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Announcing the first ever Plainville Splash! Hosted by the NFL's Chris Long (founder of the Water Boys Initiative) and Jeff Kinney, this event is going to be a FREE and fun-filled afternoon to raise awareness and funding for a clean water project in Tanzania, East Africa. We're bringing together the people of Plainville and surrounding communities to learn about the water crisis that affects so much of the world, and how we can make a difference in the lives of those who must walk miles each day for drinking water. The highlight will be a Water Walk (to be held at Telford Park) in honor of the Tanzanian community which will receive a new well as a result of our efforts. Other activities, such as a dunk tank, competitions, and give-aways, will make this an unforgettable experience. Click here if you'd like information on how to volunteer for this event!
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Introducing a book club focused on healthy eating and living! Join us to
explore cookbooks, food literatur
e, cooking met
hods, and lifestyle changes centered around real, whole foods and a clean eating lifestyle. An Unlikely Story will offer a 10% discount on book club books when bought during "Y Eat Healthy" meetings. This month's book is Easy Vegetarian One-Pot. If you have any questions, click here to email Bonnie.
We can't wait to welcome Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator Aaron Becker to introduce his new book
A Stone for Sasha, another amazing, wordless picture book epic. Join us for a reading and presentation about the new book, followed by a signing.
Register here for this free event.
Friday, May 18th at 10:00am & 11:30am
We have an extra special storytime courtesy of the Thank-O-Rama! Bus Tour. Storytime Sarah will be joined by Mo Willems' beloved characters Elephant and Piggie. We will have a craft station, a prize wheel for children to spin for a Mo Willems gift, and photo opportunities with Elephant and Piggie!
Purchase your tickets here!
Award-winning author Kate Messner introduces her new book,
Breakout, a thrilling middle-grade novel based on the true story of a prison break in New Hampshire. Her story, told in poems, letters, text messages, news stories, and comics, examines what happens to "home" when the rules and patterns we've always followed suddenly change.
Register for this free event.
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Bookseller recommendations
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Bonnie recommends:
Before the #MeToo movement gained momentum, Chessy Prout was fighting her own battle against her sexual abuser and a New England prep-school's "turn-a-blind-eye" attitude toward her assault as a student there. Courageously written by Chessy in her own teenage words, this important book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go ... in a good, yet challenging way. It made me think, cry, and cheer; and most importantly, it educated me and empowered me to confront forms of "rape culture," victim blaming and abuse I may witness in my every day life. Thank you for your courage, Chessy!
Alexa recommends:
A heartbreaking story of survival that casts a dark cloud over the care of orphans in the 60's and 70's. Goodman weaves a strikingly authentic and gut-wrenching story between mother and daughter at a time when secrets in families was the norm.
Kym recommends:
Growing up, Kate Priddy was always a bit neurotic, experiencing bouts of anxiety that exploded into full blown panic attacks after an ex-boyfriend kidnapped her and nearly killed her. When Corbin Dell, a distant cousin in Boston, suggests the two temporarily swap apartments, Kate, an art student in London, agrees, hoping that time away in a new place will help her overcome the recent wreckage of her life. However, she soon discovers that Corbin's next door neighbor has been murdered. The more information she finds, the more her imagination takes her to dark places. Twisty and skillfully plotted, this one will keep you up late!
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Cards & Gifts
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Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 13th! We have an eclectic selection of gifts, books, and cards for all those wonderful women who mother you! Choose from journals, cute dishes for spoons or keys, jewelry, stylish reading glasses, colorful scarves, candles, and lots more. We have everything you need to make her feel special.
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In the
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We are excited for Spring for many reasons, but one big one is that we're now getting lots of fresh vegetables for soups, salads and sandwiches from Crystal Spring Farm in Plainville. We'll be serving fresh mixed greens in our salads, and featuring specials that have oyster mushrooms grown on our own recycled coffee grounds. You may find our soup of the day is Mushroom & Asparagus with Fresh Herbs, and the Asparagus Grilled Cheese is back!
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New in Hardcover
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Neil Stephenson
Nicole Galland
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Jane Green
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Jesmyn Ward
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John le Carré
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Louise Penny
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Wendy Mass &
Rebecca Stead
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StacyMcAnulty
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Rick Riordan
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Jenna Evans Welch
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Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm
May 28th: Memorial Day and
An Unlikely Story's 3rd Birthday
Open 9am - 6pm
Phone: (508) 699-0244
Happy reading,
Kym Havens
An Unlikely Story
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