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A World of Wonder
News & Reviews for Kids,
Teens and Families
November 2017
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A Letter from Kristen...
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Ongoing Events
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Wow, I can't believe how fast October came and went! November always starts out great -- my son and I share a birthday on the 1st, then it only gets better from there: Thanksgiving followed by the holidays! With lots to give thanks for, I'd like to focus on celebrating indie bookstores and local authors on Indies First Day (aka Small Business Saturday) on November 25 across the country and in our bookstores.
Dozens of local authors from picture book to middle grade to young adult and even adult
(this
is
a kids newsletter, but authors of adult literature will be there, too!) will become honorary booksellers for the day at all of our Tattered Cover locations!
Join the celebration and get to know your local authors. We are fortunate and thankful to be living in such a rich literary environment. (And, most of them do
school visits
, too...). Indies First Day is also the kick-off for Locals First Colorado.
Find more info about that here!
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And, to show how much we appreciate you,
if you spend more than $100 in our stores on November 25, we're going to give you a Tattered Cover License Plate T-shirt
, a $17.99 value, for free.
Finally, come the book launch for
The Chaos of Standing Still
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the new novel by acclaimed YA writer Jessica Brody. The event is at 2pm on Indie's First Day, in our Aspen Grove store. Len and I both read
Chaos
and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. It's one of our top picks for the holiday season. Jessica Brody, who already has more than a dozen novels to her credit, calls this her "heart book." Meaning, this is the book she's always wanted to write. And check it out... the story is set entirely at the Denver airport during a blizzard and includes lots of the conspiracy theories surrounding DIA. It's super local and just plain fun!
Finally, finally... when all the hoopla of Indies First Day is over, and we're into the the throes of the holiday selling season in earnest, join us on
November 27 for Cider Monday
. Years ago, some member of the digerati (people obsessed with all things digital,) labeled the Monday after Thanksgiving as
Cyber
Monday, the day everyone was supposed shop online. We would we love to see you out the the real world that day, so we're sweetening the pot again this year by offering free cider and cookies to everyone who comes in (while supplies last!) in our Colfax, LoDo, and Aspen Grove stores. Based on last year, it's a really fun day to be at Tattered Cover.
As always,
Kristen
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Tattered Tales Storytimes
Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun. Everyone is welcome!
Colfax Avenue
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Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Aspen Grove
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Mondays at 10:30 am
Historic LoDo
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Saturdays at 10:30 am
Friday, November 3,
6:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Young kids are invited for a themed night of stories, fun activities, and snacks. More information below!
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Meet Elizabeth!
Outside Sales Rep
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I am the newest addition to Tattered Cover's Outside Sales department, which is housed at our Colfax Avenue location. We handle big orders that come in from schools and businesses. I also work on the floor as a bookseller at Tattered Cover Historic LoDo.
I am also a writer. I write horror/thriller novels and poetry. I have been writing since before I knew how to. When I was little, I would just bang on the keyboard and make up a story as I "read" it out loud.
I do a lot of crafts. Knitting is my favorite thing to do, but I also quilt, make clothes, and crochet. I am a Colorado native. I have two cats: a huge tabby named Nina and a tiny calico named Kissa.
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Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Child psychologist Adam Price will discuss and sign
He's Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself
($19.95 Sterling), a book which helps you become an ally with your adolescent son, as he discovers greater self-confidence and accepts responsibility for his future.
He's Not Lazy
is a good resource for educators.
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Middle Grade Book Talk & Signing
Thursday, November 2, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Jennifer Rose will discuss and sign her debut novel
Twins of Orion: The Book of Keys
($14.99), about separated twins who return to their home planet, on opposing sides of a brutal war.
Come enjoy food, good company, a singing performance by Jennifer Rose, and a book
Kirkus Reviews
called, "A complex, tightly plotted series opener that should enchant audiences."
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Friday, November 3, 6:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Young kids are invited for d
inosaur themed stories, a fun fossil dig, and decorate your own dinosaur tracks cookies!
