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Titcomb's Bookshop
October 2010 Newsletter
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Titcomb's Bookshop
432 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA
(508) 888-2331
titcombsbookshop.com
HOURS:
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
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Secrets of Sandwich
Sunday Oct. 31st
Love a good mystery? Think you can solve one? Join the fun of Secrets of Sandwich! Professional actors will lead a murder mystery adventure around several locations in East Sandwich. Tickets $15 per person and are available at Titcomb's Bookshop, The Bee Hive Restaurant, Sandwich Agway and more. More info to follow!
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Titcomb's Bookshop
October Book Club
Tuesday
October 19th, 7pm
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For October, we will read Man Booker prize winning novel Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel ($16.00, our price is $12.80).
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man, Thomas Cromwell, dares to gamble his life to win the king's favor and ascend to the heights of political power. In inimitable style, Mantel presents a picture of a half-made society on the cusp of change, where individuals fight or embrace their fate with passion and courage.
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Really?
I realize that words in the dictionary are meant to reflect the way that language is evolving. We need to provide definitions so that we all know what we are talking about. But.....really? Here are some of the words added to the New Oxford American Dictionary (courtesy of the Guardian)
cougar (Demi Moore?)
bromance
hockey mom
tramp stamp
unfriend (a verb!)
hashtag
tweet
zombie bank
TTYL
BFF
LMAO
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Haikubes
Perfect for individual inspiration or as an after-dinner game with friends or family, Haikubes is a set of 63 word cubes that is attractive enough to display on the coffee table. Simply roll the cubes and use the words that come up to create an expressive haiku. Everyone's a poet with this latest entertainment from the team behind Cranium.
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Diary of A Wimpy #5
Is Coming!
Tuesday Nov.9th
Greg has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? He suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older--all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side.
Come get the book on Nov. 9th and enter to win a life sized cardboard cut-out of Greg Heffley!
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In Store Pick-Up!
Did some of our recommendations sound good? (Personally, I am really intrigued by Kathleen's recommendation of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, but I digress...)
If you want to be extra sure that a copy of the book is available when you come to the store, simply click on the book photo. Use that link to order a copy of the book for "In Store Pick Up". No credit card needed! We will then hold a copy of the book for you.
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 You know what's great about having a family business? For the adults, there is no shortage of available labor (particularly with a big family like ours) and for the kids there is always an opportunity to earn money! The picture at left is of Paul Henry Titcomb hard at work repairing the driveway. A gravel driveway is a lovely thing but the gravel has a way of wandering away. Paul was filling holes in the driveway by moving the gravel. Hard work! What did you do as a kid to earn money? On another note.....we had such a lovely time at our CLASH Weekend recipe tasting that we had to give you another recipe. Catherine Walthers ( Soups & Sides) Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili was to die for. A vegetarian recipe where you don't even miss the meat! Try it, click here. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Author Open House
Sunday Oct. 3rd, 1-3pm
While you enjoy a "Fall Day on 6A", stop by our Local Author Open House. We would love to introduce you to 6 local authors and their books.Attending the open house will be Joseph Fleck, Vanessa Gregory, Leslie Hatton, Linda Le Blank, LeAnn Neal Reilly and Janet Spurr. The books cover a variety of genres from fiction to poetry to picture books and appeal to all age groups. This is a free event and light refreshments will be served. Shop local, read local!
Knitting Club
Monday Oct. 4th, 2-3pm
All skill levels are welcome to come spend an hour working on a knitting or crocheting project (or any project for that matter!). No registration, just come!
 Book Talk & Signing
Big Citizenship by Alan Khazei
Wednesday Oct. 12th, 7pm
Town Hall Auditorium (130 Main St, Sandwich)
Join us for an evening with City Year co-founder Alan Khazei. He will discuss his new book Big Citizenship: How Pragmatic Idealism Can Bring Out The Best In America, the story of the realization of one man's vision: of how much greater America would be if people from all walks of life joined together in a shared act of national service. (Co-sponsored by the Sandwich Public Library)
Special Train Storytime
The Last Train by Gordon Titcomb and Wendell Minor
Saturday October 16th, 1-3pm
Join the fun as we host a very special train storytime with musician Gordon Titcomb and artist/illustrator Wendell Minor. Gordon Titcomb will read his new children's picture book The Last Train ($16.99), a tribute to a bygone era when everyone traveled by train. Gordon has performed with Arlo Guthrie, Paul Simon and many more. Award winning artist Wendell Minor will display some of his original artwork created for the book. There will be train related activities and a craft suitable for children ages 3-8, or anyone who loves trains! Light refreshments will be served.
