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We now carry a selection of used
books ranging from $1.00 paperbacks to $5.00 Trade Paperbacks
and Hardbacks. Selection is currently heavy in mysteries,
westerns, and cookbooks.
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Welcome
to Bookin’ It! Your Central Minnesota Bookstore
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Bookin' It - we call ourselves the small town bookstore
with big ideas. Some call us a haven or retreat. Our
regulars just call us friends. How about stopping in
on your next day off or trip north? We are conveniently
located on the way to just about everywhere.
For relaxation, small town charm, historic details
and great book recommendations, Bookin' It in downtown
Little Falls is the place. Travelers will find LF conveniently
located at the intersection of Highway 10, Highway 371
and Highway 27.
Our store, located on Second Street SE, faces the Historic
Morrison County Courthouse and has all the charm and
character of a country cottage. Washed in pale greens
and yellows with bold berry red accents, visitors rave
about the cozy rooms. A favorite is the kid's room with
its original tin ceiling and barn wood walls.
Good news! We've been approved as a GreenRoutes destination.
You can write a review of your Bookin' It experience
at www.greenroutes.org
and find other central Minnesota destinations to bookmark
for your next daytrip.
Stop in soon and see our new card lines and gift ideas
or send us an email and let us know what you think of
our website/store.
BOOK
OF THE MONTH:
This summer's hot pick? The Minnesota Table which features
two Little Falls stories!
The Minnesota Table
Part Minnesota travelougue, part cookbook. Includes
articles on The Franciscan Sisters and Bethel Luthern
Lutefisk Suppers both right here in Little Falls! Beautifully
illustrated in a mix of watercolors and color photographs.
Can't attend our Good
Living Cookbook Club? Don't
despair!
We
carry Fine Cooking Magazine. Great photos, clear instructions
and delicious recipes.
Learn
new techniques,,"test drive" kitchen equipment
and more. The current issue includes recipes for a variety
of fresh fruit pies.
HOW
COOL IS THIS?!!!
It looks like a bag
of chips, but it's Potato Chip Science, a
fun package of 29 experiments from the fields
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science.
The authors say "Bet you can't try just one!"
Ages 8 & Up
New kid's book from a first time local author and it
is adorable! Signed copies available.
 Awesome
Possum by Faye Sandy A pair of
animal friends learn to see the world through each other's
eyes in this light hearted and cleverly illustrated
book for young readers by first-time local author Faye
Sandy.
Store owner Laura Hansen is a writer as well as a reader.
She has had articles published in Lake Country Journal
Magazine and Minnesota Moments Magazine. Look for her
essay, Home Place, in the January/February 2010 issue
of MInneosta Moments. Available in the stores now and
also by subscription.
Laura also has recently had poetry published in The
Talking Stick, Ottertail Review, and Lake Country Journal
Magazine, and County Lines. She is at work on her second
chapbook and is planning a full-length manuscript in
the not-too-distant future.
Candace Simar
will be at Bookin' It on Sunday, September 12th. Her new
book, Pomme de Terre, continues the tale started
in Abercrombie Trail and has just been released
by Northstar Press. In stock now. Click on our Events
link for more information.
Candace Simar is a writer and poet from
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, in the heart of Lake Country.
As a life-long Minnesotan, the grandchild of Scandinavian
immigrants, Candace nurtures a passion for Minnesota
History. North Star Press published ABERCROMBIE TRAIL,
her historical novel about the 1862 Sioux Uprising.
1862 was a tumultuous year in Minnesota
history. The youngest state in the Union, Minnesota
was one of the first to send men to fight in the Civil
War. With the men gone, women and children were left
to fend for themselves. The Civil War drained soldiers
formerly stationed in Minnesota military outposts leaving
the state undermanned and unprotected. Budget woes related
to war expenses caused treaty payments to be very late.
Indian Agents at the Lower Sioux Agency refused to hand
out needed supplies until the gold arrived. The Sioux
were starving.
The result was the Sioux Uprising of 1862, the largest
Indian war in U.S. history. Because it happened between
the bloody battles of Shiloh and Antietam, it was largely
unknown. Its effects on Minnesota and the Sioux Nation
still reverberate today.
Abercrombie Trail, the first book in the series, tells
the story of Scandinavian immigrants caught up in the
clash of cultures. Although the government declared
the uprising over in the fall of 1862, Pomme de Terre
tells the story of settlers living in the western part
of the state where raids continued through the following
year.
AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY'S
RELAY FOR LIFE
We
are happy to report that our Bookin' It team raised more
than $13,000 IN 2009 - $3,000 more than we raised in 2008.
