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The
Bookstore
475
N. Main St.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel: (630) 469-2891
jane@justthebookstore.com
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Welcome
to The Bookstore!
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Welcome to the
online branch of The Bookstore, a small and friendly place for
book lovers located in the heart of historic downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
We are delighted to be able to offer you access to many more books
than we could ever fit on our shelves, through a website!
Just use the search features at the top of this page to locate books
by keyword. Please note the Store Pick-Up option: order online and pick
your books up the next time you're in town. If you encounter any problems
with our site or have questions that need a human interface, please email
us at jane@justthebookstore.com,
or give us a call at 630-469-2891. We're interested in your feedback,
and hope you will continue to shop at The Smaller, Smarter Bookstore.
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SPRING
HIGHLIGHTS at The Bookstore:
Join us for a two special Book
Signings in April on the 12th and the 19th. Be sure to read some of the 2009 Rebecca Caudill nominees this Spring: there's a book for every taste! Children ages 4-8, be sure to mark your calendars for March 16th for a special Pony Party that includes horse stories, games, crafts, and fun!
Don't
miss! Pony Party!! Join us for a pony party in the store on Sunday, March 16th from 2-3. Horse stories, games, crafts, and treats for children aged 4-8. $5.00 cost includes $5.00 gift certificate from the Bookstore. Pre-registration required at 469-2891.
Awards, Awards,
Awards! Yes! We have the new 2009 list of Rebecca Caudill nominees, and are filling our shelves with these wonderful books. Check out our selection
of the newest Rebecca Caudill titles for 4th to 8th grade readers.
Title of Event: Mike Sandrolini Book Signing
When: Saturday, April 19 at 1:00 PM.
Location: The Bookstore
Description: Local writer, columnist and newspaperman, Mike Sandrolini, will be at the Bookstore signing copies of All the Good in Sports That Go Beyond the Headlines. His book features 25 contemporary sports personalities who candidly share how their faith has helped them cope with a variety of difficulties, both personal and professional. In addition, you'll read about how they reach out to those in need who live in their communities and around the world.
Title of Event: Anne Ylvisaker Book Signing
When: Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM
Location: The Bookstore
Description: The author of Jane's favorite new novel for young people will sign her book, Little Klein, a sweet tale of boy meets dog set in rural 1949.
Title of Event: Kelly Lydick Book Signing
When: Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Location: The Bookstore
Description: Looking for a new book to read that is a "daring foray into literary experiment?" (Mary Burger) How about a read that contains "nothing less than essential, existential questions?" (Brian Teare) Well, look not further than Mastering the Dream, by Kelly Lydick. Kelly will be joining us at the Bookstore on Saturday, April 26th to sign this fantastic new book. Signing hours are from 1-2 PM. Hope to see you there!
The Bookstore
tracks current book group selections and offers a 10% discount on those books, a great reason to shop locally!
Preschool
Storytimes
Tuesday and Friday, 10:30 AM, just drop in.
Other Glen Ellyn book groups are reading:
The Road, Cormac McCarthy; The Book Thief, Markus Zusak; My Life in France, Julia Child; The Hungry Tide, Amitav Ghosh; The Power of One, Bryce Courtenay
Click
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Click Here to Make a Special Request.
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BookPage Notable Title
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March comes this novel--inspired by a true story--that traces the journey of a rare illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and war.
ISBN: 9780670018215
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"New York Times" bestselling author Strout binds together 13 rich, luminous narratives through the presence of one larger-than-life, unforgettable character: Olive Kitteridge, who offers profound insights into the human condition.
ISBN: 9781400062089
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A powerfully evocative coming-of-age story that unfolds over a crucial summer in the life of a young New England girl as a new friendship, the first intimation of adult love, and the consolation of devotion are drawn together in this timeless tale.
ISBN: 9780375424632
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A "New York Times Notable Book
A "Time Magazine "Best Comix of the Year"
A "San Francisco Chronicle and "Los Angeles Times Best-seller
Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, "Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.
"Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane's child's-eye view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, "Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, with laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
ISBN: 9780375714573
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With graceful and effortless prose, Russell illuminates the long, rich history of the Middle East with a story that brilliantly elucidates today's headlines.
ISBN: 9781400064717
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"New York Times" bestselling author Elizabeth Berg takes us to Chicago at the time of World War II in this wonderful story about three sisters, their lively Irish family, and the men they love.
As the novel opens, Kitty and Louise Heaney say good-bye to their boyfriends Julian and Michael, who are going to fight overseas. On the domestic front, meat is rationed, children participate in metal drives, and Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller play songs that offer hope and lift spirits. And now the Heaney sisters sit at their kitchen table every evening to write letters-Louise to her fiance, Kitty to the man she wishes fervently would propose, and Tish to an ever-changing group of men she meets at USO dances. In the letters the sisters send and receive are intimate glimpses of life both on the battlefront and at home. For Kitty, a confident, headstrong young woman, the departure of her boyfriend and the lessons she learns about love, resilience, and war will bring a surprise and a secret, and will lead her to a radical action for those she loves. The lifelong consequences of the choices the Heaney sisters make are at the heart of this superb novel about the power of love and the enduring strength of family. "From the Hardcover edition."
ISBN: 9780345487544
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