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Titcomb's Bookshop
Books for Holiday Gift Giving
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December 2015
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432 Route 6A
E. Sandwich, MA 02537
Phone:
508-888-2331
Hours:
Mon-Sat 9-6
Sun 11-5
Special Holiday Hours: Thursdays 9am - 8pm
Dec. 3 - 17
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Editor: Kathy Colvin
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Our November Best Sellers:
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1. Fairy Tale Girl by Susan Branch
2. Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
3. Vintner's Daughter by Kristen Harnisch
4. Red Sox Rhymes by Dick Flavin
5. Felicity by Mary Oliver
6. After You by Jojo Moyes
7. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
8. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
9. The Martian by Andy Weir
10. The Natural World of Winnie the Pooh by Kathryn Aalto
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Cookbooks Make Wonderful Gifts!
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The most gorgeous bread baking book we've ever seen! $50.00
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Available in both hard and soft covers
$39.95 and $24.95
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Book Suggestions for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list:
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 Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe
From the author of last year's best seller, What If, things are explained in the style of using only drawings and a vocabulary of the 1,000 most common words. Explore computer buildings (datacenters), the flat rocks we live on (tectonic plates), the things you use to steer a plane (airliner cockpit controls), and the little bags of water you're made of (cells). $24.95
 Fox Tossing by Edward Brooke-Hitching From Spile Troshing to Mumble a Sparrow, this crazy book brings back to life some of the most curious, dangerous and downright bizarre sports and pastimes that mankind has ever devised. Perfect for your silly uncle or goofy grandpa! $24.00
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| Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting
This has been one of our best sellers this season! $24.95 |
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| Plotted - A literary Atlas $24.99
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This incredibly wide-ranging collection of maps-all inspired by literary classics-offers readers a new way of looking at favorite fictional worlds.
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| | Earth + Space: Take a tour of the universe! Fantastically gorgeous photographs from NASA's archives. $40.00 |
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| Transit Maps of the World
$35.00 |
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| Sage advice from the collected works of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince
$13.00 |
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| Droll Pranks for Rich Boys; the Wealthy Young Gentleman's Guide to Horseplay $9.95
When we read this aloud, we fall on the floor laughing - if you have teenagers, this is perfect! (what that says about us, not sure...) |
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| Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It by Daniel Klein $20.00
(author of Plato and Platypus Walk Into a Bar) |
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| | First Edition, Signed by Jerry Rice! If you have an NFL fan on your list, this is the perfect gift! $29.99 |
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| | It's about the Patriots, and the first chapter is about Tom Brady - need we say more? Perfect gift for any Patriot fan. $24.95 |
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Holiday Books for adults and children
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| Letters to Santa Claus
This is a charming collection of original letters written to Santa from the 1930s to the present time, from the archives of the dedicated volunteer "elves" of Santa Claus, Indiana. Fun for all ages! $20.00 |
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| A Very Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer
$16.00 |
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| | The Further Adventures of Ebeneezer Scrooge by Charlie Lovett Reg. $19.95; our price $15.96 |
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| A Christmas Escape by Anne Perry
Reg. $18.00; our price $14.40 |
From Elin Hilderbrand:
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| Winter Stroll
Reg. $25.00;
our price $20.00 |
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| Dear Santa: Letters from 1870 - 1920
$14.95 |
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| A Rare Nativity by Sam Beeson
A moving story about forgiveness and the true meaning of Christmas - for readers of all ages. $17.99 |
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| Twas the Night Before Chirstmas
classic edition $19.99 |
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| The Reindeer Wish
by Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen
From the creators of The Christmas Wish, this time little Anja helps a reindeer join Santa's team. $17.99 |
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| | Merry Christmas, Squirrels! by nancy Rose $17.00 |
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| A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Classic! $7.99 |
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| | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Comes with plush Grinch! $32.99 |
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Brookfield hand letterpressed notes $13.99
Unwind layers of colorful crepe paper ribbons to discover keepsakes tucked carefully within these beautifully handmade Surprize Balls. Contains 6 prizes.
