Tom Clancy has a new book out - just in time for Christmas

Tom Clancy fans - there is a new book out today starring Jack Ryan
Locked On

Tom Clancy's All-Star lineup is back. Jack Ryan, his son, Jack Jr., John Clark Ding Chavez and the rest of the Campus team are facing their greatest challenge ever.

Jack Ryan, Sr. has made a momentous choice. He's running for President of the United States again and thus giving up a peaceful retirement to help his country in its darkest hour. But he doesn't anticipate the treachery of his opponent, who uses trumped up charges to attack one of Ryan's closest comrades, John Clark.

Now, Clark is in a race against time and must travel the world, staying one step ahead of his adversaries, including a shadowy organization tasked to bring him in, all while trying to find who is behind this.

Meanwhile, Jack Ryan, Jr., Ding Chavez, Dominick Caruso and other members of the Campus-the top secret off-the-books intelligence agency founded by Jack Ryan during his first term in the White House-deal with a question of their own: Why is a Pakistani military officer meeting with Dagestani terrorists? The answer will ultimately lead to a desperate struggle, with nothing short of the fate of the world at stake

Need an inexpensive way to share The Christmas Story?

Beautiful, full-color paintings by Eloise Wilkin and inspirational text by Jane Werner make the birth of Jesus a story to share again and again.

It's only 3.99 and we have a few copies left.

Annotation: Beautiful, full-color paintings by Wilkin and inspirational text by Werner make the birth of Jesus a story to share again and again.

Amazon is at it again.

There is growing news coverage and online activity about Amazon's price-check app that has been created to lure shoppers into local Main Street businesses to browse, but to "reward" them for shopping online. Below you will see the letter that American Bookseller's Association CEO Oren Teicher wrote to Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos.

 

An Open Letter to Amazon :

Dear Jeff Bezos,

We’re not shocked, just disappointed.

 

Despite your company’s recent pledge to be a better corporate citizen and to obey the law and collect sales tax, you created a price-check app that allows shoppers to browse Main Street stores that do collect sales tax, scan a product, ask for expertise, and walk out empty-handed in order to buy on Amazon. We suppose we should be flattered that an online sales behemoth needs a Main Street retail showroom.

 

Forgive us if we’re not.

 

We could call your $5 bounty to app-users a cheesy marketing move and leave it at that. In fact, it is the latest in a series of steps to expand your market at the expense of cities and towns nationwide, stripping them of their unique character and the financial wherewithal to pay for essential needs like schools, fire and police departments, and libraries.

 

But maybe we've misunderstood.

 

Even though you've spent millions on lobbyists, fired affiliates in seven states, and threatened to shut warehouses to avoid collecting sales tax, maybe you really mean it now when you say you support a level playing field.

 

It's up to you to show us.

 

In the meantime, indie retailers remain the heart of countless communities -- offering discovery, energy, support, and unique experiences. See you on Main Street.

 

Sincerely,
Oren Teicher, CEO
American Booksellers Association www.bookweb.org

Have a Splendiforous Christmas!

We, along with Fancy Nancy, wish you a Splendiforous Christmas!

Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?

In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

Picture Book Version of Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Now out - a picture book version of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

"Hey! Unto you a child is born!"

Meet the Herdmans--they lie, cheat, and love to give clonks on the head. They are, without a doubt, the worst kids in the history of the world. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.

None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before. Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus--it's all news to them. So they're convinced that the Wise Men should bring pizza and that the Angel of the Lord is straight out of a comic book. Everyone worries that this year's pageant will be horrible (just like the Herdmans!), but they are sure to make it the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.

Adapted from the beloved novel of the same name, this sparkling picture-book version is perfect for younger children. They will delight in the antics of the terrible Herdmans, who surprise everyone when they capture the true meaning of Christmas.

Patz Fowle displays some of her artwork at Burry's

New display of some of Patz Fowle's work as well as her children's book Remember When.

Elf on the Shelf Has Been Flying Off the Shelf

If you would like to get an Elf on the Shelf you need to call RIGHT NOW and get your name on the list.  We have sold out and have more coming in tomorrow, but most of those are spoken for.  Call 332-2511 to put your name on the reserve list.

 

Record God's Christmas Promise for your children or grandchildren!

Dayspring has come out with several recordable storybooks. 
We have All Day Long With Jesus, I Love You Head to Toe, Bedtimes Prayers and Promises, and God's Christmas Promise.

Recordable Storybooks from DaySpring feature exclusive voice-capture technology that enables a person to record each page of a book and have it played back over and over as the recipient turns the pages. The recording will not be lost, even when the batteries need to be replaced.

Carolina Clemson Rivalry - new book out!

One of the books we sold out of in less than a week and had to reorder is the new Classic Clashes of the Carolina Clemson Football Rivalry by Travis Haney and Larry Williams.  We have more in now and if you want one, you'd better call right now!

Remember the most hotly contested battles in the history of the Clemson vs. University of South Carolina football rivalry, with firsthand accounts from dozens of players and passionate spectators. It's a rivalry that stretches back more than 100 years and features some of the most compelling moments in college football history. This look back at the most memorable "Big Thursday" moments will thrill Gameocock and Tiger fans alike.

Coker College Merchandise Available

Have you seen our Coker College tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs, afghans, and baseball caps? 
We also have copies of Malcolm Doubles' In Quest of Excellence:  A History of Coker College.

Baby Photo Albums and Grandparent Brag Books

Next to our childcare section which contains all kinds of things to help with pregnancy,  naming your baby, caring for your infant, and guiding you through the various stages of your child's life, you'll find some great Baby Photo Albums and Brag Books for Grandparents.

Take a look at the picture below and then come in and see all that we have to offer.

Board Books For Children - Lots of New Titles!

You need to come in and take a look at all the board books we have for young children.  When we rearranged our children's section we expanded these titles and you'll find all kinds of neat things!  See some examples below: