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TITCOMB'S BOOKSHOP GIFT RECOMMENDATIONS
Ages 9-12

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney ($13.95, our price $11.16) Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Greg 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. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?

Star Wars Millenium Falcon: A 3-D Owner's Guide ($21.99, our price $17.59) This novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship's secrets and special modifications. Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship's main functions.

Big Nate Strikes Again by Lincoln Pierce ($12.99, our price $10.39) Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team.

The Memory Bank by Carolyn Coman ($16.99, our price $13.59) This is the story of Hope Scroggins, who lives with her beloved sister Honey and the Dursley-esque parents they share. In fact these parents are SO horribly awful that one day, when the sisters disobey the rule against "no laughing," they banish Honey forever, telling Hope that she must simply "forget" her.Hope knows that she HAS to find her sister again, before her memories of Honey fade. But before she can even begin to look, she's whisked away to the World Wide Memory Bank, where her accounts are in disarray...

Red Blazer Girls: Vanishing Violin by Michael Beil ($16.99, our price $13.59) When there are mysteries to be solved, the Red Blazer Girls are on the case! The discovery of the Ring of Rocamadour has secured the girls' reputation as Upper East Side super-sleuths.This time the girls must follow a trail of cryptic clues, involving everything from logic to literature, to trace a rare violin gone missing. But nothing is as it appears, and just as a solution seems imminent, the girls find themselves scrambling to save the man who was once their prime suspect.

Teens

The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds ($14.99) Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier ($10.99) Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached.

Beat The Band by Don Calame ($16.99, our price $13.59) Paired with the infamous "Hot Dog" Helen for a health class presentation on safe sex, tenth-grader Coop tries to regain his "cool" by entering his musically challenged rock group in the "Battle of the Bands" competition. The outrageously funny boys from "Swim the Fly" return to rock their sophomore year. With ribald humor and a few sweet notes, screenwriter-turned-novelist Calame once again hits all the right chords.

Matched by Alison Condie ($17.99, our price $14.39) Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate. . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black.

Children's Non-Fiction

The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science by Sean Connolly ($13.95, our price $11.16) Here are 50 awesome experiments that demonstrate the principles behind the 34 greatest scientific breakthroughs in human history. The rocket-launch a soda bottle into the air. The microscope-peer through a lens made out of water. Atomic theory-prove it with food coloring. The Large Hadron Collider-re-create it with marshmallows. Using stuff from around the house, the curious can now boldly go where the bravest scientists in history have gone before.

Scholastic Year in Sports 2011 ($9.99) This sports almanac will keep kids informed of the newest stats and hottest stars.It will tell kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports. It includes major sports (basketball, baseball, football, hockey); "secondary" sports (golf, tennis, cycling, auto racing); and action sports (BMX, snowboarding, in-line skating). Heavily illustrated with fabulous full-color action photos of the year's most thrilling moments and memorable athletes.

Guinness Book Of World Records ($28.95, our price $23.16) Have someone on your list that you just don't know what to get? Is this person 10? 15? 22? This book will work for any of those ages. Did you know that over 110 million copies have sold since the first edition was published in 1955? Full of fascinating facts that any age will love to flip through. If someone gets this under the tree, I guarantee that this is the book EVERYONE will be flipping through at 3:00pm.

Fiction For Adults

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson ($15.00) Yeah! The book that so utterly charmed us is out in paperback in time for Christmas! In the English countryside lives Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired). Wry, courtly and completely endearing, he leads a quiet life valuing the proper things that Englishmen have lived by for generations. His brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. Can their relationship survive the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of culture and tradition?

Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane ($26.99, our price $21.59) "New York Times"-bestselling author Lehane delivers an explosive tale of vengeance and redemption in this brilliant sequel to "Gone, Baby, Gone"--heralding the long-awaited return of beloved private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro.(NOTE: We have a limited number of signed copies available!)

The Bells by Richard Harvell ($24.00, our price $19.20) Enthusiastically recommended by both Elizabeth and Kathleen: A debut novel that follows the career of Moses Froben, a celebrated 18th century opera singer. Born to a deaf mute mother in the belfry of a small Swiss village, Moses has a musical gift that will take him in turn to the Abbey of St. Gall and then on to Vienna. After Froben's death, the young man raised as the son of a man who could not possibly have been his father comes upon papers that "tell" this fascinating story.

I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg ($26.00, our price $20.80) Meet Maggie Fortenberry, a still beautiful former Miss Alabama. To others, Maggie's life seems practically perfect--she's lovely, charming, and a successful real estate agent at Red Mountain Realty. Still, Maggie can't help but wonder how she wound up in her present condition. She had been on her hopeful way to becoming Miss America and realizing her childhood dream of someday living in one of the elegant old homes on top of Red Mountain, with the adoring husband and the 2.5 children, but then something unexpected happened and changed everything.

Non-Fiction For Adults

Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund Morris ($35.00, our price $28.00) Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, this new biography from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Awardwinning author of "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" and "Theodore Rex" recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history.

Unbroken:A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand ($27.00, our price $21.60) On a May afternoon in 1943, a bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared. Then, on the ocean surface, the face of a young lieutenant appeared as he struggled to pull himself aboard a life raft. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. In her long-awaited new book, the author of "Seabiscuit" tells an unforgettable story of a man's journey into extremity.

Pete Culler's Boats by John Burke ($34.95, our price $27.96) Hot off the presses! Hyannis boatbuilder Pete Culler was known for his handsome, honest boats with little varnish/brightwork. He was very prolific and his personality shines through his designs. This book, which was out of print for years, is jam-packed with line drawings and photos, as well as background stories of the designs and plenty of advice. The author, John Burke, grew up next door to Capt. Pete and offers some great insights about both Culler and his boats.

Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share by Ken Denmead ($17.00) Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, this ultimate DIY project guide helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid and bond with the next generation of brainiacs. Check out his video...RC Car/LEGO demolition derby? A stroke of genius!

Eldridge's Tide and Pilot Book 2011 ($14.00) What a great gift for a mariner or anyone who likes to spend time at the beach. Want to catch low tide at East Sandwich beach? Nauset Beach? You'll have all the information at your fingertips.

complete cartoons new yorker

Complete Cartoons of the New Yorker - How many of us have subscribed to the New Yorker for the cartoons? They have all be gathered into one huge and very funny volume. Hours of laughter guaranteed. SPECIAL VALUE PRICE! Originally $60.00. Our price $24.98

cape cod thoreau miller

Cape Cod by Henry David Thoreau; photographs by Scot Miller This is a stunning edition of this classic work with beautiful photographs by Scot Miller. SPECIAL VALUE PRICE! Originally $35.00; our price $12.98 (hardcover).

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