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| Large Surprise Balls
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These large surprise balls are great to pass around during the holidays. Find 12 prizes hidden inside! So many adorable varieties of Christmas Plush:
"Tale Between a Whale" Bookends Shelve your favorite tales with this beautiful whale bookend design.
$69.99
Adult Coloring Books! They're all the rage! So much fun - so calming - they make a perfect gift! We have also have a great selection of colored pencils and markers!
Prices from $5.99 - $16.99
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We are in love with these lovely new editions of some of our favorite classics! The stunning flexibound gift editions have an elastic ribbon marker and are the perfect size to carry with you!
Here are a few examples, $16.99 each:
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$16.99 each |
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The Literary Tea Line from Simpson & Vail is a collection of blends that were created with a specific author in mind. The teas vary from a black tea blend to a flavored herbal blend and each is inspired by the authors' works and lives. Jane Austen, James Joyce, Walt Whitman, Beatrix Potter are a few of the teas we are happy to introduce to you! We think there's nothing better than a cup of tea and a book!
$9.95 each
And of course the perfect complement for a pot of tea is a Titcomb's Book Shop mug! Hand crafted and painted in New Hampshire, our mugs are $26.95 each.
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We had so much fun on Small Business Saturday! We are fortunate to have so many customers who feel strongly about shopping locally! Here are a few of the photos we took:
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| | Baby Marcel with his parents Sarah and Jan |
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| | Master James McTague of West Dennis with Vicky |
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Happy Holidays from
Titcomb's Booksellers!
Our shelves are stocked to the brim with all sorts of wonderful gift ideas for all ages and budgets - beautiful hand picked books, puzzles, calendars, games and toys - and lots of great stocking stuffers.
Everyone at Titcomb's loves to help find the perfect gift for everyone on your list - and we'll even wrap it for you! Some of our best gift giving recommendations are listed below in the newsletter....click on any of the book covers to reserve a copy of the book and have it waiting for you when you come into the bookshop (or as always...call us!)
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Saturday, December 5
Holiday Open House
12 - 5
Enjoy hot cocoa and delicious holiday treats while we help you with your shopping lists!
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Cookbook Author Linda Steele
Meet Me in My Cape Cod Kitchen
Sunday, December 6
2-3pm
With more than 60 delicious recipes, this book celebrates sharing good food with family and friends, inspired by the sweetness of living by the beach. Accompanied by food photography and beautiful Cape Cod landscapes, chapters focus on baked goods such as cakes, cookies, quick breads, cheesecake and biscotti, as well as appetizers, entrees, and salads. This celebration of Cape Cod focuses on gratitude for simple pleasures and includes reflections on life in a seaside community. (Book price $24.99)
 Linda Maria Steele loves creative time in her kitchen. She soon realized it made people happy when she cooked and baked for them, so she began sharing her creations beyond family and friends, founding a home-based baking business and writing about her food adventures on a blog. When she's not in the kitchen, she's often writing about food as a freelancer for Cape Cod publications. Linda is also a humanities faculty member at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where she teaches courses in writing and literature. Her greatest passion is in her role as Mom to Nathan, Bella, and Sophia.
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 Knitting Club
Monday, December 7 
1-3pm
We are so excited to announce that author Ann Hood will join our knitting club to talk about her beautiful new book of essays on knitting! Knitting Pearls includes 24 authors on the healing and transformative powers of knitting. (Book price $25.95)
Ann Hood is the best-selling author of Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine, The Book That Matters Most, The Knitting Circle, The Red Thread, Comfort, and An Italian Wife, among other works. She is also the editor of Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting. She is the recipient of two Pushcart Prizes, a Best American Spiritual Writing Award, a Best American Food Writing Award, a Best American Travel Writing Award, and the Paul Bowles Prize for Short Fiction. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Book Club:
No Book Club in December!
Oh, keep calm! We will carry on in January with At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen!
"At the Water's Edge is a rich, beautiful novel. Compulsively readable, it is at once a gripping love story, a profound examination of the effects of war on ordinary women, and a compelling portrait of female friendship. While delving into powerful themes, Sara Gruen never loses sight of what matters: her characters. This story of one privileged young woman, coming of age in a time of impossible upheaval and terrible choices, will keep you riveted until the very last page." - review from Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale.