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Young Adult Book Talk & Signing
Saturday, November 4, 7:00 pm,
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows
Actor and author Jason Segel is known for his roles in
The Muppets
and
How I Met Your Mother
, as well as for his
Nightmares!
children's book series. Segel will present and sign
Otherworld
($18.99 Delacorte Press), the first book in a new series for young adults. There are no screens. There are no controls. You don't just see and hear it--you taste, smell, and touch it too. In this new reality, there are no laws to break or rules to obey. You can live your best life. Indulge every desire.
This event is in partnership with Douglas County Libraries.
Tickets available NOW!
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Middle Grade Book Talk & Signing
Sunday, November 5, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue
Colorado author Jeannie Mobley will discuss and sign her new historical middle grade novel
Bobby Lee Claremont and the Criminal Element
($16.95 Holiday House). It's 1923, and thirteen-year-old Bobby Lee meets widowed Nanette O'Halloran while on a train to Chicago. O'Halloran is suspected of murdering her husband and Bobby Lee is sure she's innocent. As he digs for answers, he discovers the mob, Prohibition, segregation, and a famed jazz band are all pieces of an increasingly dangerous puzzle.
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Middle Grade Book Talk & Signing
Sunday, November 5, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Colorado author Susan Adrian will discuss and sign her perfect stocking stuffer book
Nutcracked
($16.99 Random House Books for Young Readers) about a girl named Georgie who has waited her whole life to dance the part of Clara in
The Nutcracker
ballet. The Nutcracker's magic seeps into the real world, putting Georgie's friend in danger. Can Georgie save her friend, the Nutcracker, and most of all, herself?
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Young Adult Book Talk & Signing
Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Laura Hopper will discuss and sign her debut novel
I Never
($17.99 Houghton Mifflin), inspired by Judy Blume's classic
Forever
. Janey King's priorities used to be clear: track, school, friends, and family. But when Janey learns that her parents are getting divorced, her world starts to shift. Back at school, Luke Hallstrom pursues Janey, and she realizes that she has two new priorities to consider: love and sex.
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Middle Grade Book Talk & Signing
Saturday, November 11, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Stel Pavlou, author of three short stories for
Dr. Who
and screenwriter of
The 51st State
(known as
Formula 51
in the United States), will discuss and sign his first middle grade sci-fi book
Daniel Coldstar #1: The Relic War
($16.99 HarperCollins). Below the surface on a forgotten planet, Daniel Coldstar searches for relics from a lost civilization.
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Picture Book Talk & Signing
Thursday, November 16, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Motivational speaker and author Nancy Sharp will discuss and sign
Because the Sky is Everywhere
($10.99), a picture book which helps children deal with the death of someone close to them. This event is in partnership with Mental Health Colorado in honor of Childhood Grief Awareness Day.
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Middle Grade Book Talk & Signing
Sunday, November 19, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Author James R. Hannibal will discuss and sign
The Fourth Ruby
($16.99 Simon & Schuster), the sequel to
The Lost Property Office
.
In
The Fourth Ruby
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Jack and Gwen are framed for the theft of the Black Prince's Ruby, one of three cursed rubies. Now, they must retrieve the other jewels before the true thief does, or risk unleashing a reign of terror.
Want a chance to win an ARC? See below for details!
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Young Adult Book Talk & Signing
Saturday, November 25, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove
In celebration of Indies First Day, Jessica Brody, the local author of
A Week of Mondays
and
Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up
, will discuss and sign her young adult novel
The Chaos of Standing Still
($17.99 Simon Pulse). Over the course of one chaotic night stranded at the Denver airport, Ryn confronts her shattered past thanks to the charm of romance, the uniqueness of strangers, and the magic of ordinary places.
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Young Adult Book Talk & Signing
Tuesday, November 28, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Mindy McGinnis, award-winning author of
The Female of the Species
and
A Madness So Discreet
, will discuss and sign her new young adult mystery
This Darkness Mine
($17.99 Katherine Tegen Books).
