Welcome to the second installment of Read, Watch, Binge! NPR's summer recommendation series. As you may recall from last month's lit, we were tired of algorithms that only matched books to books or movies to movies. So this month, we've enlisted the help of real live humans to pair books with movies, musicals, TV, comics, podcasts and more. (And to catch up on last month's movie list, click here.)
The Best Of Youth (movie) because it's an addictive and epic Italian miniseries about two brothers that spans generations, weaving the personal and the political together. Sometimes you want to read about Italian cheekbones, sometimes you want to watch 'em. — Barrie Hardymon, Weekend Edition editor
Gomorrah (movie) because the best part of reading Elena Ferrante was learning about the influence the Mafia still holds in Southern Italy, and Gomorrah makes that gritty picture even more clear. — Rose Friedman, arts editor
Grey Gardens(documentary)because if you had a hard time Marie Kondo-ing your stuff, then maybe Big Edie and Little Edie, who lived in a mansion inhabited by fleas and raccoons and filled with garbage, will make you feel better about merely owning three blenders. (Or ... it might just stress you out.) — Samantha Balaban, producer
How Clean Is Your House? (TV series) because both give you the satisfaction of watching inspired gurus clean up cluttered homes, transforming lives in the process. — Katie Daugert, librarian
Unf*** Your Habitat (Tumblr) because if you feel somewhat daunted by the entire Kondo project, UFYH offers accessible little tidying victories. — Petra Mayer, books editor
O.J.: Made In America (TV miniseries), particularly the first hour, which examines the LAPD's long history of brutal treatment of Los Angeles' black community. — Glen Weldon, Pop Culture Happy Hour panelist
Black-ish (TV series) because they're both indispensable in the age of Black Lives Matter. This comedic cousin of Between the World and Me looks at the world Ta-Nehisi Coates describes with pain and brutal honesty, and finds the humor and essential sweetness in it. Plus, you can — and should — watch it with your kids. — Barrie Hardymon, Weekend Edition editor
Submitted by renee.inklings on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 3:45pm
Are you ready?? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child comes out this Sunday, July 31st! We'll have plenty of copies available, but if you're worried about getting one, reserve yours today by calling the store at (509)965-5830 or emailing orders@inklingsbookshop.com!
If you've been looking for Waldo all July, tomorrow is the big day! Come at 11am to celebrate, join in the party and maybe even get a prize!
You may have spent all month looking for Waldo, but now is the time to start looking for your red bag! This is your official reminder! Tomorrow (July 30th) is a 5th Saturday! See you there, Friends of Inklings! (For those not in the know, if you're a member of our rewards program and have made at least six purchases, you are eligible for a red tote bag that gets you 20% off everything you can squeeze inside it* on any 5th Saturday of the month. If you don't already have a Friends of Inklings membership just ask us to sign you up the next time you're in store and you'll be on your way to getting this discount at our next 5th Saturday event in October!) *Anything whose proceeds go to a non-profit or charitable cause, like Cowiche Canyon Jewelry, will not be discounted.
Submitted by renee.inklings on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:41pm
I was so happy to receive The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, by John Muir Laws (Audubon/Heyday, $24.95) from my boss, Susan. I can't wait to try it out, I just LOVE birds.
Submitted by renee.inklings on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 10:38am
The Washington Post has a great article out about some good reads this summer (and fall). If you're looking for something to read on your vacation, look no further!
Are you ready?? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child comes out this Sunday, July 31st! We'll have plenty of copies available, but if you're worried about getting one, reserve yours today by calling the store at (509)965-5830 or emailing 
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Everyone Brave is Forgiven