books

An act of translation: Science, spirituality and a pig meet in psychologist's poetry

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

In Edward Bruce Bynum's office, a collection of mismatched chairs circle the room, dark wooden masks cover the walls and psychology books line the bookshelves. All of that is hard to miss. But most visitors probably don't notice the row of slim volumes of Bynum's own poetry on the very top shelf.

Book Bag: Works of local and regional interest

Suzanne Wilson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

Book Bag highlights the works of area writers and books of regional interest. Most of these titles are available at local bookstores or through online retailers.

"The Lomborg Deception: Setting the Record Straight About Global Warming"

Howard Friel

Yale Book News

Valley Readings

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:

AMHERST BOOKS: Robert Redick will read from Book II of the Chathrand Voyage Series, "The Ruling Sea," Friday, 8 p.m., at the bookshop, at 8 Main St., Amherst.

Weekend Planner -- Reading

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

Donald Morrill "is a poet worthy of the themes of maturity: defeat, grief, and lack of prospects, as well as resilience, happiness, and fruition," avers fellow scribe Alane Rollings: "With virtuosity and finesse, and with geographical and sympathetic breadth, he brings justice and beauty to these large, challenging subjects."

Book Bag: Works of local and regional interest

Suzanne Wilson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

Book Bag highlights the works of area writers and books of regional interest. Most of these titles are available at local bookstores or through online retailers.

"The Search for Fulfillment: Revolutionary New Research That Reveals the Secret to Long-term Happiness"

Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Ballantine Books

Valley Readings

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:

Bestsellers

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

The following is a list of the top-selling books this week in the Northeast, according to the New England Independent Booksellers Association:

Hardcover fiction

1. "The Help," Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam

2. "The Man From Beijing," Henning Mankell, Knopf

3. "The Girl Who Played With Fire," Stieg Larsson, Knopf