Wellesley Books Newsletter
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Welcome to Wellesley Books Father's Day edition! This Sunday is Father's Day and our goal is to make it easy for you to treat your Dad. From a wide selection of books in the front of the store, to cards both funny and sweet, to gift items like grilling tools or Boston map ties, we have everything that you need. Best of all, we have helpful, knowledgeable booksellers with lots of suggestions to find the right book for your dad -- or husband, or brother, or grandfather!
On Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th at 10:30 am join Beth Glass who will be reading from her new picture book, Blue Ribbon Dad. She will be leading parents and kids in a fun craft to make their own special blue ribbon for Dad.
 Also at the bookstore the day before Father's Day, Saturday, June 18th from 2pm - 4pm, author, professor and renowned sports historian Harvey Frommer will be in our store. He will share stories about the baseball park we all love and its players. What better gift for a Red Sox fan than a personalized, autographed copy of Remembering Fenway Park: An Oral and Narrative History of the Home of the Boston Red Sox.
This is one event you are definitely NOT going to want to miss! We are the only New England stop on the multi-city national This is Teen Live tour featuring bestselling authors Meg Cabot, Libba Bray and Maggie Stiefvater! They will visit Wellesley Middle School the evening of Thursday, June 16th at 7pm! Please check our website for important details, such as when the doors open, parking, book-signing lines etc!
 We have signed copies of Scott Brown's memoir, Against All Odds in stock. We also have signed copies of Howie Carr's book, Hitman. If you would like a personalized copy of Hitman, please give us a call at the store. It's not too late to have a personalized copy for Father's Day if you are planning on coming in to pick it up in the store.
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Wellesley Books
82 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781.431.1160
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 The sun is shining and we have a new place to kick back and relax. Here is Margaret enjoying a good book and a beautiful, sunny day at one of our new umbrella tables on the back patio. We love to talk about books -- and to recommend books that we love. We have set aside a display at the front of the store for staff picks. Come on in and check it out! We have also posted our recommendations on our website.
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 In the Name of Honor
by Richard North Patterson
Richard North Patterson always delivers. A compelling tale of murder...this time involving a military family steeped in tradition and honor. A riveting look into the mores of those who defend us, and a courtroom drama that is off the charts.
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 Corduroy Mansions
by Alexander McCall Smith
I'm a big fan of Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series, and now, as it turns out, this is the first book in a series much like it, just set in an apartment building in London instead of Edinburgh. As always plenty of characters to like and cheer for and a particulary wonderful dog named Freddy De La Hay.
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 Theodore Boone: The Abduction
by John Grisham
Theo's best friend April has apparently been abducted from her home. Suspicion centers on a relative recently released from prison, but Theo is convinced the police are looking in the wrong direction. While the chase is on, there's still time for courtroom action in "kitty court", where Theo finds himself defending a foul-mouthed parrot. Suspenseful and funny!
Ages 9-12.
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 Who doesn't like to spoil their dad? This Sunday is Father's Day and we have everything you need to make yours smile. Stylish hats to keep the sun off his head while he's grilling, Superman Mighty Wallet, beer stein socks, Red Sox fuzzy dice, and of course - ties. So come on in, find a good thriller, sports or history book, grab a card and you are all set.
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there from all of us at Wellesley Books!
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Melinda has put together a great selection of books that might interest a dad or two. From The Father's Almanac for new dad's to The Evolution of Fatherhood, there are some great choices here:
An Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy Carter
Best American Short Stories of the Century edited by John Updike
Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich
The Evolution of Fatherhood by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
The Father's Almanac by S. Adams Sullivan
Nothing Like it in the World by Stephen Ambrose
Open by Andre Agassi
WAR by Sebastian Junger
Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer
Bring in your old summer reading titles and we will give you credit to buy your NEW books! The ubc is a great place to stock up on your required reading, and these titles are always in demand. Also, Melinda is looking for kids series, so if you have some you are all done with, bring them on in!
The Used Book Cellar is open for shopping during regular store hours,
Monday-Saturday 9-9 and Sunday 11-6.
UBC Buybacks are every Sunday from 1-5.
(The Used Book Cellar is not open for browsing during events)
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 Luna came in with her owner, Lois, to visit Sally, bookseller extraordinaire. She is a cute, shy Cavalier King Charles. Sally has a new puppy, Sydney, on the way -- a mini Australian Labradoodle. I bet Luna is looking forward to playing with Sydney. Or maybe not... I can't wait to see what a mini Australian Labradoodle looks like!
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Wellesley Books Storytime happens every Friday at 10:30 am and 7 pm in the children's section of the store. Join Melinda in the morning as she surprises you with her story selections. Guaranteed to please!
Don your favorite pj's, bring a friend and come listen to storyteller extraordinaire, Miss Jessica, every Friday night at 7pm at Wellesley Books. Storytime with Jess is always tons of fun!
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely, Kym Havens Wellesley Books Go to top of the page
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