Fireside Books

Fireside Books is honored to present the work of Margo Klass and Frank Soos, collaborators on this wonderful conversation between boxed art constructions and short prose poems. They will talk about their work and sign copies of the book: "Double Moon: Constructions & Conversations.

Gary Holthaus, author of several books of poems and essays, and the first director of Alaska Humanities Forum, will be here to discuss his book From the Farm to the Table: What All Americans Need to Know about Agriculture. Gary Holthaus has been actively involved with land use issues in Alaska for 40 ... (more)years. Anyone interested in Alaska history and politics should enjoy meeting Gary. His new book examines the complexities of farming in today's world. This should be a must-read for Alaskans who are concerned about access to healthy food.

Come meet photographer Ken Wilson, one of the contributors to this rich display of the beauty and history of the Aleutian Islands. In this compelling narrative of words and vibrant images, Ken Wilson captures a complex portrait of the Aleutian Islands and its peoples. A book years in the making, Wilson ... (more)presents a collection of striking photographs that powerfully depict the islands' tumultuous weather and stunning landscape that have drawn so many to the islands' shores. Wilson's stunning images capture the islands' unpredictable moods, from the swirling fogs to the windy shores to the lush greens of summer.
The accompanying essays tell stories of life on the island: the stories of the Unangan people, who have made the islands their home for centuries, tell of ancestral ties and ancient legends that ground their connections to the island. In contrast, the anecdotes from tourists and newer island residents discuss the allure of the islands' tempestuous beauty and the rich history of the region.
A groundbreaking work of photography and oral history, "The Aleutian Islands "is a captivating volume that writes a new chapter in the documented history of Alaska life and culture.

Gary Holthaus, author of several books of poems and essays, and the first director of Alaska Humanities Forum, will be here to discuss his book From the Farm to the Table: What All Americans Need to Know about Agriculture. Gary Holthaus has been actively involved with land use issues in Alaska for 40 ... (more)years. Anyone interested in Alaska history and politics should enjoy meeting Gary. His new book examines the complexities of farming in today's world. This should be a must-read for Alaskans who are concerned about access to healthy food.

"Once Upon a Knight" Book-signing
Saturday, October 10 at 11:30 am
Jackie Ivy's newest
Everything you want to know about men in kilts, you'll find in Jackie Ivie's newest romance novel, "Once Upon a Knight." Palmer resident Jackie Ivie has taken the romance publishing world by storm for 6 years now. ... (more)Be sure to catch her newest historical romance -- and get an autographed copy here at Fireside Books.

Come meet Kaylene Johnson, author of "A Tender Distance" -- at Fireside Books Friday Night October 30 at 6:00 PM. She'll sign copies of her newest title -- and answer questions about writing this, her most personal book yet. "A Tender Distance" is the story about the spiritual resources one mother draws ... (more)upon when raising a son -- looks to be the "sleeper" hit of the season. Valley resident Kaylene Johnson is a great writer with a powerful story to tell. We expect that after you read your copy, you'll be wanting more for Christmas gifts -- not only to mothers, but sons and daughters of all ages.