March for Women
We are honoring a multitude of voices for Women's History Month this March — take a look at this sampling of Recommended Reading. We've also got great female-focused virtual events lined up and our shelves are (always) loaded with great reads by and about so many great women throughout history — and those still making it.

We're continuing to partner on school book fairs and looking forward to warmer weather for the chance to pop up on our lawn. Until then, we're happy to take your phone calls and web orders for curbside pickup or shipping to your door. Keeping reading!

— the River Bend booksellers
Book of the Irish!
Tip your jaunty hat and put on your best green outfit if you're feeling lucky this St. Patrick's Day. River Bend has some fun books for you and your little leprechauns to read. We also have a pot full of gold reads by Irish authors, call a bookseller for recommendations!
Book Launch Events
River Bend continues to bring great book conversations right to our readers with our free virtual events. Click below to register and join us for these exciting talks:

• Amanda Dennis: Her Here March 11 - 5pm
in conversation with novelist Clare Beams.
This title is Audrey's pick of the month!

with author Tananarive Due in conversation with Mary Kay Zuravleff

East Granby Public Library hosts another chat with the author of Lilac Girls and Lost Roses - don't miss it!

April 29 - 7pm

Don't forget April 24 is Independent Bookstore Day!
Stay tuned for exciting news, exclusive IBD 2021 merchandise, book deals and more!

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March Event Reminders!
Thursday, March 11 @ 5pm
Thursday, March 25 @ 7pm
Authors at CT Forum
Streaming March 25 at 7:30pm. Sign up here to secure your "seat" today.
Amazing Authors in Conversation
River Bend loves the Connecticut Forum, and is delighted to be taking part in the upcoming event with this powerhouse literary lineup. Favorite Authors: A Conversation That Will Speak Volumes will feature (faves of ours!) Jacqueline Woodson, Lauren Groff and Colson Whitehead in a live, unscripted conversation moderated by Alison Stewart. An event not to miss!
From Our Booksellers
River Bend Bookseller:

Sophia —

(college freshman, musician and talented poet and storyteller)


• Last book you read: Madness by Sam Sax
Madness is a collection of poetry exploring all the different facets of mental health and some of the history behind it. It is a vulnerable look into the human mind with a plethora of poignant lines to take away.
• Book you're currently reading: What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Two gay teens meet at a post office in NYC and can’t help but notice the connection between them. After getting separated they go on a journey to find one another again and see whether the universe really got them together for a reason.
 
• Author you always enjoy reading: David Levithan

• About yourself in 3 adjectives: Free-spirited, kind, adventurous 

• Favorite thing to do besides read: crochet, geocache, thrift, ice skate, play instruments!

• Your best shop section: YA or Self Help 

• Reading goal for 2021: I want to read more writing-focused books so I can learn more about the craft and get inspired by other creative people.

• Best part about being a bookseller? So many things! I love helping out with fun events, making displays, doing story time, reading ARCs and of course meeting customers:) I also get to learn more about how publishing and the book business works which could definitely be helpful in a future career.
What We're Currently Reading
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Audiobook Pick
If you haven't picked up Matt Haig's dazzling death-defying tale yet, perhaps discovering that recent Golden Globe nominee Carey Mulligan reads The Midnight Library audiobook could persuade you. Let the actress of Promising Young Woman and An Education take you on the fantastical life-sliding journey of Nora, who struggles to figure out where her life's gone wrong and how to choose which way to change it.
Book2Look4:
Pre-order Pick
Line up your kid's next read before they even ask for it! The latest (10th) installment of Dog Man: Mothering Heights by bestseller Dav Pilkey hits our shelves March 23. The popular series for readers of all ages continues to focus on positive messages and the importance of doing good. Preorder your copy of Dav Pilkey's newest with River Bend.
Join River Bend in celebrating Passover and Easter in a few weeks
with the titles on these reading lists and call the shop for plenty more!