This is the first in a series of book reviews and recommendations by Oakland Cemetery Museum Store Manager Tim Wright. Both The Secret Wisdom of Nature and The Hidden Life of Trees are now 10% off at Oakland's online Museum Store.…
We're excited to feature the new, anniversary edition of Neil Gaiman's masterpiece of imaginative fiction for young readers—and young-at-heart adults—The Graveyard Book. This special 10th-anniversary edition includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten…
We just added two interesting and deeply personal new titles to our online selection. Individual and collective traumas of the past can negatively impact lives and societies for generations, and each of these books takes the reader on a personal…
What is a taphophile, you might ask? If you enjoy visiting cemeteries and have an interest in burial places; funeral monuments; epitaphs; and the photography, art, and history of death, then these words describe you. We love these things too!…
From new titles that delve into the realities of death and burial for both adults and children, to delightfully whimsical sets of zodiac cards, we're always looking for interesting things to offer in our online Museum Store. Learn about difficult…
Summer is a great time to explore the natural world and the world beyond the veil! Whether you're sitting around a bonfire behind your house or a campfire in the deep, dark woods, these titles from Oakland's online museum store…
We're all spending more time in the kitchen these days. Why not make it a fun proposition with these colorful, 100% unbleached cotton kitchen towels? We can't resist the charm of these super-absorbent 18 x 21" towels, and neither will…
Sometimes a dose of eccentricity is just what's needed to counter the hum-drum of the everyday. Even better when it's informative and entertaining! Immerse yourself in armchair explorations of the bizarre and truly mind-boggling history of medicine, a look at…
With the holiday weekend ahead, we've expanded our Fourth of July sale to include even more books in our online store. From thoughtful and informative essays on nature, the history of Georgia place names, humorous "southernisms", and hunting ghosts in…
Want to kick back under an umbrella in the sand with a great read this Fourth of July weekend? Celebrate the holiday while creating your own beach getaway vibe at home with a tropical drink and a good book at…