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November 2012 Newsletter 
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Contents
Miss Edye's Toys
Bargain Books
Newsletter Item
Staff Reviews, Picks and New Releases
Miss Edye's
Favorite Toys!

marble run
Marble Run:  Clatter, clatter, kerthump, swoosh! Down the marbles shoot through this delightful Marble Run...
Construct the design of your choice with the 80 colorful, sturdy pieces in Toysmith's boxed set. Great for all ages over 3 years. Priced at $19.99.
elisa with stuffed dogs
Giant Plush Dogs: The definitive holiday gift for that special child in your life or a dog-lover of any age. Meet Sherman, our lifesize plush Golden Retriever, and Dickens, our equally large and beautiful plush Black Lab. Fall in love with their sweet faces, soft fur, and pillow-soft bodies. These pets require nothing more than warm snuggles and a lounging spot on your bed. Made by that wonderful Maine family company, Douglas. Price $145.99.
zing
Zing Flying Toys! by Zing, prices from $3.99-$29.99
Load 'em up and watch 'em soar! We now carry a fun and
exciting line of flying action toys by Zing, and boy do they "zing!" The Room-A-Rang ($3.99) flies safely indoors as a soft boomerang. The PopRocketz ($8.99) can achieve an air-powered lift-off of up to 50 feet while the SkyRipperz ($21.99) whistle their way as high as 250 feet! For the archers among us the Z-Curve Bow ($29.99) includes 3 soft arrows zarts that soar long-range.
  Bargain Books Galore!!!
 
Please visit our new and greatly expanded bargain book display in our basement.  There are lots of great books at very good prices  - children's books, holiday books, gardening, history, fiction, cookbooks, crafts and much more!  Here are a few titles that have arrived this month:

 

magnolia bakeryThe Magnolia Bakery Cookbook: Old Fashioned Recipes From New Yorks Sweetest Bakery by Jennifer Appel, Allysa Torey  List Price:  $26.00  Our Price:  $7.99

  

more magnolia More From Magnolia: Recipes from the World Famous Bakery and Allysa Torey's Home Kitchen by Allysa Torey

List Price:  $27.00  Our Price:  $9.99 

 

101 adorableDogs: 101 Adorable Breeds: 101 Adorable Breeds By Rachael Hale

List Price: $24.99

Our Price: $11.99

 

llama holiday

Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anne Dewdney

List Price:  $17.99  

Our Price:  $7.99

 

well designed mixed gardenThe Well-Designed Mixed Garden: Building Beds and Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbs By Tracy 

DiSabato-Aust  List Price:  $24.95  Our Price:  $16.99

 

ben franklin

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life By Walter Isaacson
List Price:  $35.00  Our Price:  $11.99

 

 

dovekeepersThe Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
List Price:  $27.00  
Our Price:  $9.99

 

 

 

 louisa may alcottLouisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography By Susan Cheever

List Price: 
$26.00 Our Price:  $7.99

 Sandwich Holly Days 2012

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Click on the above picture to find out about all the fun happening during Holly Days in Sandwich 2012!

Small Business Saturday
November 24th
small business saturday


We love small business and we ARE a small business.  American Express's Shop Small program was a huge success last year thanks to you!  We want to encourage you all to keep "shopping small".  It really makes a difference in your community. Did you know when you spend $100 in a local store $73.00 stays in your community?  When you spend the same amount in a non local store only about $43.00 stays.  We think that is one of many great reasons to shop local!

In Store Pick-Up! 
 
Don't forget! If you want to be extra sure that a copy of a book mentioned in the newsletter is available when you come to the store, please call us or simply click on the book photo. Use that link to order a copy of the book for "In Store Pick Up". No credit card needed! We will then hold a copy of the book for you.  If it's not in the store we can usually have it here in 2-4 days.


give thanks

With the holidays around the corner, things have been hopping here at the bookshop.  We are packed to the gills with wonderful books for all ages.  We have lots and lots of new toys and games, as well as many new bargain books - so many that we had to open several new areas downstairs!  Come and take a look!   
 

Even Hurricane Sandy didn't slow us down - we stayed open the entire time!  We hope all of you and your families were safe throughout the storm as well.


We wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving.  It's a wonderful time to stop and reflect on how much we have to be grateful for.   Thank you all for coming to our bookshop, for your friendship, conversations, jokes and suggestions for more good books.  We are grateful to you all. 

 Upcoming Events

  

knitting

Knitting Club
Monday, November 5th 1-3pm

Bring your favorite project and enjoy some great company while you work. No registration!  All are welcome

 

 

Brunelleschis Men's Book Club 

Thursday, November 8th 9:30am
Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King
No Registration.  Ross King's award-winning book on the construction of the fabled dome of Florence's Santa Maria del Fiore, a feat of architecture that astonishes us even in the age of skyscrapers, and the Renaissance genius who made it happen.  List Price:  $16.00  Our Price:  $12.80


toy dayCelebrate Neighborhood
Toy Store Day!!!
 

Come and PLAY!

Saturday, November 10th 1-4pm
Have you seen our new toy space??? We've been working hard at the shop to expand our toy selection and we can't wait to show it off!  With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, what better way to get a head start than joining us for  Neighborhood Toy Store Day?!
Every parent knows that when it comes to toys for Christmas, each one has to have the "woohoo factor" which make children shout, "It's the best gift ever!"

* Try out our favorite toys and games.
* Get great toy recommendations from our expert staff.
* Enter to win a LEGO set and other prizes.

* Balloon hats!

*Refreshments

*Goodie Bags!

* Fun for the whole family!!! 

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A Celebration of Cape Cod Books!

Book Talk and Signing with Pamela & John King

and Christopher Seufert

Saturday, November 17th 3-4pm

wild cape cod Wild Cape Cod by Pamela & John King

Cape Cod was once a wilderness. It was - and still is - an essential refueling stop for hundreds of migratory species.  The story of Wild Cape Cod is told through dramatic photographic images of migratory birds, marine animals (including whales), and various sea and land animals from across the animal kingdom. This is an ideal photography book for all nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and lovers of Cape Cod.  $29.99 

 

national seashore

The Cape Cod National Seashore: A Photographic Adventure & Guide by Christopher Seufert

Embark on an adventure through the wilds of the most hidden and beautiful spots in the Cape Cod National Seashore, on land and by airplane, in over 125 gorgeous color photos.  $24.99

 

 

cc reflections

Cape Cod and the Islands:  Reflections by Christopher Seufert

Over 200 stunning color photos provide a unique perspective on life in and around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Seufert presents vistas and places beyond well-known tourist attractions, boats, and lobster buoys to provide a more expansive look of Cape Cod. Everyone who loves life along the seashore will treasure this book.  $24.99

 

 

island of wings Book Club

Island of Wings by Karin Altenberg
Tuesday, November 20th 7:00pm 

All are welcome.  No registration.  Island of Wings is a richly imagined novel about two people struggling to keep their love, and their family, alive in a place of extreme hardship and unearthly beauty. Everything lies ahead for Lizzie and Neil McKenzie when they arrive at the St. Kilda islands off the coast of Scotland in 1830.  Neil is to become the minister to the small community of islanders, and Lizzie-bright, beautiful, and devoted-is pregnant with their first child. As the two adjust to life at the edge of civilization, where the natives live in squalor and babies perish mysteriously, their marriage-and their sanity-are soon threatened.  List Price:  $15.00 Our Price:  $12.00
 
mrs. kennedy and me Speaker Norman Katz 
Sunday, November 25th 3-4pm

Learn more about the White House during the Kennedy and Johnson years through the eyes of former Secret Service officer, Norman Katz. Norman was the military attache to the secret service during the Kennedy and Johnson years.  He will discuss the relationship between Clint Hill (Mrs. Kennedy's secret service agent) and Mrs. Kennedy.  Norman Katz had a front row seat to the events that changed America forever, including Kennedy's assassination and the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

 

Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill with Lisa McCubbin
An intimate and fascinating memoir by Hill, who spent four years as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's Secret Service agent, recounts the painful memories and fonder recollections of the First Lady's strength, class, dignity, and beauty. $26.00 

