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July 14, 2016
It's Harry Potter weekend July 30th and 31st at An Unlikely Story! Come in to pick up your copy of the new book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the bookstore with the flying Quidditch match overhead! We have limited edition give-aways for the first 100 customers who purchase their book from us ( including pre-orders!).
On Saturday night, July 30th from 7pm until 9pm we will have Harry Potter trivia contest; we encourage you to dress in your wizardly and witchy finery.
On Sunday beginning at 9am, come in costume, try out the Harry Potter wands and our coloring and activity table with lots of fun puzzles, games, and Harry Potter coloring pages. Sign the Harry Potter Muggle Wall and share what Harry Potter means to you. We all have our favorite memories, and it will be fun to see what our fellow Muggles write!
In This Newsletter
Saturday, July 16th at 12pm
We are beyond excited to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George to An Unlikely Story when she will discuss A Banquet of Consequences, another stunning crime drama featuring Scotland Yard members Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers. Register now for this free event! 

Cynthia Lord
Come meet children's author and  Newbery Honoree Cynthia Lord. Cynthia lives in Maine, where she has her very own writing she with a rubber duckie collection and a squad of shelter pets including dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs! Register now for this free event. 
 

Nancy Cote
Tuesday, July 19th at 3pm
Please come join the party as Nancy will be reading and signing copies of her picture book, Watch the Birdie! We will also have fun crafts and a snack. Register now for this free event.
Keep an eye on our events calendar as we will have more authors and illustrators every Tuesday at 3pm this summer.

It's almost time for the Falmouth Road Race, and we have the perfect guest to get us ready. Local author and long-time runner Paul Clerici will discuss and sign his book,  A History of the Falmouth Road Race . Tickets for this event are available now.


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Coloring Night
Coloring Night in the Unlikely Story Café
Have you noticed the incredible number of coloring books coming out for adults?  Find out why everyone is grabbing their colored pencils and joining the craze as we celebrate the biggest stress-relief trend of 2016!  We'll provide some pages to color and pencils to share, so bring a friend or two, order a glass of wine and join us in the fun! Seating in our cafe is limited, so make sure you register for a spot!  
Art Classes for Kids
Drawing Class with Emily Johnson (Ages 7-12)
Shapes are the building blocks of everything you draw. Think about it: everything in the world is made of shapes. In this 2-hour class you will learn how to draw different shapes, draw shapes in perspective, and how to put shapes together to create more complex objects. This workshop will get you up and running to start drawing everything around you! Materials and optional take-home worksheets included. Register for this class here!

Big Ryan's Tall Tales Storytime
Wednesday, July 20th at 3pm
Are you looking for some story-filled summertime fun? Come join us for Big Ryan's Tall Tales as he tells fun and interactive stories for children (and parents) to enjoy. This event is recommended for children of all ages and will be sure to be lots of fun!

For a complete list of events and classes on the Second Story, please check out our Events Calendar
Summer Reads! Recommendations
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:

Before the Fall
Before the Fall
by Noah Hawley

A small private plane flying from Martha's Vineyard to New York crashes in the Atlantic. Scott Burroughs, a local painter hitching a ride with his wealthy neighbors, is one of two survivors, the other being a 4-year-old boy. Scott swims to shore, battling massive waves, sharks and the fog, towing the boy to safety. The remainder of the novel alternates between the back-stories of the passengers on the plane, and the story behind the crash.

Paperback Fiction:
The Life of Elves
The Life of Elves
by Muriel Barbery

The Life of Elves is a book that defies easy description.  The story follows two girls whose connection to art and nature make them different than those around them, as they are brought to Rome by a clandestine organization intent on developing the girls' abilities.



Paperback Non-Fiction:
The Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers
by David McCullough

The Wright Brothers details the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly, Wilbur and Orville Wright, told by master historian David McCullough.




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Unlikely Career Opportunities Gifts
Marketing & Event Coordinator
This is the perfect job for an experienced and detail-oriented event coordinator who loves books, is a great writer, comfortable speaker, and strong enough to lift some books!

Café Barista
Our café wants upbeat, enthusiastic baristas for part-time positions. Responsibilities will include making espresso drinks, coffee & tea, relaying orders from café to kitchen, busing café tables, and restocking. 

Café Line Cook
We are looking for a Line Cook interested in working in our small but robust kitchen part-time on Tuesdays & Fridays from 8-4.  If you are a great cook who is reliable, dependable, with experience in the food industry, then we would like to talk to you.

Visit the Job Opportunities page on our website for more details and how to apply.
Cards & Gifts Gifts
Harry Potter Hogwarts Puzzle
Grab a Harry Potter puzzle or coloring book and immerse yourself in the Wizarding World: the perfect way to pass the time until the release date of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on July 31st.
New in Hardcover NewReleases
The Wolf Road
The Light of Paris
The House at the Edge of Night
Bobby Kennedy
Seinfeldia
The Wolf Road
Beth Lewis
Eleanor Brown
Catherine Banner
Bobby Kennedy
Larry Tye
Seinfeldia
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
New in Paperback
New in Childrens
Too Many Moose_
The Land of Stories_ The Author_s Odyssey
The Crimson Skew
grover Cleveland_ Again_
Lisa Bakos
Mark Chambers (illus.)
Chris Colfer
S. E. Grove
Ken Burns
Gerald Kelley (illus.)
Slackville Players
Strong Poison
Friday, August 12th at 7pm
Saturday, August 13th at 1pm

Plainville's Slackville Players is bringing Strong Poison to the stage on our Second Story! Come see their talented cast of professional and amateur actors present Dorothy L. Sayers' hilarious 1930s crime novel! Opening night and matinee tickets are still available.  

Summer Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Phone: (508) 699-0244

Happy reading,
Kym Havens
An Unlikely Story

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