In The Swine Republic, Chris Jones takes a long hard look at the science, politics, culture, and economics of Iowa agriculture and the state’s degraded waters and connects the dots for everyone who wonders why progress toward improvement is so maddeningly slow in Iowa and the rest of the farmed Midwest.

Help us celebrate on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy some lemonade and cookies, plus other special treats including a 17% discount on most items, free ARCs, and special pricing on select hardcover titles. 

With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the reader on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding readers to heighten their awareness of not only what appears on the page but also what doesn't.

Harry and Sue is brilliant in many ways, but the first appearance of Marilyn Monroe’s ghost is surely the most dazzling entrance of any character in recent American fiction.

Mountain Lion Rises is a memoir of grief and family tragedy due to the death of a child. The author struggles to recover from serious injury while parenting a challenging, traumatized adopted child.

The author's father began sexually abusing her when she was just four years old. Her mother, though aware of the abuse, was a silent witness—one either incapable or unwilling to intervene—and the abuse continued until Tuni was eleven. Underwater Daughter follows how she grappled with her relationship with her parents, the aftermath of her rape, an eating disorder, drug and alcohol excesses, and shame as she came of age and began to build a life.

Football likes its heroes to be men who get turned on by women, but DJ’s attracted to people regardless of what sex they are or aren’t. He doesn’t advertise that, just like his mother doesn’t advertise that she left his dad for a woman of her own. And then there’s DJ’s love for the other sport known as football - soccer. He’s a talented striker for both high school and semipro teams. By coincidence, a scout from the Premier League club Donford FC in London notices him by chance and offers DJ a tryout.

Do you love to write poetry?  Or read poetry?  If so, grab a friend and head to Beaverdale Books for a free, fun, and informal evening of open mic poetry, emceed by Iowa poet Kelsey Bigelow.  

A natural sequel to Hamilton’s popular book The Land Remains comes The River Knows which examines our relationship with water by considering its role in our culture, society, and political economy.

Beaverdale Books is recognized for its longtime support of local authors, so twice a year, we offer a Local Author Fair to feature a few of the many wonderful writers who live and work nearby.  Join us on Saturday, August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM as we welcome SIX authors. Learn all about their books, their writing careers, while showing support for their creativity.  

When the banker’s son is killed in a bank robbery, the outpouring of love is the last thing he expected. Jonathan Wainwright, the banker in the growing frontier town of Redwood is numb with grief; all he feels is love for Maude Renshaw, a widow who owns the Redwood Hotel. Their friendship turned love affair has grown during the absence of his wife this past winter.