Kids and parents, join us for Ben & Jerry's ice cream and learn about a wonderful new picture book! Lisa Robinson, author of Pippa's Night Parade, presents The Sweetest Scoop, a biography for kids about Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield and their rocky road to success.

Lisa will be in conversation with Jacqueline Davies, author of The Lemonade War series.

B.A. Shapiro, author of The Art Forger and The Collector's Apprentice, joins us to discuss Metropolis, her new psychological suspense novel. Shapiro's latest follows a compelling cast of characters whose lives intersect when a harrowing accident occurs at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, MA.

Barbara will be in conversation with Maryanne O’Hara, author of Little Matches.

Hang on to your designer hat for an illuminating foray into the worlds of high fashion and glossy magazines. Amy Odell takes us along on Anna Wintour’s extraordinary journey, from her earliest days growing up in London with a journalist father and activist mother to her unshakeable status as an icon of the fashion world. As a talented, determined young woman storming into a man’s world with a take-no-prisoners attitude, Anna’s story is alternatively inspiring, alarming, sympathetic and horrifying. Throughout, it’s a fascinating romp through the halls of Vogue, Conde Nast and the Met on the arms of a larger-than-life cast of characters. Love her or hate her? Read Anna and decide for yourself!

This unflinching and visceral portrayal of life before, during, and after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis is a poignant journey to understand and appreciate the brains and experiences we have. Woven into the neurodiverse experience is the story of returning to the land, of smallholding with flora and fauna, and of connecting to our truest selves, in spite of what we are taught we should be or do or want. It is brutal and beautiful; expansive and focused; historical and time-luminous.

Sharp, insightful, and provocative, this debut isn’t afraid to ask big, risky questions about sex, power, morality, and what it means when what we want doesn’t line up with what we think we should want. Messy, complicated characters entangled in an unconventional sexual relationship are brought to life through Fishman’s incisive prose, and although you might not like them, you won’t be able to look away. People will be talking about this one. Perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Ottessa Moshfegh!

Ashleigh says: What an absolute blast! No one writes snark, banter, tension, and escapades like Casey McQuiston. A total homage to '00s teen movies (if they were super queer and fabulous) and I loved every freaking moment. A bit Saved, a bit Mean Girls, and a bit 10 Things I Hate About You, and totally Casey.

Lucy says: Vibrant, twisty, and entertaining as hell, I Kissed Shara Wheeler is the ensemble rom com/mystery you didn’t know you needed! McQuiston’s gifts for writing compulsively readable prose, lovable queer found families, and simmering romantic tension are all on display in this YA debut from the beloved romance author. With a mystery reminiscent of Paper Towns or a less dark Pretty Little Liars, and a romance that feels a little like if Killing Eve was about rivals for high school valedictorian, I Kissed Shara Wheeler introduces a cast of irresistibly flawed teens trying to find their way amidst the various pressures of a strict Evangelical school and an insular small town. As delightfully queer and irrepressibly hopeful as we have come to expect from Casey McQuiston!

A great read to launch into summer, and a great send-off to summer camp! Themes of belonging and friendship encircle this poignant story of "regular kid Abby Jane Herman" and her first sleepaway camp experience. Wanting desperately to fit in and find a friend, she tells a little white lie. Only her notebook knows the truth, until...

Middle-Grade Monthly is our subscription service for kids ages 8-12! Each month our children's book buyer Lauren and school liaison Cassie select a newly-released chapter book. Get your hands on the newest and soon-to-be coveted books of the year. We offer monthly and yearly subscriptions, and you can pick up your book at the store or have it mailed to you. Click on the link below for FAQs about the program.

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