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 Valentine's Day is next Monday - are you ready to spoil your sweetheart? We have a great selection of books on display on the front table by the register. Small gift books, books of love letters, stories of love gone wrong - there is something for everyone! Grab a Valentine card either funny or romantic, for kids or for Grandma, and something from the gift aisle and you are good to go.
An article in the upcoming Publisher's Weekly magazine focuses on bookstores with kids working in the family store. One of the featured families is our very own Kohli family. It is so great to work in a family bookstore, with local owners who are here all the time.
Jane Kohuth, one of our former children's booksellers, is now also a published author! We will be celebrating the launch of her new early readers book, Ducks Go Vroom! this Saturday, February 12th at 2 pm. There will be snacks, a fun bookmark craft for kids, and Jane is happy to sign her book to your special Valentine. Perfect for the lovable little ducks in your life!
 Betty's lunchtime book group met yesterday to discuss The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer (Betty reviewed it below). Much of the lively discussion revolved around the differences of a memoir as opposed to an autobiography. The next meeting will take place here in the ubc on Tuesday, March 8th when they will discuss The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli. All are welcome to join anytime.
In our last newsletter, our top books of 2010 bookmark was the link you clicked on the most! We all want to know which books everyone is reading. If you missed it last time, you can still download the list.
And on a final note, yesterday was Red Sox "Truck Day" where the Red Sox equipment departed Fenway Park for the 1,480-mile trip to the club's Spring Training home in Fort Myers, Florida. A sure sign that spring is just around the corner. In the meantime, enjoy the musings of our in-house Red Sox poet, Barry Hoberman. |
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around town...
This coming Tuesday, February 15, authors Susan Straight and Marlon James will be at the Newhouse Center for the Humanities Green Hall at Wellesley College for the Distinguished Writers Series. |
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What is our favorite thing to do - besides reading, of course? Telling everyone how much we loved the book we just read! This is one of the best parts of being a bookseller. Here are our picks for cozy, snowy day reading: |
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 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
by Helen Simonson
I am a big fan of British society dramas and have really enjoyed watching Downton Abbey (which sadly, is an original screenplay by Julian Fellowes and NOT based on a book) so I finally picked up Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. A modern British comedy of manners where the widowed Major Pettigrew loves his little village, but isn't sure he approves of the changes that are in the works. He has developed a friendship with the local shopkeeper, and they share their appreciation for Kipling and good tea. This warm, funny book will keep you reading and is even better with a good cup of tea by your side. |
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 The Death Instinct
by Jed Rubenfeld
The story begins with a bombing on Wall Street, suspects are terrorists. Sound familiar? Only thing is, the year is 1920. Based on fact, this historical mystery takes you from New York City to Paris to Prague, with believable characters and brilliant writing. I thoroughly enjoyed following the seemingly disconnected pieces of the story as it all comes together in a satisfying ending. |
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 The Tender Bar
by J. R. Moehringer
A book I have often heard about, The Tender Bar was every bit as good as had been reported. J.R. Moehringer's memoir about growing up fatherless in Manhasset, Long Island is more than a coming of age story. It is a wonderful amalgam of unusual characters, dysfunctional family life, striving and setbacks, and a love affair with writing. Guided by his single mother, JR ricochets between her ambitions for him and the influence of Dickens the bar that dominates the story. The writing is gorgeous and the plight of a boy trying to define himself is a compelling one. This book is a wonderful way to spend a few wintry afternoons. |
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 Hothouse
by Chris Lynch
The brilliant, heartbreaking story of a teenage boy coming to grips with the truth about his firefighter father's death. After Russell's father and his best friend die fighting a house fire, the firefighting brotherhood and the greater community honor them as heroes. But when evidence turns up that there may be more to the story, the two men are vilified as much as they were praised. How Russell and his friend DJ deal with their own grief and the town's reaction makes a powerful story about fathers and sons, friendship, and growing up.
Ages 12 and up.
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The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman
The Cypress House by Michael Koryta
The Quiet World by Douglas Brinkley
Known and Unknown by Donald Rumsfeld |
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The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine
Union Atlantic by Adam Haslett
Nomad by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The Big Short by Michael Lewis |
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 Valentine's Day is this coming Monday! For your foodie sweetheart, we have pink & red heart shaped whisk and measuring cups. Fun gifts like an inflatable heart, cupcake hankies, earbuds and bandages, Valentine's napkins and chocolate. We really do have something for everyone!
All 2011 calendars and planners are now 50% off. Come in and grab one so you can get planning all those fun spring activities. |
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 Get cooking! Our entire selection of cookbooks are now on sale for $7 for hardcovers and $5 for paperbacks! There are a couple great grilling books - start planning for those backyard parties. Here are some of the books now on sale:
Heat by Bill Buford
Fix It and Forget It Recipes for Entertaining by Phyllis Pellman Good & Dawn J. Ranck
Celebrate! by Shelia Lukins
The Thrill of the Grill by Chris Schlesinger & John Willoughby
How to Grill by Steven Raichlen
The Yan Can Cook Cookbook by Martin Yan
We now buy EVERY Sunday from 1-5pm. No more keeping track of which week we are buying. Here is an inside tip from Melinda: shop the ubc on Mondays. This week we had copies of the most popular books but they didn't last long!
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). |
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 Posy belongs to one of our sales reps, Michael Watson, and completely charmed all of us with her sweet puppy kisses. Here she is in my office being held by Lorna. Hard to get any work done with adorable Posy around!
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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! |
a selection of books we are currently enjoying...
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Alexa Barry Betty Bill Deb
    
Jessica Kym Lorna Mayre Sally     
Thank you for supporting your community independent bookstore!
Sincerely, Kym Havens Wellesley Booksmith Go to top of the page
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