Newsletter - August 19, 2015
Summer is drawing to a close, and even though it seems hotter than ever, Wellesley Books is your local independent bookstore to visit when you need to cool down.  We are gearing up for the beginning of our fall events schedule with some exciting author readings and signings, starting on September 2nd.  Publishers are releasing their hottest titles, and our booksellers can't wait to tell you about their favorite new reads.  Plus, the gift department has terrific ideas for getting the kids ready for school.  Visit air-conditioned Wellesley Books today and discover an oasis of new ideas! 

Wellesley Books will be closed on Sunday August 30th, as we shall be taking advantage of the last beautiful days of summer to have a bookstore employee picnic.  We will be open our regular hours again on Monday, August 31st.  Everyone enjoy the day! 
Save the dates for events at Wellesley Books

Do you enjoy spies, action, and foreign intrigue? 

Do you prefer reading the great classics as well as cooking?

Do you love fantasy, adventure, and kid's books by superstar authors?

Does your taste run to supernatural tales of psychics and forbidden love?


Or do you enjoy a great beach read filled with memorable characters?



"One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by."
- Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle

Bill's Book Group For Guys
 
by Emily St. John Mandel

This post-apocalyptic page turner is beloved by our book sellers as well as our customers, and it recently won the Morning News Tournament of Books - all of which are good signs for a relaxed Summer read and our next meeting in early September.

Join Bill's Book Group for Guys for a relaxed evening in the store discussing a specially-chosen book while enjoying a beer, glass of wine, or a select single-malt whiskey.  $25 buys the book and a ticket to the event, including libations.
 
Betty's Lunchtime Book Group
Woman in White
Betty
Please note: Betty's Lunchtime Book Group has had a date change and will now meet on September 22.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 at noon
The Woman In White
by Wilkie Collins



 Betty Sudarsky, unparalleled bookseller and experienced book club leader, chooses each book carefully and leads the discussion.  Bring your own lunch if you like; Betty supplies snacks, drinks, and insight.  No need to sign up; drop-ins are welcome.
Bookseller Recommendations!
Marilyn Recommends: 
Driving Hungry: A Memoir
by Layne Mosler
The author asks taxi drivers in Buenos Aires, New York, and Berlin to take her to their favorite (not touristy) restaurants and writes a blog.  She even becomes a taxi driver in NYC.  I thoroughly enjoyed her voice and story; it changes the way I'll think about taxi rides in the future.



William Recommends:    
Everybody Rise
by Stephanie Clifford
With influences from Edith Wharton to Evelyn Waugh, this darkly comic novel tells the story of a modern Lily Bart who eschews her middle class roots for the friendship of the uber-wealthy in the Hamptons.  Before long, she's over her head and sinking fast.  Will her new found 'friends' help her?  This is a terrific summer read, light and breezy . . . plus, who doesn't love a good Sondheim reference?

Phyllis recommends: 
by Ann Beattie
The State We're In is yet another truly wonderful collection of short stories by Ann Beattie.  All of these particular tales take place in the state of Maine with several shared characters to offer differing perspectives of the same situations.  These snippets of individuals of all ages and walks of life are so vivid that I felt more of an eyewitness to a scene unfolding before me than a reader!


Rebecca recommends:
by Lauren Holmes
These ten stories are funny, plain-spoken tales about people (and occasionally dogs) out of their depth. My favorites are "Pearl and the Swiss Guy Fall in Love". and "Desert Hearts," but they're all good!  The tale narrated by the dog is delightfully disgusting!  Plus, she is a Wellesley College alumna.


New In Hardcover

by
Robert Goolrick

by
Jennifer Weiner

We Never Asked For Wings
by
Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Last Bus To Wisdom
by
Ivan Doig

Last Words
by
 Michael Koryta

The Girl From The Garden
by
Parnaz Foroutan
New In Paperback

Big Little Lies
by
Liane Moriarty

The Invisible Bridge
by
Rick Perlstein

Gray Mountain
by
John Grisham

Thunderstruck & Other Stories
by
Elizabeth McCracken

The Laws Of Murder
by
Charles Finch

The Guilty One
by
Sophie Littlefield
In The Kids Section
Recommendations From The Arc Reader Program!

 
Noah Recommends:
Another Kind Of Hurricane by Tamara Ellis Smith
.".. is about two kids, Henry and Zavion. Henry lives in Vermont and Zavion lives in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina strikes and Zavion and his Papa flee to their friend's house in Baton Rouge. After the Hurricane Henry donates a pair of blue jeans to the victims of the storm but he forgets he had a lucky marble in the pocket.  I really enjoyed how they went through this amazing journey and met each other because of a single marble."


 
 
Ella Recommends:
Defy by Sarah B. Larson
"This is one of my favorite books now and, I imagine, moving forward. The book was pretty short but was full of suspense, fantasy, action, mystery, etc. I'm a tad biased considering I love fantasy reads but even people who don't would love this book. The main character Alexa had a Mulan feel to her, considering she had to pretend to be a boy to serve in the king's guard. I give this book a 4.9/5"



 
Our Whole Store Recommends:
The Day The Crayons Came Home
by Oliver Jeffers and Drew Daywait
I'm not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters.  Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued.  "A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as "The Day the Crayons Quit."" - Booklist 
Gifts Galore
Back To School!

It's that time of year again! Kids will be returning gleefully (or perhaps with a few grumbles) to school as Summer vacation ends.  Send yours back in style with gifts from Wellesley Books.  Our 'Back To School' table is filled with ideas, including beautiful backpacks and totebags, colorful patterned journals, planners, pencil sets, lunch boxes, water bottles, and much more.  Don't forget a cool retro alarm clock so you aren't late for the first day of classes! 
Downstairs at Wellesley Books
Children's Remainders!

We've received a new shipment of children's remainders, which are awaiting your perusal in our Used Book Cellar. Check out some of these new titles - The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander, Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, The Miss Nelson Collection by Harry Allard and James Marshall, and Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe.  These are terrific, recommended titles that come at remarkable prices, so discover our selection of Children's Remainders while they last!
Dog of the Week
Bailey
 
Bailey Pirozzolo is a seven year old golden retriever.  His owners' names are Dick and Jane, but they decided it would be too predictable if they named him Spot.  Bailey loves watching Australian Shepherd dogs on TV, and he looks for them behind the set whenever they run out of the frame.  His favorite trick is to balance a treat on his nose and snap it up when given the command!  Welcome to Wellesley Books, Bailey! 


What We're Reading Now...
William
Betty
Jane
Phyllis
Peter
Alice

Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
William D. Carl
  Wellesley Books  
Wellesley Books
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82 Central Street,
Wellesley, Ma. 02482
781-431-1160

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