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Change of Plans! We WILL be open this Sunday and, there will be UBC buybacks (from 1-5 pm), as usual.
 First up on our busy September events calendar, we welcome writer/cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, creator of the Big Nate comic strip. Lincoln will be at the Wellesley Free Library on Friday, September 9th at 4:00 pm, to talk about the third novel in his hilarious Big Nate book series! He'll be giving a drawing demo, explaining cartooning tools and vocabulary, and talking about how he puts together stories for his books!
 Our book-signing visit with Elin Hilderbrand had to be postponed until next Thursday, September 1st at 5 pm. If you can't make the event, we're always happy to have a book personalized for you. Just come by or contact the store and we'll arrange it: (781) 431-1160.
Are you in a bookclub? Then we want to know what you are reading! We are planning a display of great book club picks, and would like to include your selection. Please send us an email with your upcoming title(s).
 It's not too late to grab your school summer reading books. Middle school titles are on display in the kids' section at the back of the store, and high school titles are up front by the register. We make it easy for you to get reading! Here is Guinness, doing his WHS summer reading. He'll be taking Honors Junior English in the fall, so he has to read 1984, by George Orwell.
Everyone stay safe with the upcoming hurricane. Make sure you have plenty of books to read! |
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Contact Us
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Wellesley Books
82 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781.431.1160
www.wellesleybooks.com
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Upcoming Events
| | Lincoln Peirce - Friday, 9/9
Jane Kohuth - Saturday, 9/10 Lunchtime Book Club - Tuesday, 9/13
Spencer Quinn - Wednesday, 9/14
Kevin O'Connor & Michael Casey - Thursday, 9/15
John Harrison Smolens - Friday, 9/16
Erica Ferencik - Saturday, 9/17
Suzanne LaFleur - Tuesday, 9/20
Stacy Schiff - Wednesday, 9/21
Ellen Fitzpatrick - Thursday, 9/22
Laini Taylor - Friday, 9/30 |
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"Wear the old coat and buy the new book." ~Austin Phelps
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There are many new books coming out this season, and we will steer you towards the ones you won't want to miss. Here are some new titles we are recommending:
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 Rules of Civility
by Amor Towles
Manhattan, 1938, is the setting for this wonderfully satisfying tale of the rich -- and the not so rich! Amidst the glitter of New York are some unforgettable characters and a story that dazzles and lingers. We couldn't put it down.
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 The Magician King
by Lev Grossman
In this long-awaited sequel to The Magicians, we follow Quentin as he begins an epic quest to the furthest reaches of Fillory, his magical kingdom. A sort of Harry Potter for adults, with some fun homages to great fantasy literature.
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 Hotel Bosphorus
by Esmahan Aykol
I love this mystery set in Istanbul, with a smart, feisty, bookselling heroine. Kati Hirschel is a German woman who runs the only mystery bookstore in Istanbul. When a high school friend who has become a famous movie star comes to film in Istanbul, Kati is plunged into a murder mystery that features a sexy Turkish police inspector, a group of courteous gangsters, and her own collection of eccentric friends. Funny, absorbing, and a little bit racy, this book is full of wry observations about Turkish society and politics.
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 The Buddha in the Attic
by Julie Otsuka
In this beautifully-written novel, we follow a group of young Japanese brides from their arrival in 1900's San Francisco to their lives at the start of World War II. Essential reading for anyone who loved
Otsuka's When the Emperor Was Divine (or her recent story that aired on Selected Shorts).
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We know what kids love most about school - lunch! We have fun and colorful lunch sacks, reusable sandwich and snack bags, and stainless steel insulated food jars. My favorite lunchbox as a kid was a blue Snoopy one that had a thermos for soup. We don't have Snoopy, but we have ladybugs, trucks, and space monsters!
We still have some fabulous finds at our 75%-off sidewalk sale. Don't miss out!
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Down in the Used Book Cellar
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 Get your little one ready for school with this great selection of picture books and early reader titles. Our manager, Deb, loves First Graders From Mars - out of this world! Here are some more titles that are a little more down to earth:
Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt, pictures by Jane Dyer
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger
Kindergarten ABC by Jacqueline Rogers
The Awful Aardvarks Go to School by Reeve Lindburgh
Boomer Goes to School by Constance McGeorge, illustrated by Mary Whyte
Arthur's Teacher Moves In by Marc Brown
Sweet Briar by Karma Wilson, pictures by LeUyen Pham
Back to School for Rotten Ralph by Jack Gantos and Nicole Rubel
Seymour Slug Starts School by Carey Armstrong-Ellis 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. There WILL be buybacks on Sunday, September 4th - Labor Day weekend. (The Used Book Cellar is not open for browsing during events) |
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 Winnie is a 13 week-old bulldog - and absolutely adorable! Her favorite things are sleeping, eating and playing soccer. I would love to see her try to catch a soccer ball! Come back soon, Winnie!
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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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What We're Reading Now...
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
Kym Havens Wellesley Books
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