Bluestocking Books in San Diego Magazine!
For a last gasp of summer fun, spend a day exploring Hillcrest with San Diego Magazine as your guide! We were pleasantly surprised when a client told us Bluestocking Books was listed under “Where To Shop” in The Locals’ Guide. With so much great food, art, and shopping, Hillcrest should be on your rotation of must-experience neighborhoods!
One Book, One San Diego
The One Book, One San Diego selections for 2025 have been announced!
“Deacon King Kong” by James McBride for adult readers
“Family Style: Memories From an American from Vietnam” by Thien Pham for teens and tweens
“The Interpreter” by Olivia Abtahi and illustrated by Monica Arnaldo for children
“The Interpreter” Spanish language edition for the One Book Sin Fronteras program
September Literary Birthday Spotlight!
September 11, 1862 was the birthdate of William Sydney Porter. Porter became legendary as the author O. Henry, who published more than 380 short stories and who has been the name of THE annual American award for 'best short story' since 1919.
"It ain't the roads we take; it's what's inside of us that makes us turn out the way we do” – from the short story "The Roads We Take", published in the collection "Whirligigs".
September 15, 1890 was the birthdate of the “Queen of Mystery”, Agatha Christie – often cited as the best-selling and most famous mystery writer. Agatha started writing whodunnits in 1920, resulting in Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot becoming characters known to readers in over 100 languages!
“Very few of us are what we seem”, wrote Agatha Christie in 1929’s 'The Man in the Mist'.
September 19, 1972 welcomed into the world N. K. Jemisin, winner of 5 Hugo Awards, 2 Audie Awards, and 1 Nebula Award for her science fiction and fantasy writing that explores themes of cultural conflict and oppression.
She drops amazing truths throughout her books, like: “But for a society built on exploitation, there is no greater threat than having no one left to oppress.” And, “He pretends to be less special than he is, because the world has punished him for loving himself.” Read The Broken Earth Trilogy to experience more from this amazing author!
Spooky Season Kicks Off with a Reimagined Hansel and Gretel
A classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm has been reimagined by author Stephen King and illustrator Maurice Sendak with the September 2 release of “Hansel and Gretel”.
The edition was created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation and features a personal introduction from Stephen King that kicks off this “deliciously daring” rendition of the beloved German tale, Hänsel und Gretel.