 

king arthur flour Holiday Baking Expert!  Book Talk and Signing with P.J. Hamel Author of The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion
Saturday, December 1st 2012 2pm
All of your holiday baking questions answered! P.J. Hamel, head test baker at THE King Arthur Flour Company and author of The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion will talk to us about her experiences in the kitchen.  Enjoy some delicious treats, too.  P.J. will also be happy to sign her cookbooks for you. 

open house Old Fashioned Holiday

Open House
Sunday, December 2nd 1-4pm
Get in the mood for the holiday season with our Old Fashioned Holiday Open House.  Bring the whole family to enjoy listening to carolers from Cape Cod Academy (2-3pm), sip hot chocolate and munch some delicious treats as you browse.   

martini 2nd Annual Ladies' Martini Night at the Bookshop!
Thursday, December 6th 6-8pm
Ladies! We hope you can join us for our second annual Martini Night.  It's a fun night to shop, socialize and enjoy the evening!  We will help you finish your shopping early so you can enjoy all the holiday festivities!

 

KOBO E-READERS ARE COMING!!!
We are proud to launch a new partnership with Kobo to provide e-books and e-readers.  Through Kobo, we now offer one of the largest e-book catalogs in the world, with over three million e-book titles to choose from (one million of which are free!). 
Kobo's "Read Freely" philosophy suits us just fine!  Kobo supports an open platform that ensures that people own the books they buy and are never locked into one device or into buying their books from only one source. Additionally, Kobo offers free e-reading apps so people can read conveniently anytime, anyplace, and from a device they already own- including iPads, iPhones, Android phones and tablets, Macs, PCs, Nooks, Sony Readers, and smartphones. Or you can buy a  Kobo e-reader from us: the Kobo Mini (the world's smallest e-reader) and the Kobo Glo (front-lit, day-to-night reading). 

By partnering with Kobo, Titcomb's can continue to offer our loyal customers the chance to buy e-books and e-readers and support the bookshop at the same time. 

kobo miniKobo Mini $79.99
The world's smalles eReader!!!
For the reader who's always on the go, there's Kobo Mini-a full-featured e-reader that fits in your pocket. Holds up to 1,000 e-books!


Kobo Glo $129.99kobo glo
Read comfortably, day or night!
If you like reading all day and late into the night, the new Kobo Glo with ComfortLight is a sure pick. No-glare screen, soft adjustable glow, changeable fonts.

You can purchase ebooks through Titcomb's Bookshop at Kobo by clicking here

Please note: If you bought Google E-books from Titcomb's Bookshop in the past, you will continue to have access to those books.
Staff Reviews, Recommendations and New Releases  

the art forger The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro
This absorbing debut is grounded in the real-life theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston that would today be worth $500 million. Eager young artist Claire Roth supports herself by making reproductions of classic paintings. Promised a one-woman show, she agrees to forge a painting that turns out to be one of the stolen Gardner works.  
Our Price:  $19.16 List Price: $23.95  

in sunlight and in shadowIn Sunlight and in Shadow by Mark Helpring
A glorious story of life in post World War II New York City. Home from the war, wealthy Harry Copeland encounters heiress and aspiring actress Catherine Thomas Hale on the Staten Island ferry, and a great passion is born. Unfortunately, Catherine is engaged to a much older man, but she and Harry pursue a romance against an expansive backdrop of Broadway theaters, Long Island mansions, the mob and anti-Semitism. 
Our Price:  $22.40  List Price:  $28.00
 
magnificenseFrom Karen:  Magnificence: A Novel by Lydia Millet 
Susan is a serial adulterer whose life is shattered by her husband's sudden death. As she struggles to maintain a healthy relationship with her grown, paraplegic daughter, she unexpectedly inherits a mansion from a distant relative who had filled the magnificent house with stuffed and mounted animals from around the world. The novel explores the many forms that loss can take -- a loved one's death when it is too late to make amends; a daughter's loss of a life filled with possibilities if not for her accident; the slow deterioration of personality in the elderly with dementia; and the loss of animals in the wild to extinction. At once funny and touching. 
Our Price:  $20.76  List Price:  $25.95
Staff Reviews, Recommendations and New Releases Continued
  
