wellesley booksmith newsletter
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It looks like we have 6 more weeks until spring - but do not despair! We have plenty of events planned to keep you going.
To kick off this busy week, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Len Berman will be at Wellesley Booksmith this Saturday at 2:00pm to share his new book, The Greatest Moments in Sports, which reveals his all-time favorite moments in sports. What better way to get ready for the Winter Olympics?
And that's just the beginning. Newbery Award-winning author Rebecca Stead, diabetes expert and author Dan Hurley, and much more this week. So be sure to check out our Calendar of Events or click on the links to the right in the Upcoming Events box for all the info.
Storytime is expanding! Beginning on Saturday, February 13th, we will be having storytime on Fridays AND Saturdays at 10:30am. Woo hoo!
We know -- sometimes it's just really hard
to get out of your pajamas on these freezing
days! You just want to
stay put with a book in front
of a warm fire. We can help
you find that perfect book without leaving
your nice warm house.
Just check out our
website for great bookseller recommendations and order online . We
can can ship to you for no extra charge or
you can pick up your books in the store. You can
use your gift card online too! |
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82 Central St
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781-431-1160 |
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| Books recommended both by booksellers AND our customers! If you'd liked to tell us about a favorite book that you've read, email us at newsletter@wellesleybooksmith.com or come into the store. Sharing great titles is one of the things we love about bookselling!
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 Stitches by David Small
I've been a HUGE fan of David Small's illustrations for years now, but I never knew the extent to which his artword truly SAVED him until I read this memoir in graphic novel form. Harrowing, powerful, beautiful are just three of the many ways I'd describe it. Visually, this book is a masterpiece. | |
 Empire of Liberty by Gordon S. Wood
This is a great addition to the Oxford series. It precedes What Hath God Wrought. This is not the democracy that Jefferson and Madison imagined! . | |
 Through the Heart by Kate Morgenroth
I enjoy books that have two voices as this one does with the man's and woman's version of their relationship. It develops very suspensefully, keeping you guessing until the very end. It was good, compelling and different than any mystery I have ever read.
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 The Doom Machine by Mark Teague
I loved this book! A funny sci-fi adventure with giant spider aliens, flying saucers, two resourceful kids and a most unusual refrigerator.
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Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian
Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich
The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes
Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin |
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 Thinking about Spring -- even if it's still 6 weeks away -- had me thinking about how much I miss the birds. So I will spend some time figuring out how to attract more birds to my yard and dream of sitting in the hammock watching them build their nests...
Early Spring by Amy Seidl
The American Bird Conservancy Guide to the 500 Most Important Bird Areas in the United States
Where the Birds Are by Robert J. Dolezal
Red-Tails in Love by Marie Winn
On the Wing by Alan Tennant
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill by Mark Bittner
Providence of a Sparrow by Chris Chester
Saving Birds: Heroes Around the World by Pete Salmansohn and Stephen W. Kress
City Birds Country Birds by Sharon Stiteler
Philadelphia Chickens by Sandra Boynton
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
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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 Right up at the front register we have a new display of cd's including the new NPR Discover series. The artists featured on The New Jazz Divas, the first title in the series, are some of the best and most interesting talents in jazz today. From the unmistakable vocals of Madeleine Peyroux and Diana Krall to the singular piano styles of Eliane Elias and Patricia Barber - the legacy of great jazz divas is in very capable hands. Come on in and check them out. We can all use some different tunes to keep us going.
All of our calendars are now 30% off! So come on in and get them now!
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 I have been waiting and waiting for Tucker to come in with his mom, Lisa Rogers, so he can have his picture taken. So here he is, all happy to be Dog of the Week. Little did I know, Tucker has his very own blog! Every dog has its dreams. Tucker, a Walker Foxhound, and Sparky, a Dalmatian, both were adopted from Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury, MA. They have inspired a doggie bakery, Dreams du Dog, influenced the construction of a 6-foot fence, and underwritten several veterinary practices. Check out Tucker's blog HERE. (It's really VERY funny!)
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wellesley booksmith storytime happens every friday and now SATURDAY at 10:30 am in the children's section of the store.
Friday, February 5th - PENGUINS
Fun at the North Pole with our waddling friends.
Friday, February 12th & Saturday, February 13th - VALENTINE'S DAY
It's all about showing the love today.
Friday, February 19th - TRAINS
Join us on the Circus Train and other steam engines today.
Saturday, February 20th - SURPRISE!
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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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