 "Authoritative and superbly crafted, PRICELESS is absolutely, hands down, the best book ever written on art crime." - Associated Press |
This event benefits the Community Foundation of Delaware County. Tickets are $30 for the lecture & refreshments: go to www.delawarecf.org for ticket info or www.garths.com Beehive Books will be at the event selling books or you can buy them now at the store. For every copy of Priceless sold through Beehive Books, we will donate a percentage of the proceeds to The Community Foundation of Delaware County. |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sun 2/27 @ 4pm Author Event @ Garth's FBI Agent Robert K Wittman author of Priceless
Patrice Rancour Reading 1pm Sat 2/26
Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction Writing Award for the Sanctuary for the Arts There aren't too many of us whose lives haven't been touched in some way by a life-threatening illness; either we, our family members or friends are diagnosed with serious illnesses. Nurse Patrice Rancour has been working with people facing such illnesses for years.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Susan Pohlman Reading & Wine Event Tuesday 2/8/11 @ 6:30pm
Book Signing & Reading
Join us for some complimentary Italian wine as Susan Pohlman reads from her inspirational memoir, Halfway to Each Other.
Tired, empty and disillusioned with her married life, Pohlman was about to call it quits with her husband of 18 years. They both decided to take a leap of faith and unexpectedly found love again in a small seaside town in Italy. By simplifying their lives, struggling to learn a foreign language and navigating their Italian lifestyle, the Pohlmans learned to be on the same team again and saved their marriage.
http://www.susanpohlman.com/
Join us for some complimentary Italian wine as Susan Pohlman reads from her inspirational memoir, Halfway to Each Other.
Tired, empty and disillusioned with her married life, Pohlman was about to call it quits with her husband of 18 years. They both decided to take a leap of faith and unexpectedly found love again in a small seaside town in Italy. By simplifying their lives, struggling to learn a foreign language and navigating their Italian lifestyle, the Pohlmans learned to be on the same team again and saved their marriage.
http://www.susanpohlman.com/
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sharon Robinson Reading & Book Signing
April 15, 1947
When Jackie Robinson took to Ebbets Field on opening day for the Brooklyn Dodgers, America was changed.
Many people remember this day, and celebrate its influence on their lives. In Delaware, Ohio, we hold a singularly unique position in its history: president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Branch Rickey, was an Ohio Wesleyan Student, Class of 1904. Together, Rickey and Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier. Next week OWU will celebrate their legacy during "Branch Rickey-Jackie Robinson Week" beginning January 24.
As a part of this celebration, on Thursday, January 27, at 3:00 p.m., Beehive Books has the honor of hosting a reading and book signing for Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie and Rachel Robinson. Sharon is the author of several books about her father, most recently Jackie's Gift. (Check out Sharon's website at http://www.sharonrobinsonink.com/ for a biography and list of her books, or browse our selection.) A portion of the proceeds from the signing will be donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation: http://www.jackierobinson.org/.
To further honor Sharon and her family, Beehive Books invites you, the community of Delaware, to submit a written remembrance of Jackie Robinson's emergence into Major League Baseball, sharing what it means to you. We welcome all contributions, whether you hold a direct memory of Jackie's career, or have witnessed his legacy. We hope to present these remembrances to Sharon & Rachel Robinson as a gift from our community.
Please join us in remembering Jackie Robinson by submitting your statement of approximately 250 words via e-mail or drop it off at the store.
Thank you!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
'And for many of us, buying a book isn't just about reading it, it's about owning it. What's on our shelves is as telling as what we put on our walls.
"I think real readers will always buy books," said Raab. "Books are as important to art as decoration, as whatever you want to call it, to real book people as the art on our walls. It speaks about who we are. So I don't really believe that will change."'
-Excerpted from Judging Books by Their Covers from Sunday Morning on CBS news.
This links to an interesting discussion about the advent of the E-Book, what it means for printed books, and the concept of the book cover as artistic expression all on its own. Does anyone remember the tape vs EP/LP battle? Is the book cover (and the words between) doomed to go the way of the record? We hope not and this article provides some compelling reasons why E-books may provide an alternative, but never a direct competition. Besides, a shelf full of iPads can get expensive in a hurry, Curling up with a Nook in front of the fire is not as nice as a book in a nook, and that book smell (both old and new) is hard to get over in internet so far.
As an added note, we still have plenty of bestsellers left for you or your favorite reader. Get them while they last before Christmas! We can still order books up until Tuesday for pre-Christmas delivery in most cases.
"I think real readers will always buy books," said Raab. "Books are as important to art as decoration, as whatever you want to call it, to real book people as the art on our walls. It speaks about who we are. So I don't really believe that will change."'
-Excerpted from Judging Books by Their Covers from Sunday Morning on CBS news.
This links to an interesting discussion about the advent of the E-Book, what it means for printed books, and the concept of the book cover as artistic expression all on its own. Does anyone remember the tape vs EP/LP battle? Is the book cover (and the words between) doomed to go the way of the record? We hope not and this article provides some compelling reasons why E-books may provide an alternative, but never a direct competition. Besides, a shelf full of iPads can get expensive in a hurry, Curling up with a Nook in front of the fire is not as nice as a book in a nook, and that book smell (both old and new) is hard to get over in internet so far.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Unique Gifts at Beehive Books!
The original designer reusable bag: Envirosax!Envirosax help spread the environmental message with style. Eco-chic Envirosax are made of durable waterproof lightweight polyester, built for toughness and extra strength.
