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The Concord Bookshop, est. 1940 |
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 What better
location for an
independent bookshop than Concord,
Massachusetts? Less than a mile from the historic Old
North Bridge, where the minutemen fired the "shot
heard 'round the world," an easy walk from the homes
of such quintessentially American writers as Emerson,
Thoreau, Alcott, and Hawthorne, and not five miles from
Thoreau's beloved Walden Pond, the Concord
Bookshop has been a fixture on the town's quaint and
cozy Main Street since 1940. (See our Store History.)
Our staff includes former
school librarians, editors, educators and writers -- we also employ a former college professor, travel agent, chowder jockey, hash slinger and bard -- all of them
enthusiastic readers who can track down just about any
book in print (or out, for that matter). If you need
suggestions for gift books (which we will gift wrap free
of charge), great
vacation reads, or your book
group's next selection, ask us -- or see our
store picks and monthly bestsellers. We're open seven days a week, so
come in and browse or stop by for one of our Store Events.
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The
Concord
Bookshop
regularly hosts author
signings, readings,
and
other events in an
effort to contribute to
our literary community.
View some of our past events at event videos NEXT EVENT!! Title of Event: D.B. Johnson
"Henry's Night"
When: Saturday, July 11, 2009 2:00 PM
Location: The Concord Bookshop
Description: Please join us Saturday, July 11th at 2 PM as we welcome back to the Bookshop D.B. Johnson for a reading and book signing for his latest in the "Henry" series, "Henry's Night".
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We have many signed books in the store, including some first editions! We've recently had author events by David Eagleman ("Sum"), Tracy Winn ("Mrs. Somebody Somebody"), and John Pipkin ("Woodsburner").
Some signed editions are available from other visiting writers, and we also have books by local authors Gregory Maguire, Jim Leahy, Terry Golson and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Quantities are limited, so call and reserve your copy!
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Road Dogs
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Leonard, Elmore
Legendary "New York Times" bestselling author Elmore Leonard returns with three of his favorite characters: Jack Foley from "Out of Sight," Cundo Rey from "LaBrava," and Dawn Navarro from "Riding the Rap." Jack Foley, the charming bank robber from "Out of Sight," is serving a thirty-year sentence in a Miami penitentiary, but he's made an unlikely friend on the inside who just might be able to do something about that. Fellow inmate Cundo Rey, an extremely wealthy Cuban criminal, arranges for Foley's sentence to be reduced from thirty years to three months, and when Jack is released just two weeks ahead of Cundo, he agrees to wait for him in Venice Beach, California. Also waiting for Cundo is his common-law wife, Dawn Navarro, a professional psychic with a slightly ulterior motive for staying with Cundo: namely, she wants his money. And with the arrival of Jack, she sees the perfect partner in a plan to relieve Cundo of his fortune. Cundo may be Jack's friend, but does that mean he can trust him? And can either of them trust Dawn? "Road Dogs" is Elmore Leonard at his best--with his trademark tight plotting and pitch-perfect dialogue--and readers will love seeing Cundo, Jack, and Dawn back in action and working together . . . or are they? |
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This month, we're featuring one of our favorites - Sandra Boynton!!
Author of many children's books, with unique
characters and a quirky sense of humor, Boynton's books are a staple of our Young Reader's department.
Stop by and take a look at her distinctive illustrations!
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Barnyard Dance!
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Boynton, Sandra
Everybody sing along--because it's time to do-si-do in the barnyard with a high-spirited animal crew From Boynton on Board, the bestselling series of board books, here is BARNYARD DANCE, with Sandra Boynton's twirling pigs, fiddle-playing cows, and other unforgettable animals. Extra-big, extra-fat, and extra-fun, BARNYARD DANCE features lively rhyming text and a die-cut cover that reveals the wacky characters inside. Guaranteed to get kids and adults stomping their feet. Main selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. Winner of the 1994 Gold Medal from the National Parenting Publications Award. Suitable for ages 1-4. |
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New book group suggestions - latest paperbacksSummer's here - or almost here, and it's time to stock up on your summer reading. Whether you're looking for a light beach read or a book to keep you mind active through the lazy days, we have it!! Call us, or come in the store to see our staff suggestions!
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Dear American Airlines
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Miles, Jonathan
From the cocktails columnist at the "The New York Times" comes the scathingly funny, deeply moving story of a stranded airline passenger, whose enraged letter of complaint transforms into a lament for a life gone awry. |
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See what our employees recommend! We all enjoy different books - from politics to pulp fiction, spirituality to silliness, literature to lazy day light reads - so take some time and browse our favorites!
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Telex from Cuba
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Kushner, Rachel
Viva La Revolucion! Venceremos! This is the battle cry of those Castro boys who come down from the mountains with their band of guerillas to upset the sugarcane cart of whatever regime is in power at the time. There are 26 American families living in Cuba in the late fifties. Much of this story is told by two children who are growing up in the American colony of Preston. Life here is an artificial existence of elaborate entertainment for the wives and kids of the United Fruit Co. employees. But these kids are catching on to the real and huge cost of their lifestyle here. They begin to understand that violence and brutality isn't just what comes down from the hills. It is complicated and dangerous, and their Tips For Anglos brochure provided by Unifruitco would not guide them through the political upheaval of the late 50?s.
This is one of few novels set in revolutionary Cuba. I was drawn to it because of an interest in Cuba, but I stayed until the end because Telex From Cuba is worth the reading.
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Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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Netherland
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O'Neill, Joseph
A truly original novel of unexpected scope, Netherland tackles with great awareness the issues of belonging and the notions of success in today's US. In a wonderful understated tone, it is the story of how Hans, a Dutch banker in New York, tries to cope in the city after his wife and son flee to the UK in the wake of 9/11. Unmoored but still generous at heart, he is brought back to a sense of his life and choices thanks to the colorful characters of the city and its surprisingly vibrant cricket community.--Marie du Vaure, Vroman's Bookstore (Pasadena, CA) |
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