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Attention all Hunger Games fans! Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games will be on tour - and YOU can meet her at the Wellesley Free Library on Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00pm! Suzanne will read from the final book in the trilogy, Mockingjay, (release date is August 24th) and, due to an existing hand strain, she will stamp one book per customer with an exclusive Mockingjay stamp designed especially for her 2010 book tour. Please review the important event details and spread the word that Suzanne will be in town. Forward this email to all of your friends in the District - just use the button to the right.
Buy your copy of Mockingjay at Wellesley Booksmith beginning at 9am on August 24th (books will also be available at the library for the event). When you purchase your book from us you will receive a limited edition Mockingjay totebag AND you get to support your local independent bookstore - the one that brings fabulous books and authors to you! On Wednesday, August 4th, join the amazing Shonda Schilling, founder of the Shade Foundation of America and wife of retired Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Curt Schilling, for an inspirational conversation about her family's painful and joyous story of her son Grant's struggle with Asperger's Syndrome. Click HERE for all the event details.
A huge thank you to readers of Wicked Local.com for voting us #1 Choice for Bookstore in Wellesley. You guys are supah!
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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Once again, Wellesley Booksmith is proud and pleased to present you with these hand-picked lists of Super Summer Reading for Kids and Young Adults! Our expert booksellers have pooled their remarkable knowledge and put together these lists of nothing but truly good books. There are no time-wasters on these lists! Think of the time we've saved you. Think of the fun you'll have! Here are some choice picks for 5th and 6th graders: |
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 Dark Life by Kat Falls
Completely captivating and oh-so clever, this is a fantastic adventure story with a VERY unique setting: a homestead on the ocean floor! You will love unraveling the Western-style mystery at the heart of this subsea story. A must-read!
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 The Boneshaker by Kate
Milford
A desolate crossroads, an abandoned town, and nearby, the town of Arcane, Missouri in 1913. Weaving elements of steampunk, mystery, and folklore, this is the story of Natalie, a thirteen year old girl who discovers she has powers to see what has happened in the past and must use that ability when a sinister medicine show comes to town.
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 Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin
This book is anything but typical! Jason's unique voice will draw you into his world, letting you feel what it's like to live every day with autism. But what makes Jason truly special is how he will make you notice how YOU behave. Suddenly, what is "normal" will look brand new.
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 Elephant Run by Roland
Smith
During the London Blitz, Nick is sent for safety to his father's teak plantation in Burma. The Japanese army invades the country and Nick's father is taken prisoner. Trying to survive under the brutal occupation forces, Nick joins a Burmese girl and her grandfather in a daring, dangerous plan.
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Check out these adventurous reads from our Bright Summer Recommendations for adults. For more recommendations, check out our Summer Recommendations booklet in the store or on our website. |
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Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard
Grounded by Seth Stevenson
Life List by Olivia Gentile
The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, Amanda Pressner |
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Faithful Place by Tana French
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith
Captive Queen by Alison Weir
Fur, Fortune, and Empire by Eric Jay Dolan |
down in the used book cellar
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 Customers frequently ask for just a good book. Not sad, not silly, maybe a bit uplifting. So this week, I put together a selection of books we love and that will make you feel good reading them. Just good books!
The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery
Lucia Lucia by Adriana Trigiani
I Capture the Castle by Dody Smith
Grayson by Lynne Cox
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron
Educating Alice by Alice Steinbach
Under the Duvet by Marion Keyes
My Life in France by Julia Child
Lift by Kelly Corrigan
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 August 6th and 7th from 1 pm - 4 pm
August 20th and 21st from 1 pm - 4 pm |
 New in the store are these stylish sandals from Common Soles. Founded in 2009 by Babson Alums, every pair sold helps fund education and health care for the families that crafted these handmade flip-flops. Common Soles also overs 100% of the administrative costs of carrying out these initiatives so dedicated funds aren't eroded. They source their flip flops from factories across the globe. Most come from their facility in India, the location of their initial community initiative. Common Soles carefully screens all factories to ensure fair labor practices, quality materials and construction techniques, and that eco-conscious practices are in place. The best thing is, they are really stylish! |
 Kingsley's full name is Kingsley Shacklebolt, named after the Auror employed by the Ministry of Magic in the 5th Harry Potter book. He is accompanied by his adorable owner, Elizabeth. Kingsley had just been groomed and trimmed and was looking very handsome. He is a 14 month-old Golden Doodle - yes, Golden. Come back soon, Kingsley! |
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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, July 23rd & 24th - DOGSYip, yap, arf, woof! We love dogs at Wellesley Booksmith and today we'll ready lots of barking good books about our furry friends.
Friday & Saturday, July 30th & 31st - SURPRISE! Those attending storytime get to tell Melinda what they want to hear today!
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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 uniqueWe 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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