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Source: aprettybook.com
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One of the best things about independent bookstores is their sense of community, including among themselves. This Independence Day, we would like to share some picks from another independent bookstore,
Parnassus Books in Nashville, owned by bestselling author,
Ann Patchett. Ann, with the help of her staff, has assembled a list of the
75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years. We are also thrilled to announce that the amazing Ann Patchett will visit An Unlikely Story this fall to introduce her new novel,
Commonwealth. Keep an eye on our
Events Calendar!
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Independence Day, Monday, July 4th.
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
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Join Scholastic on the ultimate reading road trip as they tour the country with authors, illustrators, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Geronimo Stilton! The tour bus will be parked in our parking lot, and we'll have crafts, activities, and giveaways. There will be author signings with
Mary Newell DePalma,
Tommy Greenwald,
Jennifer Morris, and
Spencer Quinn. Join us for an afternoon of fun for the entire family!
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Summer Series of Authors & Activities
Every Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 in July and August
We have an amazing line-up of authors and special activities planned for Tuesday afternoons. Check
our events calendar for all the details, and how to register! These events are recommended for children ages 5 and up.
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In the
Café
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Summer reads!
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We're here to make your beach and vacation reading easy! We've put together our summer recommendations booklet filled with great reads for book-lovers of all ages. Here are a sample of some great picks:
New & Notable Hardcovers:
Arthur Pepper has finally gotten around to cleaning out his deceased wife's clothes when he comes across a charm bracelet he's never seen before. Arthur's curiosity of his wife's past begins an adventure that will have him learning to embrace life more fully. Grab a seat and get lost in this charming read.
Paperback Non-Fiction:
This moving and wonderfully written memoir tells the story of Rinker Buck and his brother making a modern day ride in a covered wagon along the path of the Oregon Trail.
Paperback Fiction:
Dexter and Emma meet for the first time on July 15th, the night of their college graduation. Every July 15th for the next 20 years, the reader pops into their lives and catches up on their individual relationships, their friendship, and the ups and downs the two experience. This novel is moving and surprising.
More summer picks
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Uncommon Ground invites you to their Seeds of Hope ~ Farm to Table Dinner. Set in the beautiful atmosphere of Attleboro Farms, you will be able to partake in a dinner buffet prepared by Young's Catering, with locally grown seasonal vegetables from generous farms throughout the region.
Tickets are $50 per person and include a drink. Live music provided by Acoustic Drive. All proceeds from this event benefit the
Mentor Center at On Common Ground, Inc.
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Cards & Gifts
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These have to be the most unlikely pair of sandals ever to find their way into a bookstore. With Grass Flip Flops, you can enjoy the freedom of having soft, cushy grass between your toes wherever you happen to be. They are high quality, durable flip flops with no watering or mowing required!
We have many more unique gifts in stock, including plenty of goodies to send your camper. You never know what you might find in our gift aisles!
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New in Hardcover
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Alice Hoffman
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Jane Smiley
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David Mitchell
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Stephen Kiernan
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Aziz Ansari
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James Dean
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Jody Revenson
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John David Anderson
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Cynthia Hand
Brodi Ashton
Jodi Meadows
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Summer Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Independence Day, Monday, July 4th 10am - 4pm
Phone: (508) 699-0244
Happy reading,
Kym Havens
An Unlikely Story
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