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Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6:00
Sat 9:30 - 5:00
Sun Noon - 5:00
Extended hours on Friday, November 18, as we welcome Gregory Maguire at 7pm, reading and signing Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years
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Upcoming Events
11/18 (Friday) 7pm
Gregory Maguire returns to the Bookshop to present the fourth novel in the "Wicked" series, Out of Oz
11/19 (Saturday) all day-
Fenn School
12/8 (Thursday)
Extended hours as we celebrate the Concord Holiday Shopping Night
1/22 (Sunday) 3pm-
Jeff Clements presents Corporations Are Not People
1/29 (Sunday) 3pm-
John Matteson returns to the Bookshop with his hot-off-the-presses biography, The Lives of Margaret Fuller
2/5 (Sunday) 3pm-
Alan Lightman returns to the Bookshop with his latest novel, Mr. g
2/19 (Sunday) 3pm -
We welcome Sarah McCoy with The Baker's Daughter
2/26 (Sunday) 3pm -
Award-winning author Margot Livesey presents The Flight of Gemma Hardy
3/11 (Sunday) 3pm -
Kate Flora returns to the Bookshop with her latest novel, Redemption
3/18 (Sunday) 3pm -
We welcome Madeline Miller with Song of Achilles
4/1 (Sunday) 3pm -
Two authors present their non-fiction books: Deborah Kops with The Great Molasses Flood, and Heather Lang with Queen of the Track
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Greetings!
Our next event is on Friday, November 18 at 7 pm. Please join us as we welcome Gregory Maguire with Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years.
Our complete events schedule is listed in the left sidebar of this weekly newsletter and on our Facebook page.
If you're unable to attend an event, but would like a signed copy of the book, please call us to pre-order. We'll have the book personally inscribed to your specifications, hold it for pick-up, or arrange to ship it.
Our featured books this week include Annie Leibovitz's beautiful tribute to those places which inspire her. We have an article on some of our favorite cookbooks (to give or to get) this season.
Speaking of giving ... remember that signed books make great gifts! We have several additions to our signed books gallery the week; scroll down for details.
And take a peak in our community window; this week's display is created by the Concord Chamber of Commerce.
As always, we look forward to chatting with you in the Bookshop! Comments are also welcome via email to
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Our next event -
Friday November 18 at 7pm
Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years
by Gregory Maguire
Please join us on Friday, November 18th at a special time, 7 pm, as we warmly welcome Gregory Maguire, reading from his latest book, Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years.
Gregory Maguire's four-volume Wicked Series began in 1995 with the publication of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which was adapted into one of the most successful Broadway musicals in history. That first novel in the series was followed by the hugely successful novels Son of a Witch and A Lion Among Men.
With Out of Oz, Maguire brings the world of Oz full circle, as he once again takes readers back to the marvelous land, where the Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is held under house arrest, and the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law. And Dorothy Gale finds that she's definitely not in Kansas anymore. Amidst the chaos, Elphaba's granddaughter, Rain, comes of age to take up her broom in an Oz wracked by war.
Local author Gregory Maguire received his Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Tufts University. Also the author of several books for children, his work as a consultant in creative writing for children has taken him to speaking engagements across the United States and abroad. He is a founder and director emeritus of Children's Literature New England, a non-profit educational charity established in 1987.
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Personal connections from award-winning photographer
Pilgrimage by Annie Leibovitz;
introduction by Doris Kearns Goodwin
"Gazing at the traces left behind by her favorite artists, traces of their lives, their creature habits, Ms. Leibovitz finds something to nurture all of us - something about integrity, staying true to a vision. She forges a connection to the past that informs the way she is moving forward."
--Dominique Browning
The New York Times
Pilgrimage took Annie Leibovitz to places that she could explore with no agenda; she chose the subjects simply because they meant something to her. The first place was Emily Dickinson's house in Amherst; a few months later, she went with her three young children to Niagara Falls. She added the houses of Virginia Woolf and Charles Darwin in the English countryside and Sigmund Freud's final home, in London, but most of the places on the lists were American.
The work became more ambitious as Leibovitz discovered that she wanted to photograph objects as well as rooms and landscapes. She began to use more sophisticated cameras and a tripod and to travel with an assistant, but the project remained personal.
Leibovitz came to Concord to photograph the site of Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond. Once she got there, she was drawn into the wider world of the Concord writers. Ralph Waldo Emerson's home and Orchard House became subjects. The Massachusetts studio of the Beaux Arts sculptor Daniel Chester French became the touchstone for trips to Gettysburg and to the archives where the glass negatives of Lincoln's portraits have been saved.
Pilgrimage was a restorative project for Leibovitz, and the arc of the narrative is her own. "From the beginning, when I was watching my children stand mesmerized over Niagara Falls, it was an exercise in renewal," she says. "It taught me to see again."
With an Introduction by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pilgrimage is a beautiful book for those who appreciate photography, literature, or history, or those wishing to contemplate their own personal pilgrimage.