 Book Signing
Rubies in the Sand by Bonnie Kavanagh Saturday Oct. 23rd, 3:00pm Author Bonnie Kavanagh will introduce us to her new cookbook Rubies in the Sand: Recipes from the Cape Cod Cranberry Bogs. Sustainable and local, cranberries are part of New England's culinary and agricultural history. This new cookbook gives its readers over 200 ways to use cranberries every day of the year.
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Fur, Fortune and Empire by Eric Jay Dolin (Stay Tuned for exact date and location!)
Author Eric Jay Dolin (Leviathan) will discuss his new book, Fur, Fortune and Empire, about America and the fur trade. The book chronicles the rise and fall of the fur trade of old, when the rallying cry was "get the furs while they last." Fur became inextricably linked to many key events in American history, including the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812, as well as to the relentless pull of Manifest Destiny and the opening of the West. (Co-sponsored by Sandwich Newcomer's and Neighbors Club and the Sandwich Public Library)
 Book Talk & Signing
Yarn: Remembering The Way Home by Kyoko Mori Saturday October 30th, 3:00pm Author Kyoko Mori will join us to talk about and sign her memoir Yarn: Remembering the Way Home. No registration needed, just come! Elizabeth recommended this book in our newsletter. I think that the best book description is her recommendation:
In this beautiful and poignant memoir, the author artfully tells her story of growing up in Japan and coming to the States to attend college. As she comes to terms with the memory of her mother's suicide and the breakdown of her marriage, Mori finds great solace in her knitting. Interspersed in her story she shares the fascinating history of knitting, weaving and spinning. This book is a treasure that the reader will savor page by page.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Kathleen: The Sound of A Wild Snail Eating By Elizabeth Tova Bailey ($18.95) I was charmed by this little book. During a year of Ms. Bailey's illness that literally immobilized her, she was gifted a snail in a pot of violets from a friend who had been out walking in the woods near her home. At first she wasn't too thrilled. After all it was just a snail; but over time she found that she and the snail had much in common. Their pace of life was completely slowed down and they were both nocturnal. So begins the study of her little companion throughout their year together. The writing is harmonic and the science poetic. It just may tempt some readers to find their own snail! Knowingly, tips on creating a terrarium may be found at the end of the book.
From K aren: Adam & Eve by Sena Jeter Naslund ($26.99, our price $21.59) This intriguing novel by the bestselling author of Ahab's Wife, is the story of Lucy, the recently widowed wife of a scientist who entrusted her with perhaps the most explosive secret ever revealed to mankind. He believed he had proof of extraterrestrial life that brings into question all the world's religions. This exciting novel encompasses the smuggling of religious artifacts, the clash of religion and science and the power of humanity to redeem itself through love. I really enjoyed this novel, it would make a great book club book!
 From Elizabeth: Let's Take The Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell ($23.00, our price $19.40) This book is a beautiful testament to the power of friendship. Caldwell writes eloquently about her rather brief (seven years) friendship with Caroline Knapp. Their many shared interests--long walks with their beloved dogs, love of their respective sports which they taught each other, swimming and sculling, common careers of writing and having overcome addictions to alcohol--provided the backbone of their strong friendship. Former book critic for The Boston Globe, Gail Caldwell will have the reader laughing out loud in one paragraph and brushing away tears in another. This should be required reading for everyone who treasures friendship and can also serve as a balm for someone who is grieving the loss of a dear friend.
 From Nancy: Ollie's Halloween by Olivier Dunrea ($12.99) Ollie is a gosling who dresses up for a spooky Halloween night with his friends Gossie, Gertie, Peedie and BooBoo. They spend their night collecting treats and trying to be scary. Olivier Dunrea's delightful illustrations make this sweet story about Halloween and sharing a treat to read to toddlers. (There is a gorgeous pullout poster in the back too!)
 From Vicky: Room by Emma Donoghue ($24.99, our price $19.99) If you're looking for a really gripping read, Room might just be the book for you! The story is narrated by a 5 year old boy, Jack, who lives in a small room with his mother. Room is his home and his whole world - because he has never been out of it! For seven years, his mother has been kept prisoner in the room by a man Jack calls Old Nick. His mother does everything she can to make a normal life for her son, but as time goes by, she realizes that things cannot stay the same and she must do something to save herself and her son.