After meeting a mysterious boy who seems to know her and learning she absorbed her twin in the womb, Sasha is a
rmed with the knowledge that her heart might not be hers alone. Now she must decide what she's willing to do and who she's willing to hurt to take it back.
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What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
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Results from last month's poll:
What are you afraid of?
Werewolves
44.4%
Ghosts
33.3%
Vampires
22.2%
Witches
0%
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Happy Thanksgiving!
All TC locations will be
closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Enjoy the day with your family!
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Tattered Cover's
Picture Book
Bestseller List
Based on
October 2017
sales
by R. J. Palacio
Marc Brown (Illustrator)
by Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Brigette Barrager (Illustrator)
by Ashley Evanson
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Tattered Cover's
Middle Grade
Bestseller List
Based on
October 2017
sales
(Dog Man #2) by Dav Pilkey
(
Serafina #3) by Robert Beatty
Alexandra Bracken
by Stephen Bramucci
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The
34th Annual Tattered Cover Scary Story Contest winners!
Click here
Kindergarten:
Lost Kid
by Lochlan
Grades 1-2:
Silly Halloween
by Rylan
Grades 3-4:
The Portrait
by Ruby
Grades 5-6:
My Worst Nightmare
by Naomi
Honorable Mentions:
The Ghost Who Gets Scared
by
Amin - Grade 1
The Pond of Eels
by
Claudia - Grade 2
The Weird Haunted Mansion
by
Alyza - Grade 3
The Halloween of 2013
by
Kacie - Grade 4
Welcome Home Daddy!
by
Owen - Grade 6
Deadly Mind Trick
by
Ava - Grade 6
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The 2nd Annual Pop Culture Classroom Scary Story Cover Design Contest
Grades 1-2
Winner:
August
Runner-up:
Tyler
Grades 3-4
Winner:
Leo
Runner-up:
Katherine
Grades 5-6
Winner:
Islas (Islas is also the Grand Prize winner!)
Runner-up:
Addison
Honorable Mentions:
Avery - Grade 6
Cal - Grade 6
Lexi - Grade 6
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Friday, November 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Colfax Avenue
The 2017 Colorado Teen Book Con is currently SOLD OUT, but we still have spots open for all of you 21+ YA fiction lovers at YA Author Happy Hour! The night before 2017 Colorado Teen Book Con, those same authors are joining us at the Colfax Avenue for a private, adults-only author party.
Tickets are available NOW!
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Harry Potter gifts for the holidays...
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on shelves now
by Arthur A. Levine Books
Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; real-life wands; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky.
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on shelves now
by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay (illustrator)
"These illustrated editions are a must-have for any Harry Potter fan. Having read the books and watched the movies more times than I can count, Jim Kay's beautiful artwork has provided yet another way to get lost in the magical world of Harry Potter. After all of these years I feel like I'm experiencing the books for the first time all over again and I can't wait to collect all of the illustrated editions." --
Ashley, marketing communications associate.
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The Tattered Cover
Kids' V.I.B.
highlights real stand-outs among new children's books or series because every now and then we’re so excited about a book we want to broadcast it from the rooftop!
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On shelves now...
by Jason Reynolds
"Jason Reynolds (
When I Was the Greatest
,
All American Boys
) is already one of the best writers in any genre, so I had high expectations for
Long Way Down
, Jason's first novel written in verse. Those expectations were shattered...and a half. This gritty, surreal story is really a polemic on the corrosive nature of revenge, and it is BRILLIANT! The last line is as good a closing to a book as I've read in a long time. This will be taught in schools for years to come... Read it." --
Len Vlahos, owner
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On shelves now...
by Amy Reed
"Reading
The Nowhere Girls
took me back to everything I felt growing up. I remember so distinctly the insecurity and discomfort of trying to be a young woman the 'right' way, and reading this book made me want to reach back through time and offer it to myself at fifteen. Amy wrote the stories and lessons that I've spent nearly 15 years trying to learn in 400 pages. A story to help me understand not only the feelings I was beginning to experience, but also the flaws in the way I was being taught to feel about those experiences. This book will matter to every person who reads it in different ways, and the paragraphs that I could write to you now to explain why it has affected me are innumerable, but it can all be stated succinctly is the same simple sentence that you shared with me when you sent me this ARC. This book is important. It is so, so important. I am so grateful, and I am so thrilled to be able to share it with more people, men and women, young and old." --
Sam Foster, gift buyer
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On shelves now...
