October 6, 2009  Okay, perhaps my modeling career got off to a rocky start. When NECBA (The New England Childrens Booksellers Advisory Council) undertook to make and market a 2010 Men of NECBA Calendar perhaps we should have considered that there was only one man in the organization. Somehow the 2010 Man of NECBA calendar didn't sound quite right so we went ahead with a calendar that was perhaps aesthetically challenged as well being gramatically incorrect. Hmmmn. Well check it out for yourself and see what you think. 2010 Men of NECBA Calendar  Speaking of modeling and costumes and all that we wanted to let you know about some great costume role play sets we have that are perfect for Halloween but sturdy enough for year round role playing fun. There are train engineers, police officers, veterinarians, fire chiefs, and construction workers. These are high quality and were intially priced a bit high, but the company connected the dots and they are now on sale of $29.99, which is a great deal.Here they are! Our weekly picks for the two best: two hardcover, two paperback, and two children's books. The very best new arrivals to leap out of the box and onto our shelves this week. Call or email us if you want more information on any of these titles, or to have us hold you a copy. Or stop in and check them out in person. We'd love to see you. Thanks as always for sharing your reading with us! |
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The Wordy Shipmates
By Vowell, Sarah 2009-10 - Riverhead Books 9781594484001 - Paperback See Other Formats List Price $16.00 - Your Price: $12.80
Sarah Vowell continues her trend of writing excellent books, which don't fit neatly into a trend, with The Wordy Shipmates, now out in paperback. Arguing that America continues to see itself fundamentally as a Puritan nation Vowell establishes the concept of Puritanism both as an historical phenomenon and as a contemporary sociological one. The result is both incisive and of course entertaining. ...More |
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Fire
By Cashore, Kristin 2009-10 - Dial Books 9780803734616 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $17.99 - Your Price: $14.39
This is a very strong fantasy book by an expectational new talent. Vivid characters with real depth and complexity abound in this fantasy novel which will have big appeal to Twilight fans. You can read my full Fire Review here. ...More |
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The Maze Runner
By Dashner, James 2009-10 - Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers 9780385737944 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $16.99 - Your Price: $13.59
This is an excellent new Young Adult novel whose core audience is teen boys. A boy named Thomas awakes with no memories, in an elevator that sends him to The Glade, the center of a deadly maze in which a group of other boys have been sent to solve. You can read my full Maze Runner Review here. ...More |
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma
By Stewart, Trenton Lee 2009-10 - Little, Brown Young Readers 9780316045520 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $16.99 - Your Price: $13.59
The third adventure of The Mysterious Benedict Society is out today. This justly popular series is perfect for strong readers who will enjoy an adventure in which characters similar to themselves take the lead. ...More |
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The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My
By Jansson, Tove 2009-10 - Drawn & Quarterly 9781897299951 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $16.95 - Your Price: $13.56
We would all like to be someone who can do no wrong, but I'm afraid we'll have to leave that to people like Tove Jansson, the beloved creator of the Moomins. This marvelously fun cut-out book which is appearing for the first time in English. As Moomintroll heads home he has a series of adventures, in which children are asked to guess what happens next. Just delightful! ...More |
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First Ballet
By Caswell, Deanna 2009-10 - Hyperion Books 9781423113539 - Hardcover See Other Formats List Price $16.99 - Your Price: $13.59
If ever a book proved the idea that less is more when it comes to picture book rhyme schemes it is First Ballet. This delightful book not only captures the magic of loving the the ballet, but it captures the charm of truly being captivated by anything magical. ...More |