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NEW TO THE SHELVES
 Fall Of Giants (Century Trilogy #1) by Ken Follet ($36.00, our price $28.80) The first novel in The Century Trilogy follows the fates of five interrelated families--American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh--as they move through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women's suffrage.Want to learn more? Watch the book trailer here.
 A Secret Kept by Tatiana De Rosnay ($24.99, our price $19.99) Antoine thought he had the perfect surprise for his sister Melanie's birthday: a weekend by the sea at Noirmoutier Island, where the pair spent many happy childhood summers playing on the beach. It had been over 30 years since they were there, since their mother died and the family holidays ceased. But the island's haunting beauty triggers more than happy memories; it reminds Melanie of something unexpected and deeply disturbing about their last island summer. When, on the drive home, she finally summons the courage to reveal what she knows to Antoine, her emotions overcome her and she loses control of the car.
 The Fort: A Novel of the Revolutionary War by Bernard Cornwell ($25.99) From the reigning king of historical fiction ("USA Today") comes a triumphant novel of the American Revolution. Drawing from diaries and the transcripts of the inquiries and court proceedings, Cornwell recreates the events of the Penebscot Expedition in stunning detail.
 Cool Robots by Sean Kenney ($12.99) Master LEGO Brick Designer Sean Kenney is back again (remember Sean from our visit with him in February?) with original creations of Robotopolis--robots, transformers, and spaceships of all sizes, colors, and features. Complete with select model instructions, insider tips, and landscape designs for new LEGO fans as well as diehard enthusiasts.
 To Fetch A Thief by Spencer Quinn ($25.00, our price $20.00) In the 3rd book in the bestselling series featuring a lovable and wise dog narrator, Chet and Bernie go under the big top to solve the most unlikely missing persons (and animals!) case ever. Chet has smelled a lot of unusual things in his years as partner to P.I. Bernie Little, but nothing has prepared him for the exotic scents he encounters when the circus comes to town. Peanut, the headlining pachyderm, has gone missing--along with her trainer, Uri DeLeath. Stranger still, no one saw them leave. How does an elephant vanish without a trace?
 The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass ($25.95, our price $20.76) In a quirky farmhouse outside Boston, 70-year-old Percy Darling enjoys a vigorous but mostly solitary life until, in a complex scheme to help his oldest daughter through a crisis, he allows a progressive preschool to move into his barn. The abrupt transformation of Percy's rural refuge into a lively, youthful community compels him to reexamine the choices he's made.
 Swan by Mary Oliver ($23.00) "Joy is not made to be a crumb," writes Mary Oliver, and certainly joy abounds in her new book of poetry. "Swan," her twentieth volume, shows us that, though we may be "made out of the dust of stars," we are of the world she captures here so vividly. "Swan "is Oliver's tribute to "the mortal way" of desiring and living in the world, to which the poet is renowned for having always been "totally loyal."
 Let's Bring Back An Encyclopedia of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful, Chic, Useful, Curious, and Otherwise Commendable Things from Times Gone By Leslie Blume ($19.95) The Huffington Post's "Let's Bring Back..." columnist, Lesley M. M. Blume, invites you to consider whatever happened to cuckoo clocks? Or bed curtains? Why do we have so many "friends" but have done away with the much more useful word "acquaintance"? All of these things, plus hot toddies, riddles, proverbs, corsets, calling cards, and many more, are due for a revival. Throughout this whimsical, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of nostalgia, Blume breathes new life into the elegant, mysterious, and delightful trappings of bygone eras, honoring the timeless tradition of artful living along the way.
 Olivia Goes To Venice by Ian Falconer ($17.99)
In her first brand-new adventure in three years, everyone's favorite pig Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beautiful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco and "barely" staying afloat in a gondola.
 Everything But The Horse by Holly Hobbie ($16.99) This gorgeous, resonant tale is a beautiful recollection from Holly Hobbie's own childhood about her love affair with horses.When Holly's family moves from the city to the countryside, she's scared of this new world at first, but gradually comes to love the animals she encounters. Soon she is drawing the horses in the local pastures obsessively, hinting to her parents what she wants more than anything. But will her one wish ever come true?
 Reckless by Cornelia Funke ($19.99) For years, Jacob Reckless has been escaping to another world--a world behind the mirror, where witches haunt the forests and fairies and dwarfs roam. His secret seems safe, until one day his younger brother Will follows him, to disastrous consequence. The brothers are thrust into a race against time before one of them is lost forever.
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