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Our Favorite
New Children's Books:
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Picture Books:
Sweetpea & Friends: The SheepOver
by John and Jennifer Churchman
Wait until you see this book - you will fall in love at once! Adorable and true story of a little sheep on a lovely farm in Vermont.(Available December 8) $17.99
 Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
A very funny story with terrific illustrations that will appeal to adults as well as the children they're reading to - we love it! $17.99
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
by Todd Tarpley
A clever tale to help your little one get ready for sleep!
$17.00
 Hansel and Gretel illustrated by Holly Hobbie
A shortened version of the classic tale with stunning illustrations! $17.00
 Waiting by Kevin Henkes
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen. One of our very favorites!
$17.99
 Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler
A boy discovers that the pond in his backyard contains a whole world ready to be explored.
$17.99
Toys Meet Snow by Emily Jenkins and Paul O. Zelinsky
This wonderful book is another one of our favorites of the year!
$17.99
 Counting Lions; Portraits From the Wild by Katie Cotton, illustrated by Stephen Walton
Exquisite charcoal drawings of ten endangered creatures startle the viewer with their size and astonishing detail. A poetic text notes each creature's particular qualities and behavior, while providing a quiet counting exercise. Spectacular! $22.00
 Sing a Season Song by Jane Yolen
Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the four seasons as icicle popsicles drip, daffodils bloom on hills, fireflies blink on and off, and honking geese fly by. Stunning!
$19.99
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Children's Chapter Books
 Dory and the Real True Friend by Abby Hanlon
We love Dory! She's back with a new adventure! This time Dory is starting another year of school. She is determined to make her first flesh and blood best friend, somewhat to the dismay of Mary, her imaginary monster pal. $14.99
 Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale Keeping the world safe from monsters is a daunting task. And only the Princess in Black can accomplish this while throwing the perfect party! This is a sequel to the very popular Princess in Black. $14.99
 The Cloud Castle: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure
The Thea Sisters have received an urgent message from their friend Will Mystery. The magical Land of Clouds is in danger. The mouselets must find out why the clouds are disappearing!
Once they enter the kingdom through Mount Everest, the mice meet fairies, elves, and unicorns on their way to the majestic Cloud Castle. But who can the Thea Sisters count on to help solve the mystery? It's an incredible journey to restore harmony to this enchanted land! $14.99
 Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10 Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? $13.95
 The Toymaker's Apprentice by Sherri L. Smith
Based on the original inspiration for the Nutcracker ballet, the Nutcracker Prince comes to life in this fascinating journey into a world of toymaking, magical curses, clockmaking guilds, talking mice and educated squirrels.
(ages 10+) $16.99
 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this deluxe oversized hardcover edition is beautifully illustrated in full color by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. $30.00
 Circus Mirandus
From Vicky: It's hard to find words for how much I love this book! It's the story of a 5th grade boy named Micah. Orphaned when he was very young, Micah grew up with his beloved grandfather who told fantastic tales about a magical circus he visited as a boy. It's only when his grandfather is dying that Micah learns that the magic is real, and, aided by a skeptical friend named Jenny, he desperately tries to contact the circus's magician to save his grandfather's life. Filled with adventure, magic, humor, friendship and love, this is a wonderful read. (Ages 9-13) $17.99
 Forget-Me-Not Summer by Leila Howland From Vicky: This is a delightful new book about three sisters, ages 12, 11 and 5, who come to Cape Cod to stay with their Great Aunt Sunny while their parents are away on work projects. I loved the image of Cape Cod as seen through the California girls' eyes. It's a heartwarming story that shows with warmth and insight the bonds and issues among sisters and family members, and it has a perfect "let's put on a show" ending. A great read especially for any girl who lives on Cape Cod or has visited here. (Ages 9-13) $16.99
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 Illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway-award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series, as for the dedicated fan. $39.99
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Teens:
 The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz
This is a staff favorite, definitely not just for teen readers! 14 year old Joan Skraggs escapes from a brutally hard life with her abusive father and finds a job as a hired girl with a Jewish family in Baltimore. An unsophisticated girl who thirsts for education, an impulsive idealist who passionately seeks to put things right. You and your teen will love this novel! $17.99
 A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern Emily has always been the kind of girl who tries to do the right thing until one night when she does the worst thing possible. She sees Belinda, a classmate with developmental disabilities, being attacked and does not get help. Belinda, however, manages to save herself. When their high school finds out what happened, Emily and Lucas, a football player who was also there that night, are required to perform community service at a center for disabled people. Soon, Lucas and Emily begin to feel like maybe they're starting to make a real difference. Like they would be able to do the right thing if they could do that night all over again. But can they do anything that will actually help the one person they hurt the most? $17.99
 Black Dove White Raven by Elizabeth E. Wein Having moved to Ethiopia to avoid the prejudices of 1930s America, Emilia Menotti, her black adoptive brother Teo, and their mother Rhoda, a stunt pilot, are devoted to their new country even after war with Italy looms, drawing the teens into the conflict.
