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LEGOS
Bargain Books
Upcoming Events
American Girl
More Gift Ideas
Staff Reviews, Recommends and New Releases
 
We Have Hard to Find LEGO Sets!!!

We carry a large selection of  LEGO products from mini figures to the large sets.  Hurry in for the best selection.  Quantities of some products are limited!
Pirates lego
Pirates of the Caribbean: 
The Black Pearl  $100.99
harry potter legoHarry Potter:  Hogwart's Castle  $130.99
alien lego
Alien Conquest: 
Earth Defense HQ  $89.99
star wars lego
Star Wars:  Republic Frigate  $119.99

Bargain Books!!!
Here are a few of our newest bargain books.  We have many wonderful children's books, Christmas books, cookbooks, novels and books on history, nature, gardening and more - all carefully chosen and at great prices.  Supplies are limited!

gardening at the shore Gardening at the Shore by Frances Tenenbaum  $9.99  (Originally $29.95)


The Age of Wonder Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes  $11.99  ($40.00)
About Trout About Trout: The Best of Robert J. Behnke from Trout Magazine  $11.99   ($29.95)

the hard way aroundHard Way Around: The Passages of Joshua Slocum by Geoffrey Wolff  $8.99  ($26.95)  



massachusetts Massachusetts: Mapping the Bay State Through History: Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress by Vincent Virga  $12.99  ($24.95)

snow queen The Snow Queen by Susan Jeffers and Amy Ehrlich $6.99  ($16.99)

 

christmas clock
The Gift  
of Time

Every holiday season, many of us find ourselves scurrying about trying to find the right gift, the right recipe or the right outfit.  Wouldn't it be nice if we had just a little more time to relax and enjoy the season?  Titcomb's Bookshop wants to give you the gift of time this year.  We have something for everyone on your gift list here at the shop!  From books, toys, crafts, calendars, puzzles, games and so much more!!!  We will  wrap your purchases for free, too!  We can't wait to see you in the shop!  (Don't forget all of the wonderful events we have planned, too... such as the Ladies' Martini Night and Men's Night with Cape Cod Beer!)

Upcoming Events  
King Arthur book Holiday Baking Expert!  Book Talk and Signing with P.J. Hamel Author of The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion
Saturday, December 1st  2-3:30 pm
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 be happy to sign her cookbooks for you - and everyone on your gift list!

Carolers 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.     

 

 

 

knitting Knitting Club                               

Monday, December 3rd 1-3pm
Bring your favorite project and enjoy some great company while you work.  The knitting club will be creating a special scarf for the statue in front of our shop to help keep him warm this winter!  No registration.  All are welcome.

  

Martini 2nd Annual Ladies' Martini Night  

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 and will gift wrap everything for you too!  

 

 

 

12 days of christmas Children's Holiday Story Time and Craft!  

Sunday, December 9th   1-2pm  

Enjoy holiday classics and new favorites. Children can wear their favorite holiday garb and enjoy yummy holiday treats! Parents can get a bit of holiday shopping done, too! The children will make a special bookmark gift.

 

who stole the american dream Men's Book Club                     

Thursday, December 13th 9:30am

In this timely and thought provoking book, Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter Hedrick Smith explains how the middle-class prosperity of the 1950s-1970s has been reversed beginning in the 1980s through today because of sweeping transformations both in Washington's policies and in the mind-set and practices of American business leaders.(We will discuss pages 1-290 in December and the rest of the book in January, when Mr. Smith will speak with the group by phone.)

Cape Cod Beer 1st Annual Men's Cape Cod Beer and Shopping Night at the Bookshop!   

Thursday, December 20th   6-8pm  

Want to make your holiday shopping super easy?  Let our expert staff help you select beautiful, fun, thoughtful and imaginative gifts for everyone on your list.  We'll even wrap your presents up while you enjoy a beer tasting and light refreshments.   

New American Girl Books, Crafts, Dolls and More!!!

