Melissa DeMotte
Proprietrix
Currently Reading:
Klara and the Sun
by Kazuo Ishiguro
Published 3/2/2021
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Currently Listening:
Caste
by Isabel Wilkerson
On Libro.fm
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Dear Friends,
I'm feeling a glimmer of hope and optimism lately - it's not because we've had very little snow! I love the white scenery. It's because vaccines are becoming more available. Yes, it's too slow, but I think that will improve by the end of this month. I'm hopeful!
We are going back to in-store socially distanced meetings for our book clubs this month, and I have been chatting with publicists about in-store author events starting in June. Just thinking about connecting with people in person again is uplifting.
We have so many great books arriving in the next two months. Some favorites from last year are coming in paperback; they are perfect for book club discussions. Several excellent debut novels are coming out as well, which is a big part of what independent bookstores like ours can provide - discovering new, talented authors!
We hope you enjoy browsing through the books we are highlighting this month and that you will come browse in-store or browse online for your next book selections.
Read On!
Melissa and the Well~Read Bookselling Team
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Well~Read Morning
Book Club
Second Wednesday of the month
9:00 am
March 10th, 2021
The Dutch House
by
Ann Patchett
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Well~Read Evening
Book Club
First Thursday of the month at
6:00 pm
March 4th, 2021
Deep Creek
by
Pam Houston
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Exciting New Releases
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Think Again
by Adam Grant
Published 2/2/2021
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people’s minds—and our own. As Wharton’s top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he’s right but listen like he’s wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners.
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Labyrinth of Ice
by Buddy Levy
Published 2/16/2021
Based on Buddy Levy's exhaustive research, this is the incredible true story of the Greely Expedition, one of the most harrowing adventures in the annals of polar exploration. Labyrinth of Ice tells the true story of the heroic lives and deaths of Greely voyagers hell-bent on fame and fortune—at any cost—and how their journey changed the world.
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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
by Bill Gates
Published 2/16/2021
Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet’s slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.
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The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah
Published 2/2/2021
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an epic novel of love and heroism and hope, set against the backdrop of one of America’s most defining eras—the Great Depression. The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American Dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.
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A Court of Silver Flames
by Sarah Maas
Published 2/16/2021
Sarah J. Maas’s sexy, richly imagined series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, continues with the journey of Feyre’s fiery sister, Nesta. Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance—and healing—in each other’s arms.
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The Paris Library
by Janet Skeslien Charles
Published 2/9/2021
Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together, perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls and The Paris Wife. This novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are—family, friends, and favorite authors—The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places.
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Oona Out of Order
by Margarita Montimore
Published 2/9/2021
A remarkably inventive novel that explores what it means to live a life fully in the moment, even if those moments are out of order. Hopping through decades, pop culture fads, and much-needed stock tips, Oona is still a young woman on the inside but ever changing on the outside. Who will she be next year? Surprising, magical, and heart-wrenching, Margarita Montimore has crafted an unforgettable story about the burdens of time, the endurance of love, and the power of family.
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The Survivors
by Jane Harper
Published 2/2/2021
Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away...
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Devolution
by Max Brooks
Published 2/9/2021
This New York Times bestseller takes on the Bigfoot legend with a tale that blurs the lines between human and beast—and asks what we are capable of in the face of the unimaginable. Part survival narrative, part bloody horror tale, part scientific journey into the boundaries between truth and fiction, this is a Bigfoot story as only Max Brooks could chronicle it—and like none you’ve ever read before.
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The Electric Kingdom
by David Arnold
Published 2/9/2021
New York Times bestseller David Arnold’s most ambitious novel to date; Station Eleven meets The 5th Wave in a genre-smashing story of survival, hope, and love amid a ravaged earth. The Electric Kingdom is a sweeping exploration of art, storytelling, eternal life, and above all, a testament to the notion that even in an exterminated world, one person might find beauty in another.
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Rectangle Time
by Pamela Paul
Published 2/16/2021
Perfect for story time, Pamela Paul’s funny and charming story about books, pets, and reading together will enchant readers of all ages. In this fun, and ultimately sweet story about growing up, embracing change, and the ways we all can misread social cues, we see the power of stories to bring everyone together—there’s always room for everyone at story time.
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Ground Zero
by Alan Gratz
Published 2/2/2021
In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present. Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. This story takes place on September 11, 2001, New York City and on September 11, 2019, Afghanistan.
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The Hill We Climb
Amanda Gorman
On Sale March 30th
On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe. Her poem “The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” can now be cherished in this special gift edition. Including an endearing foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry.
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The Committed
Viet Thanh Nguyen
On Sale March 2nd
The long-awaited new novel from one of America’s most highly regarded contemporary writers, The Committed follows the unnamed Sympathizer as he arrives in Paris in the early 1980s with his blood brother Bon. The pair try to overcome their pasts and ensure their futures by engaging in capitalism in one of its purest forms: drug dealing. Both literary thriller and novel of ideas, The Committed is a blistering portrayal of commitment and betrayal that will cement Viet Thanh Nguyen’s position in the firmament of American letters.
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Realm Breaker
Victoria Aveyard
On Sale May 4th
Bestselling author Victoria Aveyard is back with an electric new fantasy series, perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and Leigh Bardugo alike. The age of heroes is over. But the fight to save the world has only just begun. A strange darkness grows in Allward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea. She soon discovers the truth: She is the last of an ancient lineage—and the last hope to save the world from destruction. But she won’t be alone. Even as darkness falls, she is joined by a band of unlikely companions. Together they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash, and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.
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Project Hail Mary
Any Weir
On Sale May 4th
A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this incredible new science-based thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
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Broken (in the best possible way)
Jenny Lawson
On Sale April 6th
As Jenny Lawson’s hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers from depression. In Broken, she explores her experimental treatment of transcranial magnetic stimulation with brutal honesty. But also with brutal humor. Jenny discusses the frustration of dealing with her insurance company in “An Open Letter to My Insurance Company,” which should be an anthem for anyone who has ever had to call their insurance company to try and get a claim covered. She tackles such timelessly debated questions as “How do dogs know they have penises?” We see how her vacuum cleaner almost set her house on fire, how she was attacked by three bears, business ideas she wants to pitch to Shark Tank, and why she can never go back to the post office. Of course, Jenny’s long-suffering husband Victor—the Ricky to Jenny’s Lucille Ball—is present throughout. A treat for Jenny Lawson’s already existing fans, and destined to convert new ones, Broken is a beacon of hope and a wellspring of laughter.
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Investigators: Off the Hook
John Patrick Green
On Sale February 23rd
InvestiGators Mango and Brash don their fanciest vests for this new mystery in the hilarious adventure series perfect for fans of Dog Man! Mango and Brash are the InvestiGators: sewer-loving agents of S.U.I.T.* and scourge of supervillains everywhere! Armed with new Very Exciting Spy Technology and fresh from the slickest simulation training S.U.I.T. offers, the InvestiGators are ready for action! This time, the scaly secret agents are going undercover as Investibankers—*ahem* investment bankers—to flush out a felon! But when an old nemesis rears his reptilian head, will they do whatever it takes to stop him? Or will evil win the day?
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