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I’ve had some local authors popping in with their books, which is always fun. We’re setting up another book signing in September for #selfish sunday! We’ll keep you posted on details as the event gets closer!

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How Novel is hosting it’s premier book signing: Midnight’s Magic coauthored by Shelley Kruckenberg and Nicole Pontier-Carrels. Join us next Saturday, June 12th, 10AM-1PM to meet the authors and get a signed edition of the book!

I’m so excited that June is here at last -it’s my favorite month of the year: the cusp of spring and summer! However, for How Novel it will be a pretty weird month. Why? How Novel’s newest assistant is due to join us! But, like many of her ilk, we don’t know exactly when thatContinue reading “June!”

I wrote a post on our Facebook page thanking people in our community who have reach out to us after our neighbor’s tragic fire, but (since How Novel only needs a wipe-down and airing-out) we should redirect our prayers or good vibes or whatever support we can offer to the M&M.  After mulling it over, I’dContinue reading “Fire Sale Fundraiser”

Is your ideal pet independent, incredibly soft and warm in your lap, and excellent at yoga?  Or is your ideal pet loyal, playful, trainable, and able to fill you with gut-wrenching guilt anytime you selfishly treat yourself to a piece of jerky? Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, we have a bookContinue reading “May is Pet Month”

How Novel likes to offer art workshops. So far we’ve done Drawing Still-lifes and Zentanges, and we have a Watercolor Basics scheduled for May 28th. Two of these events have been taught by me (Nikki) and while I really enjoy teaching… and art… I know there are people out there who have skills and stylesContinue reading “Wanted: Art Instructors”

The month of May, surprisingly, celebrates a lot of things! Moms – Graduation – Jewish Heritage – Bikes – Pets… and we’ve got books for all of them! Come in and see these themes displayed around the store! Dates to Remember: • 15th: Butte Farmers’ Market opening day –look for How Novel’s art and craftsContinue reading “May Goings-On”

Since Mothers’ Day is sneaking up on us (May 9th!), I’ve collected a bunch of books that have to do with moms and parenting! Check out our collection of mom-related reads, perhaps for gifts! Belly Laughs is great for moms-to-be, letting her know that she’s not alone in all the weird, gross, scary things thatContinue reading “Books for Moms”

The people of Butte have been very impressed by one of How Novel’s artists, Lauren Kruckenberg, and today I received some more of her work! I’m excited to share these examples of her unique, surreal images, and I hope you will come in soon to see them in person!