American Girl Products
We have many new American Girl gifts - books, pet packs, mini dolls, crafts and activities.  Best of all, the mini dolls and pet packs are included in our 20% off holiday sale!
Our Holiday Sale Continues!
Don't forget!  Our 20% off sale on all adult hardcover books, as well as toys, games and puzzles, continues now through December 17!  

There are so many wonderful holiday events in Sandwich this time of year!  Click here to find out more!
More Gift Ideas!
wooden nativity set Melissa and Doug Wooden Nativity Set 
The Christmas story will come to life for little ones as they set up and play with this beautiful and sturdy wooden nativity set.  List Price:  $29.99  Sale Price:  $23.99




Folkmanis puppetsFolkmanis Puppets
For over 35 years, Folkmanis� has created amazing and clever puppets!  The company's appreciation for and love of the natural world shines through in their creations, helping build awareness for animals to children and adults around the globe.  Prices Range from $6.95 - 50.99.  All 20% off until December 17th!  





loom Harrisville Designs Metal Potholder Loom
$6.99 (on sale for $5.59 through December 17th)
This sturdy metal loom has been a long time favorite for making colorful and practical potholders that last for years. It's made in America and the looks are cotton, so the potholders are really great quality.   We have many of the Harrisville Design products at Titcomb's Bookshop, including bags of extra loops!


agenda book Agenda 2013 by Julia Rothman
Every once in a while, we open a box and find something that every bookshop staff member covets.  This adorable little agenda book by Julia Rothman is one of those things.  We all immediately purchased ours and we had to get more!  This handy engagement calendar offers a full year of Julia Rothman's quirky hand-drawn designs.  It features a zip pocket cover, month-at-a-glance, week-at-a glance, address book and perforated note pages.  There are even pages for notes in the back with drawings of bookmarks stating "to read", "to do", "to see" and "to buy".  All of this in a tiny 4" x 5 3/4" package!!!  $12.99


book light Mighty Bright Travel Flex L.E.D. Book Light
Whether you're backpacking Europe, cruising the Nile, or dreaming up possibilities from home, you'll need a powerfull LED light that keeps up with the travel bug/reader in your life!  $12.99

Staff Reviews, Recommends and New Releases

Adult Fiction
paris wifeThe Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness--until she meets Ernest Hemingway and her life changes forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group--the fabled "Lost Generation"--that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.  $15.00

technologistsFrom Karen: The Technologists by Matthew Pearl
The Technologists by Matthew Pearl is a fascinating blend of fiction, history, and suspense. Mr. Pearl is well-known for his historical novels, based on some fact, with a lot of mystery, intrigue and imagination thrown in. The Technologists follows the small first graduating class of MIT, and as much as the students are infatuated by technology, the world outside the walls of their dear school is frightened by the rapid advances in mechanics, technology and science itself. A series of bizarre mechanical catastrophes threatens Boston and the new Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1868. At the end of the book, Pearl tells which characters were based on actual people and what they accomplished in their lives. $16.00

forgotten The Forgotten by David Baldacci
Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. Now he has a new case-but this time, the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida. List Price: $27.99 Our Price:  $22.39


round houseFrom Vicky: The Round House by Louise Erdrich
The Round House is a powerful and exquisitely written coming of age novel set on a reservation in North Dakota in 1988.  It is the winner of the 2012 National Book Award for Fiction.  From the first page, I was totally engrossed. The narrator is a 13 year old Ojibwe boy named Joe.  When his mother is brutally raped and almost killed by her attacker,  Joe's life, too, is turned upside down.  His mother is traumatized and withdrawn, and the complications of the legal system on the reservation only make thing more complicated.    As Joe tries to make sense of what happened and find the culprit, the reader becomes acquainted with life on the reservation - the friendships, the poverty, the sense of heritage and community - and the violence, too.  List Price: $27.99 Our Price: $22.39

the bridge The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury
This is one of those heartwarming and inspirational love stories that makes a perfect read during the hectic  holiday season.  Molly Allen and Ryan Kelly were students when they shared a passion for reading and spent hours in their town's bookstore, The Bridge.  They each left home and went their separate ways, but when the bookstore is destroyed in a flood, they find themselves drawn back to the place they loved to help save the bookstore.  This is a wonderful story about the power of love and friendship and community. List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $15.99

