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Memorial Day Weekend is Coming . . .
And Bartleby's Books Has Something for Everyone!
We have lots going on for the holiday ~
A book signing, children's story time, a lemonade stand, plus
books, books, and more books! See you soon!
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The Gehrings Share Their New Book
Mother and daughter team, Martha and Abigail Gehring, will be sharing stories and signing their new collaboration, THE SIMPLE JOYS OF GRANDPARENTING: STORY'S NURSERY RHYMES, GAMES, CRAFTS AND MORE. This collection is the perfect addition for any grandparent's library. From classic stories like "Peter Rabbit," to yummy recipes and charming crafts, this beautifully illustrated keepsake and chock-full of everything you need to be a wonderful grandparent. Martha (long-time Wilmington resident) and her daughter, Abigail (born and raised in Wilmington) join us at Bartleby's on Saturday, May 26th at 3pm. Be sure to come by for a chat, to sample some of their delicious recipes, and get their new book signed!
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Lemonade stand fundraiser!
Don't miss Ally and Zach and friends lemonade stand Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The kids are bringing back their flood relief lemonade and cookie stand. Also, handmade cardboard box arcade games by Anders Buursma. Fundraiser for Rebuild Dot's!
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Max and Ruby Story Time
Bring the kids for Max and Ruby Story Time - with a special visit from Max himself! Rosemary Wells' beloved characters, Max and Ruby, have been delighting children for decades. Bartleby's is hosting a special story time devoted to sharing books about the brother and sister bunnies and their delightful adventures. The event, which is open to the whole family, is most appropriate for children aged 2-7. Join us at Bartleby's for stories and fun on Sunday, May 27th at 2pm!
ALSO! Be sure to say hello to Max at the Duck Race event! Max will be there handing out stickers and giving hugs to everyone!
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Ann Coleman showing
Bartleby's Books will be hosting the work of artist Ann Coleman starting Monday, May 28, Memorial Day thru mid July.
Most of this local artist's work can be found on Bartleby's newly expanded 2nd floor.
Having lost her Gallery to Irene last August, Ann is working thru trying to rebuild in Downtown Wilmington. All good things take time and that is one of the things Ms Coleman feels is the dearest commodities right now.
She has been very grateful to all who have shared their hearts, hands and support. Her work strikes a cord particularly with those who have a love for this area.
I'm sure you will find one of her pastel scenes that takes you to a place where the beauty of your surroundings and time stand still. To see more of Ann's work you can go to:
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Saturday, June 2nd at 4pm: Linda Donaghue reading
Saturday, June 9th at 3pm: Megan Price signing. Vermont Wild!
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UPCOMING BOOK DOCUMENTING FLOODING
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Bartleby's Books announced today that an effort is underway to compile a book documenting the effects from Irene flooding. The book will focus on primarily on Wilmington and surrounding towns and will cover the actual flooding, immediate aftermath and community rebuilding and outreach efforts. The goal is to publish the book before the one year anniversary of Irene. Proceeds from the book will go to flood relief and rebuilding programs as well as the Wilmington Historical Society. The book will focus heavily on photos and personal stories of area residents. People wishing to contribute photos or personal stories about the flood or aftermath can send them to floodbook@myvermontbookstore.com.
Photos chosen to be used in the book will need to be high-resolution photos suitable for print production. If you have a lot of photos and would like to put them on a disk, you can drop them off at Bartleby's Books at 17 West Main Street or via mail: PO Box 580, Wilmington, VT 05363. Questions can be directed to Lisa Sullivan or Stevie Cunningham-Darrah at 802-464-5425 or the email above. Submissions should be made by June 25. Thank you in advance for your contributions to this historical work.
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Vermont Author! "Terroir" is French for taste of place. In this book, a James Beard Award-winning author explores many of the North American foods that depend on place for their unique flavor, including salmon from Alaska's Yukon River and honey from the tupelo-lined banks of the Apalachicola River.
Bloomsbury, $16
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Running With Scissors comes a groundbreaking book that explores how to survive the "un-survivable" and will challenge your notion of self-help books To say that Augusten Burroughs has lived an unusual life is an understatement. Told with Burroughs's unique voice, black humor, and in-your-face advice, This is How is Running With Scissors-with recipes.
St. Martin's Press, $24.99
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The beloved author of Refuge returns with a work that explodes and startles, illuminates and celebrates
Terry Tempest Williams's mother told her: "I am leaving you all my journals, but you must promise me you won't look at them until after I'm gone."
Readers of Williams's iconic and unconventional memoir, Refuge, well remember that mother. She was one of a large Mormon clan in northern Utah who developed cancer as a result of the nuclear testing in nearby Nevada. It was a shock to Williams to discover that her mother had kept journals. But not as much of a shock as what she found when the time came to read them.
Sarah Crichton Books, $23
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The sequel to Hilary Mantel's 2009 Man Booker Prize winner and New York Times bestseller, Wolf Hall delves into the heart of Tudor history with the downfall of Anne Boleyn. Bring Up the Bodies follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?
Henry Holt, $28
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Direct sequel to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron Buddy is a good dog. A charming and heartwarming story of hope, love, and unending devotion,A Dog's Journey asks the question: Do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? More than just another endearing dog tale, A Dog's Journey is the moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.
MacMillan, $24.99
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A "New York Times" Notable Book for 2011 A "Washington Post" Notable Fiction Book for 2011 "The New York Times "bestseller now in paperback--A thought-provoking engrossing novel about love, connection, and loss from the author of "The Abstinence Teacher "and "Little Children. Through the prism of a single family, Perrotta illuminates a familiar America made strange by grief and apocalyptic anxiety.
St. Martin's Press, $14.99
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Winner of the 2011 National Book Award. As the twelve days that comprise the novel's framework yield to the final day and Hurricane Katrina, the unforgettable family at the novel's heart--motherless children sacrificing for each other as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce--pulls itself up to struggle for another day. A wrenching look at the lonesome, brutal, and restrictive realities of rural poverty, Salvage the Bone is muscled with poetry, revelatory, and real.
Bloomsbury, $15.
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While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend - a small blue bird who is curiously silent. Vernon shows Bird the river and the forest and some of his other favorite things, but Bird says nothing. Vernon introduces Bird to his friends, Skunk and Porcupine, but Bird still says nothing. "Bird is shy," says Vernon, "but also a very good listener." Vernon worries that Bird is silent because he misses his home, so the two set off on a journey to help find a home for Bird. This is a tender tale of a thoughtful friend who is determined to help his quiet companion, by the author of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.
Roaring Brook Press, $16.99
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Lisa's Pick!
THE FALSE PRINCE is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.
In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point -- he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.
As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.
Scholastic, $17.99
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