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Some (a lot) of our art in How Novel won’t fit in the How Novel Story Lorry! It’s one of the few downsides to the transition. I know a lot of you have admired Kruckenberg’s style in particular, and she is (frankly) super affordable. By the end of March, her larger pieces won’t be availableContinue reading “Last Call for Local Art!”

I’ve started reading “free samples” of books written by Montana authors on KBMF 102.5 FM -aired Mondays between 5PM and 6PM, during their News Hour. If you missed it, listen here! This week’s Free Sample comes from:

Exciting happenings at How Novel this March! We got books in the Story Lorrie! Which means we’re going to be rolling in April! (We just need to repaint the exterior, which will have to happen on a day that is 50-degrees all day so the paint can set… that can happen in Butte in March,Continue reading “March Updates – Dollar Days!”

An update: this February you’ve helped How Novel raise enough money to add these 17 new books to our collection to give away to kids this summer! But the fundraising isn’t over! Make sure to come into How Novel or go online to Donate to a Child’s Summer Reading, or bring in your gently-used children’sContinue reading “Children’s Book Fundraiser”

We took January Banned Book Club off, because we were not having anyone participate the last couple months, but some customers just inspired me to go for another round this month! So… February 2022 Banned Book Club… read something written by an African American that has been banned, and bring it in to discuss/compare/recommend. IronicallyContinue reading “Impromptu Banned Book Club”

Thanks to Stix & Stonz Flooring here in Butte, we got a carpet remnant for our kids corner, an elevated platform for kiddos to chill out and explore books -or work gloves, as demonstrated here by J. Most of our “tiling” is down, and is waiting for a warmer day to apply polyurethane. Marlow hasContinue reading “The Story Lorry has Shelves, and more!”

Although there’s still a lot of building to do, this weekend Nikki was able to contribute some work. We’re slowly-but-surely chipping away! So excited to get some shelves installed next!

We want ALL kids to have new a book this summer! When How Novel goes mobile, we want all the kids we encounter during the summer to be able to have a book, on us! I know it feels a little early to be thinking about summer… we are in our coldest, snowiest months hereContinue reading “Do you want to contribute to a child’s summer reading?”

I removed cabinet doors and drawers… And then Marlow went wild tearing out cabinets, counters, shower, and fridge! I don’t know if I could’ve done all this work without him! Next up, building shelves (another Marlow job) and tiles (my project!) Stay tuned!

What has How Novel learned in 2021? We’ve learned that, yes, people want books, but mostly after they’ve done some shopping at Farmer’s Market or Uptown’s Christmas Stroll.  We have yet to hear a patron say, “Ewe, gross, a bookstore,” –but most want their books at particular times and in particular places… which are betterContinue reading “How Novel is GOING MOBILE this spring!?”