Adult Non-Fiction
buddy Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man by Brian McGrory
Brian McGrory's life changed drastically after the death of his beloved dog, Harry.  He fell in love with Pam, Harry's veterinarian. Though Brian's only responsibility used to be his adored Harry, Pam came with accessories that could not have been more exotic to the city-loving bachelor: a home in suburbia, two young daughters, two dogs, two cats, two rabbits, and a rooster named Buddy. While Buddy loves the women of the house, he takes Brian's presence as an affront, doing everything he can to drive out his rival.  Brian eventually sees that Buddy shares the kind of extraordinary relationship with Pam and her two girls that he wants for himself.   As he learns how to live by living with animals, Buddy becomes Brian's inspiration in this inherently human story of love, acceptance, and change. List Price: $24.00 Our Price: $19.20

farmers almanacOld Farmer's Almanac
A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac contains everything--facts, feature articles, and advice. Includes 80 full-color pages with national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts. $6.95




no one ever told us that
No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters to My Grandchildren by John D. Spooner
Renowned financial advisor John Spooner has written a handbook of essential life lessons that every young person just out of college or high school needs to read as they embark upon their own life's adventures.  In a series of letters to his grandchildren, Spooner tells what to expect when searching for a job, how to deal with investing, how to plan for one's financial future or chase one's dreams.  He even offers insights on dealing with adversity in life, how to know if you've found the right spouse and much, much more.  This is a wonderful gift for all the young adults in your life!   List Price: $25.99 Our Price: $20.79

help thanks wowHelp, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott
It is these three prayers - asking for assistance from a higher power, appreciating what we have that is good, and feeling awe at the world around us - that can get us through the day and can show us the way forward. In Help, Thanks, Wow, Lamott recounts how she came to these insights, explains what they mean to her and how they have helped, and explores how others have embraced these same ideas. Insightful and honest as only Anne Lamott can be, Help, Thanks, Wow is the everyday faith book that new Lamott readers will love and longtime Lamott fans will treasure. List Price: $17.95 Our Price: $14.36


books they gave meThe Books They Gave Me: True Stories of Life, Love, and Lit by Jen Adams
Jen Adams collected nearly 200 of the most provocative stories submitted her blog to capture the ways books can change our lives and loves, revealing volumes about the relationships that inspired the gifts. The stories are romantic, cynical, funny, dark, and hopeful. There's the poorly thought out gift of "Lolita" from a 30 year old man to a teenage girl.  There's the girl whose school library wouldn't allow her to check out "Fahrenheit 451", but who received it at Christmas with the note, "Little Sister: Read everything you can. Subvert Authority! Love always, your big brother." List Price: $19.99 Our Price: $15.99

proof of heaven Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey in the Afterlife by Eban Alexander
As he lay in a coma, neurosurgeon Eben Alexander explains that he "journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence [where] he met and spoke with the Divine source of the universe itself". $15.99



marmee and louisaMarmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother by Eve LaPlante
Biographers have consistently attributed Louisa's success to her father, Bronson Alcott, assuming that this outspoken idealist was the source of his daughter's progressive thinking and remarkable independence.  But in this riveting dual biography, award-winning biographer Eve LaPlante explodes these myths, drawing from a trove of surprising new documents to show that Louisa's actual "Marmee," Abigail May Alcott,  formed the intellectual and emotional center of her world.  Abigail, long dismissed as a quiet, self-effacing background figure, comes to life as a fascinating writer and thinker in her own right. List Price: $26.00 Our Price: $20.80

