The Piano Guys 2

If you haven’t heard of The Piano Guys by now, you’re missing out! Featuring pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, The Piano Guys is a Utah-based YouTube sensation. They use their talents with their instruments as well as the other “piano guys”–Al Van Der Beek, the “music/studio guy,” Paul Anderson, the producer/videographer, and Tel Stewart, the videographer/editor–to do covers of popular songs such as Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”, Cold Play’s “Paradise”, and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”. They also record a ton of fun music videos to their music which you can check out here.

The new Piano Guys CD has been released and we have it in store! It comes as a normal CD with 12 awesome tracks including “Begin Again”, the theme song to “Lord of the Rings”, “Charlie Brown Medley”, and “Mission Impossible” featuring the amazing dancing violinst Lindsey Stirling. They also composed two original tracks for the CD called “Waterfall” and “Berlin”.

This CD also comes as a deluxe edition which includes the 12-track CD as well as a DVD of 11 of their music videos.

We have a demo playing in our LDS department, so come check it out!

-Whitney

May Savings

Music Sale

For the month of May, all Patriotic music is 15% off!  Perfect for upcoming Memorial Day and July 4th celebrations.

Mother’s Day Sale

All framed art, prints, and statues are 20% the original price.  All clearance art is an additional 10% off.

Also, don’t miss our warehouse sale in our LDS department, including titles like The Joseph Smith Papers, Revelations and Translations: Manuscript Revelation Books (Facsimile Edition) by Dean C. Jessee, Ronald K. Esplin, Richard L. Bushman and the Undaunted by Gerald Lund.  On sale while supplies last.

What is New!

THE HIT

From David Baldacci–#1 bestselling author and one of the world’s most popular, widely read storytellers–comes the most thrilling novel of the year.

Will Robie is a master of killing.  A highly skilled assassin, Robie is the man the U.S. government calls on to eliminate the worst of the worst-enemies of the state, monsters committed to harming untold numbers of innocent victims.

No one else can match Robie’s talents as a hitman…no one, except Jessica Reel. A fellow assassin, equally professional and dangerous, Reel is every bit as lethal as Robie. And now, she’s gone rogue, turning her gun sights on other members of their agency.

To stop one of their own, the government looks again to Will Robie. His mission: bring in Reel, dead or alive. Only a killer can catch another killer, they tell him.

But as Robie pursues Reel, he quickly finds that there is more to her betrayal than meets the eye. Her attacks on the agency conceal a larger threat, a threat that could send shockwaves through the U.S. government and around the world.

BEST KEPT SECRET

  Jeffrey Archer’s mesmerizing saga of the Clifton and Barrington families continues…

1945, London. The vote in the House of Lords as to who should inherit the Barrington family fortune has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor’s deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington. Harry returns to America to promote his latest novel, while his beloved Emma goes in search of the little girl who was found abandoned in her father’s office on the night he was killed. When the general election is called, Giles Barrington has to defend his seat in the House of Commons and is horrified to discover who the Conservatives select to stand against him. But it is Sebastian Clifton, Harry and Emma’s son, who ultimately influences his uncle’s fate.In 1957, Sebastian wins a scholarship to Cambridge, and a new generation of the Clifton family marches onto the page. But after Sebastian is expelled from school, he unwittingly becomes caught up in an international art fraud involving a Rodin statue that is worth far more than the sum it raises at auction. Does he become a millionaire? Does he go to Cambridge? Is his life in danger? Best Kept Secret, the third volume in Jeffrey Archer’s bestselling series, will answer all these questions but, once again, pose so many more.

PARIS

by Edward Rutherfurd

Internationally bestselling author Edward Rutherfurd has enchanted millions of readers with his sweeping, multigenerational dramas that illuminate the great achievements and travails throughout history. In this breathtaking saga of love, war, art, and intrigue, Rutherfurd has set his sights on the most magnificent city in the world: Paris.
Moving back and forth in time across centuries, the story unfolds through intimate and vivid tales of self-discovery, divided loyalties , passion, and long-kept secrets of characters both fictional and real, all set against the backdrop of the glorious city—from the building of Notre Dame to the dangerous machinations of Cardinal Richlieu; from the glittering court of Versailles to the violence of the French Revolution and the Paris Commune; from the hedonism of the Belle Époque, the heyday of the impressionists, to the tragedy of the First World War; from the 1920s when the writers of the Lost Generation could be found drinking at Les Deux Magots to the Nazi occupation, the heroic efforts of the French Resistance, and the 1968 student revolt.With his unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, Rutherfurd weaves an extraordinary narrative tapestry that captures all the glory of Paris. More richly detailed, more thrilling, and more romantic then anything Rutherfurd has written before, Paris: The Novel wonderfully illuminates hundreds of years in the City of Light and Love and brings the sights, scents, and tastes of Paris to sumptuous life.

