Oregon Books News (United States)

New York Times Bestselling author Alan Jacobson teams up with Norwood Press to publish his new political thriller -- Hard Target.

Bestselling author Michael McGarrity releases his new epic western novel “Hard Country” and is Honored as Author of the Month at VJ Books.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks owner, Debbie Burke, has been named Bookseller of the Year at the 2012 RT Booklovers Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Meet Young Readers Author Deborah Hopkinson at a discussion and signing event featuring her new book for children, Titanic: Voices From The Disaster.

Lauren Conrad visits Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon to sign her new book for fans.

Noted artist, Gary Fenske, gives tribute to a forgotten art movement and it’s secretive 100 year history

Author Lisa Ard will make three appearances this weekend in her hometown of Wenatchee, Washington.

Edgar Award Winning novelist Thomas Perry is the March 2012 Author of the Month at VJ Books with the release of his latest Jane Whitefield series novel -- Poison Flower.

Jan’s Paperbacks is celebrating the launch of their online store, www.JansPaperbacks.com, with a party featuring 16 authors, dessert bar and eReader giveaway, Friday March 16th at 7pm at the store’s location (18095 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Aloha).

Cash4Books.net announces 100% matching program for DonorsChoose.org donations during the month of February.

Writer and physician Michael Palmer is the February 2012 Author of the Month at VJ Books with the release of his new medical and political thriller -- Oath of Office.

Bestselling crime novelist George Pelecanos releases his latest Derek Strange novel, What It Was.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks has announced a new trade policy to go into effect January 1, 2012.

Brock Deskins kicks off his writing career with "The Portal", a story of a group of young misfits who accidentally open a magical portal and is pulled into another world where they must battle a host of evil creatures to rescue their friend.

New York Times Bestselling authors Clive Cussler and Justin Scott release their new Isaac Bell thriller, “The Race”. Signed 1st editions and limited editions of “The Race” are available at VJ Books.

Coming to our store in October 2011: Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Doreen Cronin, Scott Westerfeld, Patrick Carman, Karma Wilson and Laura Numeroff

A new book buying service simplifies your book sourcing process. Enter the book you are seeking and in seconds you have a list of bookstores offering your book as an e-book, used book, and new book with their pricing and shipping information.

You're invited to join us to meet author Amor Towles as he presents his new book, Rules of Civility at a reading, Q&A and signing event at Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center, Portland, OR on September 27th, 7:00 pm.

Thousands of students use our service to locate the cheapest source of textbooks. We are seeing a marked increase in students choosing to rent textbooks. The lower upfront payout of rentals means college students have more money available.

Sherrilyn Kenyon releases the next riveting installment in her blockbuster Dark Hunter series--“Retribution”.

New York Times Bestselling author Alan Jacobson teams up with Norwood Press to publish his new political thriller -- Hard Target.

To celebrate Reading is Fun Week, the Wooden Tulip Press and Laura K Marshall are offering two free short story downloads.

Bestselling author Michael McGarrity releases his new epic western novel “Hard Country” and is Honored as Author of the Month at VJ Books.

Olympia, WA. May 1, 2012 – Do you compete in equestrian sports, tired of confidence issues holding you back from success? Is having less confidence an issue for you personally? Do you want a better relationship with your horse?

New e-book release from the Wooden Tulip Press. We are offering a free download of this new title for a limited time. Everyone loves a good story, especially when it’s free.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks is hosting its 4th annual charity raffle, May 1st – May 19th, to benefit local school literacy projects through DonorsChoose.com

Brock Deskins' highly acclaimed epic fantasy series keeps the adventure going with the fifth release of this popular series. Fans have long awaited the next installment and will certainly not be disappointed.

We regret to inform you that the booksigning event for author and actress Tori Spelling at Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon on Friday, May 11, 2012, 7:00 pm has been cancelled.

The Christian Small Publishers Associtation announced their "2012 Books of the Year" and "Today I Found God" by Greg Long wins. In delightfully bouncy, energetic verse, Today I Found God answers the truly vexing question, "Where is God?"

Author and television & film actress Tori Spelling will visit Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm for a booksigning of her new book "celebraTORI".

Teen fantasy adventure authors Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me), Anna Carey (Eve), and Veronica Rossi (Under the Never Sky) will visit Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center on Friday, May 4th at 7:00 pm for a panel discussion and signing of their new books.

National bestselling author Jen Lancaster will visit Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm for a talk and signing of her new book, JENERATION X.

National bestselling author Phillip Margolin will visit Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm for a discussion and signing of his new book, Capitol Murder.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks owner, Debbie Burke, has been named Bookseller of the Year at the 2012 RT Booklovers Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Jan’s Paperbacks is proud to be a partner in the first World Book Night in the U.S. Volunteers will pick up books at Jan's Paperbacks and then distribute them for free to the community on one day: April 23, 2012.

While struggling to hide the true meaning of the recent Talpiot Tomb findings, the Jesus Discovery team blunders into a trap set by the Hebrew author of the Book of Revelation, exposing Christian Rome's darkest secret to the bright light.

