Chesapeake Press

09/22/2026

Bears bears everywhere, including in our latest Fina Mendoza mystery “Home of the Brave.”

Agencies in at least 15 states have reported increased calls this year, as drought and population growth drive the animals closer to people in search of food.

09/17/2026

Brilliant!

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09/15/2026

Come see us at booth B4 at CALIBA! 

09/14/2026

On the opening day of , this happens. First they came for the libraries, then the bookstores…

In a letter to the American Booksellers Association, eight left-wing, mission-driven bookstores argue that the broad definition of domestic terrorism contained in a 2025 national security presidential memorandum could criminalize bookselling.

08/26/2026

A stab through the heart. An excerpt is not a book.

Standardized testing, budget cuts and time constraints factor into decisions over whether students read more books or more excerpts.

08/25/2026

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton. Or Saint Dolly as we call her. Aside from her musical and business talent, she made child literacy her number one cause. So many kids have books in their collection because of her. It’s up to us to continue the work. Dolly Parton

08/19/2026

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“Yea or Nay” asks players to recall how senators voted on landmark bills, presidential appointments or other actions.

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

Reading. It’s good for you.

Reading fiction may strengthen the social skills we use to understand and connect with others.