Wellesley Books Newsletter
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December 14, 2011
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 We know you are busy, so this newsletter will be short and sweet: nothing but good book recommendations and tips to make your holidays easier. As always, we offer personalized service and free gift wrapping - and we're open early from now until Christmas. Our holiday hours are listed to the right. We have free parking in our back lot, and all meters are free in Wellesley until January 12th!
We have been wishing for this for a long time - you can now create your very own Wish List on our website and email it to those who need to know what you are wishing for! Look for the "Add to Wish List" button next to the "Add to Cart" button. It's as easy as that. So go ahead and shop...and Happy Reading!
What better gift for the holidays than a personalized, signed copy of a favorite book? We are lucky to have talented authors who are willing to come to the store and sign books:
Just call us at the store and we will take down the necessary information, or place your order online. To get a signed copy from our website, simply write "SIGNED COPY" in the comments section of your order. Indicate whether you would like it customized for a specific person Books must be pre-paid for this option. Gift wrapping is complimentary.
 One of the best reasons for choosing to shop with us is our personal shopper service. We will help you find just the perfect book for each reader on your list, then we will wrap your gifts at no charge. Our goal is to make your holidays effortless!
Parking is free in Wellesley from now
until January 12th!
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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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Holiday Hours:
8:30am - 9pm Mon - Sat
9am - 6pm Sun
Christmas Eve
8:30am - 5:00pm
New Year's Eve 9:00am - 5:00pm
We will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day. Used Book Cellar Buybacks will resume on Sunday, January 8th.
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Do give books - religious or otherwise - for Christmas. They're never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal. ~ Lenore Hershey
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 The House of Silk
by Anthony Horowitz
Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective in literary history. For the first time since the death of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a new Holmes story has been sanctioned by his estate, whetting the appetites of fans everywhere. Horowitz has woven a tale that is sure to satisfy new fans as well as the most dedicated Baker Street Irregular.
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 The Dovekeepers
by Alice Hoffman
The Dovekeepers is a brilliant historical novel set in 70 C.E. and inspired by the true story of the 900 Jews who held out against the Roman army on Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. It is the story of four extraordinary women, each brought to Masada by her own challenging circumstances.
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 The Louvre: All the Paintings
by Vincent Pomarčde
Endorsed by the Louvre and for the first time ever, every painting from the world's most popular museum is available in one stunning book. All 2,981 paintings on display in the permanent painting collection of the Louvre are presented in full color in this striking, limited edition, slipcased book.
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 Listomania
by The Listomaniacs Listomania covers questions of human behavior, trivia facts about geography (past and present), etymology, mythology, ancient and recent history, as well as pop culture.
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 Gifts from the Gods
by Lisa Lunge-Larsen, illustrated by Gareth Hinds
Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers. The brief stories here not only impart the subtle wisdom of these ancient tales, but make us understand the words, and our own world, more deeply.
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 The Unforgotten Coat
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
When two Mongolian brothers inexplicably appear one morning in Julie's class, no one, least of all Julie, knows what to make of them. Often laugh-out-loud funny, this moving and simply told novella tugs at the heart - a unique story of immigration both fierce in its telling and warm in its characterizations.
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 Have you liked us on Facebook yet? If not, visit us now and check out our Twenty Winter Wonders. We are sharing one of our favorite holiday/winter themed children's books each day from now through December 24th. Several titles we have already shared....
Making A Friend by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
A sweet story with beautiful illustrations perfect for reading after making the first snowman of the season!
Light the Menorah by Jannie Ho
A great introduction to the Hanukkah tradition of lighting the menorah.
Brave Irene by William Steig
A wonderful read for when the snow and wind are swirling outside.
Check it out - add your comments and share your favorites. Enjoy!
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 Are your kids bouncing off the walls with holiday excitement? One way to relax and unwind with your family is to get together and play a game or puzzle. We have a great selection of family games to help fill the hours over the holidays. Many of our games can be played with a variety of ages, or you can play with family teams/groups.
Sizes range from pocket size, which are perfect for travel or stockings, to larger collectible board games like our Holiday Scrabble. If you need a recommendation, just ask for Alexa or Colleen - they will be happy to help you find the perfect match. Get playing!
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Wellesley Books Storytime happens every Friday at 10:30 am in the children's section of the store. Join Melinda as she surprises you with her story selections. Guaranteed to please!
We will have a brief Storytime hiatus during the holiday rush.
Our last storytime will be on Friday, December 2nd,
and we will resume on Friday, December 30th.
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What We're Reading Now...
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Lorna
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Pete
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Colleen
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Betty
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Sally
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Top 10 reasons to shop now for your holiday gifts...
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1. None of the hot titles have run out.
2. Expert gift advisors have time to spend with you before it's too busy.
3. Why wait until the stores are crowded?
4. Why not shop early and have fewer bills to pay post-holiday?
5. Gift cards are always the right size, and always available.
6. Books are affordable gifts, and you can buy them early because they don't spoil.
7. Because it gives you time for leisurely gift wrapping (or better yet, take advantage of our complimentary wrapping!)
8. New England weather is unpredictable; don't let a storm leave you without that special book for that special someone.
9. It will give you time to send those cards that you mean to send every year.
10. You'll be able to brag to your friends that you're finished.
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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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