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September 4, 2013
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The kids are back in school, the sun is shining, and we have a HUGE lineup of fall events for you to enjoy! Take a look at the event list to the right - there really is something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you!
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, lunch AND a signed book? Yes, please! On Wednesday, September 11 at 12:30pm, Paul Harding, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist of Tinkers, will be coming to Wellesley for an exclusive lunchtime event to celebrate his new book Enon. This is a ticketed event and seating is limited. Tickets are $36.00 and include a copy of Enon, a catered lunch, and an afternoon of conversation with one of our most gifted writers. This is an experience you won't want to miss.
On Thursday, September 12 at 7:00pm, join us for a high seas adventure with Weston native Caroline Carlson, when she returns to the area for a special book launch party in honor of her new book, The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates: Magic Marks the Spot. An exciting new story for middle-grade readers, Magic Marks the Spot follows Hilary Westfield on a quest to become a treasure-hunting pirate. Come discover this treasure of a book, chat with Caroline over light refreshments, and get a book signed.
You will not want to miss this evening at the Wellesley Free Library with Alice McDermott on Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00pm as she returns with her first novel in seven years, Someone. Scattered recollections -- of childhood, adolescence, motherhood, old age -- come together in this transformative narrative, stitched into a vibrant whole by McDermott's deft, lyrical voice. This highly anticipated book is already receiving glowing early reviews. On Thursday, September 19th at 7:00pm we offer a unique evening event with Mollie Katzen. She will be sharing her brand new cookbook, The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation, a sparkling new repertoire of 250 ultra-flavorful, unfussy vegetarian dishes that exemplify the way Katzen cooks today. Her new cuisine is lighter, sharper, spicier, more relaxed, and more vibrant than ever. Please check our website for ticketing information.
We want to wish a healthy, happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
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We remember Seamus Heaney
"All the time As we went sailing evenly across The deep, still, seeable-down-into water, It was as if I looked from another boat Sailing through air, far up, and could see How riskily we fared into the morning, And loved in vain our bared, bowed, numbered heads."
~ Seamus Heaney, 1939-2013
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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
| | Paul Harding - Wednesday, 9/11 Caroline Carlson - Thursday, 9/12 Spooky Stories Writing Workshop - Saturday, 9/14 Lunchtime Book Group - Tuesday, 9/17 Sean Kenney - Wednesday, 9/18 Alice McDermott - Wednesday, 9/18 Bill's Book Group for Guys - Wednesday, 9/18 Mollie Katzen - Thursday, 9/19 Deborah Doucette - Friday, 9/20 Fierce Reads Tour - Wednesday, 9/25 Matthew Kirby - Thursday, 9/26 Julie Berry - Friday, 9/27 Night of New England Beers - Tuesday, 10/1 Local Independent Author Evening - Thursday, 10/3 Susan Cooper - Wednesday, 10/9 Storied Sips - Tuesday, 10/15 Lincoln Peirce - Thursday, 10/17 Suzy Duffy - Thursday, 10/17 M.L. Nichols - Wednesday, 10/23 Kerri Majors - Thursday, 10/24 Eileen Christelow - Saturday, 10/26
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Room to Grow Book Drive Wellesley Books is participating in a book drive for Room to Grow, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty. The book drive is for new or gently used board books and other books for infants through 3 year-olds. If you are purchasing books to donate,we will discount them by 10%.
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Bookseller recommendations
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman A middle-aged man returns home for a funeral and is drawn to his childhood friend's farm house in Sussex. Here he remembers his friend Lettie and a past that he has thought forgotten, one that is terrifying and magical. This fantastic journey to another time, place and world, both strange yet familiar, is classic Neil Gaiman. As soon as I finished it, I started it again.
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TransAtlantic by Colum McCann Three sets of real life stories are intertwined in this beautiful novel. Pilots on an transatlantic flight to Ireland just after World War 1, the antislavery activist Frederick Douglas, and George Mitchell negotiating the 1998 Good Friday peace accord in Ireland all bump into each other. Colum McCann's amazing use of language is what makes this so transcendent.
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Fin & Lady by Cathleen Schine In 1964, when Fin is eleven years-old, his mother dies and his half-sister Lady becomes his guardian. He moves from the family farm in rural Connecticut to Lady's brownstone in Greenwich Village, bringing along his collie, Gus. Lady is unreliable, quirky and trails a bevy of suitors, entrusting Fin to weed out the lemons. You will be charmed and captivated by Fin & Lady!
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The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes I enjoy the historical story running back and forth with the contemporary story of loss and love surrounding a painting. It is very different from Me Before You, but still a very enjoyable read.
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Reader Tested - from our ARC Reviewers...
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The Time Fetch by Amy HerrickReviewed by Adham, age 11Edward picks up a rock, or what he thinks is a rock. It is a sleeping time fetch which releases bugs that eat time. Only a keeper can sing the song to recall them. People do not worry about the missing time unless they have touched the time fetch. The only people to have touched the time fetch are Edward, a girl called Feenix, Danton who is an athlete, and Brigit who is so shy she never talks. They form an alliance to find a Keeper before the bugs eat up the world and the Universe. Read The Time Fetch to find out what happens to them. Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child by Maria T. LennonReviewed by Amanda, age 11I read the book Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child by Maria T. Lennon. The book was amazing. I could totally see this happening in real life. What I liked about this book is that it's not totally predictive so you barely know what's going to happen. The characters were all good, I even liked the mean girls in the story. I would recommend this book to girls ages 10-13. This book is now one of my favorite books of all time! Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer CholdenkoReviewed by Eleanor, age 10I really enjoyed Al Capone Does my Homework, but I feel like it didn't have anything to do with the first two books. The first book was about moving into Alcatraz, and getting Natalie into a special school. The second book was about owing Al Capone a favor, because he helped Natalie get into her school, which related to the first book. The 3rd book (this one) still had the same characters, but they didn't bring up the issues in the first and second books, other than the issue of people thinking Natalie is mentally challenged, insane, and a bad person to have on the island. They also accuse her of setting fire to an apartment, even though she did not do it. I loved the twist ending at the end of this book, and overall, it's an amazing story. I rate it four and a half stars out of five! One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly HuntReviewed by Julia age 13In this debut novel, twelve-year-old Carley Connors is put into foster care while her mother is in the hospital. She struggles to accept their love, since their family is so happy it seems unreal. While coping with this new family, Carley tries to find friends at her school, and remember the full story of what happened to her mother. With a hint of mystery and a whole lot of emotion, this story will touch your heart.
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While we are not already talking about Halloween, Boo would really make an adorable Halloween costume. Boo is the new dog phenomenon and we have become Boo "central". We have little plush Birthday Boo's, big plush Boo, calendars, books, and even a paper doll set. We have to admit, he is pretty cute. But, if dogs are not your thing, grab a Grumpy Cat calendar! Grumpy Cat doesn't look too happy that Boo is blocking the title of her calendar.
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When I went down to the UBC this afternoon looking for ideas for the newsletter, I found a just-priced pile of books full of my favorites. So now I will share them with you:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce The Eight by Katherine Neville The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos Sister by Rosamund Lupton The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer The Distant Land of My Father by Bo Caldwell
Trade Your Used Books:
Saturdays from 11am - 3pm
The Used Book Cellar is always open for browsing during regular store hours except during author events. We will be happy to look for a title after the event and place it on hold for you. |
Jeena is a 4 year-old toy poodle who is particolored, meaning showing different colors or tints.
Brought in by her aunt, she is a sweet and loving dog. Jeena has her own Facebook page because she means so much to so many people. (We also think she looks like a reader!)
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