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The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet
Reif Larsen

MedusaMedusa
Clive Cussler

Shanghai GirlsShanghai Girls
Lisa See

The Italian SummerThe Italian Summer
Roland Merullo

The Gardner HeistThe Gardner Heist
Ulrich Boser

Losing Mum and PupLosing Mum and Pup
Christopher Buckley

New in Paperback

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Beach HouseThe Beach House
Jane Green

Billionaire's VinegarBillionaire's Vinegar
Benjamin Wallace

My Stroke of InsightMy Stroke of Insight
Jill Taylor

American LionAmerican Lion
Jon Meacham


Something is always flowering at The Book Shop.

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Greetings!
Have we ever greeted the Spring and Summer seasons with more joy and anticipation than we do this year? The idea of heading off to the beach or into the woods with a fascinating new book has never seemed more inviting. So...it's time to sweep out the fireplace and dust off the porch chairs. Spring is always a major publishing season and this year is no exception. Our gardening shelf is particularly inspiring. You're sure to find fresh ideas in The Complete Planting Design Course by Thomas and Wooster. Another appealing volume for green-thumb enthusiasts is Organic Kitchen Garden by Juliet Roberts. It's full of sound advice for novice and experienced gardeners alike.

If sports are more "your thing," come in and check out Freddie and Me: Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett, Augusta National's Legendary Caddy Master. Also of interest to sports fans is Bill Reynolds' new book '78: The Boston Red Sox, a Historic Game, and a Divided City. If sailing floats your boat, you might dip into With Reckless Abandon: Memoirs of a Boat-Obsessed Life, by Capt. Jim Sharp. Before you head out to sea, though, be sure to pick up one of our 2009 Tide Charts! (Our customers tell us these are extremely helpful when planning dog walks, too!)

Missing John Updike
We were heartbroken when we learned of the passing of our dear friend and long-time "local" author John Updike. Mr. Updike brightened up our store with his visits for nearly a quarter of a century. We keep thinking he's going to walk through our door to celebrate and sign his latest book, conduct research for a New Yorker assignment, or just relax for a while in the back office. His generosity, humor, and incomparable intelligence made him a welcome presence in our lives. He gave so much to our store and to the world of literature. If he's looking down from Heaven, he'll see that we're keeping our Updike shelves well stocked in his honor. May he rest in peace.

John Updike continued writing until the end of his life. Endpoint and other Poems, has just been published and two more titles are due soon: My Father's Tears (June 2) and The Maples (August 4).


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As always 20% off on hardcover New York Times Bestsellers!

The Whole Five Feet

This is a smart, big-hearted book about rediscovering the great classics. It was written by a young man who set out to read all of the titles assembled 100 years ago in a series called the Harvard Classics. Christopher Beha was recovering from a devastating illness when he turned to the shelf of books in his grandmother's home for reassurance. "Christopher Beha has written a unique memoir: intimate, confiding, deeply moving, and yet wonderfully informative and "intellectual" in the very best sense of the word," writes Joyce Carol Oates.

House of Cards

In House of Cards, William D. Cohan presents an intriguing account of greed gone wild. This highly readable and convincing account of a financial empire unraveling in just 10 days is stunning in its detail and unsparing in its honesty. Names are named, frantic deals are exposed, and its quick pace make it a real page turner.

How We Decide

The importance of 'thinking about thinking' as Jonah Lehrer puts it in this delightful book, is an engaging look at the way the mind works. In a clear and convincing study, using neuroscience as the basis, he shows us how to 'avoid making stupid mistakes' in our life choices. Men in particular will relate to his clever quarterback, airline pilot and war analogies. A great gift for an analytical man who is interested in learning how the mind and real life intersect.

Old Days at Beverly Farms

After missing a historical society meeting, Mary Larcom Dow was nominated by her peers to write her memories about Beverly Farms for future generations. Old Days at Beverly Farms is Dow’s account of “the Farms” as it used to be: farms with “beautiful fields, stretching from the woods to the sea, where cows and oxen grazed…”

 

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Purchase a new audio book at The Book Shop and return it for a 25% rebate on the original price. This rebate may be applied towards any full price item in the store. Used audio books will be available for 50% off the original price.
Returned items must have original receipt and packaging.

Book Groups
Need ideas? Here is a list of what some of our book groups are reading:
Loving Frank
    by Nancy Horan
River of Doubt
    by Candice Millard
The March
    by E.L. Doctorow
Things Not Seen
    by Andrew Clements
The Alchemist
    by Paulo Coelho


Two friends enjoy the Book Shop's children's room.


In our Children's Room

Tacky Goes to Camp

Tacky and his friends (a merry band of penguins) go off to Camp Whoopihaha for a summer of adventures. But one night a scary bear comes to camp and things look grim until Tacky saves the day.
Listen to the WindThis appealing children's version of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson tells of his first building expedition to Pakistan and the difficulties of acclimating to a new culture and building schools in very remote areas.
River of DreamsA beautifully illustrated history of the Hudson River full of intriguing pictures of trains, ships, ice boats, and other interesting means of transportation as well as the beginnings of environmental activism and other historical trends.

Little Beauty
Little Beauty
Anthony Browne

Moon Rabbit
Moon Rabbit
Natalie Russell


To the Beach
Thomas Docherty

Hermit CrabThe Hermit Crab
Carter Goodrich


Gifts and Toys
Our buyers are always finding something special for your gift needs. We have a great selection of fun toys, puzzles books, and activities for young people of all ages.


Beyond Books
As always, Caspari and Crane fine papers are featured, along with cards and exquisite gift wraps.


Gift Certificates
Busy? Call ahead and we'll have one ready for you when you enter the store. Certificates are available in any denomination.