Beehive Books carries the shopping bag as well as a lunch bag, with many fabulous patterns & colors to choose from!
Cuddle up with these cuties this holiday season! The K'NITS
are soft, cuddley, and safe for children of all ages.
Choose a watch as unique as the wearer with these delightful children's watches with ranging designs and colors, from butterflies to baseball.
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| Fed up with all the technology this holiday season? Try a Paper Tweet by KNOCK KNOCK, and peruse our wide selection of laugh out loud KNOCK KNOCK merchandise. |
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| Have a sweet tooth to shop for? |
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| Try our selection of chocolate goodies to stuff the stockings with! |
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| Charm your favorite tea drinker with this 'Tea Duckie' tea infuser |
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| Any gal will love this 'camera bag' purse! Also available in black! |
I AM NOT A PAPER CUP! Cups, lids, sleeves - all dishwasher friendly! Go green in style.
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| Support your fav local bookstore with these awesome socks! |
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| Adorable (and lavender scented!) paperweights do an excellent job of keeping your papers tidy, while adding charm to your home or office. |
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| Sweet, cozy book ends give your bookshelf some character! |
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| These adorable, handmade shirts & onesies make a unique gift for any tot on your list. |
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| Locally made, these knit hats are warm and super soft Sure to please! |
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| Your teen will love this trendy 'love songs' tape change purse! |
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| Craft time just got more exciting! 40 pages of'Create-a-Person' will be a fun activity for young ones |
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| An abacus is a fun and educational toy! Have fun while learning numbers and counting! |
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| Market Spice smells heavenly and festive, citrusy orange & spicy cinnamon. Candles, cookies, and tea make the perfect gift set. |
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| GO BUCKS! Get your Buckeye gifts here! |
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| Can't forget Fido's present under the tree! |
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| Share the love with these heart shaped ice cube trays! |
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| Beehive Books pint glasses - coffee mugs available as well! |
Stop in Beehive Books this holiday season for many more unique gifts and, as always, our wide variety of books! Any book you're looking for you'll be sure to find, and if we don't have it here, we will gladly order it for you! We're looking forward to seeing you!!
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Music to my ears
American Music: A Novel by Jane Mendelsohn
American Music did not disappoint: it is, quite simply, a stunning accomplishment of story and style. The story is built around two characters: Milo, a severely wounded soldier from the Iraqi war, languishing in a veterans’ hospital; and Honor, a young physical therapist who comes to treat him. As Honor begins to work on Milo’s ruined body, stories and images arise in both of their consciousnesses—unbidden, mysterious and compelling.
The reader is required to “go with the flow” and allow these wonderful stories to unfold. Initially, one can’t quite grasp whose stories they are, what they signify and how they are related. How does this young couple in the ‘30s relate to this sultan’s beautiful concubine in the seventeenth century, for instance? And what about the young wife who sits in the courtroom watching her husband on trial during the Viet Nam War era - how does she fit in? As the novel progresses, however, these threads are woven into a magical tapestry of history, dream, desire and heartbreak.
American Music does not readily fit any category of fiction: it hints at magical realism and yet feels like an entirely American form - organized, as it is, around the central motif of jazz. It is a dream, a dance, a masterpiece.
Mendelsohn has a rare grace with words. The language and imagery are sumptuous yet entirely subtle. You are enthralled – as you might be if you sat at the feet of Scheherazade as she spun her tales to the king in the Arabian Nights. After I finished this book, I could not look at another book for a week or more, not wanting to diminish the joy I felt from this encounter.
Mendelsohn is also the author of I Was Amelia Earhart and Innocence.
Reviewed by Pam Spence
If there were one book I had to choose to give to the person I cherished the most in the world this holiday season, I would chose Jane Mendelsohn’s American Music (Alfred A. Knopf, 2010). The book came into my life from my long time best friend who called me and told me she had read the most incredible book – but she couldn’t send me her copy because she could not let it out of her possession. She had ordered the book for me, however, and was having it sent directly. Since we swap books as readily as we swapped sweaters in high school, I was intrigued.
American Music did not disappoint: it is, quite simply, a stunning accomplishment of story and style. The story is built around two characters: Milo, a severely wounded soldier from the Iraqi war, languishing in a veterans’ hospital; and Honor, a young physical therapist who comes to treat him. As Honor begins to work on Milo’s ruined body, stories and images arise in both of their consciousnesses—unbidden, mysterious and compelling.
The reader is required to “go with the flow” and allow these wonderful stories to unfold. Initially, one can’t quite grasp whose stories they are, what they signify and how they are related. How does this young couple in the ‘30s relate to this sultan’s beautiful concubine in the seventeenth century, for instance? And what about the young wife who sits in the courtroom watching her husband on trial during the Viet Nam War era - how does she fit in? As the novel progresses, however, these threads are woven into a magical tapestry of history, dream, desire and heartbreak.
American Music does not readily fit any category of fiction: it hints at magical realism and yet feels like an entirely American form - organized, as it is, around the central motif of jazz. It is a dream, a dance, a masterpiece.
Mendelsohn has a rare grace with words. The language and imagery are sumptuous yet entirely subtle. You are enthralled – as you might be if you sat at the feet of Scheherazade as she spun her tales to the king in the Arabian Nights. After I finished this book, I could not look at another book for a week or more, not wanting to diminish the joy I felt from this encounter.
Mendelsohn is also the author of I Was Amelia Earhart and Innocence.
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