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Wellesley Books Newsletter
August 3rd, 2016
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The heat is on, and summer is in full swing. To foil the rising temperature, why not stop in to our store and pick out some sizzling summer reads? We have the books you crave - from a thrilling mystery to a gripping paperback for the beach, from activity books for the kids to that epic historical biography you've been meaning to read. Check out our gift displays as well for that perfect housewarming or birthday present. In case you missed it, we had a delightfully magical day on July 31st when the new Harry Potter book was released, as you can see from the photographs in the banner. If you haven't purchased your copy yet, we have more in our kids section, as well as lots of other Harry Potter items. Beat the heat with Wellesley Books!
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Bill's Book Group For Guys
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by William Finnegan
This Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir of obsession is an old-school adventure story, a social history of surfing, a literary road trip, and a perfect summer read.
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.
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Betty's Lunchtime Book Group
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by William Makepeace Thackeray
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.
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Bookseller Recommendations!
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Phyllis Recommends:
The Muse by Jessie Burton
Odelle, a Caribbean native scraping out a living in London in the 1960s, finds herself in the middle of an intrigue involving a mysterious piece of art. Burton takes us back and forth between the origin of the painting in pre-war Spain and its dramatic entrance into the public eye at a posh British art gallery. Unique characters and unusual situations in both settings will keep you reading to understand the truth behind the layers of mystique surrounding the painting and the players involved in creating it. A fast paced and well developed literary thriller!
Peter Recommends:
Half Wild by Robin MacArthur
The stories in Robin MacArthur's debut story collection are set in the hilly backcountry of southern Vermont - a rural landscape of half-abandoned farms and run-down double-wides, but also of immense natural beauty and wildness. Her characters hew close to this land - even those who have left cannot help but return. These are beautifully drawn portraits of people who, despite poverty and decay, remain vibrantly alive to their world and to the power of memory. Many of these stories are deeply moving - I cannot wait to read more from this author!
Marilyn Recommends:
Valley Of The Moon by Melanie Gideon
Joseph is stuck in the early 1900s in Greengage (a sort of modern Brigadoon), and Lux is a young single mother of the 1970s who travels between the two times and places. This is perfect summer reading with the fantasy of the time travel element, and there are beautiful, intelligent insights into relationships and cultures. The flower clock information is great!
William Recommends:
Spanning five decades and three generations of a family who live in the infamous building in the East Village, this is also the story of New York and America - in all its tarnished glory. The cast of characters includes AIDS activists, artists, drug users, health workers, and even people who flee to (gasp) Los Angeles, but the family remains the core of the novel. The secret to this great book is the all-abiding love Murphy has for his characters and the redemption they more than earn. The last fifty pages are among the most vibrant and touching finales I've ever read.
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New Books For Young Adults
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Check out our cool new YA Twitter feed
here!
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Summertime means picnic time, and you can find everything for the perfect picnic in our gift department. We have designer napkins, tea towels with adorable designs, and salad dressing/oil drizzlers. There are coasters of all kinds along with decorative weights to help keep the tablecloth from blowing in the wind. Check out our selection of Melamine salad dishes and serving spoons, which are practically unbreakable and make terrific hostess gifts as well. Of course, you also need a S'well Bottle, which will keep your drink cold for up to twelve hours!
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Wellesley Books has partnered with
Libro.fm to bring you the best in digital audiobooks. Visit
our website to get more details about this great new service, or visit
Libro.fm to sign up and download your next great read. As our way of saying thank you for buying your digital audiobooks through our store, we are pleased to offer a
20% discount on your audiobook purchases during this introductory period. Simply enter the code "wellesley20" during checkout.
Now available as an Android App!
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What We're Reading Now...
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Phiz
Phiz is a three year old Boston Terrier/French Bulldog mix who loves taking walks to the bookstore so she can get her cookie! The owner's daughter calls her Mercy Watson, because she steals buttered toast from the breakfast table. We cannot believe that any dog with a face this innocent could ever steal toast! Welcome to Wellesley Books, Phiz!
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"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."
-- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
William D. Carl
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