wellesley booksmith newsletter
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 So are you wondering why this email is arriving on a Tuesday, and not it's usual Wednesday? Because today is a very special day...Mockingjay has landed!! Come on in and buy your copy of Mockingjay, the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. When you purchase your book with us, we will give you one of our cool, limited edition Break Free! totes. The best part is, when you shop with us you are supporting your community independent bookstore - the one that brings you fantastic authors like Suzanne Collins! Don't miss meeting her in person at the Wellesley Free Library next Tuesday, August 31st at 6pm. All the details are HERE.
Cooler, pleasant weather perfect for walking is just around the corner. To help you find a new path, the Wellesley Conservation Council has just published a new edition of their book, Walks in Wellesley: Exploring Wellesley's Open Space by Margaret Klein Wilson. Take a walk in Wellesley's open spaces and discover the history, plants, habitats and geological features of 19 natural areas. There are small trail maps of many of the areas and a large separate map of Wellesley that is keyed to the text located in the back pocket of the book. To find out more about the Council, check out their website. Walk on in now and pick up your copy at the store or order on our website.
Teachers and librarians - make sure you save the date for Educators Appreciation Day here at the bookstore on Wednesday, September 22nd. Let us show you how much we appreciate all that you do! |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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Each year, our buyers and booksellers put together our picks for summer. Books we know you will love, with something for everyone. For 2010 we have - Bright Summer Picks! Check them out on our website or in the store. Or just come on in and chat with a bookseller... |
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 A City So Grand by Stephen Puleo
From the author who brought you Dark Tide and The Boston Italians comes a history of Boston. Here are the years of 1850 through 1900, when the Back Bay was created, the Great Fire occurred destroying much of downtown, and when the country's first subway was opened.
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|  The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Big Horn by Nathaniel Philbrick
A clear, readable, in-depth look at the Battle of Little Big Horn and Custer's Last Stand. Throughout, Philbrick beautifully evokes the history and geography of the Great Plains with his characteristic grace and sense of drama. A mesmerizing account of the archetypal story of the American West, one that continues to haunt our collective imagination.
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|  WAR by Sebastian Junger
Junger turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat--the fear, the honor, and the trust among men in an extreme situation whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another. His on-the-ground account follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. Through the experiences of these young men at war, he shows what it means to fight, to serve, and to face down mortal danger on a daily basis.
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|  Paris Under Water: How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910 by
Jeffrey H. Jackson
The gripping history of the Parisians when the Seine overflowed. A fascinating study of physical and social devastation, and human triumph. |
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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! |
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Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvader
The Year We Disappeared by Cylin & John Busby
The Great Wide Wide Sea by M.H. Herlong |
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Juliet by Anne Fortier (fabulous!!)
Three Stations by Martin Cruz Smith
Let's Take the Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell
Through a Dog's Eyes by Jennifer Arnold |
down in the used book cellar
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- rebecca's young adult picks
 Rebecca, our fearless leader of the used book cellar, has put together her favorite books for young adults:
Sabriel by Garth Nix
Vegan Virgin Valentine by Carolyn Mackler
A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip
Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
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).
Next ubc buyback's will be on:
Friday, October 1st and Saturday October 2nd from 1-4pm
Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th from 1-4 pm
We will not be scheduling appointments until October. |
 Jellycat, established in London in 1999, is one of the world's leading luxury soft toy companies, fast becoming a lifestyle company.
They design in England and produce and distribute sophisticated high quality soft items around the world. And their cuddly toys are luxurious!! Soft Cordy Roy Cat, Pig, Elephant, Aardvark and Gator -- and the newest arrival, Maypole Owl with crinkly wings. Your little one will love to snuggle right up with one!
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 Barry wanted to make extra sure that Rocky was included in the newsletter as dog of the week. He's never done that before, so Rocky must really be something! Come back and visit so I can meet you, Rocky! Barry's buddy is a 10 week-old Shi-Tzu - Bichon Frise puppy who came in with her equally adorable owner. I love working in a dog-friendly store! |
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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.
 During the summer months, those attending storytime get to tell Melinda what they want to hear! She will tailor the books to her audience.
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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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