Fenske’s new book “The Secret World of Invisible Art” exposes a marriage of science and art. It tells of an unknown world where artists paint with light.

New York Times Bestselling author Stuart Woods releases the next riveting installment in the Stone Barrington series on April 17, 2012.

This work is a historical fiction novel set during slavery and the Civil War and looks at the relationship of the slave master and his slave love.

Meet Young Readers Author Deborah Hopkinson at a discussion and signing event featuring her new book for children, Titanic: Voices From The Disaster.

Lauren Conrad visits Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon to sign her new book for fans.

Noted artist, Gary Fenske, gives tribute to a forgotten art movement and it’s secretive 100 year history

Professor Harold Treadwell’s extended sleep stasis research seeks new treatments for illnesses not yielding to conventional methodologies. Going far beyond rest for good health, Harold’s sleep stasis chamber provides necessary subject isolation.

A standup comedian from Portland defeated two professors, two programmers, a cartoonist and a bookstore worker to win the first ever World Palindrome Championship with a tale of kinky shenanigans: "Devil Kay fixes trapeze part; sex if yak lived."

Author Lisa Ard will make three appearances this weekend in her hometown of Wenatchee, Washington.

Edgar Award Winning novelist Thomas Perry is the March 2012 Author of the Month at VJ Books with the release of his latest Jane Whitefield series novel -- Poison Flower.

Jan’s Paperbacks is celebrating the launch of their online store, www.JansPaperbacks.com, with a party featuring 16 authors, dessert bar and eReader giveaway, Friday March 16th at 7pm at the store’s location (18095 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Aloha).

Release of '11-22-1963' is announced - Book accurately predicts recent discovered evidence surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Cash4Books.net announces 100% matching program for DonorsChoose.org donations during the month of February.

The Grey is a rated-R movie that thrusts you into the personal life of Ottaway (played by actor, Liam Neeson); an Alaskan oil worker that is torn between faith in God and the harsh realities of life. The Grey is directed by Joe Carnahan.

While the physical changes of puberty are occurring at an earlier age, the social support children need is missing

Writer and physician Michael Palmer is the February 2012 Author of the Month at VJ Books with the release of his new medical and political thriller -- Oath of Office.

Historical Documentation Of Dealings Between The Modoc Indians And The Government Are Turned Into A Digital Library For The Public.

Traditionally, mounting an effective national marketing campaign has required hiring a professional publicist at fees that can reach six figures. Marketing pro Lyla Foggia suggests saving money by learning to do it yourself.

Finishing the Mysteries of Gods and Symbols, by Seven Star Hand, delivers proof, beyond disproof, of an extremely ancient spiritual and philosophical technology that predates all current religions and mystery schools.

Independent Bookstore Jan’s Paperbacks Selling Google eBooks™: "Cloud-Based" Library and Multi-Device Access Allow Indies to Compete in Growing eBook Business

After yet another round of political debates and clueless behavior, this is the perfect moment to reflect on how far away from the intentions of the founding fathers this nation and its leaders have strayed, and how we can finally start to fix it.

Alexander Lurikov's latest collection of stories is now available as an e-book from Gray Cadence Publishing House.

Bestselling crime novelist George Pelecanos releases his latest Derek Strange novel, What It Was.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks has announced a new trade policy to go into effect January 1, 2012.

A young boy grows into a man on the streets of a dangerous city. Torn from his family by political intrigue, he fights to survive and seeks revenge against those that have taken everything.

Finishing the Mysteries of Gods and Symbols, by Seven Star Hand, delivers proof, beyond disproof, that pivotal religious assertions are blatant lies, many religious leaders have always known it, and are still struggling to hide this fact.

A literal interpretation of the Star of Bethlehem story is vital to the Christmas narrative, but like all Hebrew parables of this period it purposely encodes stunning details long-hidden from religious leaders by the ancient sages and prophets.

VJ Books announced today that W.E.B. Griffin is author of the month for December 2011. Griffin’s latest suspense novel in the Presidential Agent series, “Covert Warriors”, will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

All eBook fans can grab a BeBook Club S at a special low price for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at eBookMall. A fun social media contest is also running on Black Friday with a free BeBook Neo giveaway.

Beaverton and Aloha, Oregon………..Jan’s Paperbacks has launched a new website! The new www.JansPaperbacks.com, includes an online store offering new books and Google eBooks.

Many artists struggle negotiating art licensing deals because they fear mistakes or they don’t understand how they work. Tara Reed and Maria Brophy have teamed up to help artists navigate licensing contracts and gain confidence.

Gray Cadence Publishing House releases a new Kindle edition of The Hound of the Baskervilles

This Initial Offering from Reuter Introduces Readers to a Family of Acclaimed Artists Who Embody Fame and Glamour but Carry Secrets that Threaten to Destroy It All

Illusions, a previously unpublished work of fiction by Matthew Avanton, is now available as an e-book at Amazon and Smashwords.