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Wellesley Books Newsletter
December 21st, 2016
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The holidays are a time of tradition, from trimming the tree to lighting the menorah candles to choosing perfect gifts for those we love. We especially adore a certain tradition that originated in Iceland. On Christmas Eve, Icelanders give each other favorite books, and they spend the rest of Christmas Eve reading until midnight -- usually in bed with a cup of hot chocolate. Everyone in the family gets a book, and everyone gets to relax and enjoy themselves before the holidays actually begin. Several of our booksellers have adopted this lovely custom, and we fully endorse it. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, we hope you are surrounded by friends and family and you have a joyous time . . . and we hope somebody buys you a great book to read during this most festive of seasons. Happy Holidays!
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Tuesday, January 17th, 7:00 PM. From Will Schwalbe, author of the beloved New York Times best-selling The End of Your Life Book Club, comes Books For Living, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. In this delightful celebration of reading, Schwalbe invites us along on his quest for books that speak to the specific challenges of living in our modern world, with all its noise and distractions. In each chapter, he discusses a particular book -- what brought him to it (or vice versa), the people in his life he associates with it, and how it became a part of his understanding of himself in the world. Join the author as he presents and signs his new book.
All events are free to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Purchase the lead title
from Wellesley Books to enter the signing line!
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Bill's Book Group For Guys
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by Norman MacLean
In 1949, an elite team of smoke jumpers parachuted into a wildfire in Montana and only a few survived. Norman MacLean, author of
A River Runs Through It, provides a somber and poetic retelling of this tragic event utilizing his distinctive prose.
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 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 Karen Russell
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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Recommended Titles From Our Catalog
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Being A Dog by Alexandra Horowitz
Horowitz's signature approach allows you to experience the world from the dog's perspective. In her latest book, she explores the biology of the dog's nose, talking with cognitive researchers and experts, and even visiting detection-dog training centers, all to unlock the secrets of a dog's sense of smell.
News Of The World by Paulette Jiles
This is simply a beautifully written story. Within Paulette Jiles's precise and economical prose lies a rich world brought to full life and color. The tale of Captain Jefferson Kidd and Joanna Leonberger is riveting.
Hibbert was one of Britain's great historians, and this classic is recognized as a masterpiece of concision, with lucid, unpretentious prose. Republished with brand new (and charmingly wry) illustrations by John Broadley, it will make a delightful gift for any Anglophile in your life!
The Trespasser by Tana French
Tana French gives us a thrilling police procedural. When a fiery young cop is assigned a seemingly open and shut case, she doesn't realize what dark roads the case will lead her through. Readers will devour this mystery!
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Recommended Children's Books
From Our Catalog
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Check out our cool new YA Twitter feed
here!
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Recommended Books For Young Adults
From Our Catalog
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It's not too late to get that perfect Christmas or Hanukkah gift!
SOCK IT TO ME!
Fun novelty themed socks, slipper socks, bright and bold happy socks, pals kids socks, worlds softest socks, crew socks and knee socks and even Tom Brady and Gronk socks, while they last!
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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. It's like Audible.com (which is owned by Amazon), so if you would rather have your dollars go to an independent, locally-owned business, then this is a terrific option! Now available as an Android App!
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What We're Reading Now...
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Ranger
Ranger is a Chocolate Labrador who was only fifteen weeks old when he visited us at the store. He is still learning how to walk on a leash and follow general commands, but we think he is moving beyond that. He loves chewing on his sister, Penny, and generally raising a ruckus! Welcome to Wellesley Books, Ranger!
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"Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them. And it's much cheaper to buy somebody a book than it is to buy them the whole world!"
-- Neil Gaiman
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
William D. Carl
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