March (Madness) Issue!

Gardner's is having big sales throughout the month of March, with paperbacks discounted 30 - 60% off and BOGO back-issue comics (including graphic novels and manga). Full calendar of sales is here.

NEW BOOKS IN MARCH

The Jungle by Clive Cussler released 3/8/11

This is the 8th book in the Oregon Files series by Cussler and the sixth collaboration with author Jack Du Brul. Cabrillo's handpicked team members are the only chance to stop a plot that threatens to bring the U.S. government to its knees. An action packed adventure sure to delight series fans.



Devil Red by Joe R Lansdale released 3/15/11

This is the 8th book in the Hap and Leonard series. In it we find the crime-fighting duo investigating a string of murders where the killer has drawn a devil's head in blood. As they pursue this Devil Red they realize he is actually hot on their tails and may be someone from their past. Sure to be thrilling and laugh out loud funny at the same time.

Cold Wind by C.J. Box released 3/22/11

This is the 11th novel in the Joe Pickett series. When Earl Alden is found dead it's his wife, Missy who is arrested. She is Pickett's mother-in-law and he doesn't care for her much. However, he finds that she may be being set up to help someone's re-election bid. With his wife on one side and the DA on the other, whichever way this goes it's not going to be good.



The Land of Painted Caves by Jean M Auel released 3/29/11

This is the 6th and final volume in the Earth's Children series. This book, 31 years in the writing, is unfortunately overlong and under-plotted. Nevertheless, readers who have enjoyed their journey through previous volumes in the series will relish one last trip to pre-history.



From the Booksellers' Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?

“Handling the Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist (author of Let Me In). It is a zombie novel in that there are undead, but that is where any comparison to a zombie novel ends. I feel there is a deeper message that I am missing.” - Charles, Floor Supervisor

“I’m reading a German book called Die Nibelungen by Friedrich Hebbel. It’s really a story of an old folk song, retold I guess. Love, death, betrayal… it’s fun. I remembered it from school and wanted to re-read it.” - Kat, Media Specialist

March Movies (based on books!)

Beastly (PG)

Pretty boy Kyle Kinison is transformed by a spell that can only be broken if he can find love despite his new, awful appearance. Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, and Mary Kate Olsen star in this retelling of Beauty and the Beast based on the book by Alex Flinn. Due in theaters March 4th.

The Adjustment Bureau (PG-13)
When rising politician David Norris falls for a ballet dancer named Elisa Sellas, Fate itself conspires to keep them apart. Based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner, Minority Report), and starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, this film is due in theaters on March 4th.


The Lincoln Lawyer (R)

When a Beverly Hills playboy is accused of murder, what started as Mickey Haller’s case of a lifetime becomes a matter of his own survival. Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Phillippe star in this film based on Michael Connelly’s book and due in theaters March 18th.


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (PG)

Greg Heffley is back with his older brother Rodrick and this time he’s taking on the school talent show. This movie based on the second book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney is due in theaters on March 25th.


Spotlight on: Gary Paulsen and Neal Shusterman

Gary Paulsen is responsible for some of the most celebrated man-vs-nature tales in the world of children’s literature. In his Newberry Award-winning novel Hatchet, the pilot of a two-person aircraft dies mid-flight, leaving 13-year-old Brian Robeson to fend for himself. With nothing but a hatchet he got from his mother he manages to survive on his own for 54 days. This novel establishes a character whose adventures continue in The River, Brian’s Winter, Brian’s Return and Brian’s Hunt.

Neal Shusterman is the author of many well-liked stories, including The Schwa was Here starring Anthony “Antsy” Bonano. When Antsy discovers classmate Calvin Schwa’s ability to seemingly disappear before his very eyes, it doesn’t take long for him to concoct a scheme to use it to their advantage. Antsy returns in Antsy Does Time with the story of another unusual friendship with classmate Gunnar Umlaut.

Gary Paulsen and Neal Shusterman will both be appearing at Hardesty Library on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:15pm as part of their Sequoyah Spectacular. Event is free but seating is limited, so don’t be late!

Gatsby's Grill!

Don’t forget to grab a cup of coffee before you end your visit with us. Gatsby’s serves locally-roasted, reasonably priced coffee and delicious desserts six days a week, from 7am – 7pm Monday thru Thursday, 7am – 8pm Friday, and 8am – 8pm on Saturdays. Gatsby’s is also the place to unwind inside the bookstore and enjoy some free Wi-Fi, so pull up a booth and relax for a little while.