By Holly M. McGhee, Pascal Lemaitre (Illustrator)
"The initial note in the book from the author and the illustrator says "Come With Me is written in honor of friendship, bravery, and the fact that we aren't powerless, no matter how small and insignificant we may feel." The little girl in the story sees a world filled with anger and hatred - people against people and her dad says "Come with me" and they go down to the subway and ride and greet people. Her mother says "Come with me" and they go to buy food for dinner from vendors from different countries and cuisines. She then says "Come with me" to her friend and they take the dog for a walk in the city and they greet others and start some sidewalk chalk writing fun. We all can make a difference - I loved the message of this beautiful picture book." --
Kate Brasch, childrens book buyer
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Because the Sky is Everywhere
By Nancy Sharp, David Dodson (Illustrator)
"Because the pain of the loss of a loved one is so unimaginable, the realities of children experiencing the death of someone close to them are so easily overlooked. Because death is an almost impossible subject to confront as an adult we almost forget it could be even harder, and also uniquely different, for the children in our lives. Colorado Book Award winner Nancy Sharp approaches the subject of loss from the perspectives of two 3 year old twins in her new, beautiful, children's picture book Because
The Sky Is Everywhere
" --
Daron Mueller, consignment buyer
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On shelves 10/31...
by Jason Segel
"Otherworld
is a really fun romp through cyberspace that explores the darker impulses of humanity. Great for teen fans of
Ready Player One
." --
Len Vlahos, owner
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ARC Giveaway: November 2017
HOW TO ENTER
Email
Kristen
with "ARC Giveaway" in the subject line expressing your interest in being entered into the random drawing to win the Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC).
THE RULES
You agree not to sell the ARC. You agree to not quote from the ARC. You must be able to pick up the book at one of our
Denver Metro locations
(Colfax, LoDo, Aspen Grove)
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Jack and Gwen are back in this dynamic follow-up to
The Lost Property Office
.It's been a year since Jack Buckles discovered the Keep beneath Baker Street, an underground tower no Section Thirteen was ever supposed to see; a year since his dad fell into a coma.
Nothing has been the same since. Jack's tracker abilities are on the fritz, Gwen's not speaking to him and, what's worse, there's a pounding voice in his head calling for "the flame."Jack and Gwen are framed for the theft of a historic crown jewel--the Black Prince's Ruby, one of three cursed rubies said to bring knowledge, loyalty, and the command of nations to whomever wields them all. Now, they must retrieve the other jewels before the true thief does, or risk unleashing a reign of terror unlike anything history's ever seen.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James Hannibal is no stranger to deep dark secrets or hunting bad guys, having served in the US Air Force as a stealth bomber pilot and a Predator mission commander. Like Jack Buckles, James “suffers” from synesthesia, an intersection of the senses that was once considered mental illness and often causes hyperobservance.
If you bake him a cake, he might tell you that it smells blue and sticky—and you should take it as a compliment. He is also the award-winning of author of adult military thrillers. James is very energetic with young audiences. James suffers from synesthesia, the same ailment that (though never named) the central character Jack Buckles has. The book has also been optioned for film by Sony Pictures.
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Pop Culture Classroom has created a
FREE, bi-weekly comic strip
called Colorful History, with the goal of educating students about significant and diverse characters and events from Colorado’s history.
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Contact
jha@booktrust.org
to RSVP or learn more!
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