$17.99
 Adrift by Paul Griffin
 Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead As Bridge makes her way through seventh grade on Manhattan's Upper West Side with her best friends--curvacious Em, crusader Tab, and a curious new friend (or more than friend) Sherm--she finds the answer she's been seeking since she barely survived an accident at age eight: "What is my purpose?" $16.99
 Magnus Chase by Rick Riordan Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god!
Fantastic new series by the super popular Rick Riordan! $19.99
 The War That Saved My Life
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Nonfiction - Young People:
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The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael Tougias and Casey Sherman
This adaptation for young readers tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue off Cape Cod when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. $7.99
Soon to be a major motion picture - click here to see a trailer! 
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler
A handful of Danish teens takes on the occupying Nazis is this inspiring true story of courageous resistance.
(Ages 12-17) $19.99
 Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 by Carolyn Sloan
An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. The musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring? (Ages 4-8) $24.95
Totally Irresponsible Science
This book contains 64 valuable science experiments. All use common household ingredients and equipment. Illustrations.
(Ages 8-13) $12.95
Perfectly Perilous Math
The most thrilling and perilous word problems readers will ever encounter, these 24 life-or-death scenarios is sure to get kids excited about math--and prove just how useful it can be.
(Ages 9-14) $13.95
Totally Irresponsible Science Kit
The perfect gift for every curious kid interested in science, here is a kit to perform 18 experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink. Included is a 72-page book with step-by-step instructions for the 18 experiments, including notes on how long each experiment takes, the necessary ingredients, warnings when applicable, and the scientific excuse to do the experiment. Packaged in the kit are four helpful instruments for young scientists: a lateral split-orb measuring spoon, a vacuumatic test tube, a matter-retaining measuring cup, and photon-refracting goggles. Awesome!
(Ages 8-13) $22.95  How Machines WorkExplore the mechanics of simple machines by lifting levers, grinding gears, flipping flaps, and more. Join Sloth and Sengi, two zoo animals who long to be free, as they put these machines to use. Pop-up and lift-the-flap illustrations help explain levers, wheels, pulleys, and more, as the two animals comically test out their contraptions. (Ages 7-10) $19.99
 National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016Fun facts and 500 incredible photos, plus digital extras! These almanacs are very popular with kids and filled with fascinating information. (Ages 8-13) $14.99
Creaturepedia by Adrienne BarmanWelcome to this collection of best-loved animals from all over the world, chosen for their special talents and characteristics, with fun illustrations! Meet "the architects", the "noisy neighbors", the "homebodies", the "forever faithfuls", the "champions of forgetfulness" and more in this alphabetically ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating facts, curious creatures, and characterful cartoons, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours. (Ages 6-9) $22.99
Historium: Welcome to the Museum! by Jo Nelson
Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish - it's open 365 days a year! and discover a collection of curated objects on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from the Silla dynasty of Korea to ancient Rome.
