The Things We Love: Joyce's Choices

The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
Unrepentant book thief John Charles Gilkey has stolen a fortune in rare books from around the country. Yet unlike most thieves who steal for profit, Gilkey steals for love-the love of books. Perhaps equally obsessive is Ken Sanders, the self-appointed "bibliodick" who's driven to catch him. Following this eccentric cat-and-mouse chase with a mixture of suspense, insight and humor, Allison Hoover Bartlett plunges the reader deep into a rich world of fanatical book lust and considers what it is that makes some people stop at nothing to posses the titles they love.

How Rocket Learned to Read
This sweet picture book starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird, is perfect for back-to-school! Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own.

With a story that makes reading fun—and will even help listeners learn to read—this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader.

Shinin' Times at The Fort

Joyce says: "This is a tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of Sam Arnold and his Fort Restaurant, long a landmark in the foothills of Denver. Lovingly presented by his daughter Holly, who continues his mission, this beautiful coffee table book with historic photographs and sumptuous recipes, combines history and the culinary arts."
(This book is not on our website, but be assured there are plenty of copies at each of our stores.)