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Newsletter February 1, 2012
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Hello Everyone!
Happy February! We've got a busy busy busy month ahead of us!
We have had great fun with the students, parents, and teachers of Lowell Elementary in the last two weeks, and we've got lots of great stories and pictures to share! So many, in fact, that we're going to do a separate newsletter just for them. Stay tuned to see pictures of the Author & Illustrator weekend and our super-helpful Merchant Mentors!
This newsletter has all of our upcoming events . . .
On February 4th, we'll be launching our dear friend Priscilla Maltbie's new book, Bambino and Mr. Twain. February 7th is the very first meeting of our Pre-Teen Book Club. We will be the bookseller at another great LBPLF event, an afternoon with novelist Lisa See, on February 11th. On February 25th, Medium Geof Jowett will be holding an event in our upstairs reading room. Be sure to get all the details below!
We are very excited to be a participant in this year's World Book Night! Check out the details below if you'd like to sign up to help us spread our love of reading and share books around Long Beach! The deadline to sign up is February 6th.
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! We have a gorgeous selection of cards and gifts, including some very special cards that were handmade in Long Beach! Hurry in for the best selection!
Did you know that there is FREE PARKING in the lot behind Apostrophe Books? Parking on Second Street can be a challenge, and the meters can be an expensive hassle -- check out our free parking for a more pleasant shopping experience!
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! Students and teachers! Did you know that we offer textbooks on our website, to rent or to buy? Visit www.apostrophebooks.net to pick up your text today. You can also bring your reading list in to us at the store, and we will be happy to help you find all the books you need for class or for a research project. Happy reading! Valerie, Lisa, Kelsey, Michelle, Sara, and Patti
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 Book Launch!
P.I. Maltbie's Bambino and Mr. Twain
On February 4th, from 2-4pm, Long Beach author Priscilla "P.I" Maltbie will visit Apostrophe Books to launch her latest delightful children's book, Bambino and Mr. Twain. In each of her books, Priscilla portrays historical figures in very private, very human moments: Claude Monet longs for his painting to captivate art critics as much as trains captivate his young son; a finicky cat inspires Picasso to move from his Blue Period to his Rose Period; and in this latest, a stubborn cat keeps Mark Twain company as he grieves for his late wife. Publisher's Weekly calls Bambino and Mr. Twain "unexpectedly moving." Priscilla's stories are rich with grace, wry humor, and, of course, mischievous cats. Don't miss this very special day with our great friend! All of Priscilla's books are 10% off at Apostrophe Books, and she will be very happy to sign copies. Come celebrate with us!  |
 World Book Night
Register to be a BOOK GIVER by February 6th!
World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. Started last year in the UK, World Book Night will be celebrated this year on April 23, 2012, across the US, the UK, and Ireland. Tens of thousands of book lovers will hand out free World Book Night paperbacks! We love the idea of sharing books to encourage people to visit bookstores and libraries more often! Apostrophe Books has agreed to be a WBN book pickup bookstore. We will be hosting events for our Book Givers in April; we'll have more details when the date gets closer. So, we need Book Givers! A Book Giver will be asked to take a box of specially produced, not-for-resale paperback editions of popular books and distribute them to strangers -- or friends who aren't frequent readers. There are 30 titles on the list, a wide selection of poetry and fiction, ranging from The Kite Runner to The Hunger Games. Book Givers will take their WBN books to a coffee shop or hospital, church or community center, an after-work party or train home, shopping mall or local school -- and give out 20 free paperbacks. Please help us share our love of reading! Sign up here to be a Book Giver for us! The deadline to sign up is this Monday, February 6th, so don't delay! |
 Pre-Teen Book Club
First Meeting: February 7th at 4pm
Kids! Love reading? Love talking about books! Then you'll love our new book club for pre-teens (ages 8 to 12)!
We will have our very first meeting next Tuesday, February 7th, at 4 pm. Over pizza and beverages, we'll decide the first book we'll read, choose a name for our book club, and select the date of the next meeting. Be sure to bring some suggestions! Have at least 2 or 3 titles of books you loved or would love to read.
Space is limited, so please call (562.438.7950) or stop in the store to sign up! You'll also need parental permission to join.
Hope to see you there!
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Reading with Novelist Lisa See
February 11, Long Beach Public Library
Lisa See, author of the beautiful novels Shanghai Girls and Peony in Love, will be the featured speaker for the 2012 Blanche Collins Forum on Saturday, February 11th at 1:30 PM at the Long Beach Main Library Auditorium. Lisa will be reading from her latest novel, Dreams of Joy, which continues the story of sisters Pearl and May in Shanghai Girls.
This free event is brought to you by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library Blanche Collins Forum and the Long Beach Public Library. Doors open at 1:00 PM. No reservations needed -- visit the Library's website for directions and parking information.
All of Lisa Sees novels are available at 10% off every day at Apostrophe Books. We will also be on hand at the event, if you wish to purchase copies for Lisa to sign. We hope to see you there!
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Workshop with Medium Geof Jowett
Channeling Your Inner Self: February 25th
Geof Jowett is an intuitive medium, educator, and writer. It is his passion to promote the expansion of our consciousness, the continuity of life, the laws of nature, intuition and mediumship so that we may heal and discover a greater sense of contentment, joy and peace and perpetuate love. Medium Geof will be hosting a workshop, "Channeling Your Inner Self To Enhance Your Intuitive Abilities," in our upstairs reading room on Saturday, February 25th. The workshop will run from 10 am to 1:30 pm; tuition is $50 per person. Channeling is the reception and sharing of creative energy. This energy is what we need to express our higher selves, perhaps to write, sing, garden, cook, teach, coach or to be a parent. This workshop, through discussion and interactive exercises, will give you tools to develop your intuitive abilities, to help you channel inspiration and guidance. Contact Geof (562.355.0525) or stop by the store to register for this workshop. Payment will be due the day of the workshop.
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Find us on Yelp!
Check in for special deals
 Please visit our Yelp page and rate us or, better yet, write a review! Help us spread the word about Apostrophe Books, and give us feedback. We want to know what you love about us, and we want to hear what you'd like us to improve. Be sure to watch the video: our expert bookseller Kelsey will lead you on a virtual tour of Apostrophe Books! When you're in the store, be sure to "check in" on your mobile device for a special coupon and other deals! Look for us on Twitter and Facebook, too!  
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 About Us 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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