$35.00
 Cabinet of Curiosities:Collecting and Understanding the Wonders of the Natural World
Exactly the book for every young explorer who loves finding stuff in nature and bringing it home! $24.95 (ages 8 - 18)
The Amazing Book is Not on Fire
Two YouTube sensations -Dan Howell and Phil Lester - offer funny advice to their young fans. A great gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for teen! $18.99 (ages 12 - 17)
 This Book Loves You by PewDiePie
Another You Tube phenomenom - "PewDiePie" - offers advice and wisdom for his fans. Hugely popular! (Ages 14+)
$15.99
 Lego Awesome IdeasWith creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques, Awesome Ideas will inspire anyone, from beginners to accomplished builders. (Ages 8 and up) $24.99
 The Infinite Board GameA complete, custom-designed 56-part piecepack system with a full-color book containing instructions for 50 of the liveliest games to play.
It's the perfect kit for game night with friends, for families, for board game lovers of all ages. There are classic games: Checkers and a version of the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Games for one: Piece Gaps, Landlocked, Crocodile Hop, and Fuji-san possibly the most entertaining way to kill 15 minutes by yourself. $29.95 |
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Our Favorite New Nonfiction:
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Boys in the Trees: A Memoir
by Carly Simon
From Kathy: If you are a Carly Simon fan, you will love her memoir! What a fascinating life she has led! Carly writes with a poet's sensibility and describes her experiences with honesty and charm. She also has some dishy stories about the men in her life! A talented, strong, lovely soul. $28.99
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The Witches; Salem, 1692
by Stacy Schiff
The Salem witch trials come vividly to life as Stacy Schiff, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra, analyzes what happened in Salem to offer key insights into the role of women and to explain how its tragedies became possible. $32.00
 The Quartet by Joseph J. Ellis A brilliant account of six years during which four founding fathers, in disregard of public opinion, carried the American story in a new direction.
$27.95
 Destiny and Power; The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham"Altogether fair, insightful . . . a portrait made especially compelling by the author's remarkable access to Bush's private White House diaries. This is a timely, first-rate book!" says David McCullough. $35.00
As Simple As That: Collected Essays by Edie Clark
From Elizabeth M:
In the early 1970's Edie Clark and her husband moved to New Hampshire with the idea of simplifying their lives. One of her goals was to spend more time writing and indeed she has been writing for Yankee Magazine since 1978. Twenty-five years ago she was asked to write a monthly column. It was first entitled The Garden at Chesham Depot and when she moved and bought a part of Mary's farm it became the View from Mary's Farm. This charming collection of essays has been taken from the columns that have appeared over the years. Reading them is like having a conversation with Edie about the beauty of the New England countryside and the warm and sometimes quirky characters she has encountered. (paperback) $19.95
The 50s, the Story of a Decade - The New Yorker
Here are indelible accounts of the decade's most exciting players: Truman Capote on Marlon Brando as a pampered young star; Emily Hahn on Chiang Kai-shek in his long Taiwanese exile; and Berton Roueche on Jackson Pollock in his first flush of fame. Ernest Hemingway, Emily Post, Bobby Fischer, and Leonard Bernstein are also brought to vivid life in these pages. $35.00
The Horse by Wendy Williams (signed copies!)
A terrific gift for horse lovers! Wendy Williams, a science journalist, has written a fascinating book covering the 56-million-year evolution of the horse and its relationship with humans. $26.00
The Oregon Trail
An utterly captivating true-adventure tale and at the same time a winsomely told memoir of a teenager coming to terms with members of his family, and retracing the steps of the Oregon Trail. $28.00
 The Penguin Lessons
A unique and moving real-life story of the extraordinary bond between a young teacher and a penguin, this book will delight readers who loved Marley & Me, Dewey the Library Cat, or The Good Good Pig. $22.00
 H is for Hawk An inspired, beautiful and absorbing account of a woman battling grief-with a goshawk. Following the sudden death of her father, Macdonald tried staving off her deep depression with a unique form of personal therapy: the purchase and training of an English goshawk, which she named Mabel. Although a trained falconer, she chose a raptor both unfamiliar and unpredictable. "The hawk was everything I wanted to be: solitary, self-possessed, free from grief, and numb to the hurts of human life," she writes. A fascinating, moving memoir. $26.00
Soul of an Octopus
A charming, interesting discussion about these sentient creatures. You'll never look at octopusses the same way again! $26.00
Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello
If you're a Costello fan, you won't be surprised that this is beautifully written, provocative, and fascinating.
