January's Issue: Happy New Year!

Thanks to everyone who came to see us during the holiday season! Thanks to you, we're headed into our 20th year in Tulsa. Let's see some of what it has in store for us.

NEW BOOKS IN JANUARY



Awakened by P.C. and Kristin Cast released 1/4/11
This is the 8th book in the House of Night series by local authors, the Casts. Absolved by the Vampyre High Council and returned to her position of High Priestess at Tulsa’s House of Night, Neferet is bent on revenge and Zoey is her target. However, Zoey is being groomed to be queen on the Isle of Skye. Will she return to Tulsa and face Neferet? We'll see.


A Hard Day's Knight by Simon R Green released 1/4/11
In this the 12th novel of the Nightside series, John Taylor finds himself in the role of leader after dispatching of Walker in book 11. After taking over, Taylor receives the ancient sword Excalibur in the mail to wield. To find out why, Taylor must venture to a place some find more frightening than the Nightside...London proper.



The Sentry by Robert Crais released 1/11/11
This is the third book in Crais's Joe Pike series. When Pike witnesses two business owners being roughed up for protection money, he steps in to help these Hurricane Katrina refugees. As the violence escalates, Pike finds out that most of what these two have told him may be lies. That would explain why they are being watched by some federal agents as well.



Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods released 1/18/11
This is the 19th book in the Stone Barrington series. In this latest novel, Barrington receives a million dollar bonus from his law firm, romances a widow, investigates a murder close to home, and counsels a fugitive who claims to know the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden. Fair warning: early reviews suggest this book may be a bit lacking and weak.

From the Booksellers' Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?

“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. It’s about a young teenager who realizes he must leave the reservation if he wants a better life. It’s really funny in some places and completely heartbreaking in others.” - Krystal, Asst. Mgr.

“Caligula: The Corruption of Power by Anthony Barrett. It’s very good, and not just madness and naughtiness.” - Sean, Internet Sales Dept.

January Movies (based on books!)


True Grit (Rated R)

This film came out late last month, but with all the Oscar buzz I didn’t want to pass it by. When a young woman’s father is murdered, she hires the toughest US Marshall she can find to catch him. The 2nd film to be based on the book by Charles Portis, expect this one to be just a bit grittier than the original. Now in theaters.


I Love You Phillip Morris (Rated R)

A con man falls in love with a fellow inmate. His desire for them to have a perfect life together leads him to escape prison 4 times. Based on Steve Mcvicker’s memoir, Jim Carrey and Ewan Mcgregor star in a story so strange it must be true. Coming to Circle Cinema on Jan. 7th.



From Prada to Nada (Rated PG-13)

Two spoiled sisters lose their father and their fortune and fall into a more colorful life outside of Beverly Hills. This retelling of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility takes place in contemporary Los Angeles and is due in theaters January 28th.

The Rite (Rated R)

A doubtful seminary student attends exorcism school in the Vatican and learns about the darker forces in his faith. Adapted from journalist Matt Boglio’s book The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist, Anthony Hopkins stars in this film due out Jan. 28th.



New Year’s Resolutions

Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular resolutions people make this time of year.

• Lose Weight

At the top of the list for many when it comes to making lifestyle changes, The American Heart Association encourages a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, grains & protein as well as regular exercise instead of restrictive diets for long-term weight loss.

• Quit Smoking

Lots of people want to quit smoking, but that doesn’t make it easy. Aside from the gum, patch, & prescription meds, smokefree.gov has additional information about ways to cope with the cravings.

• Debt Management

So many of us have debt to manage these days. Lots of free information about your rights as a consumer, dealing with creditors, settling your debts is available at ftc.gov/consumer.

• Read More

If you’re looking to read more in the New Year, be sure you're saving with Gardner's Used Books.

What's your New Year's resolution?

"I'd like become more organized. I've bought myself a day planner; I'm just not sure what I did with it." Cathy, Student

"I want to get back down to my playing weight. Back in '82 I could throw a pigskin a quarter mile." Rick, Salesman



Spotlight On: Tim Dorsey

If you are a fan of mystery with a twist of humor, then you may want to check out author Tim Dorsey.
Dorsey grew up in a town in Florida about an hour north of Miami. After graduating from Auburn university in 1983, he spent the next 15 years writing for various newspapers in Alabama and Florida. In 1999 he quit his job to write full time.
Now, Dorsey is the author of 12 novels all of which star his antihero Serge Storms. With titles like Atomic Lobster, Nuclear Jellyfish and Gator A-Go-Go you know that you are going to be in for a good time in these romps through the state of Florida.
Hitting shelves on January 25, 2011 will be Dorsey's 13th novel, Electric Barracuda. In it, Serge Storms exponential body count has finally caught the eye of one tenacious state agent who wants to solve the case. Meanwhile, Storms resurrects his travel website in order to give everyone the ultimate Sunshine state tour through the eyes of a fugitive. Even with that all on his plate, he still finds the time to help his grandfather find out why all his gangs life saving have suddenly disappeared. Just a normal day in the life of the lovable vigilante.
Fans of Carl Hiaasen, Dave Barry and Christopher Moore should find this right up their alley. For a good time, pick up a Dorsey novel today.



Gatsby's Grill - Soup's On!

[Updated to include new hours]

The crew at Gatsby's is taking a well-deserved vacation the first week of January, but will be back Monday the 10th to offer relief from the cold with a hot bowl of soup. Just like their specials, there’s a new one available each day, with everything from classic potato to roasted mushroom and bacon miso! Their soups, along with their specials, are posted on via Facebook so be sure to check your feed. Open Monday thru Thursday 7am – 7pm, Friday 7am - 8pm, Saturday 8am – 8pm, and closed on Sundays.