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!

The new DVD, Forever Strong, was released today.  I got to see this movie a few weeks ago and was very impressed.  I think it’s one of the best movies we’ve carried in our store for some time. 

The movie is based on a rugby coach from Utah.  The coach’s goal isn’t just to teach his boys how to be champions on the field, but also how to be champions off the field as well.  This is a great movie about the power one person can have to change the lives of others. 

To learn more about the move go foreverstongmovie.com or to learn more about the coach go to missionarystrong.com.  You can also view the trailor below:

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.

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!

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has once again come in at #1 on Billboards Classical Chart with their new CD “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  The album was also #126 on the Billboard Top 200. 

This is a great CD of classic American folk hymns.  Some you may be familar with and some you may not.  Every song is a great arraingemnt by Mack Wilberg.  Below are a couple a music videos of songs from the CD.

I am very excited to announce that on May 2nd Mark Mabry, the photographer of the Reflections of Christ project, will be in our store to do a signing.  His artwork will also be on display at the Bellevue Stake center from May 2nd to May 9th.  If you haven’t seen his art work yet, then make sure you go check it out!  You can learn more about the project at reflectionsofchrist.org.  Below is a slide-show of some of his work. 

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.

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.

We just got in the third printing of the Joseph Smith Papers!  The first two printings sold out in weeks, so you’ll want to come in fast to get your copy.  Feel free to give the store a call at 425-747-7475 to reserve a copy, or just come on in.  You can learn more about the Joseph Smith Papers project here.  You can also watch the following video:

Sheri Dew’s new book “Saying It Like It Is”  just came in today.  Here is a description of the book:

Sheri Dew is known throughout the Church for her straightforward, tell- it- like- it- is style. Her personable and engaging approach has made her a favorite among Latter- day Saints across the world. In this collection, she shares some of the “simple, stunning, sobering truths” that have become her trademark:

“When we come to understand not only who we are but who we have always been— and therefore who we may become— the choice between following Christ or embracing the world is really no choice at all.”

“The only way to be happy is to live the gospel. It is not possible to sin enough to be happy.”

“We are here to influence the world rather than to be influenced by the world. If we could unleash the full influence of covenant- keeping women, the kingdom of God would change overnight.”

Paired with inspirational images in a beautifully designed gift book, her unflinchingly honest insights bring clarity to some of the most important issues we face today.”

The list price is $17.95.  Our sale price is $16.16.