When Government Helped

Author Talk

Trudy Goldberg & Sheila Collins









January 28th @ 7PM@ The New Canaan Library
Co-Sponsored by the New Canaan Historical Society

When Government Helped

Goldberg and Collins will discuss how FDR and the New Deal viewed the role of government in American society and how the New Deal legacy of affirmative government survives and has helped us to prevent the Great Recession from descending into a Great Depression. At the same time, they emphasize that the Obama Administration could have learned more from the New Deal and that we ignore those lessons—both positive and negative—to our national detriment.  The authors will focus on three of the policy arenas covered in their comprehensive treatment of the two periods:  social security, arts and culture, and the environment.

Bedford Post Inn Literary Lunch January 16th

Join author Dani Shapiro as she talks about her latest book

"Still Writing, : The Perils and Pleasures of the Creative Life"

Thursday, January 16th
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
$65 includes lunch and book

Join bestselling writer, memoirist and writing teacher Dani Shapiro as she discusses her new book "Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of the Creative Life" Her recent books include the novels: "Black & White" and "Family History" and the bestselling memoir "Slow Motion."

Please call 914-234-7800 for more information
or email reservations@bedfordpostinn.com

 

Start the New Year Off Right !!

Join us for three terrific authors at the Stamford Ferguson Library

Wednesday January 8th

Doors open at 6:00pm

Program @ 6:30
$15.00 registration, wine and appetizers.

Register @ 203-351-8275

Stamford Ferguson Library

 

 

Chris Crowley, author of the New York Times Bestselling "Younger Next Year" Series.

Holiday Stroll in New Canaan December 6th weekend

This weekend is the Holiday Stroll in New Canaan. Elm Street will be open til 8PM on Friday, have a couple of authors in the store on Saturday for book signings and lots of booksellers on hand to recommend gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

 

Ring Ding A Ding

 

Then next Sunday, December 15th @ 3PM at the New Canaan Library we will host William Wegman, dog photographer extrordinaire! William Wegman, beloved author and visual artist, is known internationally for his photographs, videos and paintings. His latest book,

Flo & Wendell is a super book for the little ones in your family. William will be bringing one of his own dogs for the event. Reservation 203-594-5000

 

 

 

Amazing Fall Weekend in Connecticut

It has turned out to be an amazing weather weekend in Connecticut! It's perfect for strolling the streets of New Canaan and stopping by for a new read at Elm Street Books. Then head to a cozy spot in a park or on your lawn and open the pages of your imagination.
 
Doris Kearns Goodwin's "The Bully Pulpit" will release on Tuesday Nov 5th.
Call us to reserve a copy, 203-966-4545

I am reading Donna Tartt's new book "The Goldfinch" and loving it.

Her first book "The Secret History" is often referred to as "one of my favorite books ever" by our customers. Plenty of copies on hand. We'll have signed copies of "The Goldfinch" next week.

 

For the kiddies next Tuesday is the release of the latest and greatest wimpy kid book. Elm Street will be hosting a Wimpy Kid party @ 4pm. on Nov. 5th Prizes and goodies. Stop by for some fun.

 

 

 

Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays

Yikes, the holidays are quickly approaching and this year we have only three full weeks for shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas...the pace will speed up for sure. Also Hanukkah is early, November 27th......so here's a little help to steer you toward all of the goodies Elm Street Books will be carrying.
We have stocking stuffers, for the kiddies, the grandparents, the teens or your close friends. Here are a few.

 

Travel first aid kits - great for the glove compartment.

Bling jewelry wipes for cleaning all your gems.

Funny luggage tags so you can spot your luggage with ease.

Funky chunky chocolate covered chips - so yummy.

Ceramic Buddha figures for the yogi in your family.

Inspirational teacups, packed with delicious tea and teaspoons. Terrific teacher gifts.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart Monday October 28th

Monday October 28th @ 7:00pm
@ The Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Road, Darien
(In Cherrylawn Park)
meet actress & author
Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa Joan Hart talks new memoir,
'Melissa Explains It All'


Melissa Joan Hart explained it all—from dating to bullies—in her groundbreaking role as Clarissa Darling on Clarissa Explains It All. She cast a spell on millions more viewers as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Now, in Melissa Explains It All, Melissa tells the frank and funny behind-the-scenes stories from her extraordinary past and her refreshingly normal present.
Melissa has been entertaining audiences most of her life; when there were no girls named Melissa on her favorite show, the forceful four year old decided she’d get on TV her way. From that moment on, Melissa has shown a singular determination and focus—whether it’s for booking three national commercials so her dad would build her a tree house or for nailing the audition for Clarissa.
                                                                                            
Join us for a great booksigning.

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