Cookbooks
north end cookbook The North End Italian Cookbook:  The Bestselling Classic Featuring Even More Authentic Family Recipes by Marguerite DiMino Buonopane
Think of Boston's North End and you are sure to envision a place filled with fabulous  restaurants and Italian markets filled with sausages, great wheels of cheese, bushels of seafood, slabs of dark chocolate, and mounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. For more than 30 years, Marguerite DiMino Buonopane taught cooking in the North End and is one of its most celebrated cooks. In this updated 6th edition of her classic cookbook, she has gathered more than 275 mouthwatering recipes you are sure to enjoy. List Price: $29.95  Our Price: $23.96

simply satisfying Simply Satisfying:  Over 200 Vegetarian Recipes You'll Want to Make Again and Again by Jeanne Lemlin
Simply Satisfying offers more than 200 seasonal recipes showcasing readily available ingredients as well as straightforward techniques, global influences, and, most delectably and rewardingly, robust flavors. Here are Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Jalapenos, Fragrant Vegetable Stew with Corn Dumplings, Leek Timbales with White Wine Sauce, Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Curried Vegetables . . . and for dessert, Raspberry Almond Torte, Rhubarb Cobbler, and Cowboy Cookies. Each inviting dish is simple enough to be part of a weeknight meal and certain to satisfy vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. $21.95

Boston Globe cookbook The New Boston Globe Cookbook:  More than 200 Classic New England Recipes, from Clam Chowder to Pumpkin Pie by Sheryl Julian
The beloved Boston Globe Cookbook, first published in 1948, has come back to life, reflecting the flavors of the 21st century. Revised and updated by Boston Globe food editor Sheryl Julian to include ethnic recipes and new twists on old New England favorites, this beautifully illustrated book is now available in paperback. $24.95



Gifts for the Whole Family
stick it Stick It! D.I.Y. Duct Tape Projects by T. L. Bonaddio and Andrew Tomlinson
This invaluable guide has been revised and updated with 10 new projects, and comes complete with illustrations, photographs, and step-by-step directions. Told in an accessible "teen-speak" language hip tapesters will love, this book is appropriate for the new generation of cool and funky handmade crafters. $12.95



super nature encyclopediaSuper Nature Encyclopedia: The 100 Most Incredible Creatures on the Planet by Derek Harvey
How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to 40 miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do. List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $19.99

christmas in parisThe Night Before Christmas in Paris by Betty Lou Phillips and Roblyn Herndon
This charming story finds Mrs. Claus fabulously ensconced in Paris, having enjoyed fashion week and been lured for several months' stay by all the sights, scents, and couture of Paris. In the end, Santa takes a quick tour of the City of Light himself -the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, the Louvre,  Notre Dame and more - to find the satiated Mrs. Claus and whisk her back home just in time to help the elves with the last-minute packing of toys for children all over the world.  Delightful fun for all ages! $9.99


treasury for all seasons Julie Andrews' Treasury of All Seasons:  Poems and Songs to Celebrate the Year Selected by Julie  Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton and Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, this is the perfect collection for families to share together. Full color. $19.99

Children's Picture Books
a flower in the snowA Flower in the Snow by Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Sophie Allsopp
Luna and her polar bear friend (Bear) discover a beautiful gold flower growing in the snow. But when the flower fades, Bear goes on a search around the world for another to bring to Luna. It's only when he returns home that the true strength of their friendship is revealed. Full color. $16.99


the moose belongs to meThis Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers
Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It's fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection. There is, however, one rule that Wilfred's pet has difficulty following: Going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. Perhaps this is because Wilfred's pet doesn't quite realize that he belongs to anyone. A moose can be obstinate in such ways. Fortunately, the two manage to work out a compromise. Let's just say it involves apples. $16.99

if i built a houseIf I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen
This is an absolutely delightful book!  Told in clever rhyme with fabulous illustrations, young Jack is ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide. Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs.  $16.99

the christmas quiet bookThe Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood
The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Getting caught quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.  $12.99


the lost christmas gift The Lost Christmas Gift by Andrew Beckham
Seventy years after his father left to be a mapmaker for the war in Europe, Emerson Johansson received a package that had been lost in the mail for decades. The parcel contained a most extraordinary gift: an exquisite book Johansson's father lovingly made by hand, detailing an unforgettable adventure they shared together just months before his departure. With maps, drawings, watercolors and photographs, this artifact and family heirloom recounts a mountainous winter landscape alive with the dangers and magic of an alpine blizzard.  $29.95

