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An Unlikely Newsletter
August 26, 2016
As hard as it is to believe with this beautiful weather, Summer is slowly winding down. Actually, with only one more week, it's really almost over! If your students have put off their summer reading until the last minute, we still have our local school required titles in stock. If you have little ones anxious about starting school, we have a great selection of books to get them excited about their first day. And if you're ready to hit the beach this weekend, we're happy to recommend a great beach read!
In This Newsletter
Thursday, September 8th at 6:30pm
Join us for an thought-provoking evening with debut author Meg Little Reilly when she introduces her new novel, We Are Unprepared. In the northern reaches of Vermont, Ash and Pia, recent transplants from New York, settle into small town life and contemplate starting a family.  A few months later, news of "The Storm" shatters all their dreams.  How do they react to news of the impending, devastating climatic event?  Fanatic prepper?  Government follower?  And then "The Storm" erupts...and the choices made before, during and after The Storm change them as individuals, their marriage, and what's important in life to each of them. You can sign up HERE . 

Sabaa Tahir
We are thrilled to welcome young adult author Sabaa Tahir in conversation with Bradley Campbell, a producer of PRI's "The World", to introduce the sequel to her runaway bestseller, An Ember in the Ashes. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and book-signing.

Tuesday, September 13th at 4pm
We are so excited to host a very special storytime and launch party for Jacqueline Davies' charming new picture book, Panda Pants.  Jackie will read Panda Pants, followed by some fun panda crafts including making a Little Panda Mask, Little Panda Paper Dolls, and Little Panda Moving Puppets. Each child will receive a free, fully-illustrated 16-page booklet on panda facts. Customers purchasing three or more books will receive a stuffed panda.  Register your child here.

Mitch Krpata
Wednesday, September 14th at 4pm
The wait is over, Poptropica fans! Author Mitch Krpata will visit An Unlikely Story to introduce the exciting second adventure in the graphic-novel series from Poptropica. In Book Two: The Lost Expedition, Oliver, Mya, and Jorge continue their search for home with hilarious stops along the way. Register now for this free event!

Event reminder: Tickets for our event with bestselling author Mike Lupica will be available Saturday, August 27th at 3:00pm!

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Sunday, August 28th at 3:30pm
Join us for a special Sunday Storytime!  We'll read a few of our new favorite back to school titles followed by a pencil holder craft and a snack. This event is recommended for children ages 4 and up, and kids' registration is available here!
Bookseller recommendations Recommendations
Bonnie recommends:
All Is Not Forgotten
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker

A psychological thriller with strong lessons about the alteration of memories.  This compelling story centers around the rape of a young girl whose memory of the tragic event is erased by a new, controversial drug.  Her memory is eventually restored, but not without a flurry of emotional, confusing and thought-provoking events and revelations along the way!

Ari recommends:
The Mason Jar Cookbook
by Amy Fazio

Looking to get in to the Mason jar trend? This book is packed with 80 Mason jar recipes for meals and snacks on the go. Each recipe has a beautiful picture to show you how to layer your recipes. Also a great way to practice meal planning!


Lynda recommends:
Mystic Summer
Mystic Summer
by Hannah McKinnon

After losing her teaching job in an upscale Boston suburb, Maggie Griffin moves home for the summer to Mystic, CT.  Is it chance or fate that she keeps running into her high school sweetheart and his young daughter? Fun, light summer read!




Lisa recommends:
Soldier Sister_ Fly Home
by Nancy Bo Flood
When her sister enlists in the army shortly after the first Native American women dies in combat, Tess starts to wonder where she fits in. Is it at the track at school in Flagstaff or at home on the Rez? Tending to her sister's horse Blue, spending time with her grandmother at a sheep camp in the canyon, and experiencing tragedy during a summer storm help her to grow and understand. (Ages 8-12)

More staff picks  »
Elephants, unicorns and monkeys... oh, my! We have an unlikely assortment of super soft and cuddly plush animals of all sorts! Pair them with a picture book for the perfect gift!
New in Hardcover NewReleases
The Couple Next Door
The Dollhouse
Behold the Dreamers
The Mannings
The Perfect Horse
The Couple Next Door
Shari Lapena
Fiona Davis
Imbolo Mbue
The Mannings
Lars Anderson
The Perfect Horse
Elizabeth Letts
New in Paperback
The Novel of Happiness
The Vegetarian
We Are Unprepared
The Gratitude Diaries
My Life on the Road
Alexander McCall Smith
Han Kang
Meg Little Reilly
Janice Kaplan
Gloria Steinem
New in Childrens
Some Pets
All My Treasures
Maxi_s Secrets
Framed_
Angela DiTerlizzi
Brendan Wenzel (illus.)
Jo Witek
Christine Roussey (illus.)
Lynn Plourde
James Ponti

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Phone: (508) 699-0244

Happy reading,
Kym Havens
An Unlikely Story

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