Wellesley Books Newsletter
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February 29, 2012
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 Happy Leap Day - one more day in the year to enjoy good books. And we have Spring Ahead to look forward to on Sunday, March 11th. Our daffodils are already peeking their heads out by our back stairs. If the weather forecast is right, they will be peeking up through the snow!
 Charles Dickens would be pleased! This year marks the 200th anniversary of his birth, and we are partnering with the Wellesley Players to pay him tribute. The Wellesley Players will present a costumed sneak preview from their spring musical Oliver! at Wellesley Books on Saturday, March 3rd at 3:30pm. Key cast members will be performing musical numbers of the songs you love along with scenes from the show. This event is free and open to the public, although space is limited. (Fun is unlimited.) First come, first served.
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William Landay & Kym Havens
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Local author William Landay came into Wellesley Books with his family on Sunday to sign his bestselling novel, Defending Jacob (my review is below). Come in the store for an autographed copy, or give us a call and we will be happy to set one aside for you. We are very lucky to have a wonderful community of authors.  Calling all skaters and dreamers! Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will be talking to fans and sharing her new picture book It's a Big World, Little Pig! featuring Poppy the Pig in her latest adventure: at the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Kristi will be at Wellesley Books on March 9th at 4:00 PM to read from her new book, answer questions from readers and fans, and sign copies of her books. An athlete, artist, author, philanthropist, and world champion, Kristi is an inspiration to young people looking to pursue their dreams on and off the ice! Please check our website for more details. Tickets are $5.00 and can be used as a one-time coupon towards the purchase of either of Kristi's picture books.
Local Student Art Exhibits at Wellesley Books! March 13 - 18: Lilja Elementary School 2nd graders; bird artwork and sculpture March 21 - 25: Sprague Elementary School 3rd graders; Eric Carle collages March 27 - 31: Tenacre Country Day kindergarteners; fairytale sculptures |
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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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Help Wanted:
Wellesley Books is looking for an Event & Program Coordinator. This person is responsible for designing and executing book-related events and programs that are fun, engaging and profitable. This is the perfect job for a book lover who is well organized, a good writer, comfortable speaker, and strong enough to lift some books! This is a part time job, averaging 15-20 hours per week, with varied hours, including nights and weekends as needed. Please send inquiries to Deb Sundin at deb@wellesleybooks.com.
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The more that you read,
The more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
The more places you'll go.
~Dr. Seuss
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 Defending Jacob
by William Landay
When a local boy is found murdered in the woods adjoining the middle school in a Boston suburb, Assistant DA Andy Barber steps in to lead the investigation. In a shocking turn of events, his son is accused of the murder. What follows is Andy's struggle to balance family loyalty and justice in a time of crisis. William Landay is a master at unfolding this unforgettable tale with a zinger of an ending. Even better, he came in the store to sign copies of his bestseller!
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 The Mirage
by Matt Ruff
When this book opens with Christian terrorists crashing planes into the World Trade Towers in Baghdad on 11/9/2001, we know Ruff has dropped us straight into an alternate reality that's a bit like a hall of fun-house mirrors. Ruff rewrites our world history, staying true to real world personalities and geography, but with the overall question: how would the world look if the tables were turned? A fascinating read that will have you dwelling on Ruff's ideas long after you've read the last page.
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 Pulse: Stories
by Julian Barnes
These are moving stories about relationships, and what makes couples tick. Many of them are tales of loss, but with flickers of bittersweet humor. A beautiful collection by a master storyteller.
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 The Weird Sisters
by Eleanor Brown
Three adult sisters named for Shakespearean characters by their Shakespearean professor father come home to care for their mother who is ill with cancer. The store is carried by their use of lines from the Bard's plays for every occasion and by their love of reading.
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 Randy Riley's Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen
Who else but Chris Van Dusen, author of If I Built A Car and The Circus Ship, could create a fast-paced rhyming picturebook that involves baseball, robots and outer space? Big bold illustrations enhance the appeal of this fun new read aloud!
Chopsticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Marilyn saw an advanced read of Chopsticks and could not wait until it arrived on our shelves. She loved Spoon and thinks that this follow up is just as delightful. She raves: "The message of strength together as well as separately is a subtle bonus." Charmingly illustrated, this tale of friendship will have you giggling over the culinary puns.
Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani
What could Meena, an Indian immigrant girl living in New York, possibly have in common with River, a basketball-playing boy from a small Kentucky town? To start, their willingness to participate in a pen pal project at school where they will write letters instead of emails. Through their correspondence, we learn that they have even more in common and we get to watch their friendship blossom. A touching, thought-provoking read!
The Boy on Cinnamon Street by Phoebe Stone
Louise is struggling to keep things together. She's quit the gymnastics team, is living with her grandparents and has blocked out memories of her Mom. The one bright spot is the cheerful notes she's been getting from a secret admirer. What will trigger her memories and help her get back on track? This bittersweet story will tug at your heart.
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 We have a new line of fun earrings in the store that come in lots of different styles, from pandas to flamingos, cupcakes to sock monkeys. They are bright, colorful and light - the perfect accessory to make you smile.
We seem to have an invasion of small, pastel creatures in the store. I think the Easter bunny is sneaking in some basket stuffers to get us in a hoppity mood. You have to try out the pink flipping bunny. He (she?) is guaranteed to make you smile.
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Down in the Used Book Cellar
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 We're feeling particularly green today - it must be almost St. Patrick's Day! Here are a selection of titles with an Irish connection:
Ireland by Frank Delaney
My Dream of You by Nuala O'Faolain
Girls in Their Married Bliss by Edna O'Brien
Isolde: Queen of the Western Isle by Rosalind Miles
The Pig Comes to Dinner by Joseph Caldwell
Wherever Green is Worn by Tim Pat Coogan
Down By the River by Edna O'Brien
'Tis by Frank McCourt
Faithful Place by Tana French
Used Book Cellar Buyback Hours:
Now on Saturdays from 11am - 3pm
Open for browsing during regular store hours. Please note: The Used Book Cellar will not be open for browsing during author events. We will be happy to look for a title after the event and place it on hold for you. |
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 Hudson is an almost 2-year-old therapy dog. He stopped in the store on his way home from work visiting patients at the Metro West Medical Center.
After I gave him his treat for posing so patiently, his owner then proceeded to walk him through his fabulous bag of tricks! He backed up, laid down, grovelled (crawl forward on his belly) and then dropped to the floor and rolled on his back when she said BANG! It was awesome. I really love my job!
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Wellesley Books Storytime is changing to Saturday!
Beginning on Saturday, March 3rd, storytime will be every Saturday at 10:00 am in the children's section of the store. Get ready for a whole new storytime for ages 2 to 5 with stories and crafts guaranteed to please!
March 3rd: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Join us for stories to celebrate one of our favorite authors! Bring a cat or wear your hat!
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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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