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20% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Receive 20% off all books from our Children's section at Bookshop Santa Cruz--including new, used, and sale titles. (Excludes special orders, publishing services, and Kobo e-books.) Print out this coupon or simply ask for one at our register.
OFFER EXPIRES: Sunday, August 31st, 2014
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Summer in downtown Santa Cruz is when the small-town feeling that occupies Santa Cruz most of the year gives way to a feeling of more expansive breadth and reach. Over the last months, we've seen people from all over the world--including exchange students from Santa Cruz's Sister Cities competing in downtown scavenger hunts, world-class musicians and music lovers in town for the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and tourists, who come back to Santa Cruz year after year to soak in Santa Cruz's way of life. For many, Bookshop becomes their summer bookstore home; different from their beloved hometown bookstore, but just as appreciated. Their reading habits don't have to be put on hold while they are away, and we, in turn, get to hear what visitors love about their hometown bookstores and how their bookstores impact their communities. In the past few years, however, we've heard from many more tourists who thank us for being here because there are no more bookstores left in their hometowns. They have to rely on summer vacations to get the local bookstore experience. It's difficult to imagine, and just one more reason that we are grateful, every day, for the support we get from our community year-round. We wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
Happy reading! Casey Coonerty Protti
Owner
Bookshop Santa Cruz
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IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! From awesome backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles, to great books for students of any age, Bookshop has you covered. Find stories of humor and comfort for nervous kindergarteners, survival guides for college freshmen, fresh ideas for lunches, and so much more. Stop by our displays--one near the front of the store and one in our toy section--to see our selection of books and school supplies, or see our website for recommended titles.
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A glance at the calendar shows that summer is winding down, but as locals know, we're actually heading into the best weather of the year. Enjoy this gorgeous season by heading outdoors with a great book! Here are some of our favorite recent reads--you'll find many more recommendations in our Summer Newsletter.  The End of Night
by Paul Bogard
You might not realize how much you're missing in the night sky until you go somewhere that is truly dark. In the U.S., 3/4 of the population live in places so brightly lit, their eyes never switch to night vision. Paul Bogard's The End of Night is a fascinating book that blends science and nature writing, memoir and travelogue. If you care at all about the stars, this is the book for you. --Kat
 One Summer: America 1927
by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson has written an autobiography of a year: 1927. Always a master of narration, Bryson makes this year alive and fascinating-Lindbergh flies the Atlantic, Babe Ruth hits 60 homers, and the United States takes its place as a power in the world. Filled with rich details of many iconic events, Bryson has delivered an entertaining and worthwhile read. --Neal
 My Notorious Life
by Kate Manning
I was swept away by Axie's charm--add her to the list of much-loved plucky orphan narrators. Manning paints a wonderfully vivid portrait of Victorian New York City, the perils that life held for women with limited access to contraceptives and medical care, and the particular vehement retribution that can be aimed at a woman who dares break the "rules." --Nici |
Great Upcoming Children's Book Events
Monday, Sept. 8th at 4:00pm
ROSEMARY WELLS
Max & Ruby at the Warthogs' Wedding
The legendary picture book author and illustrator (Voyage to the Bunny Planet) will share her latest hilarious tale featuring beloved bunny siblings.
Sunday, Sept. 21st at 3:30pm
Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world...but can it go too far? Jennifer Holm, three-time Newbery Honor winner, will read from her magical and thought-provoking novel, The Fourteenth Goldfish. Ages 8-12.
 Monday, Sept. 29th at 6:30pm GENE LUEN YANG
The Shadow Hero
Nominated for the National Book Award for American Born Chinese and Boxers & Saints! In his new graphic novel, The Shadow Hero, Yang uses the superhero genre to talk about the immigrant experience. Ages 12 and up.  Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 6:30pm PSEUDONYMOUS BOSCH
Bad Magic
The hilarious and quirky Pseudonymous Bosch (Secret Series) will discuss Bad Magic, the first installment of his new mystery series. Ages 9-12.
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We are heading into the final stretch of our popular summer reading program for young readers (going into grades K-12), but there is still time to participate! We're challenging kids to read 6 books--at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their choice. Complete the challenge, turn in the completed bookmark by September 7th, and earn excellent rewards: A $5 Bookshop gift card, a free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery , a free slice from Pizza My Heart, and a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors!
Stop by the store or head over to our website to learn more or to get started. Happy reading!
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FROM OUR TOY SECTION:
TMN(paper)T are here!
Hot on the scene are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, paper style. Paper Punk, a San Fransisco based company, creates exciting paper toy kits for kids ages 6-99. With a few simple folds, a colorful flat shape transforms into 3D art. Donatello and the gang never looked so good. $9.95
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New, Japanese-style woodcut print from artist Tom Killion, available framed or unframed. See our selection of framed Killion prints on the walls in our gift section and unframed Killion prints behind our registers.
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