“The Complete Bookshop”
Mon, Wed., Thurs, Sat. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues and Fri. – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
340-774-4937
E-mail: dockside@islands.vi
Here is where you will find what’s new at St. Thomas’s well known Dockside Bookshop at Havensight Mall. Every week you will find new titles to peruse. Look for updates of our "picks" for fiction and non-fiction.
We will gladly order any books you want. E-mail us at dockside@islands.vi or call 340-774-4937.
BOOK PICKS FOR THE SEASON
“The Complete National Geographic – Every Issue Since 1888” by National Geographic, Published by National Geographic, Travel, pp. six DVD-ROMS, $69.95
Explore 120 years of amazing discoveries, fascinating maps and the world’s best photography with “The Complete Geographic.” This definitive collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine, digitally reproduced in stunning high resolution, brings you the world and all that is in it. Use the advanced interface to explore a topic, search for photographs, browse the globe or wander on your own expedition.
“A Christmas Blizzard” by Garrison Keillor, Viking Books, fiction hardcover, pp. 180, $21.95
Snow is falling across the Midwest as James and Joyce Sparrow awaken in their 55th floor ten-room apartment overlooking Chicago-he, dreading Christmas, ad she, adoring it but down sick with stomach flu. He dreams of spending it at their vacation home in Kuhikuhikapapa’u’maumau, H.I. But a phone call from his hometown of Looseleaf, North Dakota, sends him flying into the teeth of a major blizzard to see dying Uncle Earl. And there in Looseleaf, home of the Lucifers, he’s confronted by old, dark memories in every corner. Stranded by the storm, he lives in a fishing shack on the ice of Lake Winnesissebigosh where he meets a wolf, the Big-Hair Lady, and a Chinese wise man front eh Inner Sunset, each attempting to teach him the great mystery of life. And there, in the middle of the night, taking a sauna with cousin Liz, he conquers fear just in time to receive Mrs. Sparrow’s wonderful Christmas quilt.
“The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership” by Essence Magazine, Time Home Entertainment, photography – presidents and heads of state, pp. 128, $17.95
The Obamas are a quintessential American success story. Barack Hussein Obama and his wife Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama defied great odds to become the nation’s first African-American president and first lady. From the moment they settled into the White House on Jan. 20, 2009, with their daughters Malia and Sasha, the first couple has moved the nation and world with their commitment to excellence and to each other. ESSENCE has provided readers with detailed coverage of their first extraordinary year in the White House. The president, the first lady and members of the Obama administration met our nation’s political, economic and social challenges with admirable grace that continues to inspire many Americans. Now, in “The Obamas in the White House: Reflections on Family, Faith and Leadership,” ESSENCE editors combine rare images with pivotal speeches in a lavish time capsule of a defining moment in the American narrative.
P.S. – Check out the governor and the first lady of the U.S. Virgin Islands on page 40 at the Governor’s Ball.
“The Gingerbread Pirates” by Kristin Kladstrup, Candlewick Press, children’s hardcover, pp. 32, $16.99
What if a brave Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? A fresh, funny story that sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure — and all the magic of Christmas morning.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Jim and his mother are making pirate gingerbread men to leave for Santa. Jim’s favorite is Captain Cookie, who carries a gingerbread cutlass and has a toothpick peg leg. The captain is much too good to be eaten, so Jim keeps him close by his bed. But late that night, when Jim is fast asleep, Captain Cookie step taps away on a daring adventure to find his pirate crew and rescue them from that mysterious character he’s heard about: a cannibal named Santa Claus. At once contemporary and timeless, suspenseful and joyous, this masterfully illustrated tale is destined to be a new holiday classic.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Jim and his mother are making pirate gingerbread men to leave for Santa. Jim’s favorite is Captain Cookie, who carries a gingerbread cutlass and has a toothpick peg leg. The captain is much too good to be eaten, so Jim keeps him close by his bed. But late that night, when Jim is fast asleep, Captain Cookie step taps away on a daring adventure to find his pirate crew and rescue them from that mysterious character he’s heard about: a cannibal named Santa Claus. At once contemporary and timeless, suspenseful and joyous, this masterfully illustrated tale is destined to be a new holiday classic.
“Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities” by Nigella Lawson, Hyperion Books, cooking hardcover, pp. 277, $35
Christmas is a time for family and friends, for tradition and treats. But, let’s face it, when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up, the festive season can start to lose its sparkle…
That’s where Nigella comes in. With her no nonsense approach, her inspirational ideas and her empathy for the practical realities of the season combined with her reliable, easy-to-follow recipes and reassuring advice about planning and cooking ahead, “Nigella Christmas” is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy and make sure the season of good will stays that way.
Here is everything you could wish for to make your life and your Christmas easy and enjoyable: from party canapés, cocktails and manageable mass catering to scrumptious Christmas cakes and puddings; from no-fuss brunches to quick-and-easy homemade presents (chutneys, preserves and other delectable standbys) and edible tree decorations. There are mouthwatering recipes with a seasonal twist and simple menus for feeding friends and family over the extended holiday season with minimum stress and maximum enjoyment.
And, of course, exciting and inspiring variations for the main event itself—from her traditional super-juicy turkey with all the trimmings, to festive ginger-glazed ham and the ultimate Christmas pudding; from goose, rib of beef and stuff rolled pork all the way to a special vegetarian Christmas feast, a chocolate pudding, a French yule log, an Australian Christmas pudding, and the boozy British trifle.
Nigella’s cakes, as always, gladden the heart—and, like many of the recipes here, are at home all year round—but her at-a-glance Christmas lunch countdown, together with make-ahead and freeze-ahead tips throughout, can help take the stress and strain out of the season. With its glorious illustrations, “Nigella Christmas” will surely be a perennial favorite—the book we will all reach for, for inspiration and reassurance, when Christmas comes around each year.
WE HAVE A NEW AND EXPANDED SALE SECTION FILLED WITH EXCITING BOOKS FOR ALL AGES INCLUDING: CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS, EXERCISE, BUSINESS, HISTORY, NONFICTION, LITERATURE, FICTION AND LOTS MORE
“The Complete Bookshop”
Mon, Wed., Thurs, Sat. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues and Fri. – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
340-774-4937
E-mail: dockside@islands.vi