flight behavior Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
A new book by Barbara Kingsolver is a cause for celebration!!!  Dellarobia Turnbow is a restless farm wife who gave up her own plans when she accidentally became pregnant at seventeen. Now, after a decade of domestic disharmony on a failing farm, she has settled for permanent disappointment but seeks momentary escape through an obsessive flirtation with a younger man.
On her way to a rendezvous with him, she is waylaid by the sight of a forest ablaze with millions of butterflies. Their usual migratory route has been disrupted, and what looks to be a stunningly beautiful view is really an ominous sign, for the Appalachian winter could prove to be the demise of the species. The phenomenon draws the whole world to Dellarobia's doorstep - scientists, the media, religious leaders, neighbors and hordes of tourists. It also gives her new and galvanizing insight into our changing climate and her own poverty-stricken life on the sheep farm of her disapproving in-laws. 
Our Price: $23.19  List Price:  $28.99 
 
red rook roadFrom Rita:  Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
Red Hook Road is about two families drawn together by the marriage of their children and the tragedy that occurs after they are wed. It is told over a period of four summers in Maine.   One of the families visits for the summer from Manhattan; the other family is from Maine. The differences between these twofamilies emerge through the four summers as each character handles the tragedy. The mothers of the bride and groom play a strong role in the story as they both have strong and controlling personalities.  This is a thoughtfully written book on families and friends dealing with their emotions and trying to carry on after the death of a loved one. Although one may say the subject was heavy, the author wrote in a sensitive manner that was not overbearing.  $15.00 

  

100 year old manThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

A reluctant centenarian much like Forrest Gump (if Gump were an explosives expert with a fondness for vodka) decides it's not too late to start over...
After a long and eventful life, Allan Karlsson ends up in a nursing home, believing it to be his last stop. The only problem is that he's still in good health, and in one day, he turns 100. A big celebration is in the works, but Allan really isn't interested (and he'd like a bit more control over his vodka consumption). So he decides to escape. He climbs out the window in his slippers and embarks on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey involving, among other surprises, a suitcase stuffed with cash, some unpleasant criminals, a friendly hot-dog stand operator, and an elephant (not to mention a death by elephant).  $15.99
 

 

the stockholm octavoThe Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann 
Life is close to perfect for Emil Larsson, a self-satisfied bureaucrat in the Office of Customs and Excise in 1791 Stockholm. He is a true man of the Town--a drinker, card player, and contented bachelor--until one evening when Mrs. Sofia Sparrow, a fortune-teller and proprietor of an exclusive gaming parlor, shares with him a vision she has had: a golden path that will lead him to love and connection. She lays an Octavo for him, a spread of eight cards that augur the eight individuals who can help him realize this vision--if he can find them.
Our Price:  $21.59  List Price:  $26.99

 

the twelve The Twelve (Book Two of the Passage Trilogy) by Justin Cronin
As the man-made apocalypse described in The Passage continues to unfold, three strangers navigate the chaos. Lila, a doctor and an expectant mother, is  shattered by the spread of violence and infection, but continues to plan for her child's arrival even as society dissolves around her. Kittridge, known to the world as "Last Stand in Denver," has been forced to flee his stronghold and is now on the road, dodging the infected, armed but alone and well aware that a tank of gas will get him only so far. April is a teenager fighting to guide her little brother safely through a landscape of death and ruin. These three will learn that they have not been fully abandoned--and that in connection lies hope, even on the darkest of nights.
Our Price:  $22.40  List Price:  $28.00

back to bloodBack to Blood by Tom Wolfe
A big, panoramic story of the new America, as told by a master chronicler. As police speed across Biscayne Bay, Wolfe is off and running into the feverous and diverse world of Miami. Much like his previous bestselling novels, this highly anticipated book is another brilliant and hilarious reckoning with contemporary life.  Our Price:  $24.00  List Price:  $30.00

 


