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Author Signing: RJ McDonnell
Thursday, March 11, 6-8pm: (Rescheduled from Feb for snow) Singing/signing tour with author RJ McDonnell for his thrilling novel Rock & Roll Homicide. McDonnell will bring his guitar and play music as well as read an excerpt from his book and sign copies!
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March Monthly Special
Save 20% on any one in-store book by saying the magic word “FRANKENSTEIN.” Yeah, you might feel a little strange at first, just walking up to a stranger and saying the name of a literary character, but hey, this is a bookstore, attached to a place that calls itself “Outrageous” with good reason. Unleash [...]
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Made some changes to the store…
Made some changes to the store’s website, http://www.scranthology.com. Cooking up some great fun ideas for 2010!
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Upcoming Events
Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency Book Group
Tuesday, March 16, 5:30-7pm: Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a Classic Science Fiction book group. Discussing what many literary critics ...
The Lynx Writers Group
Wednesday nights from 5:30-7pm: The Lynx Writers Group, led by Desiree St. Duran. Bring an original piece of poetry or ...
Everhart Reads Book Group
Thursday, March 18, 6-8pm: Everhart Reads Book Group. Books are chosen in conjunction with the exhibits at Scranton's Everhart Museum. ...
The Guerilla Photography Club
The Guerilla Photography Club, meeting every first and third Thursday, led by Dave Sartor. Discussing technique and inspiration and whatever ...
Open poetry reading to benefit North Pocono High School’s drama club
Friday, Feb 19, 7pm: Open poetry reading to benefit North Pocono High School's drama club and their field trip to ...
On the Same Page Book Club
Wednesday, March 24, 6pm: In conjunction with the Lackawanna County "On the Same Page" book club, a member of the ...
Jane Austen Book Group, led by Heather Davis
Thursday, March 25, 6-8pm: Jane Austen Book Group, led by Heather Davis. Discussing Persuasion.
Open Mic Poetry Reading
Friday, Feb 26, 7:30pm: Our monthly open mic poetry reading. This is an uncensored, adult, fun, informal reading. Bring your ...
Indie Next List
Angelology: A Novel “Danielle Trussoni explodes upon the fiction scene with a classic clash of good and evil that is bound to rivet readers to their seats until completion. Delving deftly into myth and belief, she presents a contemporary world of angels more like the battles of John Milton than the heavenly choirs of Hollywood.” — Bill Cusumano, Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor, MI
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The House of Tomorrow: A Novel “^the House of Tomorrow^ sparkles with great dialogue between its two main characters Sebastian, a home schooled science nerd, and Jared, a heart transplant recipient and punk rock devotee. Their respective guardians, the strong-willed Nana and the worried and overworked Janice, have to struggle with the realities of living a full life. When their worlds collide, it’s a matter of how one chooses to live — and we go willingly along for the ride in this debut novel perfectly captures teen angst, spirit, and heart.” — Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX
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Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand: A Novel “In a comedy of manners that would make Jane Austen proud, a retired general and a widowed Pakistani women meet and court in an out-of-the-way English village. There is wit here, and cleverness, and a host of clear-eyed, stiff-lipped, curmudgeonly joys. Fans of British humor and storytelling must acquire this wryly funny love story.” — Mark Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS
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The Hole We’re In: A Novel “The Pomeroys are your normal American family, religious, heavily in debt, lacking communication skills, and tempted by your garden variety of carnal sins, with a side order of pride. Patriarch Roger has left his school job to get a doctorate in education, leaving his wife to cover up his debt. Zevin plays around with structure, juggling perspective among the family members, and she packs the story with a full platter of issues, from abortion to race to veteran’s issues and, of course, religious intolerance. The sins of the father (and mother) play out over two generations, in a manner that had me alternately sad and hopeful.” — Daniel Goldin, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI
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The Crimson Rooms: A Novel “In this engrossing historical mystery set in 1920s England, Evelyn Gifford faces the problems of trying to become a lawyer amidst prejudice and finding love in the face of looming spinsterhood. When she begins work on a murder case for an understanding lawyer and the young son of her dead brother reappears, her life begins to compltely change. There are no good guys or bad guys in this story, but, rather, people who are capable of either, making this well-written novel a delight to read.” — Ann Carlson, Harborwalk Books, Georgetown, SC
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Impatient With Desire: A Novel “^Impatient With Desire^ tells the story of the trials of the Donner Party through the eyes of Tamsen Donner — wife, mother, adventurer and, ultimately, survivor — who made great sacrifices for the sake of her family. Her story is told simply, in letter and journal format, and, in the end, you’ll understand and appreciate the pioneer spirit that is the foundation of the westward movement.” — Mary Toni, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT
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Little Bee: A Novel “This stunning and compassionate novel brings faraway places near and makes incredible experiences real. From London to Nigeria, you’ll grip the book tightly in your hands and hold its characters close to your heart: a young girl, a tormented idealistic journalist, and a fearless mother whose pierce love is a wonder.” — Mark David Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS
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Union Atlantic: A Novel “Adam Haslett’s debut novel is the story of four diverse characters — a banker, a retired teacher and her brother, and a high school student — who are thrown together in unexpected ways. Through this powerful and prescient novel, Haslett is asking what it means to be American today.” — Susan Fox, Red Fox Books, Glens Falls, NY
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Winter Garden: A Novel “Heartbreaking and Brilliant, Kristin Hannah has created her best novel to date, a story of a complex bound between a mother and her daughters. Hannah’s characters will capture your heart and enter your soul. Amazing!” — Summer Moser, Summer’s Stories, Kendallville, IN
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The Girl Who Fell From the Sky: A Novel “The child of a black G.I. father and Danish mother, Rachel never felt that she had to choose between her parents until a tragic event leads her to live with her black grandmother. In this new setting, she discovers that she doesn’t measure up to others’ standards of ‘blackness,’ but she’s not ‘white’ either. Durrow’s deft portrait of Rachel’s struggles to figure out who she is and where she belongs are a resonant reminder of the stereotypes that are perpetuated, often despite the best intentions.” — Sandy Scott, The Galaxy Bookshop, Hardwick, VT
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