June 2011
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COOL BOOK THING ALERT →
Europa Editions has a reading challenge for you! We will probably qualify for Europa Amante just by accident, their books are so good. If you blog and like books (i.e. are reading this post), you’ll want to give this a look.
Jun 30th
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WORD's Top Ten Bestsellers for June 2011 →
The Astral, Kate Christensen Go the Fuck to Sleep, Adam Mansbach A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan The Little Little Girl with the Big Big Voice, Kristen Balouch Just Kids, Patti Smith Bossypants, Tina Fey The President is a Sick Man, Matthew Algeo A Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin The Dud Avocado, Elaine Dundy Demon Fish, Juliet Eilperin
Jun 30th
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Jun 30th
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There's a war on for the Atlantic's Twitter book... →
We’ve already seen pleas for Wodehouse and Murakami votes. We’re going to wait it out on the sidelines, but here’s the July Shortlist: The Help, Kathryn Stockett Right Ho, Jeeves, P.G. Wodehouse State of Wonder, Ann Patchett Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami Juliet, Naked, Nick Hornby
Jun 29th
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wwnorton: Poll: Which P.G. Wodehouse character would be best suited to be in charge of something important,  like a major university  or midsized country?
Jun 27th
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Jun 27th
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Anonymous asked: I was finally able to stop into your fantastic shop this weekend. (I've been following on fb & Twitter.) I love your matchmaker wall! Are Manhattanites excluded?
Jun 27th
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The Weekly WORD
This past week was a good example of the strange and wonderful diversity of book events. On Tuesday we had Shark Night with Juliet Eilperin, during which we dissected the worst Hollywood shark moments and declared Finding Nemo the best fictional portrayal to date; on Wednesday we delved into the foodie world and learned the best ways to get amazing international cuisine here in our own backyard...
Jun 26th
Anonymous asked: I understood that the Book Club will be meeting in July to discuss "The Dud Avocado". But, when I look at July's calendar, I don't see the event listed for July 2nd. Is it still being held then or has the date been changed because of the closeness of July 4th?
Jun 24th
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Jun 23rd
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Author Stalker: kate christensen at word bookstore →
Awww, thanks! authorstalker: Last night was the best night because the wonderful WORD bookstore hosted the book release party for Kate Christensen’s new novel, The Astral. For those book-centric New Yorkers who haven’t been to a reading at WORD, you are truly missing out. Seriously, they know what they’re doing….
Jun 21st
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A True Story, from Jenn
The summer between my junior and senior year of college, I stayed near campus (even though pretty much everyone else I knew had left for the summer), sublet a tiny studio off-campus, and did nothing but read and work for three months. (It sounded like a better idea than it actually was.) Somewhere in there I picked up a copy of Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das, I’m not really...
Jun 20th
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The Weekly WORD
Last week’s abundance of launch parties started off with a bang at the release party for Kate Christensen’s The Astral (a little audio clip of Kate introducing the book here). Then we had Travis Nichols in for a monster doodle release party extravaganza, which featured some of the most innovative audience participation I have had the pleasure to witness (pics here). We capped it all...
Jun 19th
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Jun 17th
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ListenKate Christensen, at WORD on 6/14, on the Astral...
Jun 16th
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“IB: How did you decide to use the Amazon as the setting for your novel, and what...”
– An exclusive interview with Ann Patchett, courtesy of IndieBound. If you’re not already excited about State of Wonder, this should will help.
Jun 15th
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In case you just can't wait for the Werner Herzog... →
Jun 15th
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WatchWatch
Are you excited about Shark Night yet? You should be! Catch Juliet Eilperin at WORD on Tuesday, June 21.
Jun 14th
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“In my household, Kate Christensen–the author of such sharp and fun novels as The...”
– The Millions Interview: Kate Christensen Edan writes the truth. (via thefeeling)
Jun 14th
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“alina’s book-excitement also coaxed me to greenpoint, brooklyn, where me, her...”
– We love you too, Amanda Palmer. We love you too.
Jun 14th
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Best of #hiphopnovels →
wwnorton: Some of the best from this weekend’s hashtag game on twitter #hiphopnovels @robspill: “I, Cladius, Like Big Butts” @ncroal: “Do Gangstas Dream of Electric Beef?” @rubthemtogether: “Are You There U-God, It’s Me, Margaret” @NorthshireBooks: “I Got Slaughterhouse Five On It” …
Jun 13th
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The (Sporadically) Weekly WORD
Last week we learned how to cook effectively in our small kitchens with Cara Eisenpress and Phoebe Lapine, were treated to readings and performances by Alina Simone, Amanda Palmer, and Wesley Stace/John Wesley Harding, and were invaded by happy hordes for Just Working On My Novel’s 10 minute tales edition with Emma Straub.  This week is launch party week, whut whut! We’ve got: Kate...