Non-Fiction

elsewhereFrom Elizabeth:  Elsewhere: A Memoir by Richard Russo 
After writing eight works of fiction, this successful author returns to the small upstate New York town of Gloversville to write his own story and the reader will recognize the source of a number of his fictional characters. Russo lived with his mother, who was determined her son would move out into the world...and that she would go with him. They begin this journey with a very funny road trip in a very temperamental car to Arizona where Russo attended college. Written with acutely beautiful honesty, you will marvel at his patience with his often difficult mother. This is a must read for all Russo fans. $25.95  
 
a thousand mornings From Vicky:  A Thousand Mornings: Poems by Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is an extraordinary poet - and here on Cape Cod, we feel she is "our" poet. Her poetry is deeply rooted on the Cape and finds inspiration from the ocean, the beaches, the plants, birds and animals she - and we - encounter every day. Winner of both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, her work is deceptively simple. But in its simplicity is the power to move our hearts or make us laugh or, perhaps, to catch our breath in surprise or delight or empathy. In her poem "Hurricane," for example, she looks at trees damaged by a hurricane and their reblossoming after the storm. Brilliantly, she compares this with the emotional hurricane of personal tragedy and the hope for a similar reblossoming after the storm subsides. In "Hum, Hum" she reveals that she was abused by her father as a child. The revelation, so understated, catches the reader by surprise; the emotions so real and the words so revealing.  $24.95

***We are very excited to have a limited number of signed copies of A Thousand Mornings!
 
thomas jeffersonThomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham
Thomas Jefferson hated confrontation, and yet his understanding of power and of human nature enabled him to move men and to marshal ideas, to learn from his mistakes, and to prevail. Passionate about many things--women, his family, books, science, architecture, gardens, friends, Monticello, and Paris--Jefferson loved America most, and he strove over and over again, despite fierce opposition, to realize his vision: the creation, survival, and success of popular government in America. Jon Meacham lets us see Jefferson's world as Jefferson himself saw it, and to appreciate how Jefferson found the means to endure and win in the face of rife partisan division, economic uncertainty, and external threat. $35.00

travels with epicurusFrom Vicky:  Travels with Epicurus: a Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life by Daniel Klein
How should we go into old age?  Should we fight it and strive, by whatever means, to stay forever young?  Or should we be content to relax and enjoy the fruits of our life's labors and long time relationships?  Philosopher and humorist Daniel Klein, co-author of the wonderful Plato and a Platypus Go to a Bar and other books on philosophy through jokes, takes a very personal look at this stage of life after career and before "old old age."  Armed with a suitcase full of philosophy books, he headed to an island in Greece to think about his own personal philosophy of old age.  There, he joins a circle of retired Greek men, whose contented lives and philosophies he comes to love and admire.  This is an insightful, warm, funny and thought provoking view of at what it means to grow old.  And it's also a great picture of life on a Greek island, too!  $20.00

Cookbooks 
 
barefoot contessa foolproofFrom Elisa:  Barefoot Contessa:  Foolproof by Ina Garten
Ina Garten is the secret to my success in the kitchen and entertaining alike.  I know that when I choose one of her recipes, I can't go wrong, so I go to her again and again.  I currently own four of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and have found my fifth in Foolproof.  Ina defines "foolproof" as the term applied to dishes that stand the test of time, reliable ones she makes again and again.  All of us have "go-to" recipes we know make us shine in the kitchen, but the difference is Ina's recipes will make you sparkle, shine and shimmy because they are just that good!  My favorites so far are crispy mustard-roasted chicken (perfect, easy and delicious!), easy tzatziki with feta (a great alternative to hummus!), and mussels with saffron mayonnaise.  Along with wonderful "foolproof" recipes, Ina shares a multitude of tips and tricks that will save you in the kitchen and when entertaining! $35.00

smitten kitchenFrom Elisa: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman
The long-awaited cookbook by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen--home cook, photographer, and celebrated food blogger. Deb Perelman loves to cook, but cooking in her tiny Manhattan kitchen was, at least at first, only for special occasions--and, too often, an unnecessarily daunting venture. Deb found herself overwhelmed by the number of recipes available to her, so she founded her award-winning blog, Smitten Kitchen, on the premise that cooking should be a pleasure, and that the results of your labor can--and should--be delicious every time. Deb is a firm believer that there are no bad cooks, just bad recipes. She has dedicated herself to creating and finding the best of the best and adapting the recipes for the everyday cook. $35.00

catch two Cooking the Catch Two by Dave "Pops" Masch
On The Water Magazine's Cooking The Catch columnist Dave Masch is a man well-versed in all things salty, and in this unique cookbook he shares his lifelong tales from the sea, his knowledge of capturing and cleaning the catch, and most importantly, his collection of tried and true recipes.  This second volume in the Cooking The Catch series follows the rhythm of the seasons, month by month, providing classic recipes and creative new ways to enjoy the East Coast's bounty of local, seasonal seafood, whether procured from the sea or purchased from the local fishmonger.  $25.00
 
