Events Return to MainStreet BookEnds!

August 5, 2021

Greetings!

Author Appearances Return!

ANOTHER DREAM BECOMES A REALITY

Our very first author event since reopening with be with the incomparable

MARY LYN RAY

Saturday, August 7 at 1 pm

The beloved New Hampshire children's author of so many classics,

including Go to Sleep, Little Farm, Stars, and Mud has two new books!

The House of Grass and Sky

With gorgeous illustrations from E. B. Goodale, Mary Lyn tells the story of an old farmhouse, that has always had a family - until it doesn't.

Vrooom, Vroom!

Green means go! Colorful, graphic illustrations explore the winding roads, tollbooth, fix-it garage, and bridges with vehicles zipping across.

It’s the perfect read-aloud for little ones who love all things that go.

JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL AFTERNOON WITH MARY LYN RAY!

Insider's story of the Appalachian Trail "thru-hikers"

Sat., Aug. 14 at 2 pm

We welcome local author, teacher, and thru-hiker

Michael “SY” Sisemore

In the Real World I Hike:

Transformation of purpose and self in 5 million easy steps

Stories from a diverse lot of long-distance thru-hikers and how hiking helped to transform their lives over the course of hundreds and thousands of miles.

Fun for all those who have attempted, or dreamed, or known someone to be a "Thru-Hiker".

We are so happy to welcome to the bookstore NH author

AMY MAKECHNIE

Saturday, August 21 at 2 pm

to celebrate the release of her second

middle-grade novel

Ten Thousand Tries

A middle school soccer whiz’s determination to keep things from changing is tested when his father’s ALS symptoms worsen in this touching story about growing up and facing loss, perfect for fans of Shouting at the Rain.

This is following her 2019 debut novel

The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair

“100 percent unforgettable.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Part mystery, part study of the human heart, and one pierced with rays of hope.” —Booklist (starred review)

Please join us to celebrate with Amy these wonderful books!

MainStreet BookEnds joins Pillsbury Free Library to offer a very special PFL Story Time

ALL ABOUT MONARCH BUTTERFLIES

Thursday, August 26 at 10:30 am

Please join us with Webster author and photographer

Sharon Rask-Huntington

presenting her gorgeous book all about the life cycle of the Monarchs

Mirabelle's Metamorphosis

on the terrace of the

Jim Mitchell Communtiy Park

(between the two buildings)

Books will be available for purchase & signing

It is our honor to announce the

Release Party

for the latest book of poetry from the exquisite NH poet

L.R. Berger

Indebted to Wind

Please Join Us!

Saturday, August 28 at 4 pm

Join the BookEnds BookGroup

Sat., August 7 at 3 pm

Mink River

by Brian Doyle

Sat., Sept. 11 at 3 pm

Deacon King Kong

by James McBride

Sat., October 2 at 3 pm

The Vanishing Half

by Brit Bennett

Explore the Bookstore's New Layout

Our Front Room is now spacious with opening windows and a picture window looking out into the Children's Park. History, Gardening & Cookbooks are in here.