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Of course, we are OPEN 24/7 to browse and shop at
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| Happenings at the Bookstore and Around Town May 2013 |
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Dear Friends
 World Book Night 2013 was a success! Volunteer Givers went out into the community and gave away books on April 23rd. All for the love of reading. Books were given to students, Toni's Kitchen, parents of a 3rd Grade book club in East Orange, patrons at Egan's, The Pig and Prince, and Dunkin' Donuts. The list goes on! Thank you all for spreading the love of reading. Our annual Kids' Bookmark Contest is winding down. Bookmark designs are due at the the Bookstore on Saturday, May 4th. And the Party? It will be on Saturday, May 18th!
 Thanks to all of you who are trying out our eReader program. We appreciate your feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoy our recommendations and download them through our website! If you haven't tried our KOBO eReaders or eBooks find out abou t our eReading partner, KOBO!
The opening ceremony of May in Montclair was enjoyed at the Plaza with children from Watchung, Northeast and Edgemont schools, all under a canopy of blue sky and brilliant sunshine. And to make the day even better, we won 1st Place with our May Basket!
Enjoy, Margot, Carolyn, Marina, Nicole, Marisela, Liane and Jeanne 
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At the Bookstore
Meet the Authors, Join the Discussion
A Staff Favorite
Maria Semple
Wednesday, May 8, 7-8pm
This has been our go-to book when you need something funny, but with substance. And we're thrilled that Maria Semple, staff writer for Ellen and Arrested Development, shares her newest novel with us. Bring your bestie and join us for an evening of champagne and laughter. RSVP.
Creativity in Life
Marci Alboher
Thursday,May 9, 7-8pm
Trying to figure out the second chapter in your life? This will be one conversation that will jumpstart that process. Marci Alboher, Encore Career Handbook, and Julie Burstein, author of Spark: How Creativity Works, discuss the process of finding passion, purpose, and a paycheck in the second half of life.
Empowering Health GuideRichard Besser, MD Wednesday, May 15, 7-8pm  Richard Besser, MD, ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor, provides medical analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts. Join us as he shares his first book, a comprehensive health guide.
Poetry Evening
Poetry Reading Thursday, May 16, 7-8pm
Third Sunday Poets
Sunday, May 19, 4-5pm
 The 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 poets from the Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets.
Baseball Lit
Jefferson M. Fish, PhD.
Thursday, May 23, 7-8pm
 Jefferson M. Fish, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at St. John's University, New York City, draws on scientific knowledge to debunk a series of myths that pass as facts, correct false assumptions, and clarify cultural misunderstandings about the highly charged topic of race.
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Friends of the Bellevue Ave Library
Thursdays Evening Lectures
Deborah Davis
Strapless
May 2nd, 7pm
It's always a special evening with Deborah Davis talks about her books. She brings to life the 1884 Paris Salon, painter John Singer Sargent and the young New Orleans society matron, Virginia Guatreau.
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April '13 Bestsellers @
watchung booksellers
Interestings, Meg Wolitzer
Life After Life, Kate Atkinson
The Burgess Boys, Elizabeth Strout
Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg
Cooked, Michael Pollan
Orphan Train, Christina Baker Klein
Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Maria Semple
The Orphan Master's Son, Adam Johnson
Orchardist, Amanda Coplin
Beautiful Ruins, Jess Walter
Very Beary Tooth Fairy, Arthur Levine
Dark, Lemony Snicket
Isabella, Girl on the Go, Jennifer Fosberry
Wonder, RJ Palacio
Chronicles of Egg, Geoff Rodkey
Books of Elsewhere, Jacqueline West
Tale Dark and Grimm, Adam Gidwitz
Wereworld, Curtis Jobling
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| For the Kids!
BABIES AND TODDLERS
A gentle storytime and play session for our youngest readers.
MIDDLE READERS Genius Files My Weird School Baseball Card Series Thursday, May 2nd, 4pm Dan  Gutman will be in the neighborhood and is stopping by to meet his fans. Bring your books, fill in any missing ones and Dan will sign them all! Survivors #2, A Hidden Enemy Tuesday, May 7th, 4pm at the Montclair Public Library
 WB and the MPL are thrilled to bring Erin Hunter, author of the bestselling Warriors and Seekers series for kids, to Montclair as she introduces her newest animal fantasy series, Survivors. The time has come for dogs to rule the wild! Bailey School KidsMermaid TalesMonday, May 20th, 4pm  Beloved author of the Bailey School Kids is coming to us to introduce her new series, Mermaid Tales. Perfect for the princess fans at your house.
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Author Luncheons at Greenbrook Country Club
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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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, May 10, Morgain Saga, CJ Cherryh
Fri, Jun 14, Land of Laughs, Jonathan Carroll
History Book Club with Joe Paranac. Damas de Letras y Vino (a ladies' spanish book club)... Formerly known as Salon Espanol with Marisela Santiago Jun 21, El Verano de los Jugetes Muertos, Toni Hill
Mental Health Book Club with Carol McGough
Tuesday, May 7. Poetry Slam OPEN MIKE
Middle School Boys Book Club
Sunday, May 5, 4pm, Pulse, Patrick Carman
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