This earned
us a Platinum Team award, ranking #2 among all the teams.
In 2010, our Relay Team raised over $9,000 dollars and
was the top fndraising team in Morrison County earning
us a Gold Team designation. Once again, we thank the many
friends, family, and bookstore customers that helped us
reach our goal!
Scroll down to see our Relay Slide show and find faces
you know. 2010 photos just added!
 
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Did you know??
Nationally
recognized author, Louise Erdrich, was born in
Little Falls?
Did
you know that mystery writer Joanne Fluke was
originally from Swanville?
How
about this? Romance writer Maureen McKade is a
native of Royalton! And Harlequin author Helen
Brenna (Twomey) is a graduate of Little Falls
High School.
For
more information on what's up with area authors,
go to the "Of Local Interest" tab on
our Staff Picks page of the website.
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Readers
and non-readers alike are coming in for a taste of our
newest temptation, Knudsen's
Caramels. These are absolutely the BEST-tasting
caramels we've ever eaten! Ask us about gift packaging.
Wait until you see what we're bringing in next!
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Your Bookin' It Staff
WENDI, LAURA AND MARYJUDE |
Another goal met! Store owner Laura
Hansen set a goal for herself to have her second poetry
chapbook completed by the end of August. Why I
Keep Rabbits; New and Selected Poems is at the
printer now! You can reserve copies of the Limited Editon
first printing by emailing or calling the store (800-809-1848)
or by stopping in at Bookin' It.
Check
out this Young Adult Midwest Connections Pick
for August:
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
The sequel to Shiver, a New York Times
bestseller for 25 weeks, Linger continues
the story of Grace and Sam, the boy she loves.
"In Linger, they must fight to be
together. For Grace, this means defying her
parents and keeping a dangerous secret, and
for Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf
past and figuring out a way to survive. And
new additions to the wolf pack in the Minnesota
woods behind Grace's home bring an added element
of adventure and romance to this harrowing love
story."
Highlights
from the Staff Picks Page:
 Hamlet's
BlackBerry - A Practical Philosophy for Building
a Good Life in the Digital Age
by William Powers
An Indie-Bound Pick. A thoughtful exploration
of our society's increasing desire to be constantly
connected to the digital world.
See Maryjude's review on our Staff Picks Page.
 let's
take the long way home: a memoir of friendship
by gail caldwell
Gail Caldwell was recently interviewed on NPR.
I immeditaly ordered the book and read it straightaway.
The story of two writers who become fast friends
while walking their dogs and end up sharing
thier lives, hobbies and recovery from addiction.
Caldwell writes about her life before, during
and after the loss of her friend, Caroline Knapp,
the author of Drinking; A Love Story.
Summer
gardens are at their peak. Stop in for one of
these titles to help you preserve your harvest:
Ball Complete Book
of Home Preserving - 400 Delicious and Creative
Recipes for Today
Edited by Judi Kingry & Lauren Devine
 Preserving
Summer's Bounty - A Quick and Easy Guide to
Freezing, Canning, Preserving and Drying What
You Grow
A Rodale Garden Book
Put 'em Up - A Comprehensive
Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook
from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling
by Sherri Brooks Vinton
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Beyond
Books.
New
selections from Chat Pack Conversation Cards:
WE
have "cheaters"; PEEPERS brand reading
Glasses and some new funky styles from 20X20VisonUSA.
Bright, fun, fashionable, affordable.
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WE
LOVE OUR CHICOBAGS!
STORE
OWNER, LAURA HANSEN, REPORTS REDUCING HER PLASTIC AND
PAPERBAG USAGE BY AT LEAST 75% SINCE SHE STARTED CARRYING
HER LIGHT AND HANDY CHICOBAG CLIPPED TO HER PURSE.
Washable, holds
up to 20 pounds of books, groceries, hardware...you
name it. $5.95 each or get 4 for 20.00.
Laini's Ladies feature fairies,
muses and goddesses; all parsing out inspirations for
writers, readers, knitters, gardeners, and even dieters.
They are approximately 8" long with beaded feet
and hanger included. A MUST-SEE GIFT IDEA for Secret
Santa gifts, Easter Greetings and Mother's Day Gifting.
Decorated on both sides.
Here
are some new Laini's Adornments that just arrived (featuring
thoughts on two of our favorite things - books &
chocolate):
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Reeve
Lindbergh's books are very popular locally. While
some are getting hard to find, we still stock
some and are able to order others. Click on the
image below to learn more.
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