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New in our signed books gallery
Then Again by Diane Keaton
Then Again is Diane Keaton's unforgettable memoir about her mother and herself. In it you will meet the woman known to tens of millions as Annie Hall, but you will also meet, and fall in love with, her mother, the loving, complicated, always-thinking Dorothy Hall. To write about herself, Diane realized she had to write about her mother, too, and how their bond came to define both their lives. In a remarkable act of creation, Diane not only reveals herself to us, she also lets us meet in intimate detail her mother. Over the course of her life, Dorothy kept eighty-five journals - literally thousands of pages-in which she wrote about her marriage, her children, and, most probingly, herself. Dorothy also recorded memorable stories about Diane's grandparents. Diane Keaton has sorted through these pages to paint an unflinching portrait of her mother - a woman restless with intellectual and creative energy, struggling to find an outlet for her talents - as well as her entire family, recounting a story that spans four generations and nearly a hundred years.
More than the autobiography of a legendary actress, Then Again is a book about a very American family with very American dreams. Diane will remind you of yourself, and her bonds with her family will remind you of your own relationships with those you love the most.
We have signed editions of Then Again on our shelves!
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Your Moon, My Moon and
Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan visited the bookshop on Tuesday, and read and signed two of her most recent books.
Your Moon, My Moon is a perfect gift from grandparent to grandchild, highlighting the connections with those who live far away, via memories and the moon we share.
Waiting for the Magic is a delightful middle grade chapter book written in free verse. Both books are in the bookshop - signed by the author. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The One and Only Stuey Lewis by Jane Schoenberg  Our young audience was delighted to hear Jane Schoenberg read from her latest book, about elementary school-age Stuey and his adventures in school, relationships with his brother and best friend, and challenges on the soccer field. They found that they had a lot in common with this protagonist.
Jane personalized copies for those in attendance, and signed additional books for those who were unable to attend the event. Signed copies of Stuey Lewis are on our shelves. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Little Pig Joins the Band by David Hyde Costello  What do you get when you combine a curious Little Pig ("My name is Jacob!"), a creative author/illustrator, and a group of inquisitive young listeners? ... a fun afternoon of stories, music, and grins all around!
David Hyde Costello visited the Bookshop to read and sign his newest picture book, Little Pig Joins the Band. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from the day, including the famous "kazumpet." Signed editions of Little Pig Joins the Band are available for purchase. |
Spotlight on cookbooks Momofuku Milk Bar by Christina Tosi and David Chang 
Momofuku Milk Bar reveals the recipes for the innovative, addictive cookies, pies, cakes, ice creams, and more from the wildly popular bakery.
Artisan Cheese Making at Home by Ed Anderson
and Mary Karlin
Artisan Cheese Making at Home is the most ambitious and comprehensive guide to home cheese making, filled with easy-to-follow instructions for making mouthwatering cheese and dairy items.
Essential Pepin by Jacques Pepin
Jacques Pépin has earned a reputation as a champion of simplicity. His recipes are classics; they find the shortest, surest route to flavor, avoiding complicated techniques. In this book, the legendary chef collects and updates over 700 of the best recipes from his six-decade career. With a searchable DVD demonstrating every technique a cook will ever need.
The Apple Lover's Cookbook by Amy Traverso
The Apple Lover's Cookbook is the most complete cookbook for enjoying and cooking with apples.
This book celebrates the beauty of apples in all their delicious variety, taking you from the orchard to the kitchen with recipes both sweet and savory. It offers a full-color guide to fifty-nine apple varieties, with descriptions of their flavor, history, and, how to use them in the kitchen.
The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook by Cook's Illustrated Magazine
More than 2,000 of Cook's Illustrated's landmark recipes have been carefully compiled into a wide-ranging compendium that shows cooks how to make their favorite dishes better. The iconic "why this recipe works" sidebars inspire confidence as they explain the science behind the recipes.
Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger 
In Comfort Food Fix, Ellie Krieger presents a healthier take on classic American comfort food-without sacrificing the comfort part. These 150 soul-satisfying recipes include such hearty favorites as meatloaf, lasagna, chicken potpie, crab cakes, and mashed potatoes, but without all the calories and saturated fat. Full nutrition information for each recipe, and gorgeous full-color photos.
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In Our Window
Concord Chamber of Commerce
This week's window display was created by Concord Chamber of Commerce in celebration of upcoming holiday events.
The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take place on Sunday, December 4, 4:45 - 6:00pm. The parade in Concord Center will feature antique cars, Mrs. Claus, Louisa May Alcott, and Santa arriving by fire truck. Unwrapped gifts for Community Chest will be collected under the tree, with music by the Sounds of Concord.
Concord's Holiday Shopping Night will be held on Thursday, December 8, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Shop locally in Concord and enjoy the festivities with many holiday treats, shopping specials, entertainment, and strolling carolers.
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