Titcomb's Bookshop Newsletter
October 2020
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Books, books, books! and Fran!
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The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman
Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case - a brutal murder: Welcome to…The Thursday Murder Club!
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A Wild Winter Swan
Gregory Maguire
After reimagining the worlds of Oz, Wonderland, Dickensian London, and the Nutcracker, the bestselling author of Wicked turns to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Wild Swans," transforming this classic tale into an Italian-American girl's poignant coming-of-age story, set amid the magic of Christmas in 1960s New York.
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The Invisible Life
of Addie Larue
V. E. Schwab
A young woman makes a bargain with the devil to live forever, in exchange, everyone forgets her. Three hundred years later she meets a man in a bookstore who finally remembers her.
“For someone damned to be forgettable, Addie LaRue is a most delightfully unforgettable character, and her story is the most joyous evocation of unlikely immortality.”
— Neil Gaiman
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Snow
John Banville
Are you a fan of Agatha Christie? If so, you will want to read Banville's new "whodunnit"! Set in 1957 Ireland, Snow is a classic procedural mystery about a parish priest who is found murdered inside an aristocratic family's home. A suspenseful page turner!
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Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic
Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman brings us the story of Maria Owens, accused of witchcraft in Salem, and matriarch of a line of the amazing Owens women and men featured in Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic.
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The End of the Day
Bill Clegg
“A mesmerizing book about family and memory and friendship and the long arc of life. .... these quietly remarkable women remind me of the epic lives hidden within all of us. Reading it is like studying a stained-glass window up close, each piece bright and sharply cut, but when you step back and see it as a whole you discover a large, beautiful, mysterious work of art.”
— David Ebershoff, author of The Danish Girl and The 19th Wife
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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
Lana Del Rae
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Whale Day
and Other Poems
Billy Collins
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On the Way Out,
Turn Off the Light
Marge Piercy
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Skinnytaste Meal Prep
Gina Homolka
More than 120 healthy, diverse recipes that turn simple, easy-to-find ingredients into flavor-packed meals and snacks you’ll have ready at your fingertips for the week ahead and beyond.
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The Full Plate
Ayesha Curry
Prepare hearty, satisfying meals quickly and easily, from sheet pan dinners to crowd-pleasing pastas, hearty salads, sides and desserts. 100 flexible, flavorful recipes that come together in less than an hour.
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Modern Comfort Food
Ina Garten
Home cooks can always count on Ina’s dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertaining–it’s like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way.
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Wanderers: A History of Women Walking
Kerri Andrews
“A wild portrayal of the passion and spirit of female walkers and the deep sense of ‘knowing’ that they found along the path.”—Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path
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The World of Plymouth Plantation
Carla Gardina Pestana
An intimate look inside Plymouth Plantation that goes beyond familiar founding myths to portray real life in the settlement—the hard work, small joys, and deep connections to others beyond the shores of Cape Cod Bay.
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The City-State of Boston
Mark Peterson
A groundbreaking history of early America that shows how Boston built and sustained an independent city-state in New England before being folded into the United States.
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A Promised Land
Barack Obama
Pre-order Now! 11/17
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This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.
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A Natural History of Fairies
Emily Hawkins
Ages 6-10+
Fairies are all around us—you just need to look carefully and you’ll see signs of them everywhere. Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colorful sketches detailing the secret life of fairies. A wonderful gift for fairy lovers of all ages!
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Wild Moon
Dean Coe
Ages 8+
(stop in or give us a call to order a copy!)
This nature mystery is Sandwich author Coe’s first chapter book. Something very strange happens during the first autumn full moon on the shores of Cape Cod Bay. It was the same night Dylan Winchester and his mom were camping. Dylan’s special connection with animals enables him to piece together a live puzzle, and with the help of his friends, create a lasting plan to help wild animals.
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Class Act
Jerry Craft
Ages 8-12
(October 6)
Bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it’s Jordan’s friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school.
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Out of Place
Jennifer Blecher
Ages 8-12
( paperback October 6)
When twelve-year-old Cove Bernstein becomes the target of a school-wide bullying campaign, she sets out to find a way to leave her home on Martha’s Vineyard for New York City, where her best friend lives. But Cove discovers that friends can appear in the unlikeliest places, and maybe home isn’t the worst place to be after all.
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Spy School Revolution
Stuart Gibbs
Ages 8-12
(October 6)
Superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley faces the Croatoan—a new evil organization that’s so mysterious, the only proof it exists is from the American Revolution—in this latest addition to the popular Spy School series.
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Spindlefish and Stars
Christiane M. Andrews
Ages 10-14
An epic tale of abandonment, travel, secrets, family, and the meaning of art.
