NEW BOOKS IN FEBRUARY
Fire the Sky
by W. Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear 2.15.11
The 2nd book in a series that began with last year’s Coming of the Storm. Black Shell and Pearl Hand return to lead survivors of the massacre at Napetuca as they hunt Kristianos, the European invaders lead by Hernando de Soto. The various nations of the Southeast must band together if the threat is to be stopped. But can they do it in time?
Gideon's Sword
by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 2.22.11
As a boy, Gideon Crew saw his father gunned down. Later in life, his mother told him that his father had taken the fall for the U.S. government. With new purpose Gideon crafts a mission of vengeance against his father's killer. During his hunt however, someone notices his special skills and this operation may be only the beginning...
Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 2.22.11
When policewoman Delia Peabody overhears two other cops arguing, not only does she know the name of one of the corrupt cops, she also knows they are both guilty of murder. This leads her and Det. Eve Dallas to try and take them down. The 33rd novel in the series, this high-stakes, high-adrenaline read will delight series stalwarts.
River Marked
by Patricia Briggs 3.1.11
This is the 6th book in the Mercy Thompson series. Mercy is a shapeshifter, a talent she inherited from her long-gone father. She's never known any others of her kind until now. An evil is stirring up in the Columbia River and her father's people might know something about it. Mercy and her Alpha werewolf mate Adam just may need their help on this one.
From the Booksellers' Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?
“I’m re-reading Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. I’m hoping to introduce my daughter to the Vampire Chronicles since she enjoyed the Twilight books so much.” - Bonnie, Media Dept.
“Fated by S.G. Browne. It’s terrific; it really makes you stop and think about how literally the only thing keeping you from pursuing different outcomes of your own life is your own self. Kind of poses a big “what if?” in your face.” - Angela, Bookseller
February Movies (based on books!)
Gnomeo and Juliet (G)
Red and Blue garden gnomes have always fought. Can Gnomeo and Juliet find love despite coming from two different worlds? This loose retelling of Romeo and Juliet for kids is due for release on Feb. 11th.
The Eagle (PG-13)
Channing Tatum stars in this historical adventure about a young Roman’s soldier searching for the truth behind the disappearance of the Ninth Legion. Based on the 1954 novel The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff and due in theatres Feb. 11th.
Unknown (PG -13)
Talk about identity theft: when Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) wakes out of a coma he finds that someone has stolen his life and no one, not even his wife, recognizes him. Based on Didier Van Cauwelaert’s 2005 novella Out of My Head, this film is due in theatres Feb. 18th.
I Am Number Four (PG-13)
Three are dead. John is number four. On the run from a powerful enemy, he poses as a typical teenager to survive, but what happens in this new town will change his life forever. Based on the young adult novel of the same title by Pittacus Lore & due in theatres Feb. 18th.
Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, here’s a short list of writers that have greatly influenced the world of literature:
- Gwendolyn Brooks, poet, first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize
- Maya Angelou, poet & memoirist, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man, winner of the National Book Award (& born in OKC!
- Toni Morrison, author of The Bluest Eye, first African American to win Nobel Prize for Literature
- Zora Neale Hurston, author of Their Eyes Were Watching God
- Ernest Gaines, author of A Lesson Before Dying, winner of National Humanities Medal
- Booker T. Washington, author of Up From Slavery, first African American ever invited to the White House
Gatsby's Grill!
Pork chops make a regular appearance on the special menu at Gatsby's. A classic home-cooked staple, you’ve got your choice of having them fried or grilled as well as three sides from the menu, which vary seasonally, but often include fries, coleslaw, spaghetti squash, collard greens, fried okra, or a cup of soup. Breakfast and hot lunch entrees served until 3pm with soup, drinks, and desserts available ‘til close. Open Monday thru Thursday 7am – 7pm, Friday 7am – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 8pm, closed on Sundays.
Spotlight on: Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert is coming to town, hot on the heels of the paperback release of her newest book, Committed: A Love Story, which details her decision to change her mind after swearing never to remarry.
Earlier in her career, Gilbert was a successful freelance writer. She was first unpublished writer to debut in Esquire magazine since Norman Mailer when they published her short story “Pilgrims,” which was a later published in a collection of short stories under the same title. Her second book was a novel called Stern Men, named a “Notable Book” by The New York Times. She also wrote an article for GQ called “The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon,” which would later become the basis for the movie Coyote Ugly. She adapted another GQ article about the life of woodsman Eustace Conway into her first book of nonfiction, The Last American Man, which was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is probably most famous for her 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love, which chronicles her journey around the world after a hard divorce and was recently made into a movie starring Julia Roberts.
Elizabeth Gilbert will be speaking, answering questions, and signing books at All Souls Unitarian Church on February 19th at 7pm (thanks, Book Smart Tulsa).
