Bubbles and Books

Ellyn has Amanda take the Buzzfeed quiz which claims it will give the PERFECT book recommendation. But is it as good of a recommendation that a bookseller could give you? 

Today is a huge release day for amazing new books, so stay tuned to listen to all the one's we're excited about here at Dog-Eared Books.

Fall is what we at Dog-Eared like to refer to as the time for Fall's Big Dogs, aka the hot new books hitting shelves this season that you won't want to miss!

Amanda & Ellyn are sharing all the book they're excited about and what you should be too! Trust us when we say your TBR is going to be groaning with the weight of all the new books you'll be adding.

Happy reading, and please share and subscribe to the Bubbles & Books podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

And we're back with an all new episode of Bubbles & Books! This episode is really special, because we get to tell you all about our new project! We are launching your new favorite subscription book service! With two options available, choose from the Dog Pack for the best hardcover book in new adult fiction, or the Puppy Pack and receive a hardcover picture book that is going to be loved by the little in your life.

Learn more or sign up for a subscription here! https://dogearedbooksames.com/subscriptions/

Those who subscribe by December 20, 2022 will receive a founding member special gift!

This week we're going off the leash! We are so excited to announce our blog Off the Leash. We are joined by bookseller Mariah, who is 1/2 of the team that pioneered, and worked hard to create our blog. 

Off the Leash is our way of welcoming you into the fold of our behind-the-counter chats. And not just “what are you reading,” but also, “what did you think about it,” and “did you hear that….” or “I can’t wait for…” Like a dog let off the leash, this blog is going to dig into all manner of literary topics – broader trends in reading and publishing, in-depth reviews of books we love, curated lists of books and topics we think you’d like to pay attention to, and what’s going on behind the counter at Dog-Eared Books.

There are already so many great posts to read, and get you started of "off the leash". Share, comment and let us know what you think.

Don't miss Cocktails and Convos with poet Zoë Fay-Stindt Wednesday, October 5 at 7 PM. And be sure to sign your dog up for our Dog Costume Contest, Saturday, October 8, at 10 AM. All proceeds will be donated to the Ames Animal Shelter.

Are you in a book club? If so... how many? Are you like Amanda & Ellyn who are in multiple book clubs reading different books all the time? This week we're sharing everything we love about our book clubs, and how because of a book club Dog-Eared Books exists. 

There are so many good events coming up at Dog-Eeared you won't want to miss! Sign-up for our newsletter that comes once a week to make sure you stay in the know.

It's Banned Books Week, and we have exciting things in the works. Everyone deserves to see themselves in a story. Amanda and Ellyn share the importance of reading stories that share different experiences from your own, and why you should read those stories. 

We have a special Banned Books Trivia Bash this Friday, so register today because you won't want to miss out!

This time Amanda has created a game for Ellyn. Do you think Ellyn's post-Covid brain can win? Listen to find out if she can guess the book she "already had a date with" aka already read with just a few clues. 

There are tons of great new reads coming up, and fun events happening at Dog-Eared you won't want to miss. 

And let us know if you know why raccoons are popular right now. <-- if you know you know. 

If you could choose any five authors to sit down for dinner with, who would you choose? That's exactly what Amanda & Ellyn are discussing in this week's Bubbles & Books episode. Do you think you can guess which authors they would invite to dinner? 

We have a packed fun episode, so don't miss hearing about the exciting events happening at Dog-Eared this week, especially the educators only one! Plus, there are so many good books out today, that it might be hard to choose which one we're most excited for.

Share with us in your stories or in the comments who would be your top five authors to invite to dinner!

Ellyn has created another game for Amanda. This time she reads the first sentence of a book she knows Amanda has loved to see if she can figure out which book it is. Ultimately this game poses the question - do you think a first line of a book affects the overall value?

Rachel makes Ellyn play "Roll the Dice on Love" to have her write her own love story. And they both share about their visit to three indie bookstores in Omaha.

We have children's author Becky Scharnhorst visiting the store this Saturday, August 27, at 1 PM. Stop by, get a book signed and enjoy a fun event! 

There is nothing better than an Independent Bookstore supporting another Independent Bookstore. We love watching those in our industry thrive, and we enjoy visiting as many as we can.

What's even great about the indie bookstore industry, is that indies are willing to help, offer advice and provide friendship to someone who is looking to open their own bookstore. 

This week we have Kara, owner of The Slow Down Coffee Co. chatting with Amanda & Ellyn today on Bubbles & Books. Kara's coffee shop is in the historic (and first Des Moines Suburb) Highland Park. She is working towards her goal of opening up a bookstore in her neighborhood. 

Don't forget we are still collecting books for Stories for Story County! You can help us make sure that diverse stories and experiences are getting into the hands of school children. Most books are either 20% - 40% off!