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Becoming a Good Creature
Sy Montgomery
Ages 4-7
In this picture book adaptation of Sy Montgomery's best-selling How to Be a Good Creature, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.
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The Highlights Book of
Things To Do
Ages 7+
Give the gift of creativity and inspiration to kids with all kinds of interests, from future chefs and scientists to budding humanitarians and comedians! Click for a video!
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Channel Kindness
Lady Gaga
Ages 12+
Gathered by the Born This Way Foundation founded by Lady Gaga, Channel Kindness features over fifty stories of kindness from children, both of the everyday variety and also involving actions that have kickstarted social movements.
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Kitties on Dinosaurs
Michael Slack
Ages 3+
They're adorable! They're daring! They're kitties who love to climb things! And they won't give up until they've achieved their ultimate climbing dream: scaling the dinosaurs on nearby Dinosaur Island.
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The Worrysaurus
Rachel Bright
Ages 3+
The perfect book to help every anxious little dinosaur let go of their fears and feel happy in the moment.
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Heroes Wear Masks
Sesame Workshop
Ages 3+
With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this new story will help children combat school anxiety and understand new experiences like wearing masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Includes bonus tips for grown-ups in the back!
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Greetings from down under the covers! Some days that is under the cover of a book and other days it can be from under the cover of a quilt. Quite frankly authors and books are my heroes at the moment. I miss spending time at the shop and interacting with our fabulous customers. I would like to share a few of my favorite reads of the last 6 months.
I started out in a reading frenzy and absolutely loved three titles right out of the gate. These 5 star earners were : “ The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phantom Que Mai, “ Greenwood” by Michael Christie and “ Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy. (Don’t miss the virtual event with the author on 10/6). These three masterpieces set the bar really high for reading during the time of Covid.
On the recommendation from one of our customers I read Alan Eskens’ latest, “ Nothing More Dangerous” and absolutely loved this coming of age story. I venture to say that if you liked “ This Tender Land” you will love this one too! For something on the somewhat lighter side I recommend Beatriz Williams’ latest, “ Her Last Flight”. I found this adventure story reminiscent of “ Circling the Sun”, a shop favorite from a few years ago.
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It's almost Halloween! We have a wonderful selection of books and fun for your little ones to enjoy no matter how you celebrate this year!
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Zoom Event!
Author
Charlotte McConaghy
Migrations
10/06 at 7pmEST
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Join us for a conversation with author Charlotte McConaghy, direct from Australia, about her marvelous book, Migrations!
From the west coast of Ireland to Australia and remote Greenland, through crashing Atlantic swells to the bottom of the world, Migrations is a gripping and deeply moving novel, an ode to the wild places and creatures now threatened, and an epic story of the possibility of hope against all odds. Migrations is one of our favorite books of the year!
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Book Club Zoom Event
Author Alan Brennert
Daughter of Moloka'i
10/20 at 7pm EST
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Join us for our October book club discussion on 10/20 at 7pm EST with Alan Brennert, author of Daughter of Moloka'i!
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November Book Club
Zoom Event with Lisa See!
November 17 at 7pm EST
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Join us on Tuesday, November 17, at 7pm (EST) for our November book club discussion with Lisa See, author of The Island of Sea Women!
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Bright Stripes is our favorite new arts & crafts company!! Their "I Heart Art" line of art supplies is unique, featuring "mash-up" art packs that combine different artistic methods for a mixed-media experience!
Great for teens and adults, too!
$5.99-$27.99
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Reflect: Mirror Mazes! Racing each other, and using only the view they can see in the mirror, each player has to draw the correct route through the maze to complete the challenge. Sounds simple … but remember, when following a mirror image, nothing is as it seems! Hours of fun for the whole family.
Ages 8+
1-2 players
$15.99
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Say “Double, double toil and trouble!” and add a touch of sorcery to your celebrations with this scary LEGO® BrickHeadz™ 40272 Halloween Witch. Check out her pointy nose and hat, detachable broom, cauldron, bone and pumpkin. This spooky construction character also comes with a buildable collector's baseplate with a seasonal calendar and BrickHeadz logo for display.
Ages 10+
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We're so excited to introduce DZI Handmade! Not only are their felt products unique and whimsical, but DZI (pronounced "zee") is a founding member of the Fair Trade Federation. We have felt ornaments, purses, and birdhouses!!
$11.99-$36.99
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This stunning wooden box contains 1,000 questions split into classic categories including history, sports, geography, science & nature, food & drink, TV & movies, the arts & literature and general knowledge, as well as everyone’s favourite picture rounds!
$25.99
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These bracelets from Bandana Love are made to resemble 1970s friendship bracelets woven from scraps of bandanas. They are sourced and manufactured in the U.S.A. Rock one on your own wrist, or spread the love and gift one to a friend!
$11.99
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