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Wellesley Books Newsletter
November 8th, 2017
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We really love our local sports teams and champions, and we are thrilled to offer two exciting events/promotions. First, we will host Olympic Gold Medal-winner Aly Raisman for the release of her new book, Fierce, with a reading and signing at The Rivers School on November 16th. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Aly are going fast -- see below for details!
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Next, Pats wide receiver Julian Edelman's new memoir, Relentless, is out now -- purchase your copy for a chance to win one of two autographed hats or a football signed by the man himself! Time is limited for this offer -- and seats are limited to our event with Aly Raisman -- so hurry in today! |
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Buy Your Tickets For Aly Raisman Now!!!
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Thursday, November 16th, 7:00 PM. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast, Aly Raisman, will read from and sign her new book,
Fierce: How Competing For Myself Changed Everything, at a very special event. Tickets are $20.18 and include a copy of the book. For more information and to purchase tickets,
click here. Please also note that this Wellesley Books event will take place at The Rivers School, 333 Winter St, Weston, MA 02493.
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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!
Wednesday, November 8th, 7:00 PM.
This event is currently SOLD OUT!
Raise one last glass with the Quinn Family at the Winter Street Inn. Best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand completes her holiday series with
Winter Solstice, in which the Quinn family gathers together for one final joyous vacation, but nothing ever goes quite as planned.
(If you did not get a ticket but would still like a signed copy of the book, please call or visit us at the store.)
Monday, November 20th, 7:00 PM.
This event is currently SOLD OUT!
From bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater comes All The Crooked Saints, an extraordinary story of an extraordinary family, a masterful tale of love, fear, darkness, and redemption. (If you did not get a ticket but would still like a signed copy of the book, please call or visit us at the store.)
Wednesday, December 6th, 6:00 PM. Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today (The Day The Crayons Quit, A Child Of Books), offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and expectations for his child in a sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. He will be signing this fabulous and beautiful new book, Here We Are, at Tenacre School. 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 Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan's symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English 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 Madeleine Thien
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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Pete Recommends:
Vacationland by John Hodgman
This book is both heartfelt and hilarious. Hodgman is full of clever observations on so many subjects, such as facial hair, middle age, the horror of freshwater clams, and the painful beaches of Maine, which have tried to kill him. I have been to many of the areas he mentions in the book, and he is spot-on correct about them!
William Recommends:
Legacy Of Spies by John Le Carre
At the age of 86, Le Carre offers up one of the best books he has ever written. This puzzle-box of a novel unfolds in unexpected ways as we follow a man being interrogated by the new MI6 over long-forgotten and long-buried secrets involving an operation gone terribly wrong. Le Carre plays with morality, ethics, and how different generations view the spy game, and it makes for a riveting read. As an added bonus, George Smiley returns!
Lorna Recommends:
Each family that faces a terminal illness travels its own unique path. This beautifully written novel tells the story of a daughter who believes she has found a way to memorialize her father as he lays in the hospital dying of cancer. Don't let this stop you from reading this perfect little novel. The poignant moments and the power of this family is a beautiful thing to behold.
The Great Halifax Explosion
by John U. Bacon
In 1917, a freighter left NY laden with explosives intended for the trenches of France. Seeking refuge from German U-boats in Halifax harbor, it collided with a Norwegian relief ship which ignited its deadly cargo. The ensuing explosion levelled the city, killing and wounding thousands. The City of Boston immediately rushed in to help, transforming the dynamics of US-Canadian relations. Even now, a Christmas tree arrives on Boston Common each year as an expression of gratitude from Nova Scotia. Bacon gives a gripping account of a staggering but largely-unknown historical event.
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New Books For Young Adults
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Try these luxurious handcreme and soaps with matching scents from Library of Flowers. They are all imbued with carefully-crafted fragrances that create memorable journeys through sight and scent. They are artfully packaged as well, making them as beautiful to see as they are to smell.
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the last day to trade in your old books for store credit in our Used Book Cellar is
Saturday, November 18th, and we will not be taking books for trade until the new year in January. Don't miss out!
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What We're Reading Now...
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Lola
Lola is a three-year old rescue dog, a bulldog mix, originally from Alabama. She had to undergo some eye surgery recently but she's fine now. She loves visiting Wellesley Books, and we love her visits and her pretty pink leash! Welcome to Wellesley Books, Lola!
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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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"The fire of literacy is created by the emotional sparks between a child, a book, and the person reading. It isn't achieved by the book alone, nor by the child alone, nor by the adult who's reading aloud -- it's the relationship winding between all three, bringing them together in easy harmony."
-- Mem Fox
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Thank you for supporting your community
independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
William D. Carl
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