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 We had two amazing events scheduled for tomorrow night - one for fiction lovers here at the store -- Sabin Willett -- and one for true crime aficionados at the Wellesley Free Library - Kevin Cullen & Shelley Murphy -- so of course we are going to get snow. We have rescheduled these events due to the upcoming weather. We will send out an email as soon as we have the rescheduled dates. Be safe in the snow!
 Young artists take note! In honor of Youth Art Month, artist/illustrator Ralph Masiello will take us on a tour of his renowned HOW TO DRAW series which shows how to draw all sorts of subjects through simple step-by-step diagrams.You can come to Wellesley Books on Saturday, March 9th at 10am to learn techniques for drawing everything from robots to farm animals and more. Paper and pencils will be available, so that everyone can draw along.
 On Tuesday, March 12th at 4pm, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley will be here to introduce the newest book in her young adult series for horse lovers, Pie in the Sky.
 Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm here at the store, authors Jennifer Haigh and Elizabeth Graver discuss their latest titles, the writing process, and more. This event is perfect for local bookclubs looking to enhance their discussion and have a personal Q&A with the authors. See below for Betty's review of The End of the Point by Elizabeth Graver,
 MO WILLEMS is coming to Wellesley on Saturday, April 27th at 3:00pm at MassBay Community College! Tickets to the event are $5 and may be used towards the purchase of any Mo Willems book. You can purchase tickets online or in the store. This is expected to be a sell-out event, so grab your tickets now!
 After a rollicking debut, Bill's Book Group for Guys is ready for round 2 on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00pm! Join Wellesley Books owner Bill Kohli for a beer, glass of red wine, or maybe a little single malt whisky and a lively discussion of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. $25 buys book and ticket for the book club event, including libations.
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Contact Us
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Wellesley Books
82 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781.431.1160
www.wellesleybooks.com
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Upcoming Events
| | Ralph Masiello - Saturday, 3/9
Jane Smiley - Tuesday, 3/12
Jennifer Haigh & Elizabeth Graver - Wednesday, 3/13
Robert Gerst - Thursday, 3/14
Grub Street Editing Roundtable - Friday, 3/15
Lunchtime Book Group - Tuesday, 3/19
Eve LaPlante - Wednesday, 3/20
Scott Nash - Thursday, 3/21
Jacqueline Davies - Saturday, 3/23
Duct Tape Craft Event - Wednesday, 3/27
Bill's Book Group for Guys - Thursday, 3/28
Miriam Glassman - Thursday, 4/4
Robin LaFevers - Thursday, 4/11
Elissa Altman - Saturday, 4/20
Ann Hood - Thursday, 4/25
Mo Willems - Saturday, 4/27
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"In spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." ~Margaret Atwood
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Recommendations from our booksellers...
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 The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow
by Rita Leganski
You meet Bonaventure Arrow before he is even born, defined by his extraordinary sense of hearing and his unique but internal voice throughout the narrative, Bonaventure is completely silent from birth. This book has tragedy and sorrow, but there is overwhelming sense here of love and what one will do to rescue loved ones from heartbreak. Set in 1950's New Orleans and surrounding towns, the culture of hoodoo, voodoo, charms and spirits offer another magical part of this story. When the lady enters Bonaventure's world, her ability to reach beyond completes him. Sound complicated? No - it's simply rewarding.
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 Vampires in the Lemon Grove
by Karen Russell
With vivid imagination and a magical use of words Karen Russell tells these stories which have dazzled me. The title story has me caring about an aging couple who happen to be vampires! And I can't stop thinking of the massage therapist in The New Veterans who tries to heal a veteran of his PSTD by manipulating his graphic tattoo. High school bullying takes a very dark turn in The Graveless Doll of Eric Mutis. All in all this collection is creepy, brilliant, inventive, strange and quite amazing!
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 The End of the Point
by Elizabeth Graver
Elizabeth Graver's new novel, long overdue, is a wonderfully unfolding artichoke of a book. It is a story of a family during WWII (and beyond) told through three different sets of eyes. Affluent and advantaged, the Porter family's issues tend to be emotional -- terrain in which Graver has proven herself quite skillful. This is a book well worth reading; the only abiding question is with which character will you find yourself most sympathetic?
Join Betty AND the author here at the store on Wednesday, March 13th at 7:00pm!
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 The Comfort of Lies
by Randy Susan Meyers
Meyers' new novel begins with a lie -- an infidelity that weaves the lives of three women together and will expose the secrets that each of them hold close. The author is a born storyteller and trained liar (her words). She graced Wellesley Books with her presence and her stories last week and it was a pleasure. For anyone who loved the The Memory Keeper's Daughter, this book is perfect.
If you missed this wonderful event, signed copies are available in the store now.
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- Reader Tested - from our ARC reviewers
 The Fourth Stall Part III by Chris Rylander
Recommended by Connor, Age 11
I read The Fourth Stall: Part III and really liked it! The characters were funny and believable, the plot was interesting and suspenseful, and the action was exciting! I would recommend it to anybody who read the first two and loved them.
 The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop by Kate Saunder
Recommended by Kiran, Age 9
The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop by Kate Saunders is a good book that grabs the reader's attention quickly. This book is for anyone who likes mystery. The cover looked like it was for girls, but boys will love it! This book had good character description and was pretty funny. There were unexpected twists along the way and it was hard to put away, even on vacation. I highly recommend this book.
 Seven Wonders: The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis
Recommended by Gina, Age 12
Jack McKinley wakes up one morning with a patch of white hairs on the back of his head. Not normal. But when he passes out on his way to school and is taken to a strange research facility, things get stranger. Jack has a rare genetic marker that gives him power but can also kill him. The only hope for him and three other kids is to find seven magical loculi hidden in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Will Jack, Aly, Cass, and Marco succeed? This book is hilarious and will leave you hanging to the last word.
 Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
Recommended by Olivia, Age 14
For the first time in her life, Juliette has hope. She has escaped to Omega Point, the headquarters of the resistance. All around her are people with powers, all who have managed to master them. If Juliette can learn to control her powers, which is growing increasingly hard as the temptation to use them strengthens, she could have a normal life.Then a secret changes it all. Juliette will have to make the ultimate decision- whether to choose her desires or Adam's life. |
- Bunnies, Duckies & Chicks - Oh, My!
 The Easter Bunny shops here at Wellesley Books, and so should you! Wind up bunnies, pinwheels, LOTS of amazingly soft stuffed animals, Bunny Ears, and more more hopping into the store each day! And of course, we have the best selection of cards in town. 
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March is Women's History Month so we are featuring a selection of biographies, novels and histories of and by some truly amazing women:
My Life in France by Julia Child & Paul Prud'homme
Personal History by Katherine Graham
Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff
The Diary of Alice James edited by Leon Edel
Mary, Mrs. A. Lincoln by Janis Cooke Newman
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman by Carol F. Karlsen
Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel
Harriet Beecher Stowe by Joan D. Hedrick
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio by Terry Ryan
Lazy B Sandra Day O'Connor
Trade Your Used Books:
Saturdays from 11am - 3pm
Always open for browsing during regular store hours. Please note: The Used Book Cellar will not be open for browsing during author events. We will be happy to look for a title after the event and place it on hold for you. |
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 Bear is a 17 week-old Labradoodle who came in with his trainer and mom Heidi. Lorna took this adorable shot of Bear, and got to watch her do all her favorite tricks - paw, rollover, and walk on my feet. Isn't that called "Bus Ride"? Come back soon, Bear, so I can meet you in person!
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
Kym Havens Wellesley Books Go to top of the page
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