How to Watch Cat Videos While Skiing Pow in Japan
Didn't think it was possible to ski Ja-pow while watching cat videos? Think again.
A Book for (almost) Everyone
Three books to satisify almost every person on your holiday gift list
Tao, Redneck Hippies, and How to Write a Joke
Reading the books, The Tao of Comedy and The Tao of Willie Willie Nelson will give you advice on how to live by Tao.
Local History Illustrated
Learn about the Viking Glam, One-Eyed Charley, and other Tahoe relics in Bona Fide Books’ Tahoe History Comix.
What Would Susie Say?
Comedian Susie Essman’s autobiography juxtaposes brash humor with serious topics for an engaging, funny, and meaningful read.
The Ski Bum’s Guide to Mountain Wildlife
Local comedian Andrea Bartunek reviews the 1978 book, The Ski Bum's Guide to Mountain Wildlife, which explains how to master the art of ski bum life.
Buried by Ken Wylie
The author’s first-hand account of the 2003 avalanche in British Columbia also experienced by several Truckee residents.
Exercise Your Freedom to Read
Bookshelf stores staff members share their favorite banned books in honor of Banned Books Week, which took place at the end of September.
Saving Lake Tahoe, a Detailed Account of TRPA’s History
A detailed history of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's 45-year efforts toward preserve the iconic lake.
Take a Historical River Trip Down the Truckee
Hungry for history? Read our review of Roger Huff's “Tales and Towns Along the Truckee: A Hundred Miles of History."
















