Still looking for some late summer reads and acquisitions? Here are some recent books and bookseller catalogs that have struck our fancy. 
The Scribe by Antonio Garrido. Translated by Simon Bruni.
Really enjoyed this one. Though I am not much of an historical fiction reader this one caught me and kept me in. We’re talking 8th century and a time where woman had about as much status as an animal. We follow Theresa a women who thanks to her dad, defies all convention. She’s literate, educated and adept at the craft of making parchment. These skills make for a very interesting journey in which the fate of King Charlemagne’s empire hangs in the balance. Published by Amazon Crossing, 2013.
The Etiquette of Freedom: Gary Snyder, Jim Harrison and the Practice of the Wild
“The lessons we learn from the wild become the etiquette of freedom” – Gary Snyder from The Practice of the Wild “A writer is a bit of a shaman with a portfolio” – Jim Harrison What happens when you get two literary heavyweights with a conscience together? Nothing short of magic. A companion to the film (DVD included with book), Gary Snyder and Jim Harrison converse on “what it means to be wild and alive.” Essential reading and worth a watch too. Published by Counterpoint, 2010. Available here
Cocktails for Book Lovers by Tessa Smith McGovern
Collection of 50 original and classic cocktail recipes based on works by famous authors and popular drinks of their era. From Charlotte Bronte to Junot Diaz there should be something in here that will make you go yum. Published by sourcebooks. 
Catalogs: Radical Americana, Social Movements, and Proletaria