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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!?”

Hi there. J, here. Remember those books that I helped my mommy wrap? We only sold one bundle so far! So we have lots left. We’ve got picture books, books for 1st and 2nd graders, books for 3rd and 4th graders, and books for 5th graders. So if you know a kid like that, makeContinue reading “Asst. J at How Novel”

Eirian Naomi Omid will be at How Novel this “Tailgate to Christmas” Saturday. Visit us between 12 and 3 to get a signed edition of her books, and don’t forget to check out our table featuring a plethora of other Butte Authors!

“I’d better get this board primed for Art Club this Saturday.” Good idea.  Getting materials prepped is important. “Well, since it’s primed now, I might as well sketch my idea.  Then at Art Club I can just worry about painting.” I guess that makes sense. “Hmmm… It’d be nice to get a base coat ofContinue reading “Waiting for Art Club…”