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April 12th is going to be awesome! To celebrate the release of his newest book,
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Jeff Kinney will be doing an event at An Unlikely Story on Friday, April 12th at 6pm!
Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm. Tickets for overflow seating on our third floor will go on sale the same night, Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30pm. A t
icket includes admission for two (2) people and one (1) copy of
Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid
. For more information and to register on March 19th, visit the event page on our website!
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New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths, who wrote the Treehouse series, Killer Koalas from Outer Space, and other hilarious books will be at An Unlikely Story for a joint event with our own Jeff Kinney. Andy will be introducing his newest book in the Treehouse series, The 104-Story Treehouse. Following the presentation, both Andy and Jeff will do a Q & A and a signing. Recommended for ages 8+. Limited tickets are available for this event. Register now!
Warm your spirit and fill your soul during an event with Ann Hood, the bestselling author of
The Knitting Circle. Ann will discuss her newest work,
Kitchen Yarns, a compilation of personal essays and recipes that explores themes both sweet and bitter and shares the meals that pair best with love, loneliness, grief, and comfort. After the discussion, there will be a Q & A and a book signing
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Register here for this free event!
Thursday, March 21st at 7pm
On the long list for the Center for Fiction First Novel prize, Self-Portrait with Boy is a depiction of an artist torn between morality and ambition. Celebrate the paperback release of this "sparkling debut" at An Unlikely Story where author Rachel Lyon will discuss her novel, answer questions, and sign copies. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event.
Register now for this free event!
Suit up for some monster-fighting fun with LeUyen Pham, the illustrator of THE PRINCESS IN BLACK series! Her colorful illustrations always bring alive the humor and action in the stories and the newest installment, THE SCIENCE FAIR SCARE, is no different. In the book, when a goo monster threatens the interkingdom science fair, only Princess Magnolia's monster-fighting alter ego, Princess in Black can save the day. At the event, LeUyen will give a presentation and do a drawing demonstration, followed by a signing. Register for the free event here.
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Brilliantly talented artist Gareth Hinds will introduce his newest graphic novel adaptation, The Iliad, the much anticipated companion to The Odyssey, a retelling based on a composite of translations. Gareth will talk about creating his latest book and conduct a drawing demonstration. Register here for this free event!
Come celebrate animal hijinks and mysteries with author Spencer Quinn and his new middle grade book, RUFF VS. FLUFF. After writing the bestselling Bowser and Birdie books, Spencer Quinn has created a new hilarious animal duo, Arthur the dog and Queenie the cat. They may hate each other, but they love the inn they live in, their humans, and sausages. When a cousin of their beloved family is blamed for murder, Arthur and Queenie need to put aside their differences to solve the case! It'll be a great night for anyone who loves animals, mysteries, and general silliness! Perfect for ages 8-12. Click here to attend this free event.
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Bookseller recommendations
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Emily recommends:
Two friends from college reunite for a white-water wilderness adventure when multiple disasters strike. Heller cannot be surpassed for the sheer beauty and ruggedness of his nature writing. With The River, he knocks it out of the ballpark.
Bill recommends:
After a young woman's mother dies, she goes back to India then searches for her mother's lover who disappeared in Kashmir years ago. Family secrets, political upheaval, and coming-of-age all blend perfectly in this wonderful novel. Perfect for fans of The Kite Runner!
Barbara recommends:
by Snowden Wright
A story about an American family whose fortunes rise and fall with the country. A twisty read that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.
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Colorful New Gift Items!
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March is Youth Art Month! Nurture your young artist, or the young artist within, with an Art Happy Pack, scented glitter markers, or black wood colored pencils.
For the artist on the go, we have a mini marker travel set, Dainty Donut erasers, and erasable markers. Some of our new art supplies work double time, like our double-ended colored pencils and markers and multipurpose Notepals sticky tabs. Or, add a pop of color to your life with these ink ballpoint pens,
watercolor brush markers, fine tip gel pens, or
rainbow mechanical pencils.
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New in Hardcover
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Rhidian Brook
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Fredrik Backman
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Eithne Shortall
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A.J. Finn
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Chessy Prout
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Mo Willems Amber Ren (illus.) |
Liz Kessler
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Fabien Cousteau
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Justin A. Reynolds
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Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Phone: (508) 699-0244
Happy reading,
Julia Caudle
An Unlikely Story
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