Northshire Bookstore August 2007 E-Mail Newsletter

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Friends,

The highlight for July was clearly the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. What a party it was! Many thanks to all who came in costume and contributed to the excitement of the night. Turnout was beyond expectations and the book seems to have lived up to the hype. It was a pleasure to see so many people thrilled about a book. A special shout out to Tom Lichtman for his exemplary prop work – the entrance arch, the sorting hat and the giant spider! Please visit here for photos of the night (provided by Lee Krohn & Jeanne Rindell).

August is filled with great author events – including VT residents and Northshire friends Howard Frank Mosher (8/30) and Jeffrey Lent (8/18). Please check here for the entire list.

We are very happy to announce the return of Garrison Keillor to the Northshire on September 19th to celebrate the publication of his new Lake Wobegon novel, Pontoon. The event will be at Burr & Burton Academy gym with only bleacher seating available. This will be an entertaining night, so please buy tickets early. The $35 tickets are on sale now at the bookstore or online. Ticket holders are entitled to a free copy of Pontoon at the event.

Northshire Bookstore will be actively in conversation with customers in September to co-create what we are tentatively calling the Northshire Community. We are exploring ways to offer more of value to our core community of customers. We will be hosting one hour conversations daily between 9-10 am. We will be telephoning people soon to request participation. Or, if you're interested in helping us, please email me – coffee and baked goods on us. Thanks.

Be well,

Chris Morrow

cmorrow@northshire.com

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Tickets on sale now


	The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva In The Secret Servant a terrorism expert is bludgeoned to death in Amsterdam. Was the murder the work of a crazy extremist or something else?...(Read more...) Reviewed by Sarah Knight Limited autographed copies are available.		Requiem for an Assassin by Barry Eisler Pity John Rain. All the Japanese-American contract killer wants to do is retire and live happily with his ...(Read more...)
	The World Without Us by Alan Weisman "With a light touch and a massive amount of research, the author makes an extremely readable and thoughtful case for the scenario" ....(Read more...) Reviewed by Karen Frank		The Zen of Fish by Trevor Corson Trevor Corson provides a lively tour of the culture of sushi in America––from the chefs who prepare sushi to the multifarious ....(Read more...)
	The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke In the waning days of summer, 2005, a storm with greater impact than the bomb that struck Hiroshima peels the face off southern Louisiana.This is the gruesome reality ...(Read more...)		Spook Country by William Gibson Set in the same high-tech present day as Pattern Recognition, Gibson's fine ninth novel offers startling...(Read more...)
	Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician By Daniel Wallace From the author of Big Fish comes this haunting, tender story that weaves a tragic secret, a mysterious meeting with the Devil, and a...(Read more...)		Violin Maker by John Marcheser "The author is a trumpet player, the world famous violin maker he is interviewing plays 'hillbilly music' on ancient Strads....(Read more...) Reviewed by Karen Frank
	Whole World By Christopher Corr & Fred Penner "Subtle pronoun changes breathe new life into the traditional spiritual 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands' by a shift of responsibility...(Read more...)		I Am Not Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos Just when Joey Pigza’s wired world finally seems to be under control, his good-for-nothing dad pops ...(Read more...)

Autographed Books

Autographed books make great gifts! If you have missed recent book signings, there are limited autographed copies of these engaging books: Frances Kiernan's biography of The Last Mrs. Astor; Michael Rockefeller: New Guinea Photographs, 1967, curated by award-winning photographer and Vermont resident Kevin Bubriski; Ellen Ecker Ogden's The Vermont Cheese Book; journalist Melinda Henneberger's political work, If They Only Listened to Us: What Women Voters Want Politicians to Hear; award-winning author and prominent character in The Perfect Storm, Linda Greenlaw's fiction debut thriller, Slipknot; Leave the Building Quickly, by Cynthia Kaplan; and John Baldwin and Ron Powers' true Civil War adventure saga, Last Flag Down: The Epic Journey of the Last Confederate Warship.

These and many other autographed books are available, so please stop in or order online.

Please follow the special instructions for ordering signed copies online.

Join the Northshire Bookstore Family!

