Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris released 5-3-11
This is the 11th book in the Southern Vampire series, the basis for the HBO series, True Blood. This time around, Sookie is investigating the firebombing of her workplace, while also trying to find out why her lover Eric and his "child" Pam are plotting to kill their Master. But the plot is much more complicated than she suspects.
Buried Prey by John Sandford released 5-10-11
This is the 21st book in the Lucas Davenport series. When a house is demolished and the bodies of two girls are found wrapped in plastic, Davenport is able to finally bring closure to a case he first worked in 1985. Back then his bosses had closed the case, however, it wasn't just the bodies that were buried there, it was the truth.
The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry released 5-17-11
This is the 7th book in the Cotton Malone series. Four presidents have been assassinated over time, but what if the reason for this was a clause in the constitution contained within Article 1, Section 8? After Malone foils an attempt on the current president's life by a group called the Commonwealth, he is on a quest to find the answer to that very mystery.
Frankenstein: The Dead Town by Dean Koontz released 5-24-11
This is the fifth and final volume in the Frankenstein series. In it, survivors are banding together in a small town in Montana. As they ready for battle against overwhelming odds, they will learn the full scope of Victor Frankenstein’s nihilistic plan to remake the future — and the terrifying reach of his shadowy, powerful supporters. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
May Movies (based on books!)
Something Borrowed (PG-13)
Things get complicated between Rachel and her best friend’s fiancé in this adaptation of Emily Griffith’s novel about love and friendship. Starring Kate Hudson, John Krasinski, and Ginnifer Goodwin, this movie is due in theaters May 6th.
Thor (PG-13)
When Thor’s arrogance reignites an old war, it will ultimately become his responsibility to stop it. Yet another of Stan Lee’s beloved characters hits the screen on May 6th in a film directed by Kenneth Branaugh starring Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman.
Everything Must Go (PG-13)
When his alcoholism causes Nick Halsey to lose his wife and his job, he decides to hold a massive yard sale and start over. Based on a short story by Raymond Carver called “Why Don’t You Dance?” and starring Will Ferrell, this film comes to Circle Cinema on May 13th.
Gardner’s 20th Anniversary!
Back in May of 1991, Richard Gardner opened up a little bookstore with fewer than 400 books to sell. 20 years and 2 million books later, we’ve become the largest used bookstore in the state and surrounding region, selling not just books, but comics, movies, CDs, records, video games, and more.
In an economy where even large bookstores are shutting down, we are very thankful to our loyal customers who’ve kept us in business for so long. We could never have done it without you.
As part of our thanks, expect more sales in the month of May, with Buy 1 Get 1 sales on books and comics, as well as early bird specials and other events. Fans of our annual $1 Tent Sale in September may get a miniature version of it in the upcoming weeks, so stay in touch with us via Facebook (facebook.com/GardnersUsedBooks) and Twitter (twitter.com/GardnersBooks) for the most current updates.
