Saturday, October 1st, 4:00 PM.  There's a crisis of trust in politics across the western world. Public anger is rising and faith in conventional political leaders and parties is falling. Anti-politics, and the anti-politicians, have arrived. In  Enough Said , President and CEO of The New York Times Mark Thompson argues that one of the most significant causes of the crisis is the way our public language has changed. Join him for an afternoon discussion about this fascinating and thought-provoking book.




Friday, October 7th, 7:00 PM.  We're thrilled to have two of the premier voices in Boston sports radio share their new books about the New England Patriots. From Michael Holley, the bestselling author with unprecedented access to the Patriot franchise, comes  Belichick and Brady, the epic inside story of the rise and dominance of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots.  From Darkness to Dynasty, by Jerry Thornton, tells the unlikely history of the New England Patriots, from their humble beginnings as a team bought by a man who had no idea what he was doing to the fateful season that saw them win their first Super Bowl .  Join these two dynamic authors for an evening of sports talk centered around everyone's favorite football team and get your signed copies of these two great books!





Friday, October 14th, 7:00 PM.  Ana Sortun, James Beard Award-winning chef from Cambridge's Sofra Bakery and Cafe, will participate in our popular The Joy Of Cookbooks series, discussing and signing her new cookbook, Soframiz.  This book features 100 recipes from the renowned restaurant, showcasing modern Middle Eastern spices and flavors with accessible sweet and savory dishes .  Join Ana as she takes you on a culinary adventure, discussing and signing her new book.  There will be tastings !





Sunday, October 16th, 4:00 PM.  At a time when the term "transgender" didn't really exist, Chris Edwards endured 28 surgeries to become the man he always knew he was meant to be. Using what he learned working in advertising, he rebranded himself and orchestrated one of the most widely accepted gender transitions of the time. Join Chris for an afternoon discussion about his new memoir, Balls: It Takes Some To Get Some, a moving and hilarious story about family, friends, and the courage to be your true self.



Monday, October 17th, 7:00 PM.  Julia Child is synonymous with French cooking, but her legacy runs much deeper. Alex Prud'homme, her great-nephew and co-author, will recount the myriad ways in which she shaped how we eat today, as he speaks about his new book, The French Chef In America.  Every bit as entertaining, inspiring, and delectable as My Life in France, this new book reveals Julia Child's second act to have been as groundbreaking and adventurous as her first.



Needham Community Theater will be performing a new adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel The Little Princess    (adapted by Cynthia Mercati) November 18-20 and November 26-27.  Stop by the store and purchase a copy of this classic book (we recommend the lovely Puffin edition, pictured to the left), and we will give you a voucher good for one free child/student ticket to the play!  This is a great deal, and a fun way to expose children to the arts and classic literature.  Vouchers are limited, so get yours soon!