wellesley booksmith newsletter
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 What will Rebecca Stead be doing now that she's JUST been awarded the Newbery Medal for her fantastic novel When You Reach Me? She's coming to Wellesley! Meet this lovely, charming, AWARD-WINNING author on Tuesday, February 9th at 6 PM at the Wellesley Free Library, and discover why we've been recommending When You Reach Me to every reader within earshot. For a complete list of the award winners, go to the ALA website.
And we have even more events planned in January and February that you won't want to miss. Last Sunday's Parade magazine featured articles with authors Dan Hurley and Kevin & Hannah Salwen. Check out our Calendar of Events or click on the links to the right in the Upcoming Events box for all the info.
Don't forget to check out our website for great bookseller recommendations . You can order online for pickup in the store or have it shipped to you at no charge -- you can use your gift card online too. We know -- sometimes it's just really hard to get out of your pajamas on those snowy days! |
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 Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
WGBH has just finished airing "Return to Cranford" the two part sequel to 2008's "Cranford" and I just loved it. So much so that
after I watched the first Cranford I took the book on vacation and read it virtually in one sitting. It was lovely and I have to say even though it is set in the 1840's it seemed quite timeless. I just found out that Cranford was first published as a serial, in a magazine edited by Charles Dickens and is based on the village where Elizabeth Gaskell grew up. We have two editions, one with the lovely Judy Dench on the cover in paperback and the other a beautiful green cloth binding part of a set of classics from Penguin. .
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 Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Against the backdrop of the man who walked between the Twin Towers in Manhattan of the 70's are told the stories of people who are walking their own tightropes - and whose stories merge and intersect in miraculous ways. The humanity that is shown in their lives is breathtaking. McCann's writing is poetic and dazzles with it's brilliance. This is my pick for best book of the NEXT decade!
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 A Jury of Her Peers by Elaine Showalter
Get out your pen and notepad, because you will want to make a list of writers to investigate as you're reading. This is a very amiable book that should appeal to fans of Anne Fadiman's essays. Elaine Showalter is opinionated and manages to cut certain books down to size without seeming mean-spirited -- but the real pleasure lies in her evaluations of lesser-known women writers. I think she intends this book to be partly an invitation to talk about these writers, and in that she is successful. It would be a great choice for a book group.
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 The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostovo
I was wondering if Elizabeth Kostova would be able to match the brilliance of The Historian -- I shouldn't have worried. Gifted artist Robert Oliver is arrested after attacking a painting in the National Gallery. Andrew Marlowe is a psychiastrist and amateur artist who tries to help Robert. Focusing on French Impressionism and the inner life of painters, the story unfolds masterfully. Going from America to the coast of Normandy, the late 19th century to the late 20th, this is a book you won't want to put down. It's got mystery, history and an unforgettabel love story. | |
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| down in the used book cellar |
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 Is there a new hardcover you have been waiting to read until it comes out in paperback? Buy it used! Need one of the Twilight books? We just may have it. Rebecca has had two very successful buying weeks so there is lots to choose from:
Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
Impact by Douglas Preston
The Way of Boys by Anthony Rao
Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin
Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Freakonomics by Steven Levitt
The used book cellar is open for shopping during regular store hours,
Monday-Saturday 9-9 and Sunday 11-6.
(The used book cellar is not open for browsing during events)
upcoming Used Book Cellar Buy-back hours:
Next ubc buyback's will be on
February 5th and 6th from 1 pm - 4 pm
February 19th and 20th from 1 pm - 4 pm
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 Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and we have everything you need. Unique and artistic as well as funny and irreverent Valentine cards, kids Valentine cards without annoying cartoon characters, huggable teddy bears and Valentine Gel Gems. So come on in, pick up a cupcake kit and a good read for your sweetie. You won't need to go anywhere else!
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 Meet Irish Timmy, a 14 year-old rescued Greyhound - yes, from Ireland. His owner is the director of Greyhound Friends and has had Timmy since he was 2. He was wearing his warm, snuggy coat out for a walk on a chilly winter day. Such a distinguished, gentle dog.
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wellesley booksmith storytime happens every friday at 10:30 am in the children's section of the store.
Friday, January 22nd - WINTER
Mittens, snow and more winter fun!
Friday, January 29th - PETS
Is a Bog Baby a pet? Do dinosaurs love their dogs? Come find out. |
| when you buy a book at wellesley booksmith... |
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1 You help support local author programs
We bring authors to the store, library, and your local schools at no charge, supporting authors and encouraging readers.
2 You embrace what makes us unique
We choose the books and gift items we carry based on our first-hand knowledge of your needs and your interests. We carry a wider array of products because we look for those unique titles and gift items you won't find elsewhere. By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you're helping to maintain the diversity and distinctive flavor of your community.
3 You nurture our community
We know you, you know us! Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and donating to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. Spending locally makes sure your tax dollars are put to work right here. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and often provide better wages and benefits than chains do.
4 You help the environment
Local stores help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centers, which are essential to reducing sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
Thank you for supporting your community independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
Kym Havens
Wellesley Booksmith
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