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Dear Friends
Many apologies for getting our monthly events newsletter out late. We were at our regional independent booksellers conference last week, whipped home and organized, setup and attended our annual community bookfair with the Montclair Coop. It was just great - thanks to all who made it happen, and made it such a success. Busy, busy, busy.
Now we're getting ready for another full month with authors visiting us from all over. Do try to join us. There is nothing as special as sharing someone's life work!
 For pithy musing from your favorite booksellers and
up-to-the-minute news of the bookstore
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At the Bookstore & Around Town
Meet the Authors, Join the Conversation
MSU Entrepreneurship Series
Seth Goldman
Tuesday, October 8, 7pm at Montclair State University 
Seth Goldman, CEO of Honest Tea, will talk about mission-driven business based on his new book - an honest guide to doing business differently - and succeeding. Book signing to follow.
Art and Political Activism Farah Jasmine Griffin
Esteemed scholar Farah Jasmine Griffin tells the stories of three black female artists whose creative and political efforts fueled the Civil Rights Movement: choreographer and dancer Pearl Primus, composer and pianist Mary Lou Williams, and novelist Ann Petry. Parenting "Rules"Heather Shumaker and other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate KidsSaturday, October 12, 1pm  One of the Best Parenting Books of 2012! Shumaker's counterintuitive parenting ideas have been called "life changing" by child care providers around the country. Join us as she shares ideas with parents, grandparents and caregivers.
NJ Network Writers Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 16, 7pm 
Join authors,Jon Gibbs (moderator), John Grant, Sharon Trembley and Nicole Zoltack , for a frank, honest discussion on the pros and cons of the various paths to publication available to writers today.
A Conversation
Thursday, October 17, 7pm  NYT Bestseller DT Max and frequent New Yorker contributor and author of Cursing Mommy's Book of Days, Ian Frazier, in conversation about the life of David Foster Wallace. Not to be missed!
Art Gallery Book Talk
Juliann Garey Sunday, October 20, 3pm at Zafman-Ross Art Gallery, 24 So Fullerton Ave.
 In her tour-de-force first novel, Juliann Garey takes us inside the restless mind, ravaged heart, and anguished soul of a successful Hollywood studio executive who leaves his wife and young daughter and for a decade travels the world giving free rein to the bipolar disorder he's been forced to keep hidden for almost 20 years.
Third Sunday Poetry Series
Ralph Bruzzichesi, Elizabeth Marchitti, and EJ Emerson
Sunday, October 20, 4pm
The Third Sunday Poets Series presents new work by local poets, while offering a forum for discussion and information exchange in a friendly, social environment.
Christian Mysticism Explored Veronica Mary RolfJulian's GospelTuesday, October 22, 7pm
Rolf pieces together the world of the woman behind the work, Revelations. Rolf, an independent scholar of medieval studies, creates a clearer picture of Julian of Norwich, 14th Century mystic, in a fresh, imaginative and liberating view of the Gospel that speaks to the spiritual challenges of our own time.
Montclair Public Library "With the Author"
Wednesday, October 23, 7pm
If you haven't heard Christina talk about her wonderful book, you are in for a special evening. A captivating story of a friendship between two very different women, centered around the history of the orphan trains which carried thousands of abandoned NYC children to the Midwest.
Got a Story to Tell?Thursday, October 24, 7pm
To celebrate the publication of the 10 year anniversary of his international bestselling memoir Chicken, David Henry Sterry with Arielle Eckstut, The Book Doctors, will bring together an all-star panel which will illuminate what it takes to write and sell your life story from trained professionals who've actually done just that. Storytelling Par Excellence
Friday, October 25, 7pm  We host author readings, poetry evening and now an evening of good ol' STORYTELLING!
What: Five minute story. Theme: A True Story about A First Time. RSVP: Space is limited. How Do I Do This: FAQs
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For the Kids!
BABIES AND TODDLERS
We love offering Storytime as a thank you to our loyal customers. Our space is small, and we want to be safe so it is first come, first served.
PICTURE BOOK FANS
Betsy Bird
Saturday, Oct 5, 10:30am  Our very own Liane Freed books celebrating Fall Saturday, Oct 12, 10:30am
Betsy Lewin 
Saturday, Oct 19, 10:30am
CHAPTER BOOK READERS
Have you met Geoff Rodkey yet? Are you looking for a rip-roaring new series? Ages 8 and up are invited to meet Geoff Rodkey and hear all about this new adventure. "Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with a sprinkling of
Tom Sawyer for good measure." -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series. FOR TEENS ONLY Friday, Oct 11, 5-6pm First meeting of the new school year.
At this meeting we will be working on a video to promote literacy in our community.
This group is open to all teen, grades 8-12, who love to read. Questions? Contact
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Katherine Rizzuto
Saturday, Oct 19, 1pm
 Enjoy a delightful sneak peek into the 'secret lives' of two beloved poodles, Victor and Margie. Inspired by Rizzuto's own pets, and lovingly illustrated by our own Liz Murphy.
Halloween Anyone?
Saturday, Oct 26
11am Sharp
Come in Costume and Meet "On the Green". Ages 6 and under.
Mi schief Night at the bookstore
Wednesday, Oct 30, 5:30-7pm
The Jersey Devil Scary Storytime
Devilish Munchies, Spooky Stories. Wear Your Costume - horns optional! Ages 5 and up.
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Tuesday, October 29, 5-7pm
Featuring representatives from Scholastic, Penguin, Random House and Workman Publishers
FREE OF CHARGE, but you must RSVP by October 22nd here or call 973-744-7177 to reserve a space.
Noshies, treats and wine, of course. Goodie bags, door prizes, and swag for the classroom!
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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, Oct 11, The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman
Fri, Nov 8, The Killing Moon, NK Jemison
Memoir Reading Group with Louise DeSalvo
Tues, Oct 15, Half a Life, Darin Strauss
Tues, Nov 19, An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination, Elizabeth McCracken
History Book Club with Joe Paranac. Mon, Oct 28, Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler and Saved D-Day, Stephan Talty
Salon Espanol with Marisela Santiago
Fri, Oct 18, Noticias de un Secuestro, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Sept '13 Bestsellers @
watchung booksellers
Lowland, Jhumpa Lahiri
Bleeding Edge, Thomas Pychon
Cuckoo's Calling, Galbraith/Rowling
Claire of the Sea, Edwidge Danticat
Dissident Gardens, Jonatham Lethem
Wilson, Scott Berg
Orphan Train, Christina Baker Klein
Silent Wife, ASA Harrison
Funeral Dress, Susan Gilmore
Flight Behavior, Barbara Kingsolver
Telegraph Avenue, Michael Chabon
This is How You Lose Her, Junot Diaz
Celestials, Karen Shepard
Life Among Giants, Bill Roorbach
God's Hotel, Victoria Sweet
How Children Succeed, Paul Tough
My Mom is a Foreigner, Juliann Moore
The Day the Crayons Quit, Daywalt
How to Train a Train Jason Eaton
Ike's incredible Ink, Brianne Farley
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, Peter Brown
Fall Ball, Peter McCarty
Counting by 7s, Holly Goldberg Sloan
Star Wars Jedi Academy, Jeff Brown
Wonder, RJ Palacio
The Fault in Our Stars, John Green
Insurgent, Veronica Roth
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