$30.00
M Train by Patti Smith
Patti Smith's new memoir (after
Just Kids) is a blend of adventures, the everyday, travels, dreams, and reflections on writing, creativity, and life. $25.00
 The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
A master class on the art of memoir by the author of The Liar's Club and
Lit. $24.99
 Dear Mr. You
Actress Mary Louise Parker's memoir is a series of letters to the men she's known, resulting in a tender portrait of a life deeply felt. She writes to her family, friends, former lovers, strangers, and people she was never able to meet with wit and poise. Very affecting! $25.00
Invention of Nature
The author of Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of Alexander von Humboldt, the visionary German naturalist whose ideas changed the way we see the natural world and in the process created modern environmentalism. $30.00
Voracious by Cara Nicoletti
This charming collection of essays is sure to delight anyone who savors both a great book and a great meal. Nicoletti is a butcher and former pastry chef. Each chapter concludes with a recipe inspired by the books and scenes she writes about: a Nancy Drew double chocolate walnut sundae, white garlic soup inspired by Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice", or porchetta di testa (William Golding's "Lord of the Flies"). The hard part will be deciding what to do first - read or cook! $28.00
The Bassoon King; My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy by Rainn Wilson
A comedic memoir by the actor best known for his portrayal of Dwight on The Office traces his experiences as a young misfit, his early career struggles and his post-success reconnection with the artistic and creative values of his Baha'i faith. $26.95
Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
Don't we all love Drew Barrymore? The actress brings honesty, sweetness, and humor to the tale of how she fought to earn the hard-won wisdom that steered her from being a 12-year-old former child star to becoming a much loved actor. $28.00
 My Life on the Road by Gloria SteinemThoughtful, personal and important - just like Gloria. $28.00
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Give a Book at the Holidays!!
Help us donate 300 books for the Hands of Hope Outreach Center of Cape Cod, a program of the Cape Cod Council of Churches! Hands of Hope serves families in need from Sandwich to Harwich, and during the holiday season parents can choose toys and books for their children. We'd like to make sure that every child served can receive a book for the holidays! Can you help? Every children's book you purchase for donation will be discounted 20%. If you are not sure which book to donate, you can donate money and we will pick out a book to give. Our goal is 300 books by December 12!!  
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Staff Favorites - Fiction:
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 The Muralist
by B.A. Shapiro
The disappearance in 1940 of the young American Painter, Alizee Benoit is a mystery to her friends and family. Seventy years later Benoit's niece Danielle is researching her family history and wonders what happened to her ancestor who was a moving force in the Abstract Expressionist field in New York City. In this well researched historical novel the author moves gracefully between the present day and the early days of WWII. Shapiro's The Art Forger has been one of our favorite books to recommend and we are equally excited about The Muralist. $26.95, our price $21.56
The Japanese Lover
by Isabelle Allende
A beautiful, complex story of love, sacrifice and redemption! In 1939, an eight-year-old Polish girl named Alma is sent from Poland as the Nazis advance, to live with her aunt and uncle in San Francisco. There she meets a Japanese boy her age, Ichimei, who will be her great love, and her older cousin Nathaniel, who will be her best friend. Alma's story is revealed from a distance of many years, when a young Eastern European woman named Irina takes a job at the senior residence Alma has just moved into. The story of Alma's love unfolds in a narrative alternating between passionate old age and the passions of youth. A staff favorite! $28.00, our price $22.40
 Circling the Sun
by Paula McLain
From Elizabeth M: The author of The Paris Wife once again produces an amazing story of a strong willed and remarkable woman. With this novel based on the life of Beryl Markham, McLain captures the magic of life in Kenya in the 1920's where Markham was raised by her father on a horse farm. Markham became the first female horse trainer in Africa and later became the first aviator to fly across the Atlantic from England to North America. This is an eloquently written story of a complicated woman who, though she married three times, was most in love with Africa and with men who were not available to her. Loved this book!! $28.00, our price $22.40
From Karen: Once again author Kate Morton weaves two stories from the past and present to mesmerizing effect. In 1930's Cornwall England, the wealthy Edevane family prepares for the annual midsummer ball at Loenneth, their isolated estate. That night, someone kidnaps baby Theo; despite a police investigation, he is never found. Theo's teenage sister Alice is haunted by the event. In 2003 London, Det. Sgt. Sadie Sparrow is suspended after speaking to the media about a closed missing-person case that haunts her. The compelling story moves back and forth in time as Sparrow uncovers what happened to Theo in 1933 while also resolving the recent missing-person case.
