Not only are these groups a fantastic way to explore literature together, but also to see each other in context of other mothers and daughters.

Join Lori Day and her daughter Charlotte Kugler as they discuss how they formed a mother-daughter book group when Charlotte was in third grade, and how it was able to run successfully for six years. They formed lasting friendships, strengthened their own bonds, and discussed books that ranged from childhood classics to popular series.

Preregistration is required; call 978-369-2405 or stop at our front desk the next time you're in the bookshop. Reserve a seat (or a pair of seats!) for $10, returned to you on the day of the workshop in the form of a Concord Bookshop gift certificate.

Lori, formerly Director of Admissions at The Fenn School, is an educational consultant who focuses on admissions and special education. She writes the It's Your Day blog, and can be found on the Huffington Post and in the pages of the Concord Journal. Charlotte, who just finished her freshman year at Mount Holyoke College, wrote the "Notes from Charlotte's Web" column in the Concord Journal for five years and is spending her summer writing for the Concord Journal and several other local newspapers.

Last Thursday, we enjoyed an evening of conversation (and brownies!) with Jael McHenry, who read an excerpt of The Kitchen Daughter and discussed the way she created the protagonist, a shy, sheltered young woman with a passion (almost an obsession) for cooking.

The novel was vetted with people familiar with the autism spectrum. Ginny is a believable character who represents one manifestation of Asperger's Syndrome.

All the recipes in the novel - including the Midnight Cry Brownies we enjoyed - were developed by Jael McHenry, who herself is an enthusiastic and talented home cook.

Signed copies of The Kitchen Daughter - named a "Tantalizing Beach Read" at Oprah.com - are available at the Bookshop.

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 Game of Secrets by Dawn Tripp       

Last week we introduced you to our boxed card sets.  We have beautiful collections of art cards - lovely to send a thoughtful note, and truly suitable for framing.

The art of William Morris, Walter J. Phillips, Dard Hunter, and Georgia O'Keeffe are among the selections you'll find in sturdy reusable boxes.

Our boxed card sets are a treat for your own desk or for a gift. Come in and browse our wide selection.

A gorgeous book from Anup and Manoj Shah, award-winning photographers and the authors of The Circle of Life. They contribute regularly to National Geographic, Natural History, Natural Wildlife, and Nature's Best.

African Odyssey: 365 Days follows the movements of these massive herds of the African plains as they migrate across the Serengeti, with each spread representing a day in the life of the herds. Dramatic scenes are played out on every page, chronicling life and death in one of the most fascinating and complex ecosystems in the world. With its extraordinary photographs and text, African Odyssey takes you on an unforgettable journey.

Originally published at $32.50, our bargain price is $9.99.