This Week's Best Sellers

A new exciting feature for the MSU Bookstore Blog is "This Week's Best Sellers". Each Monday, we will post a selection from our Best Sellers list, a group of books chosen for their popularity and greatness both at MSU and nationwide.

This week we are featuring books by Stephanie Meyer. She is best known for her Twilight series, which is an addictive collection of books with stories that include love triangles and vampires. Meyer is renowned for her ability to integrate fantasy and reality. The first novel in the series, Twilight, is becoming a film, though not yet released in theaters, you can see the mysterious trailer here:



The entire Twilight series is available at the MSU Bookstore, in store and online. Now is a great time to start reading it, because the last book in the series, Breaking Dawn, has been released and once you start reading, you won't have to wait painfully for the next book to be released. The series is recommended to those that enjoyed the Harry Potter series (me!) and anyone who likes a nice romantic book that toys with reality and fantasy.

Also featured this week is Meyer's newest book, The Host. Meyer describes this book as "science fiction for people who don't like science fiction". Sounds intriguing, no?

Happy Halloween!

If you are looking for a little internet fun to celebrate the day, visit the the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream website and play their fun Halloween games! You can make a skeleton play the drums or smash ghouls with a shovel. What could be better?

Today is a text book buy back day in the Textbook Department. Visit the Buyback Window in the hallway downstairs in the Strand Union Building and get some money back for those dusty old textbooks!

And, even though the Cats are in Northern Colorado this weekend, getting ready to beat the Bears, who so greedily share our school colors, doesn't mean we will be without a deal for the football fans this weekend. Come in and shop this weekend while the crowds are at home crashing from a Halloween sugar rush. Parking is free on the weekends and we have a deal to help you keep your coffee warm:

What I Love About the New MacBook

I don't need any more reasons, but if you do, here are a few things to love about the new MacBook, which is now available at the MSU Bookstore:

1. It's prettier. The new MacBook is carved from a solid piece of aluminum which gives it a sleek new look and allows it to be lighter and stronger

2. It's brighter, with a new LED backlit display with seamless glass and instant full screen brightness.

3. It's faster. Advanced NVIDIA graphics improve graphics performance up to 5x faster than previous models, providing more responsive gameplay and more realistic 3D environments.

4. It's user friendlier (no, that is not grammatically correct). The trackpad is bigger featuring a smooth glass surface and the entire trackpad is the button. You can also use Multi-Touch gestures which were previously only available on the MacBook Pros. Two fingers let you scroll up and down a page, or right click. Pinch, swipe, rotate or use 4 fingers to switch between open applications.

If you need more reasons to love the new Apple MacBook, stop by and visit it at the MSU Bookstore. As always, The MSU Bookstore offers educational pricing on Apple equipment and software. Check out www.apple.com/buyoncampus to learn more but also call us at 994-5836 to learn if we are offering any other specials on Apple equipment.

The New MacBook has Landed!!

Well, I was excited to report that Apple released a new MacBook, but now I am even more excited to say that I got to meet the new MacBook first hand in our computer department! Stop by and pay it a visit. If you need a reminder about how pretty the new MacBook is, here you go:











And as always, MSU Bookstore is your Authorized Apple Campus Store. Shop everyday using your Education Discounty for MacBooks, iMacs, iPods and more.

John Prendergast Book Signing

John Prendergast, author of the book Not on Our Watch was at the MSU Bookstore at lunch time today signing his book and talking to students about his experiences in Darfur. Prendergrast came to MSU to bring attention to genocide in Darfur and other war-torn nations in Africa. He is the senior adviser of the International Crisis Group (ICG) and co-founder of the ENOUGH stop-genocide project. The ICG is a non-profit organization that scouts out geopolitical conflicts and then issues reports that offer intelligence, analysis and policy recommendations. His visit is sponsored by the MSU Leadership Institute, ASMSU and University Studies.

Prendergrast will speak tonight at 7:30 PM in the SUB Ballrooms on the MSU Campus, with music beginning at 7 PM. All are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the MSU Leadership Institute at (406)994-7275 or visit: www.montana.edu/leadership

In case you missed the book signing, there are a limited number of signed copies of Not on Our Watch available at the Bookstore. Stop by and get your copy today! Unsigned copies are available online.

