Greetings!
We cannot stress enough that shopping early for the holidays will make it so much easier for you in the long run. Our deliveries are starting to show some delays in a few cases. Anticipating that shipping issues will only intensify, we have stocked the store as full as we can with the latest in new titles and more.
Answers to Your Anticipated Questions:
Yes, we can order that special book for you- call us to see if it is available.
Yes, we can ship anywhere in the US.
Yes, we have 24-hour ordering on the website (for shipping or store delivery)
Yes, we offer Gift Certificates in any denomination.
Yes, we wrap for free!
Yes, we carry greeting cards, holiday cards, puzzles, journals, calendars, planners, Folkmanis puppets, Blackwing pencils, Literary Tea from Simpson & Vail and more.
We are grateful for your friendship and thank you for your support of our store and independent bookselling,
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Two Very Special Books Out This Month |
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by Paul McCartney
A work of unparalleled candor and splendorous beauty, The Lyrics celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of Paul McCartney through 154 of his most meaningful songs.
With images from McCartney’s personal archives—handwritten texts, paintings, and photographs, hundreds previously unseen—The Lyrics, spanning sixty-four years, becomes the definitive literary and visual record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
(November 2nd)
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Lord of the Rings Illustrated
by J.R.R. Tolkein
This new edition is illustrated with J.R.R. Tolkien's own artwork, created as he wrote the original text. It will be packaged with the following features: shrink-wrapped for damage protection, a sewn hardback binding with a ribbon placemark, ink-sprayed edges displaying Tolkien's runes, two maps loosely tucked, and will be printed on FSC "forest-friendly" paper. The text will be printed in two colours with full-colour illustrations, and the dustjacket will be stamped in two foils with a circular die-cut.
(November 16th)
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The Stranger in the Lifeboat
by Mitch Albom
What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be "the Lord." And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.
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The Sentence
by Louise Erdich
A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading with murderous attention, must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during a year of grief, astonishment, isolation, and furious reckoning.
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All in the Family: the Shoew That Changed Television
by Norman Lear
All in the Family creator Norman Lear takes fans behind the scenes of the groundbreaking sitcom on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
The face of television was changed forever in 1971 with the premiere of All in the Family. The working-class Bunker family of Queens, New York instantly became, and half a century later still are, four of the most iconic characters in television.
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Five Tuesdays in Winter (stories)
by Lily King
Lily King, one of the most "brilliant" (New York Times Book Review), "wildly talented" (Chicago Tribune), and treasured authors of contemporary fiction, returns after her recent bestselling novels with Five Tuesdays in Winter, her first book of short fiction.
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Never
by Ken Follett
The new must-read epic from master storyteller Ken Follett: more than a thriller, it’s an action-packed, globe-spanning drama set in the present day.
“A compelling story, and only too realistic.” —Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary
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The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes a highly designed, colorful collection of quotes, wit, and wisdom from Lady Whistledown and the most memorable characters of the much-loved Bridgerton books, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.
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The 1619 Project
by Nicole Hannah-Jones
The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the four hundredth anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It is led by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, along with New York Times Magazine editor-in-chief Jake Silverstein and editors Ilena Silverman and Caitlin Roper.
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Mercy
by David Baldacci
FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for her long-lost sister Mercy reaches a boiling point in this breakneck thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.
Atlee has no idea if her sister is still alive, and if so, how she has been surviving all this time. When the truth is finally revealed, Atlee Pine will face the greatest danger yet, and it may well cost her everything.
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These Precious Days (essays)
by Ann Patchett
The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays.
"Any story that starts will also end." As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart.
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Sleepily Ever After: Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups
by Zachary Seager
Sleepily Ever After: Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups is an enchanting anthology full of calming, touching and funny tales to help you relax and drift off to sleep.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Zachary Seager.
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by Brene Brown
In her latest book, five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.”
Brown shares, “I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves.”
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Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone
by Diana Gabaldon
#1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon returns with the newest novel in the epic Outlander series.
Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising in 1746, and it took them twenty years to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same.
The past may seem the safest place to be . . . but it is the most dangerous time to be alive. . . .
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New Children's Books in November |
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(ages 14-17)
Graphic Novel
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Upcoming Author Event December 7th |
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I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye
by Ivan Maisel
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In this deeply emotional memoir, a longtime ESPN writer reflects on the suicide of his son Max and delves into how their complicated relationship led him to see grief as love.
I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye is a stunning, poignant exploration of the father and son relationship, of how our tendency to overlook men’s mental health can have devastating consequences, and how ultimately letting those who grieve do so openly and freely can lead to greater healing.
NOTE: I had the privilege to supply the books for this author's launch. Not only have many others loved this book as much as I do, but they found it a meaningful gift for their friends.
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Join us for a prompt writing workshop with Judith Marks-White. This is a very casual workshop, hosted on zoom, that allows beginner and expert alike to practice and hone their skills. Writers choose one of several prompts, write 20 minutes and we share and give constructive feedback. If there is time we include a visual prompt. $20 fee. |
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Friday November 26th
The Bethel Chamber of Commerce hosts a very special downtown event in Bethel, Winterfest. The day of activities finishes up with a tree lighting at 6pm and a visit from the man in the red suit- details to follow.
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Shopping locally is more important than ever!
Please remember to support our local businesses on Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall
#ShopLocal #ShopIndie
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Book Groups
History Book Group ~ General Book Group
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Both the History Book Group and the General Book Group are open to all who would like to join us. We are committed to being fully vaccinated and masked to attend in person. We do include a number of friends via zoom, which is also available to all. Please join us! |
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Thursday November 11th at 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of
by Dierdre Mask
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Thursday November 18th
at 7:30pm
Join us for a discussion of
by Maggie O'Farrell
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click on the cover to learn more about the episode and the book
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Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday - 12 - 4pm | Monday closed
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Holiday Hours: beginning Thanksgiving
~ Open 7 days a week ~
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10-6pm
Thursday: 10-8pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
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