wellesley booksmith newsletter
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Attention all you foodies out there - next Saturday, September 18th at 2:00pm come meet chef, author, and food blogger Georgia Pellegrini at Wellesley Booksmith for a talk, tasting and book-signing co-sponsored by the Culinary Guild of New England and by Wasik's Cheese Shop. Georgia's talk is based on her new book, Food Heroes: Sixteen Culinary Artisans Preserving Tradition, a collection of stories of artisans she has befriended throughout her fascinating culinary career. She calls them Food Heroes because they've stepped off the grid and devoted their lives to doing what they love, the slow way. Be prepared for a delicious tasting, with a treat or two sent from one of her food heroes, and artisanal cheese donated by Wasik's!
Teachers and librarians - make sure you save the date for Educators Appreciation Day here at the bookstore on Wednesday, September 22nd. Margaret and Lisa, our children's book buyers, will be talking about all the new books they are excited about, and there will be lots of cool posters, bookmarks and publisher give-aways - AND you will receive 20% off your entire book purchase. Snacks will be served after school, since we know you will need a little something to keep you going. Let us show you how much we appreciate all that you do!
 One of our favorite authors, Mark Peter Hughes of Lemonade Mouth fame, stopped by to sign copies of his newest book, A Crack in the Sky, which is the start of a new series. (See Margaret's review below)
And guess what? Lemonade Mouth is being made into a movie musical on the Disney Channel. Click HERE to see Mark and his family in a very funny video about the movie announcement. |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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What is our favorite thing to do - besides reading, or course? Telling everyone how much we loved the book we just read! This is one of the best parts of being a bookseller. Here is what we have been reading: |
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 How to Breathe Underwater by Julie Orringer
Julie Orringer has crafted a short story collection that is so compelling you will not want to put it down. Each story is masterfully told and exquisite in its own right. I cannot wait to get to her latest novel, The Invisible Bridge.
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 Russian Winter by Daphne
Kalotay
Nina Revskaya, once a great star of the Bolshoi Ballet, is now living in New York City, in a wheelchair and forced to rely on others to care for her. She makes the decision to auction off her exceptional jewelry collection and in the process, comes to terms with her past. I was absolutely caught up in the story of Nina, her youth in Soviet Russia, the love story of how she married her husband - and her story in the present day.
Daphne will be stopping by the store to sign copies of her book, so if you are interested in getting a signed copy, please let us know! |
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 Ninth Ward by
Jewell Parker Rhodes
A moving account of Hurricane Katrina told from the perspective of 12 year-old Lanesha. Ages 10-12 |
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A Crack in the Sky by Mark
Peter Hughes
This is a gripping adventure about a desert wasteland where people can only live in dome-covered cities run by a giant corporation. 13 year-old Eli is a grandson of the corporation's founder, but he can see that the domes seem to be weakening and that someone is witholding the truth about what is happening to the world. When he is kidnapped and sent to be "reprogrammed", he encounters other rebels who want to fight the corporation and expose its terrible secret. Ages 9-12 |
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Ape House by Sara Gruen
The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass
Bitter in the Mouth by Monique Truong
Zero History by William Gibson |
down in the used book cellar
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 Walking down the stairs to the ubc, you may be tempted to go WOW!! We have been moving bookcases, organizing and getting lots of books out on the shelves. The photo to the left is the expanded kids and young adult section. Since we are so busy with moving, pricing and organizing, we are taking a buying hiatus for the month of September. If you just can't wait, call our Brookline store at 617.566.6660. They have book buybacks Wednesday - Saturday from 10-4. Come on in and check out the changes. We are always open for shopping during regular store hours.
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. |
 They're back!! And I just love watching kids get all excited when they come in and see them on the rack. Here is the lovely Rebecca modeling the Chicken hat. They are super fun to wear and oh, so warm since they are wool lined with polar fleece. Get them now, as the price will be going up in October. Our book buyer, Lorna, still wears her Raccoon hat! I am trying to get a picture of her in the hat... |
 If you thought we were just a dog-friendly store - think again! We also have our kittie friends, like Zoe Kat Tiki. She is a 14 year-old Devon Rex cat, with distinct dog-like qualities. She is friendly, outgoing, likes to play fetch and wags her talk when she is happy. She is much adored by her owner, Donna. |
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wellesley booksmith storytime happens every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 am in the children's section of the store. Join Melinda as she surprises you with her story selections. Guaranteed to please!
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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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