Summer Reading and Summer Fun

Summer's here and the time is right for reading! Our Summer Reading for Grown Ups returns this year with a bevy of hot titles to pick up and read. To celebrate the kickoff, we're throwing a Throwback Book Fair Pop-Up at the shop June 12. Join us outside as we turn back time and rekindle your old school days, picking out your favorites from the book catalog. Pick up one of the Summer Reading books and be entered to win our special surprise giveaway!

The Book Truck is loaded up and hits the road this month. And we'll be popping up at some fun events on the way. Keep on reading!

— the River Bend booksellers

Pride

We are loud and proud this month, celebrating LGBTQ+ communities around the world as we Read with Pride. Pick a book and enjoy lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary and queer stories from our Pride Reading List .

Show Pride and Read Out Loud!

Shop Events & Book Truck Stops

River Bend will be spreading more book love at events across our area, including some fun new places you'll find us:

• Book Launch: Deborah Goodrich Royce's Ruby Falls — June 10 at Over Andover Barntique in Andover

• Middle Grade Book Club: Amari and the Night Brothers — June 15 at 4pm

• Pop-Up Shop: Playhouse at Bushnell Park — June 22-24 in Hartford

• Dignity Grows with Jewish Federation — June 30 at 5:30 in West Hartford

Look out for info about our upcoming Fusion Reading/Writing Camp — July 12-15

And find the River Bend Book Truck here:

• Artisan Market @ The Firestone - June 12

• Toddler Storytime with Deborah Freedman - June 15

• Glastonbury Farmer's Market - starting June 19

• Tierney Family Drive-In Movie Theatre - July 8

Stay tuned for more news, reading fun, book events and more! Check our Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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Community Discussion

The Burning

River Bend is hosting a multi-generational discussion about the Tulsa Race Massacre that occurred in Oklahoma 100 years ago and was hidden from the public for most of that time.

Authors Tim Madigan and Hilary Beard join virtually to discuss the Tulsa Massacre, their research and how they adapted such a violent historical event for younger audiences while staying true to the story.

Join us on Sunday, June 27 @ 4pm.

From Our Booksellers

What We're

Currently Reading

Meghan: The Burning by Tim Madigan

Audrey: Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin

Ernio: Vulnerable AF by Tarriona "Tank" Ball

Sophia: Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

Lauren: The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

Megan A: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Conor: The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore (preorder for Aug. 10)

Corporate/Bulk Business Discount

Is your company looking for a great gift for clients or colleagues? Or maybe you are looking for bulk orders of the next business bestseller for use in your organization? River Bend can help!

More Graduations Gifts

Libro.fm Listen:

Audiobooks

It's a membership drive! Join us on Libro this month and start enjoying audiobooks all summer!

A great way to add more reading to your life.

Take them to the beach! Take them in the car!

Make laundry more fun or just enjoy one with a cool beverage while you take in some sun outside!

You can also enjoy individual books if you'd like. Every membership and purchase supports River Bend directly. Show your local business love!

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Book to Look for:

Pre-order Pick

Get your order in now for the newest Julie Murphy rom-com perfect for a late summer read,

If the Shoe Fits!

The first in a new adult series putting a modern spin on a classic fairy tale.

Preorder your copy of the latest from the author of Dumplin' with River Bend.

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

Join River Bend in celebrating Juneteenth! Check out our selection of books on this reading list and call the shop for plenty more!