Children's Fiction
twelve kinds of iceTwelve Kinds of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed and Illustrated by Barbara McClintock
This is a wonderful, old fashioned story of a family in wintertime.  It begins with the first ice--a skim on a sheep pail so thin it breaks when touched. Next comes ice like panes of glass. And eventually, skating ice!  When it is finally cold enough, the family makes a skating rink in their back yard.  Take a literary skate over field ice and streambed, through sleeping orchards and beyond. Twelve kinds of ice are carved into twenty nostalgic vignettes, illustrated in elegantly scratched detail by the award-winning Barbara McClintock.  Ages: 4-8  $16.99

expeditioners The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man's Canyon by S.S. Taylor
Computers have failed, electricity is extinct, and the race to discover new lands is underway! Brilliant explorer Alexander West has just died under mysterious circumstances, but not before smuggling half of a strange map to his intrepid children--Kit the brain, M.K. the tinkerer, and Zander the brave. Why are so many government agents trying to steal the half-map? (And where is the other half?) It's up to Alexander's children--the Expeditioners--to get to the bottom of these questions, and fast. Ages:  10-14   $22.00

last dragonslayer The Last Dragonslayer (Chronicles of Kazam #1) by Jasper Fforde
In his witty first novel for young readers, New York Times bestselling author Fforde introduces 15-year-old Jennifer Strange, who runs an agency for underemployed magicians in a world where magic is fading away. But when visions of the death of the world's last dragon begin, all signs point to Jennifer and Big Magic. This is a great book for ages 10 and up  $16.99

Children's Non-Fiction
world record 2013 Scholastic Book of World Records 2013 by Jennifer Corr Morse
Updated to include all of the most recent records! Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest roller coaster, this volume has all the answers and lots of color photos, too.  $10.99


lego book The LEGO Book by Daniel Lipkowitz
Discover all there is to know about one of the world's most beloved toy companies. Beautiful pages reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating story of LEGO bricks and the history behind them in this newly updated edition. Includes 56 new pages, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO history, and special features spotlight numerous groundbreaking and momentous achievements. $24.99

lego ninjago LEGO Ninjago:  Character Encyclopedia (with Minifigure) by Claire Sipi
Each beautifully illustrated spread features tons of fun facts on the different characters, variants of each minifigure, and the various vehicles, weapons, and locations that make up the LEGO Ninjago world. Contains an exclusive minifigure ready to be put together. Full color.  $18.99

stars wars popup Star Wars:  A Galactic Pop-up Adventure by Matthew Reinhart
Matthew Reinhart has created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic Star Wars movies! The New York Times bestselling pop-up artist and engineer has created a brand-new 3-D experience, packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working lightsabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This new look at Star Wars explores the characters, stories, vehicles, droids, and more in the three prequel movies and the Clone Wars. It's a stunning book that will impress all fans of Star Wars and gives a whole new perspective to the universe.  $36.99

Young Adult Fiction
hobbit hard cover hobbit pb hobbit leather The Hobbit:  Or, There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. This deluxe hardcover edition of "The Hobbit" contains a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien's own drawings and full-color illustrations, including the rare "Mirkwood" piece.  We also have a very special leather bound edition (available Dec. 4) and a paperback edition.  Pick your favorite!!!  Hardcover:  $25.00   Leather Edition:  $19.95    Paperback version:  $13.95