 Rogue Lawyer by John GrishamReliable John Grisham: the protagonist of this novel is charming, and fans will enjoy meeting "rogue lawyer" Sebastian Rudd, who fights for justice for his clients. Grisham's usual themes are in full evidence, making for a comforting, satisfying read.
$28.95, our price $23.16
 Avenue of Mysteries by John IrvingSuccessful novelist Juan Diego Guerrero is traveling to the Philippines to fulfill a long-ago promise. On his journey, he is taken under the wing of a mysterious mother and daughter, who seem to appear and disappear at opportune times and manipulate his actions. Perhaps owing to his misuse of his beta-blocker prescription, Juan Diego is haunted by memories of his childhood in Oaxaca, Mexico, and his sister Lupe, who can read minds and predict the future (though not always accurately), and who speaks a strange gibberish that only he can understand. The "mysteries" in the title refer primarily to the religious sense of the word, particularly as manifested in miracles and visions of the Virgin Mary. $28.00, our price $22.40
 Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon From Elizabeth S:
I love having a series of books to read. Each new installment is like a family reunion with characters you only see once in a while.
After having read all the Mitford books and even plenty of Jan Karon's other books, I was so excited to pick up Come Rain or Come Shine. I felt as if I had watched Dooley and Lace grow up through the series, so it was fantastic to read about how they finally start their new life together as husband and wife. Another great story by Jan Karon!! $27.95, our price $22.36
 The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny Penny's 11th mystery featuring beloved homicide detective Armand Gamache of the small village of Three Pines, deep in the woods of Quebec Province, is one of her very best. Combining her trademark elements of science, history, art, psychology, and the fabulous food of the Three Pines bistro, Penny weaves a tale that is haunting and unputdownable. If you haven't treated yourself to Louise Penny before now, The Nature of the Beast is an excellent place to start.
$27.99, our price $22.39
 The Guilty by David Baldacci
Will Robie is the government's most professional, disciplined, and lethal assassin. He infiltrates the most hostile countries in the world, defeats our enemies' advanced security measures, and eliminates threats before they ever reach our shores.
But now, his skills have left him. Sent overseas on a critical assignment, he fails, unable to pull the trigger. Absent his talents, Robie is a man without a mission, and without a purpose.
To recover what he has lost, Robie must confront what he has tried to forget for over twenty years: his own past. $28.00, our price $22.40.
Paperback fiction:
 The People in the Photo by Helene Gestern
From Elizabeth M: Recently a customer told me how much they had enjoyed this book and I immediately wanted to read it. As a letter writer I especially enjoy well written epistolary novels and this one certainly belongs in this category. A young woman in Paris posts a newspaper ad inquiring about the identity of two men in a photo. She receives an answer from a gentleman in England who believes one of the men is his father. In the correspondence that follows they discover many undisclosed family stories that they share. The story moves seamlessly back in forth between the present and the time the photograph was taken in the 1970's. One discovery leads to another and you will want to keep reading until the very satisfactory ending! $14.95
Descent by Tim Johnston
A thriller, a page-turner, and gorgeously written! You will not want to put this down once you start reading!
The Rocky Mountains have cast their spell over the Courtlands, a young family from the plains taking a last summer vacation before their daughter begins college. For eighteen-year-old Caitlin, the mountains loom as the ultimate test of her runner s heart, while her parents hope that so much beauty, so much grandeur, will somehow repair a damaged marriage. But when Caitlin and her younger brother, Sean, go out for an early morning run and only Sean returns, the mountains become as terrifying as they are majestic, as suddenly this family find themselves living the kind of nightmare they ve only read about in headlines or seen on TV. $15.95
 The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant (signed copies!)
An unforgettable novel about a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century, told with humor and optimism through the eyes of an irresistible heroine. One of our favorites!
$16.00
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