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A huge thank you from TLB to everyone who supported us on Independent Bookstore Day! We are very thankful for our great customers. | | | |
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Upcoming Story Times
Saturday, May 18th at 11:30am
Friday, June 14th at 11:30am
Friday, June 29th at 2:30pm
Join us for story time, followed by a craft and popsicles!
Please call or email to register.
804-464-1244
info@thelittlebookshopva.com
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TLB Summer Book Club Info
It's the best book club in town -- come join us!!
Our summer selections are great for adult readers of all ages but also good for high schoolers and college students, and we invite all ages to come join us as we discuss them!
All participants must purchase the book from our store in order to confirm your sign-up. You can pay for the book in-store or by phone. 804-464-1244. You will receive an email from the store when the books are available for pick-up.
Questions? Call us or send an email to:
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June selection:
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
by Oliver Burkeman
paperback, $19.00
Daytime group: Wednesday, June 12th at 1:00pm
Evening group: Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30pm
"This is the most important book ever written about time management. Oliver Burkeman offers a searing indictment of productivity hacking and profound insights on how to make the best use of our scarcest, most precious resource. His writing will challenge you to rethink many of your beliefs about getting things done--and you'll be wiser because of it."
--Adam Grant, author of Think Again
"A lively philosophical guide to time and time management, setting aside superficial efficiency solutions in favor of reckoning with and finding joy in the finitude of human life" -- Publishers Weekly
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July selection:
The Book of Charlie: Wisdom From the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man
by David Von Drehle
paperback, $18.99
Daytime group: Wednesday July 10th at 1:00pm
Evening group: Tuesday July 16th at 6:30pm
"A veteran Washington journalist recounts his long friendship with Charlie White, the centenarian next door who, sharing his good and meaningful life, mastered survival strategies that reflect thousands of years of human wisdom as his sense of adventure guided him through a century of upheaval."
--publisher marketing
"I gotta recommend this book, filled with history, wisdom, common sense, and laughs galore. I wish I had lived across the street from Charlie AND that I make it to 109!" -- Tom Hanks
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Upcoming Author Event
with Elizabeth Felicetti
Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:00pm
Irreverent Prayers: Talking to God When You're Seriously Sick
by Elizabeth Felicetti and
Samantha Vincent-Alexander
We are happy to once again welcome local author Elizabeth Felicetti, whose new book, Irreverent Prayers, publishes this July.
Elizabeth Felicetti and co-author, Samantha Vincent-Alexander, are Episcopal priests. They share their experiences with serious illness--and their candid, darkly humorous prayers for making it through.
Samantha Vincent-Alexander almost died from a septic leg infection. Elizabeth Felicetti underwent aggressive treatment for both breast and lung cancer in the space of a few months--and then the cancer came back. They know well the typical prayers offered in times like these. But when you're seriously sick, you need more than psalms and sentimentality. You need to tell God how you really feel. With vulnerability and wry humor, Felicetti and Vincent-Alexander share the prayers they wish they had when they were ill: thanksgiving for one-size-fits-all hospital underwear, curses against Tylenol, frustrated appeals when well-wishers call you brave or inspiring. At once faithful and brutally honest, these prayers offer readers a more candid way of communicating with the God who understands human suffering with an incarnational intimacy.Talking to God when you're fighting serious illness can feel impossible. But God can bear our doubt, anger, anxiety, and grief. This unconventional prayerbook helps readers access a deeper relationship with God in raw times--and offers them a place of solidarity and spiritual rest. -- publisher marketing
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Available 5/7
Literary fiction
" The Ministry of Time is as electric, charming, whimsical, and strange as its ripped-from-history cast. (Extremely.) I loved every second I spent wrapped up in Kaliane Bradley's stunning prose, the moments that made me laugh and those that made my heart ache. This is a book that surprises as much as it delights, and I'm already impatiently waiting for whatever Bradley concocts next." --Emily Henry, author of Happy Place
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Available 5/21
Literary fiction/Thriller
"A postapocalyptic sf/fantasy/murder mystery that's as imaginative as it is dazzling and mind-boggling...An extraordinary, thought-provoking book that will appeal to mystery and sf buffs and general-fiction fans looking for a unique and unforgettable read." -- Booklist, STARRED review
