Wellesley Books Newsletter | June 7th, 2023 |
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Happy Pride! June is a month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ pasts, presents, and futures. We reflect on where we've come from and on the journey ahead. Pride Month has a special resonance for many in the independent bookseller community, who, from a young age, sought to see their identities reflected and explored, and the possibilities for their lives expanded, in books. In some cases, books helped provide us with a language to explain some of the most profound questions about our selves. It's an honor and a joy to be able to put those books in the hands of those who need them.
On a less existential level...June is also the month to scoop up those summer reading titles, and books for dads, grandads and father figures. As local schools release their required reading lists, we're hard at work ordering those titles and displaying them--so you can make at least one thing on your to-do list a breeze to check off. And don't hesitate to come talk to us for some out-of-the-box suggestions for the bookish Dad.
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Wellesley Books is hiring! Please click here for detailed job descriptions.
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Please note that we are now featuring a mixture of online and-in-person events.
For further details about each event, please click the author photos below.
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Saturday, June 10th from 2-3 PM (in-person) |
Author Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu joins us for a Meet & Greet to celebrate her new YA novel, Ride or Die.
This adrenaline-packed joyride of a debut is an ode to Gen Z and chaotic teens—perfect for fans of Grace D. Li, Ebony Ladelle, and Baby Driver.
No registration required for this event, so don't hesitate to come any time between 2–3pm to say hi!
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Monday, June 12th at 7 PM (in-person) |
Author T.H. Forest joins us to discuss her new novel, Twinkies & Beefcake, a jaw-dropping, coming-of-age tale about bullying, sex, addiction, redemption, and the longing for true love at any cost.
"Whether straight or LGBTQIA, this novel will unquestionably resonate. I read it from cover to cover in two days."
–Splash Magazines
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Tuesday, June 13th at 7 PM (in-person) |
Local author Alexander Darwin joins us on release day to discuss The Combat Codes, the first book in his action-packed science fiction trilogy. This event will include a martial arts demo by the author himself!
"The Combat Codes is a great read for any fan of realistic martial arts fiction. The integration of a compelling sci-fi / fantasy plot and true-to-life martial arts action make for a unique story that any student of warfare is sure to enjoy."
–Ryan Hall, UFC Fighter
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Bookseller Recommendations |
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This immigrant story, set in New York and China over three decades, is told from the perspective of three characters: Tony, his daughter Tammy, and family friend/acquaintance Oliver. The story alternated between these characters as well as multiple timelines in a non-chronological order (i.e. you need to really pay attention or else you will be confused). This book grapples with privilege, complicated family dynamics, the ripple effects of one's decisions, and heartbreak. A devastating twist towards the end of the book kept me turning the pages until I was finished. A great debut! I'm excited to see what this author does next. |
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A fascinating memoir that reveals much about the author as well as his subject, his German grandfather, a Nazi manager in small-town France. The author spent many years researching his grandfather's life to reveal an honest and unsparing story that is deeply personal and reveals details that most history books do not cover. Hard to put this one down! |
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Provincetown, Wellfleet, Truro...when they were affordable, they were Bohemia! This fifty-year review of the explosive change amidst political and social unrest contains a dizzying array of interplay among a Who's Who of American culture, replete with peccadillos and heartbreak. Perfect for the libraries of Cape Cod residents! |
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Bookseller Recommendations for Young Readers |
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Cassie joins a highly classified group of teens with unusual talents. Talents that they use to decode unsolved murders. Soon she's being sucked into the world of psychological profiling, all while uncovering shocking facts about her mother's disappearance. Full of suspense and a dash of romance, this book is a must-read for fans of The Inheritance Games and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder! |
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Books to Celebrate Pride Month |
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Meeg Pincus & Meridth McKean Gimbel
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Nina LaCour & Kaylani Juanita
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Adria Karlsson & Linus Curci
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New Books for Kids & Teens |
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Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner & Carlyn Greenwald
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A Child's Library and Middle-Grade Monthly are our two book subscriptions for children aged 0-5 and 8-12, respectively. Each month, our children's book buyer Lauren and school liaison Amy select a newly-published picture book or middle-grade novel. Subscriptions can be purchased on a month-to-month basis, or for a year, and may be shipped to the child's home or picked up in-store. They make a great gift!
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Prairie Dance specializes in handcrafted wall and desktop art featuring favorite song lyrics or sayings. We've all been enjoying these lovely, bronze-patinaed metal signs that have recently hung next to our front window. Bring one home to brighten up your own space, though we can't be held responsible for an increase in earworms. |
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What We're Reading Now... |
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Teddy (dog) and Molly (human) are both longtime Wellesley Books customers. Teddy is seventeen years old and has been coming here his whole life. Though he’s currently in hospice and has a hard time eating, he still enjoyed some biscuits from both counters! A lifelong lover of books and bookstores, Teddy's favorite book is Frog and Toad. Thank you for brightening our day, Teddy and Molly! |
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Thank you for supporting your community independent bookstore!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Stimpson
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82 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-431-1160
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