Not on Our Watch Book Signing

John Prendergast, co-author of the book Not On Our Watch will be at the MSU Bookstore tomorrow, Tuesday October 28th for a book signing from Noon to 1 p.m. Pendergrast will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the SUB Ballrooms.

Prendergast, formerly an adviser in the White House and U.S. Department of State, is known for speaking frequently about inhumanity in Africa's war-torn nations. He has authored eight books on Africa, much of the material for which was gathered during numerous trips, some illegal, across various borders. His latest book is "Not on Our Watch," that he co-authored with "Hotel Rwanda" actor Don Cheadle. The book recently made the New York Times bestseller list.

Excerpt from Not on Our Watch:
"If you care about issues of genocide and other mass atrocities, but you just don't know what to do and you truly want to make a difference, this book was written for you.

Mass murder. Rape. Torture. Starvation. The brutality of civil war in places like Sudan, Northern Uganda, Congo, and Somalia seems far away and impossible to solve. Six million graves have been freshly dug during the last couple decades in this modern-day holocaust, and many milions of people have been driven from their homes.

You've heard the bad news. But the good news is that these horrors can be stopped. It is in our hands: citizen action in the United States and around the world can make a huge difference to the prtection and survival of entire communitites and peoples.

Angered by the devastating violence that has engulfed darfur and other war zones in Africa, famed actor Don Cheadle teamed up with leading human-rightes activist John Prendergast to shine a haunting spotlight on these atrocities. Here, they candidly reveal heart-wrenching personal accounts of their experiences visiting Darfur and Nothern Uganda, and highlight the stories of extraordinary people across our country who are saying that genocide and other mass atrocities should not be allowed to occur. "Not on Our Watch!"

The book outlines six inspiring strategies that every one of us can adopt to help bring about change: Rais Awareness, Raise Funds, Write a Letter, Call for Divestment, Start an Organizationa and Lobby the Government. Simple, but powerful.

No personal action is too small. For the sanctity of the human race, it is imperative that we not stand idly by as innocent civilians in Darfur and other war zones continue to be victims of unthinkable brutality.

Take a stand. Raise your voice., Find out how you can make a difference. The time to act is now."

Not on Our Watch is available at the MSU Bookstore both in store and online. Stop by and get your copy signed from Noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow and remember to attend the presentation by John Pendergrast at the SUB Ballrooms at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by Bozeman's own String Serenades starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at www.ticketswest.com , Bobcat Ticket Office and all Bozeman TicketsWest outlets.

For more information, call the MSU Leadership Institute at 994-7275 or visit www.montana.edu/leadership . Also, visit the website for Not on Our Watch: http://www.notonourwatchbook.com/

Let's Pretend We're in Sacramento

The weather seems that it will cooperate for a great weekend of pretending we are in Sacramento watching the Cats take on Sacramento State. Head outside this weekend to take advantage of another fantastic fall weekend in Bozeman (or wherever you are). Stop by the store on your way to the trails and snatch up the great deal we have for the weekend to keep the sun out of your eyes.

A Film Celebrating Books!

Lynda Sexson, an expert on the written word, has created a visual presentation to demonstrate the impact of early American children's books.

Sexson's film, "My Book and Heart Shall Never Part," derived from a line from the "New England Primer," will premiere at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Emerson Cultural Center in Bozeman. Sexson's 55-minute film explores children's chapbooks, primers and toy books from the late-18th to mid-19th century as they relate to the world today.

The film is free and open to the public. However, tickets are necessary for the premiere and may be obtained at the AskUs Desk in the MSU Strand Union Building. For more information, click here or contact Lynda Sexson at 994-5200 or Michael Sexson at 994-5189.

Textbook Buyback Update

Due to unforeseen inventory problems, there will be NO BUYBACK of textbooks this Friday the 24th. We apologize for the inconvenience, however, we will be open for buyback next Friday the 31st.

MSU Friday and Parent's Weekend

Welcome to all the perspective students and MSU parents in town this weekend for MSU Friday and MSU Parents and Family Weekend! I spent the morning in the SUB Ballroom at the MSU Extravaganza and met high school students and parents from all over the country. California, Washington, Minnesota, Nebraska, Vermont, and Wyoming were among the states represented. We hope you find a new home here at MSU!