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Available 5/7
Women's fiction
"Simonson delivers a thoughtful and witty tale of British men and women adjusting to a new normal after WWI . . . [she] neatly interweaves multiple plotlines involving the chauvinistic and condescending local gentry, the travails of a German waiter scorned because of his nationality, and the bad behavior of visiting Americans. Readers are in for a treat." --Publishers Weekly
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Available 5/21
SciFi/ Fantasy / Romance
"[A] breathtaking epic, masterfully weaving threads of science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and mystery into a propulsive coming-of-age story... Wolf balances the unflinching action with evocative worldbuilding, considerate characterization, and a thoughtful exploration of the hope found in quiet places. This astonishes." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Women's fiction
"[A] mesmerizing mix of mystery and romance . . . Andrews's expert exploration of complex family dynamics, hidden secrets, and class divisions in a small resort town add authenticity to the gripping mystery and swoony romance. Series fans and newcomers alike will be riveted." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Available 5/21
Literary fiction
"Maisie, Grant, and GUP, their Gay Uncle Patrick, return in Rowley's funny, heartfelt sequel to The Guncle. . . . This follow-up has a humor and affection for the characters in a story with just the right amount of domestic tension but will still be a balm to readers." -- Library Journal
"Rowley's cunning sequel is as much travelogue as uplifting love story, with happy endings all around." -- Booklist
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Available 5/21
Science fiction
" Lost Ark Dreaming reads like a locked-room-styled dystopia slick as a fast-paced horror with the tones of social commentary. A surreal fusion of African politics, climate fiction, and mythology in the tongue of poetry and philosophy."--Tlotlo Tsamaase, author of Womb City
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Available 5/21
Cooking
"[A] splendid collection of 115 tempting recipes . . . Threaded throughout are moving essays by Massih on topics such as his beloved grandmothers and how they shaped his cooking, as well as how Oprah became a lifeline for Massih when he immigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon. Written with a wonderful sense of humor and a great deal of heart, this cookbook debut is a first-rate introduction to the vibrant and appetizing world of Lebanese cuisine." -- Library Journal (starred review)
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Available 5/14
History
"Gripping history . . . Higginbotham's colorful narrative contrasts the eager idealism of Challenger's crew, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, with the arrogance of NASA honchos who dismissed warnings and casually gambled with the astronauts' lives. His account of the engineering issues is lucid and meticulous, and his evocative prose conveys both the extraordinary achievement of rocket scientists in harnessing colossal energies with delicate mechanisms and the sudden cataclysms that erupt when the machinery fails. The result is a beguiling saga of the peril and promise of spaceflight." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Available 5/28
Travel
"An immersive account of the challenges of a grueling 750-mile hike through the Grand Canyon. . . . Fedarko expansively describes the journey . . . with a combination of dry humor and horror, and he pays tribute to the spare beauty, grandeur, and silence of a place that few have seen, resulting in a memorable reading experience." -- Kirkus (starred review)
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Available 5/14
History
"A thrilling aviation adventure that also casts an assured historical lens on a lesser-known arena of WWII diplomacy, this is sure to enrapture readers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Available 5/7
History
"A lively account of the remarkable life of one of the men who led the U.S. into the vast West." -- Kirkus (starred review) on Throne of Grace
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Available 5/7
Science
"Just as books by Peter Wohlleben and Suzanne Simard have deepened our understanding of trees, the discoveries Schlanger shares in this involving, vibrant, and affecting dispatch from the vanguard of plant research profoundly expands our appreciation for plants, their essential role in the great web of life, and how recognition of plant intelligence can help us reverse environmental decimation." -- Booklist (starred review)
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Available 5/14
Historical fiction
"Readers biting their nails over Edda's fictional journey will come up for air amazed by the real heroism of the Hello Girls. Monica Hesse has a genius for illuminating the darker corners of history with a kaleidoscope of heartbreaking characters and astonishing plot twists." --Elizabeth Wein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity and Stateless
