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We had so much fun on Harry Potter Weekend! Any day when you have a bookstore full of kids dressed up and excited about a new book is a good day. We have lots of fabulous events planned for both kids and adults, so check out our
Schedule of Events on our website and plan a visit to An Unlikely Story to get excited about books.
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Tuesday, August 16th at 3pm
Award-winning author and illustrator Matt Tavares will read, conduct a drawing demonstration, answer questions, and sign books including his new, exciting title
Crossing Niagara. This event is recommended for ages 5+.
Register your kids here.
A walk by the seashore might be nothing more than the start of an ordinary day. Or... it could be the beginning of something magical! Will you come along and see? Join us for some mermaid fun as Ammi-Joan reads and signs copies of her books followed by some mermaid crafts. This event is recommended for ages 5+. Register your kids here.
Tuesday, August 30th at 3pm
Rawr! It's party time! Josh Funk's second book,
Pirasaurs!, lands on bookshelves on August 30th and he will celebrate with us! There will be pirates, dinosaurs, cake, balloons, and, of course, a little maple syrup (Josh is also the author of the popular
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast). This event is recommended for ages 5+.
Register your kids here.
Join us for an exciting evening with author Meg Little Reilly when she introduces her new novel,
We Are Unprepared, which features a hip Brooklyn couple transplanted to rural Vermont who find themselves unmoored as an ominous super-storm bears down on their community. Meg's sparkling debut novel is perfect for fans of Karen Thompson Walker's
The Age of Miracles, Adelle Waldman's
The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P., and Curtis Sittenfeld's
Sisterland.
This event requires advance registration, which is available here!
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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 pages to color and pencils to share, so bring a friend or two, order a glass of wine and join in the fun! Seating in our cafe is limited, so make sure you register here for a spot(s)!
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Meditation Workshop
Join us for a one-night meditation workshop with Diana V. from Yoga Strong. She firmly believes that meditation is for everyone and will lead exercises to help you to train your mind via meditation and mindfulness. Compassion, patience, stress relief and willpower are just a few of the many benefits meditation can bring to a happier, healthier way of life. Come learn how to be more present in your life! This event is recommended for adults ages 18 and up. For questions about the class, please contact Diane at: yogastrong@icloud.com
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Register for this class here!
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Bookseller recommendations
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Michelle recommends:
Odelle, a Caribbean woman living in London in 1967, meets a handsome friend-of-a-friend at a wedding party.
Olive, the daughter of an art dealer father and English heiress mother, has recently relocated to Spain in 1937.
She befriends a local brother and sister who offer glimmers of romance and friendship, respectively. A mysterious painting of unknown origin links these two women living in different times.
This is a compelling story of how people sometimes hide or stifle the thing that makes them most happy to protect the people they care most about.
(Limited number of signed copies available)
Alexa & Kym recommend:
Alexa: A frightening page-turner. I hated it so much I couldn't put it down!
Kym: You read the beginning, and can't quite figure out what is going on. The story quickly gains momentum and you will be both horrified and unable to put it down. I can't say much more without giving it away, but the ending is satisfying and well-done!
Lynda recommends:
Fathers and daughters share a special bond of love, sealed by memories, ordinary and extraordinary. Harvey's parents died in an automobile accident when she was just six. Her only living relative, Uncle Jason, a man with both a questionable past and living situation, reluctantly becomes her guardian. Small steps, then bigger steps...and as the years pass, Harvey and Jason grow up together, maturing and evolving. Harvey, now an adult, treats Jason to a basket of Father's Day presents, reminding them both of memories from her childhood and the love that binds them. And one final present will seal that bond forever.
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Cards & Gifts
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It's never too early to get organized! We have a great selection of 17-month planners, and our most popular August to August student organizers. The beginning of the school year is right around the corner, so come on in and get planning!
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New in Hardcover
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Beatriz Williams
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Dennis Mahoney
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Harlan Coben
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Margaret Atwood
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Thomas Mallon
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Miranda Paul
Nate Wragg (illus.)
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Kate DiCamillo
Chris Van Dusen (illus.)
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Wendy Mass
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Kelly Barnhill
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Saturday, September 17, 2016 1pm & 4pm
Hop on the American Girl train departing at 1pm and 4pm from Blackstone Valley Train Depot in Woonsocket, RI. Trip includes 60-minute round-trip train excursion, a gift bag with official American Girl keepsakes and souvenirs for all children, signature sweet treats and pink lemonade served in an American Girl travel mug, and photo opportunities in front of exclusive American Girl and Blackstone Valley 3D scenes and backdrops. Tickets available at BlackstoneValleyAmericanGirl.com. or call 401-495-1213. $7 off per ticket with code AUS16 in use til August 17th .
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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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