Ted Andrews Writes Again!

Ted Andrews is the go to guy for all things animal and nature related. In his best selling books Animal Speak and Nature Speak, Andrews unravels the many mysteries of the natural world and teaches us how we can both become aware of the animals and nature around us, and how to apply their lessons to our own lives. With his new book, Intercession of Spirits: Working with Animals, Angels & Ancestors, Ted Andrews for the first time gives us a glimpse into his personal life story and the magic that is found there. You'll learn about the world of fairies and realm of angels and in the end, will be inspired to open your heart to the world of spirit, in whatever form that happens to take(Dragonhawk, $14.95).

As local as it gets

By now you've probably heard all kinds of things about how buying local helps support your community. Well I've come up with a way for you to get the most bang for your buck: buy a locally created book by a local organization published by a local publisher, from your local independent bookstore! Below are a couple of great ways to put your money into your community.

Hot off the presses from 826 Michigan comes Tall Tales and True Stories, a year long collaboration between 826 Michigan volunteers and students of Childs Elementary School in Ypsilanti. The book, which is sprinkled with whimsical illustrations by Ian Huebert, is a combination of personal essays and fictional stories, all written and edited by elementary school students with the help of 826 Michigan Volunteers. Located in the back room of Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair at 115 E. Liberty, 826 Michigan is our local chapter of the national non-profit organization that offers free writing assistance and tutoring to kids ages 6-18. Show them your support by buying this book! (Blotch Books, $10)

And from Community Farm of Ann Arbor comes the newly published A Hard Day's Night, a picture book inspired by the farm (Pine Printers, $8.99). Written by Anne Elder, who has been farming at Community Farm of Ann Arbor for 17 years, the book is illustrated by Miranda Bissinger, age 13, and Stephanie Body, age 17. Community Farm of Ann Arbor is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and has been using sustainable methods of agriculture for 21 years and are located at 1525 S. Fletcher. Check out their website to find out more about this incredible farm (Community Farm of Ann Arbor), and stop in to pick up a copy of this delightful book!

Don't Forget to Pack the iSpeak

Traveling to an exotic location this summer but don't know the language? Forget about all those phrasebooks that leave you wondering how to pronounce the words. Try an iSpeak phrasebook instead! iSpeak is an audio MP3 Cd with 1,500 travel phrases that you can both see and hear before you even attempt to speak out loud! Built to work with iPod, iSpeak is also compatible with Zune and most other MP3 players. Just download onto your MP3 device and scroll through a variety of categories to find what you are trying to say. Main categories include: Conversation, Travel, Accomodations, Food, Services & Shopping, Entertainment and Reference. Each category has several subcategories to help you narrow down what you are looking for, faster than you can flip through a book. With a very reasonable price of $12.95, you can't afford to travel without one! (McGraw Hill).

Get the Best Sellers at Crazy Wisdom!

Summer is the time to sit back, relax and read that new book all your friends are talking about. Why not pick that book up at Crazy Wisdom? Sprinkled amidst the new titles from spiritual leaders, books on eco-friendly living and titles designed to improve your body, mind and spirit, we have the popular titles you just keep hearing about.

Like the newest from America's favorite humorist, David Sedaris, When You are Engulfed in Flames (Little, Brown $25.99). A frequent contributor to NPR's This Amerian Life and the New Yorker, David Sedaris' sixth book of essays is yet another book of quirky yet witty observations that only David Sedaris can make.

Of course there's also Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain, the story which recounts the tragedies and triumphs of one family, all through the eyes of the dog! At the top of many Best Seller lists this summer, this tale is sure to be on the top of yours as well!

Stop in to Crazy Wisdom to check out our selection of titles to make those long summer days memorable ones. With new titles by Louise Erdrich, Chuck Palahniuk, Annie Dillard, and Paulo Coelho, there's something for everyone!