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Wellesley Books Newsletter
September 13th, 2017
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If you're eagerly awaiting the bustling fall books season (and really, who isn't?), you don't have to wait any longer! September and October are traditionally the biggest months for new releases, and this year is no exception. Whether you enjoy reading fiction, young adult, mysteries, history, or memoirs, there is something for you on the new hardcovers table -- and the new paperbacks table isn't slowing down either. Just look at all those amazing new releases posted below! Don't forget the new books for kids and young adults, featured in our children's department. We also have several events featuring brand-new books from some of our favorite authors. Visit us in the store and ask one of our helpful booksellers what's new. They'll have plenty of great books and gifts to show you.
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Upcoming Events At Wellesley Books
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All events are free to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Purchase the lead title
from Wellesley Books to enter the signing line!
TOMORROW! Thursday, September 14th, 7:00 PM. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, author of
Legend, comes
Warcross, a new thriller for young adults. When an immersive video game takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths and becomes a spy during the international championship. Join the author as she reads from and discusses this new, exciting book, where choosing whom to trust may be the biggest gamble of all. Please note that this is a ticketed event. Your $5 ticket can be used as a coupon off the price of the book.
Monday, September 18th, 7:00 PM. Join New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken as she discusses and signs copies of her new book for middle-grade readers,
The Dreadful Tale Of Prosper Redding. This story of a broken contract with a demonic force and the resulting curse, which only one boy can break, is suspenseful and spooky with vivid characters. Can you ever fully right a wrong, ever truly escape your history? Find out when Alexandra Bracken visits our store!
Thursday, September 28th, 7:00 PM. Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork (
Marcelo In The Real World) presents and signs his thrilling new young adult novel,
Disappeared. A young reporter in Juarez searches for her best friend, a girl kidnapped by a cartel. Her brother, a soccer star, finds himself supplementing the family income by running errands for a shady family. The siblings will be forced to flee across the desert towards the United States, in a tale ripped from today's headlines.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 7:00 PM. In the follow-up to his bestseller
Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs with his new book,
Rescued. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities, as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin will reveal the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us. As a special treat, we will have adoptable dogs from a local shelter at this event!
Thursday, October 5th, 7:00 PM. Beloved chef and award-winning cookbook author Joanne Chang (
Flour) will discuss and sign the first cookbook from her acclaimed Boston restaurant, Myers+Chang, just in time for its tenth anniversary. This new book,
Myers+Chang At Home, pairs favorite recipes with colorful photography that perfectly captures the spirit of the restaurant. Please note that this is a ticketed event. Your ticket includes a copy of
Myers+Chang At Home, Joanne's presentation, and entry into the signing line.
Tuesday, October 10th, 7:00 PM. Join us for an evening of fascinating autobiography as author Joyce Maynard (
Labor Day) discusses and signs her new memoir,
The Best Of Us. Presented in conversation with fellow author Andre Dubus III (
House Of Sand And Fog), this is certain to be an absorbing program. Please note that this is a ticketed event. Your $5 ticket can be used as a coupon off the price of the book.
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 PM. Celeste Ng's first book,
Everything I Never Told You, was a huge bestseller and one of our favorite books of 2015. Her new novel,
Little Fires Everywhere, is equally thought-provoking, featuring social commentary and gripping drama as a custody case divides the town of Shaker Heights into opposing factions. Join Celeste as she discusses and signs this terrific new book. Please note that this is a ticketed event. Your $5 ticket can be used as a coupon off the price of the book.
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Bill's Book Group For Guys
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by Richard Ford
As a sportswriter, Frank Bascombe makes his living studying people who live entirely within themselves, a condition that Frank himself aspires to attain, but at thirty-eight, he suffers from incurable dreaminess. This painfully funny novel established Ford as one of the best realist American writers.
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 Margaret Atwood
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 World Of Tomorrow by Brendan Matthews
This is a fast-paced novel set in New York City during a single week in June 1939. An Irishman on the run under the alias of a Scottish Lord, a Czech photographer about to be deported home, an ex-gangster fulfilling one more obligation, and an African-American trumpeter trying to make it big in the Harlem jazz scene -- what do all of these characters have in common? You will not be able to stop reading until the final page to see how it all turns out!
Betty Recommends:
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Shaker Heights was planned as an orderly suburb of Cleveland, a model for community planners everywhere. When Mia, an artist, and her daughter, Pearl, move to town, a series of unplanned, and combustible, events unfold. Drawn by Ng's sure narrative hand, there are wonderful 3D characters within this unconventional domestic drama and a pace which will keep you breathless. I loved Ng's
Everything I Never Told You; this book is even better.
Sally Recommends:
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin
Aviva Grossman of Boca Raton, Florida had an affair with a married congressman while working as his intern, but she will not let this indiscretion ruin her life. She reinvents herself and shows the world that there can be a second act. Gabrielle Zevin (
The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry) has written a warm and witty story through the eyes of the five women affected by this scandal, while addressing feminist and human issues.
The Child Finder
by Rene Denfeld
A woman who searches for abducted or lost children must confront her own memories of being abducted as a young child as she hunts for a stolen little girl. Meanwhile, the missing girl constructs an elaborate fairy tale world around her to escape from years of terror and heartbreak with her captor. The characters, especially the women, are strong and imaginative. Readers who enjoyed Room will devour this literary thriller, which practically demands to be read in a single sitting.
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New Books For Young Adults
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Smiski has arrived at Wellesley Books
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Meet Smiski! He has six expressive poses which are randomly found in each mystery blind box. There's even a special pose in one of every 12 boxes -- even we don't know what it looks like. Collect and trade these adorable glow in the dark Smiskis and enjoy them peeking out from behind your books!
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What We're Reading Now...
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Winnie
Winnie is a one year old Labradoodle, who was delighted to stop into the bookstore last week and get her treat. She enjoys eating, running, and taking long walks with her owners. She is a very good sitter on command! Welcome to Wellesley Books, Winnie.
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Introducing Libro.fm Memberships
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Do you love listening to your favorite books on the go? More and more people do -- and Libro.fm offers the best way to listen, with superior audio quality audiobooks (2x industry standard) -- and more than 70,000 to choose from!. The folks at Libro.fm are indies, just like us, and a portion of every sale goes to your favorite independent bookstore. It's the best way to "shop local" for digital audiobooks. Plus, Libro.fm now offers monthly memberships! For just $14.99 each month, choose one free audiobook, and get 30% off all additional purchases. To celebrate the launch, your first month's membership is just 99¢! All Libro.fm audiobooks are DRM-free -- you buy it, you own it -- and unused credits never expire. You'll get a great listening experience at a discounted price, along with a huge selection, and the satisfaction of supporting your local business. Visit
libro.fm/wellesleybooks
to start your membership and get your first month for just 99¢! (Have unused Audible credits? Come see us in the store -- we can help you convert up to two Audible credits over to Libro.fm!)
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"I fancy that at the beginning some fairy may have offered me the choice between great power and station and the privilege of living always among books, and that I, like the good child in the fairy tale,
chose the latter."
-- James L. Whitney
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
William D. Carl
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