Wellesley Books

This Sunday, October 28th at 2:00pm here at the store, local author Katie Smith Milway will read from and talk about her new picture book Mimi's Village: And How Basic Healthcare Transformed It. Learn how health care, hygiene, and nutrition can change the lives of those living in developing nations and how positively affecting health can have a broad impact. Katie Smith Milway's book The Good Garden was one of Wellesley's "One Town, One Book" selections. 

On Tuesday, October 30th at 7pm we welcome author Jayne Larson to the store to discuss and sign her new book, Driving the Saudis. In this engaging memoir, Jayne Larson, a struggling Hollywood actress/producer describes her experiences as a chauffeur for the women of the Saudi royal family. Based on the author's successful one-woman stage show, the story paints a vivid portrait of the Saudi royals as few ever get to see them.

We begin our exciting series of events in November with notable fan of independent bookstores Benjamin Busch on Friday, November 2nd at 7pm here at the store. We are happy to be a stop on his Marathon Indie Tour. Benjamin -- decorated Marine officer, veteran of two combat tours in Iraq, actor on the hit HBO series The Wire, and son of acclaimed novelist Frederick Busch --- will discuss his exemplary debut, Dust to Dust - an original, emotionally powerful, and surprisingly refreshing take on an American soldier's story.    

Congratulations to Hilary Mantel, winner of the 2012 Booker Prize for her second book, Bring Up the Bodies. She is not only the first author to win for a sequel, she is also the first to win twice in such a short period of time (Wolf Hall in 2009).    

Here are my two favorite Wolf Hall 6-word reviews:

Betty - Henry's wives' intrigues, Cromwell masterfully navigates.

Melinda - Be careful which side you pick. 

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Wellesley Books

82 Central Street

 Wellesley, MA 02482

 781.431.1160

www.wellesleybooks.com

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New in Hardcover

         
  Back to Blood by Tom Wolfe
 The Racketeer by John Grisham
  Astray by Emma Donoghue
  Silent House by Orhan Pamuk
Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell 

New in Paperback 

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult
Carry the One by Carol Anshaw
Nanjing Requiem by Ha Jin
Crazy Salad and Scribble Scribble by Nora Ephron
A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead 

In the Kids Section 

• Classics & New Releases!      

The Fairy-Tale Princess: Seven Classic Stories from the Enchanted Forest by Su Blackwell & Wendy Jones
A visually stunning fairy tale collection, that is a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.  Amazing papercut sculptures make this book a feast for the eyes.  As Marilyn exclaimed while perusing, "this just keeps getting better".

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
A great gift edition of  this classic tale of piracy on the open seas.  N. C. Wyeth's illustrations bring to life the characters and tone of this story.

New Releases from our ARC readers --

The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck by Emily Fairlie
Recommended by Gina, age 11
Laurie doesn't like her new school, Tuckernuck Hall, where the school mascot is a chicken. (Enough said.) But when she and her fellow 6th grader Bud, a class outlaw, start a hunt for the Tutweiler Treasure, hidden 75 years ago by their school founder, things get interesting. Will Bud and Laurie solve the baffling clues? Can they save Tuckernuck Hall, which is going to close? And can they do it all while dealing with two psychotic class pets? Written through traditional prose, lists, e-mails, and notes, anyone who loves humor and mystery will read this book again and again.

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence
Recommended by Olivia, age 14
In a futuristic Manhattan, the rich live high in the Aries, out of the sweltering heat caused by global warming, and far away from the common masses in the Depths.  Two political fractions vie for rule over Manhattan. Now there is a threat to their rule- a Mystic is running for governor. Aria Rose, daughter of the leader of one of the political fractions, is their solution to all of this. This book combined the best aspects of a romance with the intrigue of a mystery and the excitement of a adventure novel. I loved this book because it kept me constantly guessing.

Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone
Recommended by Noelle, age 15
Anna Greene,  a cross-country runner who dreams of traveling the world,  is an average high school student in Chicago, 1995.  When Bennet Cooper travels back in time from 2012 and accidently meets Anna, their lives change dramatically. Anna soon falls in love with Bennet and his powers. When things go wrong in their travels, they must decide how much their love is worth, and if it can survive the tests of time. This book is a dramatic love story which pushes the boundaries of fate.

In the Gift Aisle

• Call me!             

Used Book Cellar 

• Ghosts & Vampires!                       

Get in the Halloween spirit with these spooky titles for both kids and adults - with devils, ghosts, witches and vampires, these are guaranteed to scare your socks off!  

Dogs of the Week 

• Gracie        

You would not believe how many pictures it took to get a non-blurry shot of Gracie! She is a 16 week-old Toy Fox Terrier and is all wiggly puppy! Scrolling through the pictures was like watching a movie -- all action. Rebecca finally prevailed with everything in focus except Gracie's right ear. She is so cute!     

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