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Available in paperback 5/14
Fiction
"Winifred is an engaging lead with an emotional and fulfilling journey. Artfully melding horror, deadpan humor, and an impossible romance, this well-crafted narrative from Dimaline follows lived-in characters who are tortured by grief. Atmospheric, intimate, and melodic; the rich storytelling sings." -- STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
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Available in paperback 5/14
Fiction
"A breathtaking journey through 1400s Korea. ... The mystery complements the setting perfectly, and the conclusion is well-plotted and satisfying. ... A must for all collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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Available in paperback 5/7
Fantasy
"Amid all the magic, the author weaves a spell of her own and ends with a whopper of a cliffhanger that will leave new readers and Bracken fans alike clamoring for book number two." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review
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Available 5/7
Historical fiction
"An atmospheric tale told in sparkling prose." Kirkus Starred Review
"A novel that is at once entertaining and thought-provoking." Publishers Weekly
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Available 5/7
Fiction
An engaging adventure, brimming with mysteries, chock-full of history, and full of twists you'll never see coming. Once you step into The Secret Library, you'll never want to leave.
--Christina Soontornvat, three-time Newbery Honoree
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Available 5/7
Action/adventure
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to Mongolia to rescue near-extinct little horses! Perfect for readers ages 6-9!
-- publisher marketing
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Available 5/14
Animals
Two children discover that a love of nature can change lives. . . . This story contains genuine tension (a threat to Winghaven's existence), as well as accurate scientific information about the plants, birds, and insects of a New England landscape; it also includes nuanced characterization and relatable themes. . . Perhaps most importantly, though, the ending is immensely satisfying and encouraging for readers. . . . Empowering.--Kirkus Reviews
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Available 5/14
Animals
Everyone's favorite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate the Humphrey series' 20th anniversary! In this book, Humphrey helps the students of Room 26 find a missing dog.
-- publisher marketing
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Available 5/7
Animals
Ages 3-5
#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the delights of summer in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of Mother Bruce. -- publisher marketing
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Available 5/14
Imagination and Play
Ages 4-8
A terrific read-aloud to treasure and share, as well as a great title for visual literacy and emerging readers, Finding Things is also a wonderful choice for social and emotional learning. -- publisher marketing
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Available 5/14
Social themes
Ages 0-8
"The book's charm arises from the friends' earnest helpfulness in their daily lives and from Rylant's attention to details about the cordial relationships that sustain them. Howard's illustrations, created with colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache, set a gently humorous tone while bringing the quirky but lovable characters to life on the page."--Booklist "2/15/24"
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Available 5/21
Animals
Ages 4-8
A boy's love for the sea and marine animals spurs him to quiet bravery--and a transformative first experience--in a story that will resonate with young ocean lovers.
-- publisher marketing
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Available 5/21
Social themes
Ages 4-8
"Throughout an expedition in which nothing goes quite according to plan, satisfaction lies in the quality of seemingly limitless time the two bears share, a perception underscored by images that convey meditative calm. Together, the creators craft a world that never moves any faster than its characters want it to." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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Available 5/7
Concepts
Ages 2-4
A companion title to 365 Words for Clever Kids, this first words book introduces concepts such as colors, numbers, and shapes, as well as parts of the body, things that go, animals, and the world around us. Each word is accompanied by an engaging illustration by Monika Forsberg.
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Available 5/14
Fiction/nature
Ages 4-8
This gorgeous book follows Mouse on a new adventure—from the woods, down a gently flowing river, to the open sea—to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric, rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime.
-- publisher marketing
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