Wellesley Books Newsletter
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Check out our new sign and awnings! Our new look is now complete. If you haven't been in the store in a while, come on in and check it out. We have stylish new paper shopping bags, book totes with our new logo, and lots of new staff recommendations to peruse. But, of course, the same booksellers and personal customer service you have come to expect from your neighborhood bookstore.  This Saturday, February 4th at 2pm, we welcome Jeff Badger, Ph.D. and WWII Veteran Leo Packer (the captain of Jeff's Granddad's unit) when they will discuss Jeff's fascinating new book, Finding Granddad's War. You'll learn how Jeff tracked down and interviewed men from his deceased grandfather's WWII unit.Jeff Badger. Don't miss this informative and touching event!  Good news! The deadline to apply to be a volunteer book giver has been extended to February 6th! Become a volunteer for World Book Night and join thousands of people as they distribute 1 million free books! The goal is to give books to new readers, to encourage reading, and to share your passion for a great book. For more information & to sign up, please visit www.us.worldbooknight.org. Wellesley Books is an official pick-up store, so you won't have to go far to pick up the books. For more information about the specially chosen World Book Night books click here.
 Our annual Top 25 bookmark is in the works! If you would like a sneak peek at the titles that made the list for 2011, check them out on our website. How many have you 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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"When you sell a man a book you don't sell just 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue -- you sell him a whole new life. Love and friendship and humor and ships at sea by night -- there's all heaven and earth in a book, a real book."
~Christopher Morley
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 The Snow Child
by Eowyn Ivey
A middle-aged couple longing for a child of their own hope for a fresh start on the Alaskan frontier. The reader shares the couple's doubts and wonder when a wild but delicate child emerges from the wilderness and into their lives.
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 The Lives of Margaret Fuller
by John Matteson
It's good to see one of the leading voices of the Transcendentalists movement finally getting her due credit.
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 The Flight of Gemma Hardy
by Margot Livesey
An homage to Jane Eyre, this story quickly stands on it's own. Gemma is orphaned when her widower father drowns at sea. Taken from her native Iceland, she is brought to live with her kind uncle in Scotland. The story is familiar to this point, but breaks out with Gemma's flight from the orphanage where she lands after her uncle dies. On her own, she finds adventures and travails, and finally love and family connections.
Our luncheon with Margot Livesey on February 6th is almost full - two tickets left! If you can't make it to the event, we would be happy to reserve a signed copy for you!
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 Cinder
by Marissa Meyer
Cinder may be a cyborg, she may be forced to work for her terrible stepmother, and yes, there may even be a Prince Charming and a ball, but there's a lot more to this book than your regular Cinderella tale. This version has an evil Lunar Queen, a deadly plague, and a heroine tough enough to unravel the conspiracy to help save her country. Marissa Meyer sets up a great series of futuristic fairytale re-tellings here... do I see hints of a programming Rapunzel and a Lunar Snow White?
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 Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
The knitter's at the store love this story about a young girl named Annabelle and a box with an endless supply of colorful yarn. Annabelle adds color to her drab town by knitting one bright item at a time, but when a greedy archduke steals the box, what will happen? A charming story with wonderful illustrations by the extremely talented Jon Klassen.
After speaking with an author at his school, Houdini decides to write a kid's book. He surfs the net, comes up with the top ten rules for writing a kid's novel and then uses his experiences with family, friends, a neighborhood bully, and a war veteran to craft his story. How will it end? Both funny and thoughtful, you will enjoy reading this contemporary tale .
This historical fantasy involves three sisters, suitors, tea parties, a Brotherhood, a Sisterhood, mind magic, and a prophecy. Cate, the eldest Cahill, has been looking after her sisters ever since their mother died. She is about to come of age and must choose either marriage or joining the Sisterhood. All she can think about, though, is trying to keep secret the fact that she and her sisters are witches. When she receives a mysterious note and uncovers her mother's diary, she realizes that her families
family's future might be tied to an old prophecy. This first of three books will have have you wondering whether the Cahill's have been blessed or cursed.
Irises by Francisco X. Stork
The author of Marcelo in the Real World has created another thought provoking young adult novel. We see sisters Kate and Mary dealing with the aftermath of their father's sudden death. To compound the situation, they must figure out how to continue to care for their mother who was left in a persistent vegetative state afte an accident years ealier. How will they continue to care for her? What can they afford? Should dreams of going to college or creating art be abandoned? What are the options? You will be captivated by the complex characters and their struggles to come to terms with these questions. |
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 Here is Barry, bookseller extraordinaire, holding up THE must-have apparel for watching the Super Bowl this Sunday. We currently have all sizes in stock, so come in and grab them before they are gone. We also have Patriots Bop Bags - fun for any party. Go Pats!
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Down in the Used Book Cellar
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 We had a blockbuster buyback Sunday, with over 450 new titles on the shelves. Here are some of the new arrivals:
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Room by Emma Donaghue
Zeitoun by David Eggars
You Had Me at Woof by Julie Klam
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Tower, the Zoo and the Tortoise by Julia Stewart
The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson
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  We booksellers are absolute marshmallows when it comes to puppies. When Margaret walked in the store today, I was sitting on the floor with Dottie Mae, the cutest 13 week-old Cockapoo. She is a real snuggle-bug. Not only did Dottie Mae get to be dog of the week, she got to meet one of our favorite canine customers, Charlie. I bet she had a huge nap when she got home!
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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!
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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 Go to top of the page
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