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CLOSED Easter Sunday, March 31st
Of course, we are OPEN 24/7 to browse and shop at
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| Happenings at the Bookstore and Around Town March 2013 |
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Dear Friends
Natalie's working hard to put the store into the Easter spirit!
Did March come in like a lamb and turn into a roaring lion? We hope this week's events will proceed as scheduled. Check our facebook for up-to-the-minute updates.  NOTE: Hillary Frank's Do's and Don'ts of College Essay Writing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 3rd.
 Yes, we have ebooks, and Yes, we have ereaders!
And yes, you still support us with ebook purchases through our website.
Enjoy, Margot, Carolyn, Marina, Nicole, Marisela, and Liane
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At the Bookstore
Meet the Authors, Join the Discussion
Irish Celebration
Mike Farragher
Thursday, March 7, 7-9pm 
Veteran Irish American entertainment writer Mike Farragher returns with the second in a series of essay books with a ribald look at life, faith, an Irish mother's guilt, culture, and family.
Book Launch Party
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
The Granddaughter Necklace
Thursday, March 14, 7-8pm
Sharon Dennis Wyeth shares with us her memoir as picture book. A mother shares with her daughter stories of the generations of women in their family as each individual has passed along the tales and a glittering necklace to her own daughter. Raise a glass to toast her! Montclair Board of Education Parent Involvement Women's History Month Celebrationwith Sharon Dennis Wyethat the Montclair Public LibrarySaturday, March 16, 2-3pmBring the whole family to celebrate women with author Sharon Dennis Wyeth. She will share her books, Something Beautiful and her new one, The Granddaughter Necklace.Annie and Dan Shannon Sunday, March 24, 1-2pm The Sh  annons have veganized the big red Betty Crocker cookbook. 500(!) classic recipes for the modern family. The vegan world is really excited about this one and you can hear all about it at the bookstore.
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Third Sunday Poetry Series
Paul Genega
Priscilla Orr
Sunday, March 17, 4pm
The Third Sunday Poets Series will present new work by local poets, while offering a forum for discussion and information exchange in a friendly, social environment. Each monthly program will spotlight one or more poets, with open mic to follow, if time permits. All are welcome!
 
We are pleased to launch this new series with the featured participation of two distinguished poets well known to the local poetry community: Paul Genega and Priscilla Orr.
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February '13 Bestsellers @
watchung booksellers
Tenth of December, George Saunders
Good House, Anne Leary
Week in Winter, Meave Binchy
When the Night Whispers, Savana Welles
Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon
Going Clear, Lawrence Wright
My Beloved World, Sonia Sotomayor
Age of Mircales, Karen Walker
Arcadia, Lauren Groff
Expats, Chris Pavone
Watergate, Thomas Mallon
Quiet, Susan Cain
Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart, Julie Andrews
Children Make Terrible Pets, Peter Brown
Kate & Nate are Running Late, Kate Egan
Doug Unplugged, Dan Yaccarino
Emeraldalicious, Victoria Kann
Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom, Christopher Healy
One and Only Ivan, K. Applegate
Big Nate Flips Out, Lincoln Pierce
Prodigy, Marie Lu
Beautiful Creatures, Karen Garcia
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Author Luncheons at Greenbrook Country Club
Wednesday, April 24th, 11:30am
Fly Away reminds us that where there is life, there is hope, and where there is love, there is forgiveness. Told with her trademark powerful storytelling and illuminating prose, Kristin Hannah reveals why she is one of the most beloved writers of our day.
 Steve Berry
Wednesday, June 12, 11:30amCotton Malone is back! Steve Berry's new international adventure blends gripping contemporary political intrigue, Tudor treachery, and high-octane thrills into one riveting novel of suspense.
These luncheons are hugely popular and we've got blockbuster authors! Email GBCC Book Club Director Marlene Cohen to reserve your seat. We will have books for sale at the luncheon.
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For the Kids!
Women's History Month
with Athena Collaborative
Math and Science Pioneer Biography Club - Grades 3-5
Sunday, March 10, 3-4pm Register here.
Designed to inspire girls to pursue math with female role models, girls will select from a list of books about a female math or science pioneer and after reading the book, will design a poster showing what they learned. The 'book club' event is an opportunity to share their new found knowledge with other girls.
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays, 10:30am
with SPECIAL GUESTS
Fiery Hot Dragons
Adam Rubin
Daniel Salmieri
Saturday, March 2, 10:30am 
The award-winning team behind
Those Darn Squirrels! has created an unforgettable, laugh-until-salsa-comes-out-of-your-nose tale of new friends and the perfect snack.
Too Many Penguins?
Melissa Guion
Saturday, March 9, 10:30am
Can there be such a thing as too many adorable penguins?
New author/ illustrator Melissa Guion reminds us that alone time is well and good, but together time is best of all!
Love your Quirky Self
Michelle Knudson
Saturday, February 16, 10:30am
A laugh-out-loud story about not worrying what others think - even if you're big and tough, and your friends are fuzzy and cute.
Tutus and sibling rivalry
Marilyn Singer
Saturday, March 23, 10:30am
We've rescheduled Marilyn Singer from February's snow
cancellation to this Saturday. And just in time, her latest Tallulah book is just out!
BABIES AND TODDLERS
A gentle storytime and play session for our youngest readers.
FOR MIDDLE READERS
Greek Gods Graphic Novel
George O'Connor
Friday, March 22, 4pm  The latest of The Olympians graphic novel series. George wowed us last year with his love of Greek gods and his incredible art. Poseidon is the most mysterious and misunderstood of the gods. What's his story?
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In-House Book Groups
All are welcome. 7:00pm
No registration required for the adult book groups If the book appeals to you, and you've read it, come and join us.
Great Writers with Marina Cramer
Fri, Mar. 1, Canada, Richard Ford Beam Me Up Science Fiction with Eileen Duffy Fri, Mar. 8, Redshirts, John Scalzi History Book Club with Joe Paranac. Damas de Letras y Vino (a ladies' spanish book club)... Formerly known as Salon Espanol with Marisela Santiago Friday, Mar 15, Una Misma Noche, Leopoldo Brizuela
Mental Health Book Club with Carol McGough
Tuesday, Mar 5,
Middle School Boys Book Club
Sunday, Apr 7, 4pm,
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