WEDDING NIGHT

by Sophie Kinsella

Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurants. But when his big question involves a trip abroad, not a trip down the aisle, she’s completely crushed. So when Ben, an old flame, calls her out of the blue and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at thirty, she jumps at the chance. No formal dates—just a quick march to the altar and a honeymoon on Ikonos, the sun-drenched Greek island where they first met years ago.Their family and friends are horrified. Fliss, Lottie’s older sister, knows that Lottie can be impulsive—but surely this is her worst decision yet. And Ben’s colleague Lorcan fears that this hasty marriage will ruin his friend’s career. To keep Lottie and Ben from making a terrible mistake, Fliss concocts an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night. As she and Lorcan jet off to Ikonos in pursuit, Lottie and Ben are in for a honeymoon to remember, for better . . . or worse.

Book Signing

Come meet Gabriel Rincon, author of They Dare to Find Freedom

Saturday, April 20th

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Look What’s New!

We have gotten many new and exciting items in our store since spring has sprung, items ranging from books, toys, jewelry, and other accessories.  Come visit us and see all there is to see!  Here are some highlights:

LDS

Belonging to Heaven

by:Gale Sears

Belonging to Heaven, written by Gales Sears, is based on the true story of Jonathan Napela, a descendent of the royal line of Hawaii.  He is introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by Elder George Q. Cannon.  Jonathan finds joy in his new religion but soon his faith is tested through persecutions and family illness.  

Belonging to Heaven will open your eyes to the love of God and the joy that comes from serving others.

 

Visions of Glory

by: John Pontius

Visions of Glory recounts the amazing near-death experiences and subsequent visions of Spencer, as told to author John Ponitus.  For the first time, Spencer shares his incredible visions of the overwhelming events that he saw cleanse and shape the United States and parts of Canada.

Customer Review:

“Dear Reader, if you truly want to get a bigger picture of what this life is about and how each decision you make ripples out into eternity, this is the book for you. If you have ever wondered what premortal life might have been like, and what events surrounding the last days before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ might look like, this a fascinating book for you to ponder. I came away with sharpened sensitivity to spiritual matters, and hope. A great deal of HOPE! And this hope is centered in Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testify shall come again. I also came away with an even greater understanding of the miracle it is to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to have a living Prophet to follow.”

Music

Join our Spring Fling Concert!

For all instruments!  Since our Creepy Concert in October went so well, we have decided to have one in the spring.  This is a concert open to all teachers and their students.  It is perfect if you have a few students and would like to combine with others for a recital.  you can call, email, or come in person to sign up your student. 

Deadline for sign up is Wednesday, April 17th.

 

Toys

TAGAMOTO: Code the Road– from the creators of Hexbug.

3 Ways to Play!  Each car can run with a battery or the front wheels can snap down to let the car free roll.  For extra fun, build a race track and add the code that comes with the road set.  The car will react to the code that is placed on the road, by either activating road signs or the real head and tail lights of the passing car. Tagamoto takes car playing to a whole new level!

Take a closer look by coming in or visit www.tagamoto.com.

Easter Dress Sale!

Looking for the perfect Easter outfit for your little girl or boy?  We have a wonderful collection of Sunday attire that will class up your Easter.  All dresses and suits are currently 25% off, but when you sign up for and mention the Blog or Facebook, you will get 40% off your purchase.  All sales are final.

Spice up your spring with Electronic Egg Hunt

These little eggs crack us up. -Er, make us laugh, that is. We’ve got Electronic Egg Hunt eggs in, and they are cute!

How it works: You hide the eggs, turn them on, and let the kids try to find them. They occasionally peep out encouragement like, “I’m over here!” until the kids find them. They then press the button, and a character pops out (depending on the color of the egg) and sings congratulations. Great for small children who need a little help, or if you are just looking to spice up your springtime activities. Be aware, however, that the batteries are non-replaceable, so in order to get the most use out of them you should only use the eggs when you are ready to play. Happy hunting!

Children’s/YA New Fiction

The Inventor’s Secret
By Chad Morris

Abby and Derick have been accepted to the most prestigious secondary school in the world: Cragbridge Hall. Due to the inventions of their grandfather, Oscar Cragbridge, they will be able to experience history in 3D, use their minds to literally project visual interpretations of classic literature, and become animal avatars for zoology. But when their grandfather and parents go missing, Abby and Derick must follow clues Oscar left for them that will reveal a dangerous secret. Along the way, they discover there is much more to one of their grandfather s inventions than anyone has ever dreamed. Saving their family will take all of Derick’s mind and Abby’s heart as they come face to face with a crazed scientist who desperately seeks to change the past. If they fail, the world past and future will never be the same. This book is a page-turning, time-travel adventure that teaches powerful lessons about choice and consequence, believing you can do hard things, and valuing your history.

