"In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a woman learns to conduct an affair, a child of divorce dances with her mother, and a woman with a terminal illness contemplates her exit. Filled with the sharp humor, emotional acuity, and joyful language Moore has become famous for, these nine glittering tales marked the introduction of an extravagantly gifted writer."

"radical softness is the idea that unapologetically sharing your emotions is a political move and a way to combat the societal idea that feelings are a sign of weakness. "

Self-portrait by photographer Logan Delaney, shirt made by Mathis

"Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes-each its own universe, with its own laws, its own dangers, its own hard lessons to be learned-becomes a redeeming and surprising journey of self-discovery."

"Josie Tyrell, art model, runaway, and denizen of LA's rock scene finds a chance at real love with Michael Faraday, a Harvard dropout and son of a renowned pianist. But when she receives a call from the coroner, asking her to identify her lover's body, her bright dreams all turn to black. As Josie struggles to understand Michael's death and to hold onto the world they shared, she is both attracted to and repelled by his pianist mother, Meredith, who blames Josie for her son's torment. Soon the two women are drawn into a twisted relationship that reflects equal parts distrust and blind need. With the luxurious prose and fever pitch intensity that are her hallmarks, Janet Fitch weaves a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and the possibility of transcendence."

“Our goal at Green Toad Book Store is to create an ambiance of warmth and comfort for adults and children. Green Toad is meant to be a gathering place for our community. Stop in, browse through the incredible book selection, grab a latte, sit on a plush sofa chair, read a book, check your email, or discuss your favorite author with a friend.

Green Toad Books is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. You can expect us to host author signings, poetry readings, book group meetings, anticipated release parties, and much more. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome (in fact, you should feel it your moral obligation to contribute your ideas to the success of your community bookstore).” (taken from here) ​