Staff Picks
by Koa, October 17, 2014 4:36 PM
Equal parts inspirational tool, diary, and space occupier for your tote bag (seriously, you'll want to carry this rad little book everywhere). Some pages may require you to reflect, some may ask you to get to know yourself a little better, and others may just ask you to draw slices of pizza. This book is truly made for everyone, but I especially found it a great distraction when things in life feel just a bit too heavy. Full of whimsy, wit, and cute doodles 1 Page at a Time may just be my favorite book of the year. It certainly is the most
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Guests
by Koa, March 28, 2014 10:15 AM
Joyland is the perfect Stephen King book for those who aren't as into his regular horror and gore style but still want to be spooked. In Joyland, we follow the life of a college student working at an amusement park with a troublesome past and rumors circulating about a haunted ride. The spookier parts of the story are sprinkled tastefully throughout the book and it doesn't rely on a large shock factor. I recommend this book to those who enjoy speculating who the culprit is and aren't as concerned with being on the edge of their seat throughout the book. Another great read by one of the times' greatest
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by Koa, March 6, 2014 4:38 PM
Mink River is Pacific Northwest fiction at its finest. Doyle plunges us head first into the lives of the residents of a soggy, fictional Oregon coast town, Neawanaka. Rich with both Native American and Irish storytelling, Mink River lets us inside the raw, honest lives of ordinary people and makes us see the extraordinary in them. Long after you have read this novel, you will find yourself wondering what the characters are doing now and hoping that all is well in the fictional little town you've come to
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by Koa, February 19, 2014 4:45 PM
If you choose to own only one cookbook, I recommend owning Betty Goes Vegan. Annie and Dan Shannon have compiled a thick volume of recipes that will delight herbivores and omnivores alike. There is no sacrificing on taste in these recipes; you'll be able to enjoy all those home-style favorites you've known and loved, now in animal-friendly vegan form. This is my go-to cookbook when I want to impress my dinner guests, and it hasn't failed me
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Poetry
by Koa, December 17, 2013 1:31 PM
Andrea Gibson writes poetry that will break your heart into tiny little pieces, then glue it all back together again. In Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, she tackles what it means to love and lose, human rights, and the reality of depression. She will empower you and inspire you, but most of all she will reach out and let you know that you're not
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by Koa, November 23, 2013 10:41 AM
If I could only consult one cookbook, it would have to be Betty Goes Vegan by Dan and Annie Shannon! It has every kind of recipe you could possibly need, whether it be a fancy dish to impress your dinner guests or just some simple, delicious comfort food for a night in. My favorite part about this particular cookbook is that it takes traditional recipes we all know and love and adapts them to fit the needs of someone living a vegan lifestyle, so you don't have to sacrifice any of your favorite dishes from your pre-vegan
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by Koa, October 7, 2013 12:17 PM
If you like your science served up with a side of humor and a little bit (okay, sometimes a lot) of the gross-out factor, Mary Roach is the lady for you. In Packing for Mars, we explore the less-discussed aspects of space travel and how the astronauts are affected by things such as shuttle bathrooms and their lack of privacy, not being able to shower for the duration of the flight, and less-than-mouth-watering meal options. (There's no pizza or beer in space, guys, so think twice before signing up for flight...) We also get to learn about the tests that are conducted right here on Planet Earth before we ever even leave the ground — like the study that tests what lying on your back for three straight months would do to your bones (nothing good, by the way, but the cash incentive for participating in these studies draws people in every time; some even come back for more). Mary Roach never fails to teach us something new while simultaneously making us laugh. Packing for Mars will delight even those only mildly interested in space
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