The Bobcats take on Eastern Washington University tomorrow at 1:05 PM. Make sure to stop by the Bookstore before the game to take advantage of our Game Day Special and pick up any last minute tailgating supplies.

Go Cats!!

Textbook News

Tomorrow is a textbook buyback day in the Textbook Department. Hours for Buyback will be 8 AM - 5:30 PM.

Other Textbook Buyback days coming up are:
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
December 5
December 12 - 19 (excluding Sunday)

Keep on eye on the calendar on the MSU Bookstore website for more important textbook dates.

The Endless Knot film premiere

Last night, ASMSU, the MSU Leadership Institute and other sponsors joined to premiere the film The Endless Knot at the Strand Union Building on the MSU campus. Jennifer Anker-Lowe, author of the book Forget Me Not was on hand to discuss the film and sign her book.

"The lecture and film held at Montana State University last night was very touching & inspirational. Jennifer Lowe-Anker is a good example of how one person is able to deal with tragedy and turn it into a positive goal to help others," says Delores Wallace, MSU Bookstore employee.

Forget Me Knot is available at the MSU Bookstore both in store and online. A limited number of signed copies are still available in-store only.

Jennifer tentatively plans to return to the MSU Bookstore for another book signing closer to the holidays. For more information about availability, contact the General Books department at the MSU Bookstore by calling (406)994-3815.

An Apple a Day

Oh boy, am I excited to be writing about the new Apple MacBooks that debuted today! As a Mac user and fanatic, both at work and at home, I am thrilled to see the beautiful new generation of MacBooks and MacBook Pros. Check them out HERE.


The MacBook is reworked with a more memory and hard drive space, a prettier display, a fancy touch pad and an all aluminum case.


The rework of the MacBook joins the newest generations of the iPod Nano and the iPod Touch.


Both the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch are available in the MSU Bookstore now, and we expect the new MacBooks within the next week or two. Keep an eye on the blog and the website for more information.

MSU Bookstore is your Apple Authorized Campus Store. Save everyday with your education discount on Apple MacBooks, iMacs, iPods, and more.

U Pick Em

MSU Bookstore, KBZK, KXLF and MSU Athletics are sponsoring a U Pick Em contest. Here's how it works:

For each round and before the cut off time, pick who you think will win and answer the trivia questions.

Are there prizes?
Yes! Winners will be posted Monday.

Can I play with a "private group" of friends and family?
Yes. After you register and log in, just click on the my groups tab. Next click on "Create a Private Group" and follow the instructions.

Click here to enter the contest, it's not too late to play!

Welcome Home!

Welcome back to all the alumni that traveled through a winter storm to come back to Bozeman for MSU Homecoming. Come shopping at the MSU Bookstore before the game tomorrow to suit up for what should be a great game against Weber State. To help keep you warm at the game, beanies are 15% off on Saturday! Look for our specials every Saturday in the Game Day section of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

(Saturday only)

Get to Know Your Mac

Join MSU Apple Representative Matt Filippini on October 9th from Noon - 2 PM for Get to Know Your Mac in the new Procrastinator Theater in the Strand Union Building. Matt will present information about Apple's latest products and deals through the bookstore, as well as hold a question and answer period for those who need to brush up on their Mac skills.

For more information email Matt at filippini@mac.com


MSU Bookstore is your Apple Authorized Campus Store. Save everyday with your education discount on MacBooks, iMacs, iPods and more.

Forget Me Not Book Signing

Through letters, expedition notes, and personal stories, Jennifer Lowe-Anker tells the story of her husband, famous mountaineer Alex Lowe in Forget Me Not: A Memoir. In September 1999, Alex Lowe lost his life in an avalanche on Tibet's Shishapangma, leaving behind his wife, 3 kids, and climbing partner Conrad Anker. Coming together in the shared tragedy, Conrad and Jennifer found solace in each other and were married in 2001, then started The Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation together.

Jennifer Lowe-Anker will be at the MSU Bookstore October 13th from 11 AM-3 PM signing her new book Forget Me Not.

On Tuesday, October 14th at 7:30 PM in MSU's Strand Union Building ballrooms, Conrad Anker and author Jennifer Lowe-Anker will discuss their life story, as well as introduce adventure filmmaker Michael Brown and the Bozeman premier of his award-winning documentary, The Endless Knot.

For information about the film and Alex Lowe, visit The Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation website.

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