January 2017 Staff Picks
Happy new year, book lovers! The sub-zero temperatures earlier this month kept us inside, but no matter: we’ve stayed busy reading these books! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
While we have your attention, we have exciting news!
- Off the Beaten Path will now open at 7:30 am 7 days per week...
Book review: New novel raw look at Syrian civil war
This review of "A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea," by Melissa Fleming and published by Flatiron Books was written by Virgie DeNucci, a bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in The Steamboat Pilot.
December 2016 Staff Picks for Young Readers
"Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them." - Neil Gaiman. Our December staff picks make great gifts for the youngest of book lovers.
December 2016 Staff Picks
Our December staff picks make great gifts - for bibliophiles, history buffs, globetrotters, mystery solvers and everyone else on your list.
Book reviews: Kids books expand mind, heart
This week, we are highlighting some of our favorite children’s books that will expand the mind and the heart of your young reader.
This book reviews of "A Child of Books," by Oliver Jeffers, “Thunder Boy Jr.,” by Sherman Alexie and Yuyi Morales, “Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates...
November 2016 Staff Picks
"Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day." ~Thornton Wilder. You'll be thankful for this month's staff picks.
Book reviews: Children’s books suggested for holiday giving
Some of us like to receive gift suggestions long before the hectic weeks ahead, so here they are. These recommendations are for the children on your holiday list. We were fortunate to visit the Brandywine Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this fall, and what was their featured show? Children’s...
Book review: New novel explores racism, justice
This book review of "Small Great Things," by Jodi Picolt, is written by Virgie DeNucci, a bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book review: Moriarty hits again with 'Truly Madly Guilty'
This book review of “Truly Madly Guilty,” by Liane Moriarty, is written by Kim Brack, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
September 2016 Staff Picks
"The best advice I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading." ~David Bailey
Books to grow in knowledge in this month's staff picks.
Book review: Great picture books for fall
Now that school is back in session, picture books are a great way to relax after a long day. The following are a selection of new pictures books that Off the Beaten Path is proud to share.
All the books are targeted toward children age 3 through 8, though picture books are also fun for kids who...
August 2016 Staff Picks
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." ~ Joseph Addison
Books recommended by our staff for an active mind.
Book review: New novel enthralling tale of ambition, deceit
This book review of "The Muse," by Jessie Burton, is written by Chris Painter, director of Bud Werner Memorial Library. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book review: Memoir both flawed and beautiful
This book review of "TheLand of Enchantment," by Leigh Stein, is written by Jamie Burgess, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book reviews: Novels take fictional look at family life
The book reviews of "A House Without Windows," by Nadia Hashimi and "Harmony," by Carolyn Parkhurst are written by Virgie DeNucci, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book review: Book explores history, future of national parks
This book review of "The Hour of Land," by Terry Tempest Williams, is written by Jennie Lay, adult programs coordinator at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book review: Novel tells story of family, love, finding oneself
This book review of "The Light of Paris" by Eleanor Brown, was written by Chris Painter, director of Bud Werner Memorial Library. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book review: Epic novel spans four centuries
This book review of "Homegoing," by Yaa Gyasi, is written by Emily Katzman, assistant manager at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally published in Steamboat Pilot.
Book reviews: Apple doesn't fall far from tree
This book review of " The Fireman," by Joe Hill and " Lab Girl," by Hope Jahren, is written by Kim Brack, bookseller at Off the Beaten Path. This review was originally was published in Steamboat Pilot.
June 2016 Staff Picks
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Books to take you places as recommended by our staff.