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Newsletter April 28, 2012
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Hello everyone!
We are very excited to announce that local author Tim Grobaty will be visiting our store this coming Thursday, May 3rd. He'll be discussing and signing copies of his new book, Long Beach Chronicles. Details are below -- you don't want to miss this special event!
Are you ready for Children's Book Week? May 7th to May 13th, we will be joining schools, libraries, and other booksellers to participate in the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. Make sure you scroll down to find out how your kids can vote for their favorite book and to check out all the great Children's Book Week activities!
And May is Bike Month! There are lots of really great bicycle-related events all month long, all over Long Beach. We've included just a few in this newsletter. And, to do our part, we've paired up with Ride for Reading to gather books for Santiago Elementary School -- see below to find out how you can help!
We are launching a Book Club for adults! Our first meeting will be on May 16th; please see below for all of the details. If you're interested in joining, please email us or sign up in the store!
If you have a few minutes, please complete this quick online survey . Your answers will be completely confidential and no personal information will be shared with any third parties. We are working with a marketing class at CSULB; your answers will help students complete a Google-partnered marketing campaign for a class project. You'll also be helping us improve our store!
Did you know that we have FREE PARKING in the lot behind Apostrophe Books? Parking on Second Street can be a challenge, and the meters can be an expensive hassle -- check out our free parking for a more pleasant shopping experience!
If you haven't already signed up, ask about our Frequent Buyer's Club the next time you're in the store. It's completely free to join, and the only information we need is your name: our system keeps track of your spending, and once you reach $100, you get a coupon for $5 off your next purchase! Live too far from Long Beach to visit our store? You can support us online! Visit www.apostrophebooks.net to buy books online, and like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get all of our updates! Happy reading! Valerie, Lisa, Kelsey, Michelle, Sara, and Patti
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 LBPLF's Booked! Event
A Simple Supper with Dr. John Jung
Our dinner with Dr. John Jung last Sunday was delightful! He shared many wonderful stories about growing up in Macon, Georgia, where his family were the only Chinese in the small Southern town. We can't wait to pick up his memoirs!
And dinner at Forbidden City was quite a treat -- make sure you try this terrific local restaurant, which specializes in traditional Chinese cuisine and Japanese sushi.We were honored to be the bookseller at this very unique event. We have signed copies of all of Dr. Jung's books for sale, on sale every day at 10% off!
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 Secret Door Club!
Next Meeting: May 1st, 4pm
Our next meeting will be this Tuesday, May 1st. We'll be discussing chapters 36 through 42.
We're having a BYOS (Bring Your Own Snack) meeting! Be sure to bring something to munch on . . . and if you're bringing something particularly yummy, bring enough to share!
If you are interested in joining us, we still have room for a few
more members! Please call (562) 438-7950 or stop in the store to sign up! You'll also need parental permission to join. |
An Evening with Tim Grobaty Thursday, May 3rd, 7 pm
Longtime Press-Telegram columnist Tim Grobaty has written a compelling account of the history of Long Beach, a book that encompasses the city's founding in 1888 to its near-destruction in the earthquake of 1933.
Tim will be visiting our store this Thursday, May 3rd to discuss his book and our city's fascinating history. Copies of Long Beach Chronicles will be available for 10% off, and Tim will be happy to sign your purchase.
Come help us celebrate a local author and learn more about our local history! |
KIDS! Click here to vote for your favorite book of 2012! |
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Children's Book Week
May 7-13, 2012
Each year, books for young people and the joy of reading are celebrated for one week in May with author and illustrator appearances, storytelling, parties, and other book-related events. Libraries, bookstores, museums and schools everywhere will have all sorts of fun things to do for you and your little readers!
A full nationwide events calendar can be found here. The pinnacle event will be the Gala that celebrates the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards! It's the only national child-chose book award program, and it's a great way to give kids a voice in the books they read -- Kids can click here to vote! We will have events at the store to celebrate, but here are some ideas for you and your kids to celebrate Children's Book Week at home or in your classroom. Watch for the next newsletter and stop by the store to find out how we'll be helping share our love of reading with kids!For every $50 you spend in the Kids section at our store during Children's Book Week, you will receive a $5 gift certificate!
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 Bike Long Beach! May is National Bike Month!
Take care of your self and your city by riding your bike! All throughout May, there are tons of fun events to encourage residents to explore the very bike-friendly city of Long Beach.
May 5th is BikeFest, a day devoted to riders of all ages and all levels of fitness! There's the four-mile Family Fun Ride, which is a scenic bike tour of Long Beach (it's not as long as it sounds!), plus tours ranging from 31 to 62 to 100 miles!  Every Saturday in May is Bike Saturday at Apostrophe Books! Ride your bike to our store on a Saturday in May to receive a special discount!
Be sure to check out Bike Long Beach's events page to find all of the National Bike Month activities!Happy riding!
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 Ride for Reading Donate books for Santiago Elementary If you're already riding for you, why not Ride for Reading, too!
Apostrophe Books has teamed up with Ride For Reading to bring books to the children of Santiago Elementary School. Our goal is to give a book for every child to take home, and to have enough books left over for their library!
If you purchase a book for this drive at our store, we will process the donation for you. We have a great selection of affordable options, such as $3.99 "I Can Read" books and classic titles at 30% or 40% off. |
 New Book Club!
Wednesday, May 16th, 7 pm
We are very excited to announce that we are launching a new Book Club! We will meet once a month in the space above our store to discuss a wide variety of contemporary writing. Wine and cheese will be provided, which will undoubtedly facilitate discussion!
Our first book will be Neil Gaiman's novel American Gods. We have copies available in the store now; it will be 15% off for Book Club members. Plenty of time to read (or reread!) the book before our meeting May 16th! If you'd like to join us, please email Patti to RSVP! |
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Cards and Gifts for Moms, Dads, and Grads!
Hurry in for the best selection!
Looking for just the right book for your graduate? Need a special gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day? Come in to Apostrophe Books -- we have a great selection of cards and gifts for every occasion this spring and summer! 
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 About Us Apostrophe Books Apostrophe Books carries a diverse collection of new books, all discounted 10% to 60% off list price! If we don't have the book you need, we will special order it for no additional charge. We also sell an eclectic mix of unique cards, gifts, and gift wrap, all personally and carefully chosen. We are a locally owned and operated bookstore, and we value warm, friendly service as much as you do! You can be sure we'll do everything we can to see you completely satisfied with your visit! |
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