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| Happenings at the Bookstore and Around Town April 2013 |
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Dear Friends
We can hardly believe our calendar of events this April! There is nothing so special as sharing an author's work. We hope to see you soon!  World Book Night is here! April 23, 2013 We'll be contacting our volunteer "givers" within the next week. All are welcome to join us for our World Book Night Launch Party, Friday, April 19th, 5-7pm. Givers may pick up their books that night - to spread the love of reading, person to person.
 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, Liane and Jeanne  |
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At the Bookstore
Meet the Authors, Join the Discussion
College Bound
Hillary Frank
TONIGHT!
Wednesday, April 3, 7-8pm
 Craft your essay so that your application will stand out. Hillary Frank, writer, radio producer and educator shares some tactics and offers solid advice.
Book Group Favorite
Christina Baker Kline
Thursday, April 4, 7-8pm
Christina brings the mostly forgotten story of the orphan trains to life by weaving together the story of "two forgotten children." Teenager Molly Ivans is aging out of today's juvie system and connects with an elderly woman whose hidden past brings the two together.
Meet the AuthorArthur Levine Saturday, April 6, 1-2pm  Author, publisher, active community supporter (and BFF of watchung booksellers) - meet Arthur Levine (with his author hat on this time) and celebrate the publication of his latest, truly delightful, picture book.
Poetry Evening
Marion Goldstein Thursday, April 11, 7-8pm 
Montclair author and poet, Marion Goldstein, joins us once again to share her latest collection of poetry. With themes of nature, literature, and life, gives voice to those thoughts that would otherwise just pass by.
Poetry Reading
Mark Statman
Sunday, April 14, 4-5pm  A selection from the surrealistic poetry of José María Hinojosa, the first English translation of a well-known poet of Spain's famed Generation of '27, which included García Lorca, Dalí, Buñuel, Alberti, Aleixandre and Hernandez.
Baseball Lit Ron Kaplan Wednesday, April 17, 7-8pm  Baseball books aren't just for baseball fans. They cover so much more than the game on the field: history (American and foreign), art, music, education, sociology, even food, are just some of the topics covered by Montclair resident, Ron Kaplan.
Irish American Writers and Artists Salon
Terrence McCauley Thursday, April 18th, 7-8pm 
New York based writer Terrence McCauley whips up a fast-paced pulp thriller ripe with Tommy-gun blasting hoods, corrupt cops and deadly dames in this original novel reminiscent of the classic gangster movies of old.
Third Sunday Poets Sunday, April 21, 4-5pmThe Third Sunday Poets series continues presenting new work by local poets, while offering a forum for discussion and information exchange in a friendly, social environment. This month we feature Annabel Lee, Joel Lewis and Sandra Dugard.. Suburban Angst Tracy Beckerman Wednesday, April 24th, 7-8pm  When syndicated columnist Tracy Beckerman trades in her TV job and cool NYC existence for the New Jersey suburbs, she doesn't expect to also trade in her entire identity. But her new life as a stay-at-home mom knocks her for a loop in more ways than one. Kick Start Your Writing Career David Sterry Thursday, April 25, 7-8pm  Celebrating the publication of his latest novel, Morte & Mort, David Sterry has assembled an all-star panel: author Alice Elliott Dark, literary agent Liza Dawson and Editor-in-Chief Emily Bestler to discuss the ever complex process of writing and selling a novel. Come prepared to pitch YOUR novel - three people will be selected from the audience. Tasty Treats! Casey Barber Saturday, April 27th, 1-2pm  A cream-filled chocolate cupcake for dessert. Caramel popcorn while watching a movie. An ice cream sandwich on a hot summer day. What could be better than indulging in your favorite guilty pleasures? Having the fun and satisfaction of making them yourself with all-natural ingredients!Poetry Party
Shall We Couplet?
Sunday, April 28, 4-5pm
But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restored and sorrows end.
In the room the women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo (T. S. Eliot)
"Beauty is truth, truth beauty,"
A couplet, expressing a provocative thought in just two lines. Let's celebrate National Poetry Month with some original couplets. Come by and ask for our "Here's my couplet" form, or send your verse by email to marina@watchungbooksellers.com. We'll post your lines throughout the store, and end the month with a poetry party.
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| For the Kids!
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays, 10:30am
Is Spring Here?
Saturday, April 6, 10:30am 
Celebrate the beginning of Spring with us. Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar followed by one of Liane's creative crafts.
Practice Makes Perfect
Corey Rosen Schwartz
Saturday, March 9, 10:30am
Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling in this fractured fairy tale.
BABIES AND TODDLERS
A gentle storytime and play session for our youngest readers.
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Saturday, April 20th, 12-3pm
If you missed Valerie at the bookstore last month, come on out to the Newark Public Library. Author Anasa Maat interviews Valerie Wilson Wesley about her riveting love story
- her first venture into the paranormal. Ms. Wesley is the author of eight Tamara Hayle mysteries and author of three novels.
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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. Jami Attenberg
Friday, May 31st, 11:30am
With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession. The Middlesteins explores the hopes and heartbreaks of new and old love, the yearnings of Midwestern America, and our devastating, fascinating preoccupation with food.
 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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Charles Liu
Monday, April 29th, 7pm
Curiosity, the roving Mars Science Laboratory, made a dramatic landing last year on the interior slope of a vast Martian crater. See and hear about the latest discoveries from Curiosity and explore the universe with us as we learn about this latest chapter of Mars exploration. |
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
Beam Me Up Science Fiction with Eileen Duffy Fri, April 12, Gate to Women's Country, Sheri S. Tepper Fri, May 10, Morgain Saga, CJ Cherryh History Book Club with Joe Paranac. Damas de Letras y Vino (a ladies' spanish book club)... Formerly known as Salon Espanol with Marisela Santiago TBA
Mental Health Book Club with Carol McGough
Tuesday, May 7.
Middle School Boys Book Club
Sunday, Apr 7, 4pm, I, Robot, Isaac Asimov
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March '13 Bestsellers @
watchung booksellers
Dinner, Herman Koch
Week in Winter, Maeve Binchy
Z A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, T. Fowler
Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg
Sal Sugar Fat, Michael Moss
Orchardist, Amanda Coplin
Home, Toni Morrison
Expats, Chris Pavone
Gods of Gotham Lynda Faye
The Idea Factory, Jon Gertner
Quiet, Susan Cain
Exclamation Mark, Amy Kraus Rosenthal
Timmy Failure, Stephan Pastis
One and Only Ivan, Applegate
Eleanor and Park, Rainbow Rowell
Beyonders 3: Chasing the Prophecy, Brandon Mull
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