August 2011 Issue: Back to School!

The summer’s coming an end and it’s time to get ready for the new school year, so don’t forget to check with Gardner’s for any books you might need. We’ve got lots of classics, kids books and young adult fiction. We’ve even got some college textbooks if your instructor lets you use older editions. Gardner’s also gives discounts to teachers, veterans, police officers, fire fighters and EMSA workers; just bring your ID. If you can’t take advantage of any of these discounts, don’t forget that you can trade your old books in for credit and save even more money. Copies of our trade policy are available at the counter when you check out as well as at our website, gardnersbooks.com.

Now let's take a look at some of the books and movies coming out this month.

NEW BOOKS IN AUGUST
Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon released 8-2-11
This is the 20th book in the Dark-Hunter series. When hired gun Jess Brady is killed, he's brought back by a Greek goddess as a Dark-Hunter. Now he's up against Abigail Yager: she was raised by vampires who hate the Dark-Hunters, is convinced Brady killed her family and happens to look just like Brady’s murderer.

Victory and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin released 8-9-11
This is the 6th book in his Honor Bound series. Adolph Hitler is dead and buried outside his bunker, the World War in Europe is all but over, but there is no rest for Cletus Frade and his weary OSS buddies as they deal with the activities of former ally Joseph Stalin's agents.

The Omen Machine by Terry Goodkind released 8-16-11
This is book 12 in the Sword of Truth series. A mysterious device appears that seems to possibly tell the future. Its predictions are harmless at first but then the machine lays down a future that will tear apart the lives of Richard and Kahlan.

Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs released 8-23-11
This is the 14th book in the Temperance Brennan series. In it, Temperance "Bones" Brennan tackles a cold case involving two bodies buried in asphalt, a NASCAR race, a group of right wing extremists and a possible FBI cover-up. Just what’s beneath the surface of this long-dormant case?

From the Booksellers’ Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?

“Just recently finished Ghost Story by Jim Butcher. This was the latest in the Dresden Files series. It was an interesting twist to have Harry be a ghost and it set up the next book in the series so well. I can't wait for it to come out next year!” - Charles, Shift Supervisor

“I read Feed by Mira Grant. As a zombie novel it was alright, though it’s more about politics set in a world with zombies.” - Angela, Bookseller


August Movies (based on books!)

Snow Flower & the Secret Fan (PG)

When two young girls in 19th century China are separated by their families, they preserve their friendship by writing messages to each other on the folds of a silk fan. Based on Lisa See’s bestseller, this tale of timeless friendship comes to Circle Cinema August 5th.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13)

Scientists have been experimenting with genetic engineering to create higher intelligence in apes. There’s just one problem: they were successful. The battle for supremacy begins in this prequel to Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle on August 5th.

The Help (PG-13)

In 1962, a young white woman starts collecting stories from the help – black women simultaneously relied upon and distrusted by their white employers. Emma Stone Stars in this story of the budding Civil Rights Movement opening August 10th.

Conan: The Barbarian (R)

When Conan’s father is murdered and his village destroyed, his life as a thief, pirate and warrior begins. Unrelated to the previous Schwarzenegger films, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard, Conan comes to theaters August 17th.

Local Events: Kathryn Lasky!
Kathryn Lasky, author of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, is coming to Tulsa this August 26th & 27th. Friday night at 7pm at Central Library she receives the Anne Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature; she will also answer questions and talk about her experiences as a writer. Saturday morning at 10am at Hardesty she will present awards to the winners of the 2011 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest. Lasky will sign books at both events, and copies will be available for purchase. For additional information, visit tulsalibrary.org.