Civil War (NF) by Ronald Brownstein
The Suspect by John Lescroat

Upcoming signed titles include books by Harlan Coben and Nevada Barr!