Jun 13th
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ListenWhile we did record the entirety of our China...
Jun 13th
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KICKSTARTED
triplecanopy: Help us fund the first year of programming at our new home in Greenpoint, to be shared with Light Industry and The Public School. We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by July 10. Donate here on Kickstarter.
Jun 12th
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Got a quarter? Buy an ebook today while you still...
This is it, the final day of ebook deal of the summer from one of WORD’s favorite publishers, Unbridled Books. 25 of their titles are only 25 cents until the end of the day! Now’s your chance to finally buy an ebook from WORD. Remember, any Google ebook you buy from WORD can be read on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or dedicated e-reader except the Kindle (yes, yes, we know, we wish...
Jun 11th
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Interview with Kelle Groom: I Wore the Ocean in...
Kelle Groom’s newly published memoir, I Wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl, is as vivid and poetic as the title suggests. Her story is, in and of itself, heartbreaking — her loss of her infant son, first to adoption and then to cancer, her battle with alcoholism, her struggle to take an active role in her own life and recovery — and her prose, influenced by her poetry, is...
Jun 11th
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Behold the awesome that is Alina Simone covering Oops!…I Did It Again at Largehearted Lit. (You can thank Christine for using the fancy camera on this one.) This completes our recent Largehearted Lit coverage — hope you enjoyed!
Jun 10th
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Got a quarter? Buy another ebook.
Two days left for the ebook deal of the summer from one of WORD’s favorite publishers, Unbridled Books. 25 of their titles are only 25 cents until the end of the day Saturday! So now’s your chance to finally buy an ebook from WORD. Remember, any Google ebook you buy from WORD can be read on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or dedicated e-reader except the Kindle (yes, yes, we know,...
Jun 10th
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Why yes, Wesley Stace is charming and funny! Some video proving it from last night’s Largehearted Lit event. You’re welcome.
Jun 9th
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ListenWe’re experimenting with different ways to...
Jun 9th
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Got a quarter? Buy an ebook.
Today, tomorrow, and Saturday, one of WORD’s favorite publishers, Unbridled Books, is giving you the best ebook deal of the year on some of their best titles. 25 of their titles are only 25 cents until the end of the day Saturday! So now’s your chance to finally buy an ebook from WORD. Remember, any Google ebook you buy from WORD can be read on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or...
Jun 9th
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“On Wednesday, May 18th local author Haley Tanner celebrated the release of her...”
– Haley Tanner was interviewed in the The Greenpoint Gazette! You should read it, and not just because she says nice things about us. 
Jun 7th
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Gary Shteyngart wants to name a character in his... →
That character is a dog. (We’re big Shteyngart fans, so trust us, you’d rather be one of his dogs than one of his people.) Introducing The Super Happy Bookloving Dogs Contest! How it works: send us a picture of yourself reading Super Sad True Love Story with a dog to bluestone@randomhouse.com, and we’ll post it on Bluestone. One winner will be selected at random, and Gary will name a dog in...
Jun 7th
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Jun 6th
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The Weekly WORD
In case you missed ‘em: China Mieville was amazing; Matthew Algeo is a smart and fascinating dude; and Laura Lee Gulledge knows how to lead a workshop. Signed copies are all available, as is only proper. This week, we will: learn what (and what not) to do in our small kitchens with Cara Eisenpress and Phoebe Lapine (and there will be cupcakes to ease the learning process along); hear...
Jun 5th
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Lev Grossman & China Mieville, in conversation
LG: You famously called Tolkien "the wen on the arse of fantasy literature"--
CM: I also wrote an essay on the five things I love about Tolkien. Don't you traduce me, Grossman!
LG: [laughs] I wouldn't even know what that means.
Jun 2nd
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A tweet round-up for last night's China Mieville...
bookavore: "There's so much I want to know about eleven-year-old China Mieville." --@leverus
TobiasCarroll: China Miéville has prompted a serious case of tattoo envy. Dear lord.
conorati: .@bookavore, China Mieville and the wrist tattoo that brought us together. http://lockerz.com/s/106858781
ChrisWalshNYC: A reading by China Mieville. #swoon #nerdmancrush http://t.co/PS99MIp
bookavore: China has just informed us that octopi is wrong. It's either octopuses or octopodes. General shock pervades the room.
Jun 2nd
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