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The Knit-a-Thon returns to Wellesley Booksmith! Join us for our 2nd Knit-a-Thon and Charitable Bookfair next Saturday, March 27th. We will have a full day of knitting, presentations, demonstrations, and book signings. Presentations will be held downstairs in the Used Book Cellar. Knitters are welcome to knit during the presentations! The day is divided into three sessions, with other activities interspersed. The first session centers on the inspirational topic of charitable knitting, the second on creativity, the third on the joy of knitting with color. The presentations and consultations are free and open to the public, but each event will be ticketed because capacity is limited. Click HERE for all the information or to RSVP.
And THIS Sunday, March 21st, we are delighted to welcome local author Sarah Lamstein as she introduces her new picture book, Big Night for Salamanders. Along with being a children's book author, Sarah has been a puppeteer AND a school librarian so we are sure to have a lot of fun! To learn more about Sarah, check out her website.
Be sure and check out our new Book Club page on our website. We now have the complete list of books we have read along with a brief synopsis by Betty, our fearless leader. Newcomers are always welcome. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 6th at noon when we will discuss Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín. Don't forget to take advantage of our FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all domestic online orders! Start shopping HERE. And if you need help finding what you are looking for, please give us a call. We are always happy to help you find just the right book. |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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 Angelology
by Danielle Trussoni
Sister Evangeline, the secretary who handles all inquiries concerning the archives of angel arcana at an upstate New York convent, receives a letter from researcher V.A. Verlaine inquiring about an unknown link between the convent and philanthropist Abigail Rockefeller dating to 1943. It turns out that the Rockefellers were interested in a legendary artifact associated with an order of fallen angels. Thus begins a roller coaster ride of a very clever thriller. Nuns wrestling angels, Rockefellers, Bulgarian geography - I could not put this down!
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The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
I loved The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton so much that I had to see what else she has written. I was not disappointed by The House at Riverton, a haunting story about the decline of an upper class English family after the disaster of the First World War. Told from the point of view of Grace, who was a young parlor maid at the family estate and is now a very old woman, the story moves back and forth in time as it follows the fortunes of the family and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their lives and deaths. The House at Riverton is a story of love and betrayal, secrets and unbearable loss, loyalty and resilience.
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Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
Last week I was off in the Caribbean, yet couldn't stop reading about Venice(!), thanks to a stray copy of Donna Leon's Death at La Fenice. Literally tracing on a Venetian map the route of Commissario Guido Brunetti, I followed him through winding, fog covered canals as he searched for the Maestro's murderer. The wife? The diva? The critic? The characters are eccentric and real. What an intelligent, wry, psychologically charming, captivating read. This is the first in the series. I'm so glad I've "only just begun" the series, even if I did miss some sun!
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One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
A timely subject - people trapped in an earthquake wrecked Indian Visa application office - how they cope and the stories they tell. It reads smoothly but with gentle substance, from the author of Sister of My Heart. Just enough for a lovely springtime read. | |
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The Surrendered by Chang-Rae Lee
So Much for That by Lionel Shriver
The Big Short by Michael Lewis
Every Day in Tuscany by Frances Mayes |
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- easter, passover, ducks & bunnies
What a fabulous selection of kids books all ready for Spring. Some Easter, some Passover and lots of bunnies! Here's what I found:
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
Two Hundred Rabbits by Lonzo Anderson & Adrienne Adams
Little Bunny on the Move by Peter McCarty
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket by JeffreBarbara Park
Spot's First Easter by Eric Hill
Passover Magic by Roni Schotter, illustrated by Marylin Hafner
Counting in the Garden by Kim Parker
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco
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).
Used Book Cellar Buy-back hours this month: Next ubc buyback's will be on
March 19th and 20th from 1 pm - 4 pm
April 2nd and 3rd from 1 pm - 4 pm
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Who doesn't need a plastic chicken bag? It's waterproof (in case it starts to rain again) and a definite conversation piece. We are a little giddy here from the warm sunshine after the deluge of the weekend so I put together some fun and silly gift items. The squirt camera would be perfect for April Fool's Day. The Reluctant Groom Cake Topper would be a fun gag bridal shower gift. Or if you are still feeling stressed, grab the Stress Freud head and give it a squeeze.
And on the subject of things that make you laugh, we have the My Quotable Kid journals back in stock. |
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Roxie is an absolutely adorable (and very well-behaved!) 4 1/2 month-old German Shepherd puppy. She came in all ready to play. That's what we are all here for, right? This is Roxanne's second visit to the bookstore - on the next one we are going to take her picture again and see if she grows into those paws!
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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 & Saturday, March 19th & 20th - BELOVED TOYSBring YOUR most beloved toy to storytime today for stories about Corduroy, Owen, and more. Friday & Saturday, March 26th & 27th - RABBITS!
Hop into Storytime today with your little bunny to hear some hopping good tales about your favorite cottontails.
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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 Go to top of the page
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