Rare Finds in time for the Election

The Audacity of Hope, thoughts of Reclaiming 

the American Dream

Barack Obama

• Crown 2006
• Fine 1st Edition
• First printing
• Hardcover in dust jacket (full number line)
• Not clipped or marked
• President's second book
• Signed by Obama on title page
• $750.00

Dreams from my Father, a story of Race and Inheritance

Barack Obama

• Times Books 1995
• Stated 1st Edition
• 2nd printing (2 in number line)
• Not clipped or marked
• Written when Mr. Obama was a law professor
• A slight bit of ink on edge of several pages (very, very slight to be exact, else near fine)
• $1250.00

Browse our huge selection of rare and collectible books in our online catalog (http://www.magersandquinn.com) and click Rare & Collectible under Browse Departments. From Rare Art to the Loomis Collection of Oz Books!!

Or stop by the store and visit our balcony showroom.

Stay tuned weekly for more Rare Finds.

Cold Weather, Warm Books

For many of us in this great state of ours, winter means hunkering down, starting a fire, drinking some wine, baking some pies and eating comfort food.

Luckily we have some wonderful, enticing books to get you started on your winter hibernation.

 Just One Pot

Who doesn't love a good crock pot dinner? Over 320 recipes to get you going.

Roasting

Baked chicken and potatoes? That's a good start. What's next?

 Essentials of Baking

You've hit the orchards, right? The Farmer's Markets? You should have plenty of apples to use when discovering these delicious new recipes. 

Winter Harvest Cookbook

Want to try a little bit of everything? Try this one out.

Pumpkin: A Super Food for all 12 Months of the Year

And we can't forget all those Pumpkins. Only one more week until Halloween!

All of these great books are here on our shelves, along with many more. Stop on in and get some ideas of how to warm your belly for the upcoming winter season.

A Music Fan Must Have

The Carter Family: Don't Forget This Song

This came across my path and I stopped cold.

How could I pass it up?

A Graphic Novel about the Carter Family.

Awesome.

The Wildwood Chronicles

 Wildwood

If you are a fan of adventurous fiction filled with sassy kids and crazy battles in other worlds, you would be a fan of Wildwood by Colin Meloy. Or perhaps you just think it's cool reading a book by a rock star. (he is the lead singer of The Decemberists, you know). Or maybe both suits  you.

Whatever the reason may be to bring your attention to this fine book and its sequel, Under  Wildwood, I don't care. Just read them! They are delightful! Illustrated by Meloy's wife, Carson Ellis, you are taken to places that are vivid and imaginative. 

 Under Wildwood

Aren't the covers wonderful?

Carson Ellis and Colin Meloy

They even made our window display in a feeble attempt to win a contest they had going on the Wildwood blog for booksellers. Check it out here. After terrifying myself hanging a bunch of crows from very high ceiling rods, I accepted the fact that the prize may not be mine but atleast the books will get some added attention. 

Cheers!

Sumner Library Used Book Sale

We here at Magers and Quinn are very pleased to help sponsor the Sumner Library Used Book Sale. Please stop by Saturday, October 27 between the hours of 10 and 4 for wonderful book deals, most priced $1.00 or less. They will also have hundreds of DVDs and CDs.

611 Van White Memorial Blvd. Minneapolis, MN.  612-543-6875

A little bit about Sumner Library from their website:

A significant architectural and cultural landmark since 1915, Sumner Library was freshly renovated and expanded in 2004. It's now a state-of-the-art, fully accessible library with a strong collection of books, media, and community resources.

The new adult reading room blends in with the historic building, which features restored original woodwork and furnishings. The library is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts who was an outspoken abolitionist. With expanded space on the lower level for programs and literacy tutoring, the library is a community focal point and important gathering place where people meet, learn, research, and read.

Architecture

·     Built 1915

·     Expanded in 1927, 1939, and 2004

·     Minneapolis Historic Preservation Commission historic designation and listed on National Register of Historic Places

·     Two levels; 14, 600 sq. ft.; parking lot entered from 7th Ave.

Artwork

Sedimentary by Seitu Jones and George Roberts highlighting cultural heritage through wood and words.

Special Features

·     Gary N. Sudduth African American History and Culture Collection

·     Cargill Room and Nellie Stone Johnson Room for gatherings

·     North Side Learning Center provides tutoring program in lower level.

 

Just Hanging around

  Today we had some unique visitors. 

Photographer, Jordan Matter stopped by with some amazing women dancers and took some promotional shots for his upcoming book, Dancers Among Us. (due out November 2012)

 The photographer himself in action.

We were all just a little bit in awe.

Don't try this at home.

Or at our store.
Leave it up to these professionals. 

What's the word?

Our copies were here and now they are gone!

Tell us, dear readers, what do you think of this highly anticipated adult novel by J.K. Rowling?

Folks around the store seem to be quite pleased.

All things Local

We have a whole assortment of local authors that fill our shelves. 

Whether it's Adult books...

or Teen books...

 or even for the little ones....

We have a great variety of books by local authors or books about Minnesota.