Kirby Heyborn

We are please to have actor/singer Kirby Heyborn in our store June 27 at 1:00 P.M.  Kirby is best know for apearing in the films, Singles Ward, Singles Ward 2, Saints and Soldiers, and the RM.  He will also be in the upcoming movie, Scoutcamp.  Kirby also has a number of music CD’s under his belt, and he will be promoting his most recent album, “The Elm Tree”.  Feel free to come by and have your CD’s and DVD’s signed!

Confrence Ensigns Are Here!

We’ve had a lot of people anxiously waiting for the confrence edition of the Ensign to come in. We just got our shipment in yesterday and we have plenty for everyone. If you need extra copies for your family members, or because you already gave yours out, then come on down to the store and pick up as many as you need.

Come Meet Author Anya Bateman

I am pleased to announce that author Anya Bateman will be in our store May 23rd at 12:30.  She is the author of the new book “I Just Got a Letter from Allyson Pringle”  which is a great novel for teens.  Here is what one customer had to say about this book:

“I love this book! Great characters, good message, and lots of fun (and funny too, I laughed out loud while I was reading). Anya Bateman is one of my favorite authors. This book isn’t just for teen girls–I’m in my 30s and can recommend it for any age, guys too–that is if they can get past the pink cover”

This book is a great summer read!  So come on down, meet the author, and get a signed book!

Joseph Smith Papers: Revelations V1 Available for pre-order

Coming in September is the next volume of the Joseph Smith Papers.  The next volume is going to be Volume 1 of the Revelations series.  Many of you will remember how fast the last edition sold out.  I have never seen a book in our store sell so fast!  I anticipate the same for this volume.  The best way to guarantee that you will get a first edition is to pre-order by June 2nd.  I highly recommend pre-ordering as this will sell out fast!  To learn more about the Joseph Smith Papers project visit josephsmithpapers.org.    To pre-order visit us in the store, or you can call us at 425-474-7475.

The Illustrated Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book

We have received in the Illustrated Edition of the Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book.  I have to say that I am very impressed with this book.  Like many others in the church I just love the unique way he uses words.  President Hinckley said that he used to read Elder Maxwell’s talks three times, first “just to get a sense of it.  The second time to learn what he said.  The third time to really appreciate it as gold.”  As I’ve been reading through the various quotes in this book I’ve found myself doing the same thing. 

The illustrations in this book accent Elder Maxwell’s words very well.  They come from many well know LDS artist, and tie in very nicely to the quotes that share the same page. 

This book is a must have for every LDS library in my opinion.

Why?

There is a new web site out there that I want to share with everyone.  It is ldswhy.com.  This site will tie in with a new book by John Hilton that is coming in April.  The idea behind the book and the web site is to help youth understand why it is important to keep the standards of the church.  Topics such as the word of wisdom, dating, and the media are covered.  You can download a sample chapter of the book from the web site, or you can get one at the Deseret Book in Bellevue.  I think that both this book and web site will be a great resourse for youth, parents and leaders!

Welcome!

Welcome to the blog for the Deseret Book store in Bellevue Washington. My goal with this blog is to be able to better connect with our customers, and help them stay informed with what is going on at Deseret Book. I plan to post here information about events, author signings, sales, promotions, and new products. I also plan to include book reviews from me and my staff.