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An Unlikely Newsletter
October 18, 2018
Jeff Kinney & Jarrett Krosoczka 
Thank you for attending so many of our amazing events! We've had some incredible authors and illustrators here in the last few weeks, whose books are now on the New York Times bestseller list! If you weren't able to make the event, we have signed copies of many of their books available. Please give us a call, and we'd be happy to put one aside for you!
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Unlikely Job Openings
Bookseller assists customers in a friendly and helpful way and creates a positive customer experience. He or she should remain upbeat and positive when in the store. Booksellers are responsible for accurately taking customer orders and processing sales, as well as restocking and shelving books. Includes benefits.

We're looking for upbeat, enthusiastic people for seasonal part-time positions in our café and bookstore. You must love talking to customers and pay attention to the details. 

For complete job details and the application process, please visit the Job Opportunities page on our website.
Flying to the rescue is Patrick Kinney to host Superhero Trivia Night on the Second Story. Anything goes, DC to Marvel and beyond at this trivia night. Bring your tights and capes and dress up as your favorite superhero. Dinner and snacks will be available along with beer and wine (21+). Teams of all sizes are welcome but only teams of five or fewer are prize eligible.   Register your team members here!

Halloween is imminent and An Unlikely Story is getting ready to celebrate in the scariest way! Join us and horror writers Paul Tremblay, Christine Lajewski, Tom Deady, and Pete Kahle for a spooky panel on writing horror stories. Each author will discuss their books, what inspired them to write in the horror genre, and share some of their own eerie tales. It's a horror buff's dream and we know you're dying to meet these talented authors. Register here for this free event!

Wednesday, October 31st at 5pm
Come spend Halloween with Jeff Kinney for the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown! We still have a limited number of tickets for our 3rd floor overflow space where you can watch the show via live broadcast, then come downstairs and get your book signed and take a photo with Jeff. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes! For complete details and registration info, please visit the event page on our website! 
 
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Bookseller recommendations Recommendations
Emily recommends:
The Collector_s Apprentice
The Collector's Apprentice
by B. A. Shapiro

What a fun romp! Heiresses, con men, millionaires, and the most famous artists and literati of 1920s Paris converge in one delightful novel. B A Shapiro takes for her subject the real-life Albert Barnes of Philadelphia whose peerless art collection became controversial for its modern sensibilities, and drapes layers of scandal and mystery over the historical scaffolding. Readers will rub shoulders with luminaries such as Gertrude Stein and Henri Matisse, all while learning the most fascinating tidbits of early 20th century art history. It's the perfect novel for readers of Tracy Chevalier, Paula McClain, and Kristin Hannah. Meet B. A. Shapiro in person on Tuesday, November 27th at 7pm, and get your book signed!

Colleen recommends:
This WIll Only Hurt a Little
This Will Only Hurt a Little
by Busy Philipps

This is by far my favorite celebrity memoir yet. Busy does an amazing job of weaving difficult topics and humor together to create a book that will make you switch from tears of sadness to tears of laughter as each page turns. We follow her through bad relationships, the brutal moments of show business, her surprise wedding, and dislocating her knee multiple times (and handling the situation like a pro....sometimes). Busy has such an honest and beautiful soul and has essentially transcribed her Instagram stories into an incredible book.

Kym recommends:
Louisiana_s Way Home
by Kate DiCamillo
This is now, hands down, my favorite novel of Kate's, and that's saying a lot! It has the feeling of her earlier novels, and I adore the voice of Louisiana. I started reading on the train, and couldn't help snorting laughter out loud. At the end, I was in tears. It really is one of those books here you get to the end and immediately start over again so you can stay with the characters a little longer. 
(Ages 10+)

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Cards & Gifts Gifts
A chill is the air, and the hedgehog mittens are back to keep your fingers cozy! Not only will they keep you warm, they're guaranteed to make you smile. 
New in Hardcover NewReleases
Unsheltered
The Clockmaker_s Daughter
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven
In the Hurricane_s Eye
Almost Everything
Unsheltered
Barbara Kingsolver
Kate Morton
Mitch Albom
In the Hurricane's Eye
Nathaniel Philbrick
Almost Everything
Anne Lamott
New in Paperback
Never Coming Back
Christmas on the Island
One Day in December
Leonardo da Vinci
From Here to Eternity
Alison McGhee
Jenny Colgan
Josie Silver
Walter Isaacson
Caitlin Doughty
New in Children's
Construction Site on Christmas Night
The Perfect Secret
Grenade
Bridge of Clay
Sherri Duskey Rinker
A. G. Ford (illus.)
Rob Buyea
Alan Gratz
Markus Zusak

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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