Booksellers Wanted

Northshire Bookstore is seeking people who love books, are flexible, self motivated and hard working for part time and seasonal positions. Retail experience and computer skills are preferred. Apply online.

Booksellers' Buzz

This month's bookseller favorite is Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones, just published.

Erik Barnum, our sales floor manager says:

"Trust me, order this wonderful book now. A lovely and yet harrowing story that will charm and break your heart simultaneously, this brilliant novel is told from the point of view of a young girl whose island home is disrupted by civil war. Into her life comes Mr. Watts, an eccentric and mysterious man who introduces the children of the island to Victorian England through Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. This is a fiercely intelligent and thoughtful read that never fails to surprise and affect the reader."

Customized Gift-Giving

Every Month !

There's nothing like receiving a book a month all year-round. Let our award-winning booksellers select, wrap, and send a book once a month in several month increments up to a year.

Choose from these categories:

Once Upon A Book (Children)

Fiction Fanatics

History Buffs

Mystery Lovers

If these particular categories don't strike you, come in and talk to our booksellers so we can develop a program customized for the recipient's interests.

Shopping for Others (or Yourself) Made Easy!

Make shopping easier for friends, family or yourself with the Wish List at www.northshire.com to keep track of your requests.

As you shop, click the "Add to Wish List" button on the page of any item. You can send the list to family and friends or keep it for your own use. It's that simple to receive anything you want from Northshire Bookstore!

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Mark Your Calendars!!

KIDS EVENT! Saturday, August 4 @ 11 am - Meet Toot & Puddle, Hollie Hobbie's loveable pigs from Woodcock Pocket. Storytime, activities, photo-op and refreshments!

Saturday, August 4 @ 7 pm - Expert mountaineer and PBS host James M. Tabor reconstructs the tragic 1967 expedition to the summit of Mt. McKinley in Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of the Most Tragic, Mysterious, and Controversial Disasters in Mountaineering History.

KIDS EVENT! Sunday, August 5 @ 2 pm - Vera Wang's college classmate Ai-Ling Louie presents her biography, Vera Wang, Queen of Fashion: Amazing Chinese American.

Thursday, August 9 @ 7 pm - Join Director Hal Brooks of the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company as the cast of Master Harold . . . and the boys present scenes from the play.

Friday, August 10 @ 7 pm - Bestselling author Dennis McFarland discusses his new novel, Letter from Point Clear.

Saturday, August 11 @ 7 pm - America's best-loved dog writer, bestselling author Jon Katz reads from his new memoir of rural life, Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm.

Thursday, August 16 @ 7 pm - Laurie Viera Rigler presents Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, her new novel about a Jane Austen fan who wakes up in early 19th century England.

Friday, August 17 @ 7 pm - New York Times bestselling author of romantic suspense novels, Carla Neggers discusses Abandon.

Saturday, August 18 from 3pm to 5 pm at Orvis Company Store, Route 7A, Manchester - Watercolor artist Flick Ford, illustrator of Fish: 77 Great Fish of North America will sign copies of his stunning book. Enter to win a framed Rainbow Trout print signed by the artist.

Saturday, August 18 @ 7 pm - Jeffrey Lent, one of Vermont's - and the country's - best contemporary novelists will read from his eagerly awaited new book, A Peculiar Grace.

YOUNG ADULT EVENT! Monday, August 20 @ 4 pm - Mark Peter Hughes will present his second young adult novel, Lemonade Mouth, described as a "rock 'n roll 'The Breakfast Club' for the literary set.

KIDS EVENT! Saturday, August 25 @ 11 am - Irene Kelly, author and illustrator of It's A Butterfly's Life, shares fascinating facts about the secrets of butterflies.

Saturday, August 25 @ 7 pm - Critically acclaimed authors Amy Hempel and Lynn Stegner present their latest books. Hempel discusses her newly-released paperback, The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel while Stegner reads from Because a Fire Was in My Head.

Thursday, August 30 @ 7 pm - To celebrate the release of On Kingdom Mountain, award-winning Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher will present a slide show, "Where in the World is Kingdom County."

Friday, August 31 @ 7 pm - Distinguished historian Robert Dallek discusses his new biography, Nixon and Kissinger: Partners in Power.

Click Here for Event Details and to get a sneak peek of our future events!