Children's Books
 
cranberry thanksgivingFrom Vicky:  Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende and Harry Devlin 
Hurray! Cranberry Thanksgiving is back in print! This delightful picture book from the 1970s tells the story of Maggie and her grandmother, who live in an old house in New England beside a cranberry bog. Their old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner includes Maggie's grandmother's famous cranberry bread, whose recipe is kept secret. When Maggie invites her friend Mr. Whiskers to join them, grandmother worries he's just out to get her recipe. Is Mr. Whiskers really a recipe stealer?  $18.95

You can find Grandmother's recipe on the back of the book. And we'll be serving pieces of her cranberry bread on Thursday, November 8. Come on in and try some!

if you spent a day From Elisa (and Jacob):  If You Spent a Day With Thoreau at Walden Pond by Robert Burleigh, Paintings by Wendell Minor  I can't think of a better way to introduce Thoreau to a child.  My son Jacob read the book to me and afterwards we talked about people we know locally who are naturalists like Thoreau and how lucky we are to live on Cape Cod and enjoy similar quiet beauty discussed in the book. Jacob said that it is a very peaceful and quiet book and it made him think more aboutnature and small things.  The illustrations are stunning.  This is a children's picture book for all ages, which can be handed down generation to generation.  $17.99

third wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7 The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
The day many children have been waiting for is coming on November 13th when the latest book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, The Third Wheel, hits the shelves. Love is in the air--but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's a small consolation. An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves Rowley the odd man out. But a lot can happen in one night, and in the end, you never know who's going to be lucky in love.  $13.95

Pre-order your copy from Titcomb's Bookshop.  We have a limited number of pencils and bookmarks to give away with each purchase of the book.  You can preorder online by clicking here or stop by the shop.
 
middle schoolMiddle School, the Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
It's Rafe Khatchadorian's first day at Hills Village Middle School, and it's shaping up to be the worst year ever. He has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix, but luckily he's got an ace plan for the best year ever--if only he can pull it off.  $7.99



game changerGame Changer by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Athletics are everything for eighth-grader KT Sutton. She's a softball star, and she's on track to get a college scholarship and achieve international fame. Then one day during a championship game--in the middle of an important play--she suddenly blacks out. When she wakes up, she's in a different world. One where school is class after class of athletic drills, and after-school sports are replaced by popular academic competitions. One where KT is despised for her talent, and where her parents are fixated on her brother's future mathletics career rather than KT's softball hopes.  K
T is desperate to get back to reality as she knew it, but bits and pieces of disturbing memories and dreams make her wonder if something truly awful happened there. What if she's lost something a lot more important than a softball game? $16.99

Young Adult

sonSon by Lois Lowry
They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions and colors didn't exist. That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body. Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. What was his name? Was he even alive?  She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice. Son thrusts readers once again into the chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book, The Giver, as well as Gathering Blue and Messenger where a new hero emerges. In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash between good and evil. $17.99

reachedReached by Ally Condie
After leaving Society and desperately searching for the Rising--and each other--Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again: Cassia has been assigned to work for the Rising from within Society, while Ky has been stationed outside its borders. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again. In this gripping conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched Trilogy, Cassia will reconcile the difficulties of challenging a life too confining, seeking a freedom she never dreamed possible, and honoring a love she cannot live without.  $17.99

the future of usThe Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
It's 1996, and less than half of all American high-school students have ever used the Internet. Emma just got her first computer and an America Online CD-ROM. Josh is her best friend. They power up and log on - and discover themselves on Facebook, 15 years in the future.   We love recommending this book to teenage readers in hard cover and now are so excited to have it in paperback.  $9.99
It's Back!!!
20% Off  
Annual Holiday 20% Off Sale!
 New adult hard cover books;
children's toys, games & puzzles.*
Sale is from November 10th through December 17th
 *Sale excludes LEGO