Holiday 2025 Book News

A note from Mary

It's hard to believe but Thanksgiving Day and Christmas are just around the corner. It is time to do some holiday shopping! Small Business Saturday is coming up and that is always a great time to pick out a book or two for someone on your list. Let me know if I can help you or order books for you.

It's time to collect new books for our local Christmas Mother for their book distribution in early December. Give a child the gift of a book this season. See more details below.

Thank you to everyone who played the Banned Books trivia game and entered into the store's birthday giveaway. All winners have been emailed. Thank you for coming in and supporting the store!

TLB will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and the week after Christmas. The holiday schedule is listed below. I hope you all have a fun and restful holiday!

Mary

Holiday Hours

Wed., 11/26: 11:00-2:00pm

Thanksgiving Day 11/27: Closed

Fri., 11/28: Closed

Sat., 11/29: Small Business Sat. 11:00-5:00pm

Wed., 12/10: Last day to place special orders for the holidays

Wed., 12/24: 11:00 - 2:00pm

Closed: Dec. 25th - Jan. 5th

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 29, 11:00 - 5:00pm

Yay for Small Business Saturday! It's all about small, local businesses, loyal customers, and supporting your community. As always, TLB will have fun snacks, drawings, and give-aways to make the day special. Plan to stop by to show your support and get a jump on holiday shopping!

TLB is once again helping our local Christmas Mother this November by collecting new books for kids in our community. This is a wonderful time of year to remember members of our community in need. Purchase a book with us to support this great organization that puts books in the hands of children. We will give you 10% off any book purchased for the Christmas Mother.

Reading is a life-long gift!

Last day to participate with us is Sat., Nov. 29th.

TLB Fall Book Club

We are wrapping up our 2025 Fall book club. Stay tuned for our Spring 2026 book club selections which will be in the January email. We hope to see you at one of the spring book clubs!!

KEEPER OF LOST CHILDREN -- coming soon!!

Local author Sadeqa Johnson's new book releases on February 10th: Keeper of Lost Children.

Preorder and pay for your copy with TLB (through Dec. 24th) and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the store!!! TLB is planning an event with Sadeqa this spring -- more details to come soon.

New and Upcoming Releases

Nonfiction

2 starred reviews

The author spent 30 years piecing together the story about her father's family who were Nazis living in Hawaii and passed information to the Japanese, leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor. A page-turner!

Fiction / Magical Realism

1 starred review

A new story of magic and friendship from the author of Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe and At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities.

Cozy Fantasy

1 starred review

The newest book in the Legends & Lattes series!

Mystery

1 starred review

The newest book in Louise Penny's very popular series featuring Inspector Gamache.

Fantasy

3 starred reviews

Virginia author

From the author of Starling House and The Ten Thousand Doors of January (TLB favorites!) comes a story about a historian who travels to the past to meet and learn the true story of the great lady knight and hero, Una Everlasting.

Romance / Comedy

2 starred reviews

Two English professors and a fake marriage plot leads to love.

Fiction

2 starred reviews

It's been two years since the events in the author's previous novel, Sandwich, and we get more changes for Rocky and her family.

Nonfiction

1 starred review

The author discusses the history and future of wind and it's connection to our everyday lives.

Historical Fiction

2 starred reviews

Shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize

A stunning portrait of domestic turmoil and post-WWII unease. This has the feel of an instant classic. -- (Publishers Weekly starred review)

Young Adult Fantasy

13+

1 starred review

Two chosen ones will compete to wield the strongest wand of Summer, hoping to defend their nation against the oncoming rage of Winter. But when a Winter wand is created, the chosen ones might become rivals instead of allies.

Young Adult Science Fiction / Time Travel

14+

3 starred reviews

Two gifted 18-year-olds, Genevieve and Ash, cross paths at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, where Genevieve's project causes an apocalyptic explosion. When Ash attempts to rewind time to avert the disaster, he accidentally transports them to 1893, with no idea how to get back. (publishers marketing)

Ages 8-12

Graphic Novel

The new Dog Man is here!

Ages 4-8

The newest entry in Jory John and Pete Oswald's funny Food Group series.

Ages 4-8

Jan Brett's newest!

A pug's unloved sweater saves the day as it unravels and leads her home after being lost in the woods. (publisher marketing)

All ages!!

Adorable illustrations

With eight touch-activated sound chips, join the Mouse Family as they get ready for a soothing bedtime, set to 8 classical masterpieces. (publisher marketing)

Just a few of the great holiday and winter books in stock for kids!

Whether you like to give cookbooks, classics, or poetry as gifts, TLB has so many gift books to choose from!

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