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Newsletter                             October 20, 2011
Hello Everyone!

As a part of Arts Month in Long Beach, Belmont Shore is hosting an Art Walk on Second Street this Saturday, October 22nd!  There will be a Sidewalk Art Contest, and local artists will be painting and drawing, as well as selling their original works. Our bookseller Michelle Sears will have a table in front of our store! See below for more details, and be sure to come visit on Saturday!

New 2012 day planners and calendars are arriving every day, and they are selling fast!  We have something to match every style and every budget, but hurry in for the best selection!  We also have a new selection of journals and blank books, ranging from the classic Moleskine to the beautifully ornate PaperBlanks.

Are you ready for Halloween? Come in and stock up on new spooky stories for your little goblins and princesses!  We also have Halloween cards and gifts in addition to new Halloween books. Many of our cards are handmade especially for our store -- come check them out!

If you haven't already signed up, ask about our Frequent Buyer's Club the next time you're in the store.  It's completely free to join, and the only information we need is your name: our system keeps track of your spending, and once you reach $100, you get a coupon for $5 off your next purchase!

Did you know that we offer textbooks (to buy or to rent!) on our website?  Head over to www.apostrophebooks.net and order yours today!  Free shipping on all orders over $20!

 

Don't miss the special BOO! BUCKS coupon at the end of this newsletter -- $1 off any book (with $5 purchase)!
  

Happy reading! 

 

Valerie and Lisa
Apostrophe Books

 

In This Issue
Pre-Order!
Art Walk
Book Review
Halloween
Special deals on Yelp!
About Us
BOO! BUCKS
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Pre-Order with Apostrophe Books
November releases - order your copy now!

Here are some exciting books coming out in November -- be sure to place your order with us now so that you can have your copy on the release date!

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Out of Oz, by Geoffrey Maguire ($26.99, and 10% off at Apostrophe Books).  The final volume of the Wicked series -- and we have the whole series available at Apostrophe if you need to catch up!
 
Available November 1  - Order today!





dragon coverHow to Train Your Dragon, Book 8: How to Break A Dragon's Heart, by Cressida Cowell ($12.99, and 10% off at Apostrophe Books).  The hilariously Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III continue!  Books 1 through 7 are available at Apostrophe now!

Available November 7 - Order today!




clinton coverBack to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy, by Bill Clinton ($23.95, and 10% off at Apostrophe Books).  The former president details his strategy for long-term prosperity.

Available November 8 - Order today!






Diary Wimpy coverDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, by Jeff Kinney ($13.95, and 10% off at Apostrophe Books).  Greg faces trouble at school, but first he has to survive being snowbound with his entire family.  Check out all of the Wimpy Kids books at Apostrophe!

Available November 15 - Order today!

 

Take a Walk on the Art Side!
Additional 10% all art books at Apostrophe Books

Second Street will be very colorful on Saturday, October 22nd!  The Art Walk will feature local artists demonstrating and selling their art, a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, and a Young Artist Art art walk logoContest.  It's sure to be fun for the whole family, with arts and craft activities, face painting, and live music! 

Inside Apostrophe Books, we have artwork from local award-winning Young Artists on display -- make sure you stop in to see their creativity.  While you're in, check out our eclectic art books, and add to your own collection!  All art books are 10% to 60% off every day, with an additional 10% off this Saturday only!


Our bookseller Michelle Sears will be demonstrating her art and selling her work in front of our michellestore all day Saturday!  Michelle works in oil, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink -- anything that allows her to make her whimsical, colorful mark.  All of her art, regardless of medium, captures her playful spirit and imaginative view of ordinary objects.

Michelle's Etsy shop has many original pieces for sale, and her work is also featured in Raw Artists.




The full schedule of Art Walk events is  here.

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Book Review
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berli, by Erik Larson

Fans of Erik Larson's Devil in the White City know that Larson has a magical touch when it comes to narrative nonfiction -- events and people spring to life on his pages.

Throughout In the Garden of Beasts, Larson uses his novelistic flair to relate the story of William Dodd, America's first Ambassador to Nazi Germany.  Dodd, a history professor and an unlikely candidate for Ambassadorship, moves his family to Berlin in 1933.  While Dodd struggles with his post in the New Germany, his grown daughter Martha parties and flirts her way around Berlin. As the atmosphere grows more tense and the city becomes dangerous, both father and daughter must reassess their behavior.

Knowing how the story ends does not diminish the suspense of this riveting narrative.  The very personal stories of Martha and Dodd are complex and gripping, giving us a new understanding of  a terrible time in human history.

In the Garden of Beasts is available at Apostrophe Books for 10% the cover price

 


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Every book on sale, every day!

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Apostrophe Books 

Apostrophe Books carries a diverse collection of new books, all discounted 10% to 60% off list price!  If we don't have the book you need, we will special order it for no additional charge.  We also sell an eclectic mix of unique cards, gifts, and gift wrap, all personally and carefully chosen.  

 

We are a locally owned and operated bookstore, and we value warm, friendly service as much as you do!  You can be sure we'll do everything we can to see you completely satisfied with your visit!

 

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