Beyonders 3: Chasing the Prophecy
By Brandon Mull

Jason and Rachel were not born in Lyrian. They did not grow up in Lyrian. But after all of the battles and losses, the triumphs and adventures, and most of all, the friendships forged in this fantastical world, Lyrian has become home to them in a way they never could have imagined.

And so, armed now with the prophecy of a dying oracle, they have gone on their separate quests—each surrounded by brave and powerful allies—knowing that the chance for success is slim. But Jason and Rachel are ready at last to become the heroes Lyrian needs, no matter the cost.

Farworld 3: Air Keep
By Scott Savage

The adventure continues… It’s been six months since Marcus and Kyja obtained the help of the land and water elementals. But before they can get help from the mysterious air elementals they have to figure out how to open a box with no key. Together, Marcus and Kyja travel into the Is, the Was, the Will Be, and the Never Was as they try to open the box, save their city, free Land Keep and Water Keep from water and land elementals who have joined the Dark Circle. Marcus still has to find a way to change the future, and save Kyja s life, but there’s a catch; any changes they make in the Abyss of Time may destroy the doorway, trapping them forever….

Young Adult

Prodigy: A Legend Novel
By Marie Lu

June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. It’s their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.

But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she’s haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

Requiem (Delirium)
By Lauren Oliver

This exciting finale to Lauren Oliver’s New York Times bestselling Delirium trilogy is a riveting blend of nonstop action and forbidden romance in a dystopian United States. Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion that was underway in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight.

After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels. As Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena and Hana’s points of view. They live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge.

Witch & Wizard: The Kiss
By James Patterson

Whit and Wisty Allgood, a witch and wizard with extraordinary abilities, have defeated the ruthless dictator who long overshadowed their world. But for the first time in their lives, the powerful brother and sister find themselves at odds as Wisty is drawn to a mysterious and magical stranger named Heath.

Wisty has never felt as free as she does with Heath, especially when the two of them share and test their magic together. But when a merciless Wizard King from the mountains suddenly threatens war, Wisty must make an excruciating choice. Will she unite with Whit to fight the mounting dangers that could return their world to a tyrant’s domain? Or will she trust the beautiful boy who has captured her heart?

James Patterson’s epic dystopian saga continues as the witch and wizard who have inspired countless imaginations must rally together before the world they fought to save collapses.

‘How Beautiful’ documentary DVD on the Logan Temple

Darrin Smith’s popular book made in partnership with the Herald Journal, How Beautiful: A Pictorial History on the Logan Temple, now has a companion documentary DVD! Taking even more photos from his extensive research on the Logan Temple, Darrin narrates and voice actors play parts of historic figures to tell the history of Cache Valley’s icon. Intended to be one of three parts, this first DVD shows what went into the planning and building of the temple. An excellent gift for anyone who grew up around Cache Valley or is interested in temple history.

Darrin will be at the Book Table on March 23 from 12-3 p.m. to sign copies of his work and chat about his latest venture with those who stop by. Come see!

Brad Wilcox’s ‘The Continuous Conversion’ is Out

The Continuous Conversion by Brad Wilcox is sure to attract fans of his bestselling “The Continuous Atonement” in this companion to the LDS classic.

“I can’t do this Mormon thing,” a friend told Brad Wilcox. “I’ve tried, and the expectations are just way too high.” And she’s not alone in her thinking. Many people, as they feel themselves falling short of perfection, are tempted to quit trying.

But are there only two options? Think of it this way: When a person is learning to play the piano, are the only two options performing at Carnegie Hall or quitting? Similarly, in mortality, are the only two choices being perfect or giving up?

“No,” writes Brad Wilcox. “Growth and development take time. Learning takes practice. Discipleship is a journey, and true conversion is a continuous process.”

In this hope-filled book, Brad shares his keen understanding and testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ as it relates to our own conversion. Conversion occurs, he says, “when we stop trying to earn heaven and start trying to learn it…As we take each little step to show faith, repent, make and live covenants, seek the Holy Ghost, and endure to the end, we are not paying our way into heaven. We are practicing for it.”

Knowonder! Creator At Our Book Signing This Saturday

Phillip Chipping, creative force behind the learning knowonder! book series, will join our book signing/magic show with Richard Hatch next Saturday. We love the knowonder! series. It is an innovative way to teach reading to young kids. Plus, he is also a resident of Cache Valley.

You can read more about how the knowonder! system works at their website.