Wellesley Books Newsletter
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 We have had a sweet taste of spring this March - inspiration to start your garden. We have an even sweeter event on April 5th at 7pm with talented chef Didi Emmons, who will inspire you to cook from your garden.
Didi's new book, Wild Flavors: One Chef's Transformative Year Cooking on Eva's Farm, is about her experience cooking from Eva Sommaripa's bucolic, slightly chaotic 2-acre organic farm. Didi will bring an intriguing selection of locally grown plants to taste, and Wellesley Books booksellers will prepare delicious samples of foods from her book's recipes, including rhubarb scones, basil lemonade, parsnip tea cake and more! Our new neighbor, Gustare Oils & Vinegars, will provide unique oils and vinegars to sample as well! This is a ticketed event so please visit our website for all the important details.
 Fans of YA fiction won't want to miss this event! Hex Hall author Rachel Hawkins will be here at 4pm on Thursday, March 29th. Hailed as "impossible to put down," the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. This third volume will leave readers enchanted with a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor. Don't miss this opportunity to meet an up-and-coming writer!
 SAVE THE DATE - an evening with Judy Collins on May 9th! In honor of National Children's Book Week, Judy Collins will be talking about When You Wish Upon a Star and Over the Rainbow, her picture book and CD sets that are gorgeously illustrated by Eric Puybaret. She will be reading from and signing her books, sharing stories, and may even sing a few verses in what promises to be a magical evening!
Local Student Art Exhibits at Wellesley Books! March 27 - 31: Tenacre Country Day School kindergarteners - fairytale sculptures  A favorite series of both Lorna and myself is The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz. If you have not had a chance to try out this funny and addicting series, the first book is available in e-book format for 99 cents from now until April 6th. Trail of the Spellmans: Document #5 is now available in hardcover. Need help downloading an e-book or deciding which e-reader is right for you? Just give us a call!
For fans of Make Way for Ducklings, check out this video of a banker catching a dozen baby ducklings! |
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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
| | Susan Newman - Wednesday, 3/28
Rachel Hawkins - Thursday, 3/29
Brandon Mull - Tuesday, 4/3
Didi Emmons - Thursday, 4/5
Tad Hills - Saturday, 4/7
Tsoknyi Rinpoche - Monday, 4/9
Lunchtime Book Group - Tuesday, 4/10
Sheryl and Carrie Berk - Friday, 4/13
Jerry Pallotta - Saturday, 4/21
Susan Senator - Friday, 4/27
Judy Collins - Wednesday, 5/9 |
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"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." ~Margaret Atwood
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 Wild
by Cheryl Strayed
This is not your typical, clichéd story of personal redemption. Strayed tells the funny, painful story of her 1000+ mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, woven in with the brutally honest personal histories that culminated in this ill-prepared trek. Exquisitely written, this is a book about breaking your own heart so you can put it back together. I finished this in one day!
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 Glaciers
by Alexis Smith
The story follows one day in the life of a young woman reflecting on her childhood. The entire read was delicious and I felt a mounting excitement as I neared an ending that proved to be perfection.
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 Carry the One
by Carol Anshaw
The novel begins at a wedding in the country with friends and family. The happy day ends with a horrific accident. Carry the One is the story of this group of friends, including a pair of siblings, and how they cope with the tragedy that indelibly links them. As one character says, "When you add us up, you always have to carry the one." I was completely taken in by this story and read it almost in one sitting!
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 Bringing Up Bébé
by Pamela Druckerman
I picked up Bringing Up Bébé skeptically, but to my surprise, I found myself really enjoying the book. Its construction around personal anecdotes prevents it from coming off as smug, and Druckerman is appealingly self-deprecating. By the end of the book, I was convinced that Druckerman knows what she's talking about, and that a parent could learn a great deal from her book. It was a delightful read and certainly didn't come off as supercilious or anti-American, as I had feared. My only major complaint is that the yogurt cake ended up requiring a much longer baking time than specified!
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 Penny and Her Song by Kevin Henkes
In this new early reader, author and illustrator Kevin Henkes introduces us to his newest mouse character, "Penny". Lorna is a big fan and raves, "Young Penny has a song of her own and wants to sing it for all to hear, but the babies are sleeping. What is she to do? Why, sing of course! Yet another reason to love Henkes!"
Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes by Lauren Child
Move over Nancy Drew, Harriet the Spy, and Encyclopedia Brown and make room for Ruby Redfort, a super smart, code cracking, t-shirt wearing detective. The secret agency known as Spectrum has enlisted her help unraveling a mystery involving a shipment of gold bullion, the Jade Buddha and a crew of interestingly named villains. Full of action, gadgets and humor, this proves to be a fun read!
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
This is one of those books that will tug on your heart and make you think differently about the world. Margaret loves this story about a boy facing huge challenges as he begins his first year going to a mainstream school. She notes, "Filled with amazing characters, Auggie will make you laugh and cry and want to jump up and down."
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Assassins in training, walled cities, poisons and weapons of torture, conspiracies, action, adventure and romance - this is the type of book that will keep you up until the wee hours of the morning reading to the very satisfying end. Margaret describes it: "Ismae is the daughter of Death. Escaping from a brutal marriage, she is trained to be an assassin in service to the young duchess. In a court full of intrigue and betrayal, whom can she trust?" Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games!
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- April flowers and showers
Since our daffodils survived the cold this week, they have earned yet another photo in the newsletter! New in the store are these colorful, fun rain boots that are perfect for April showers. Some sock-bunnies hitched a ride to enjoy the sun. The rain boots also have matching lap-desks and umbrellas in coordinating colors and patterns. Not sure how you could use them all at once, but they will definitely make you smile! The sweet button-eyed sock animals come in bold stripey colors that are a fun alternative to pastels in your Easter baskets.
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Down in the Used Book Cellar
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 March is Women's History Month and we have some inspiring books featuring women who made history:
Zelda: A Biography by Nancy Milford
Dragon Lady by Sterling Seagrave
West with the Night by Beryl Markham
A Girl from Yamhill: A Memoir by Beverly Cleary
Harriet Beacher Stowe: A Life by Joan D. Hedrick
Eleanor of Aquitane by Alison Weir
Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
Consuelo and Alva Vanderbilt by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart
Desert Queen by Janet Wallach
Trade Your Used Books:
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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 This handsome young fellow has the BEST literary name - Gryffindor, nicknamed Gryff. He is an almost 6 year-old mixed breed and has a great personality! We asked him, "Where is the kitty, Gryff?" to get this adorable perky-eared pose. No kitties in the store when he was in, but he did earn an extra treat for being Dog of the Week!
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Wellesley Books Storytime
Storytime is held every Saturday at 10:00 am in the children's section of the store. Our children's booksellers will share their favorite books, finger rhymes, and craft activities each week, with stories based on a fun new theme. Special guest authors will also be featured throughout the year to lead story time and share their own books and art!
March 31st: Poetry - Hay is for horses, better for cows, people don't chew it because they don't know how. We will have more fun rhymes and poems to share along with a fun craft.
Special Author Storytimes: April 7th - Tad Hills reads Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!
April 21st - Jerry Pallotta reads F is for Fenway Park
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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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