Erik Larson @ The Wilton Library Association

Don't miss the chance to hear Erik Larson speak about his latest book, "Dead Wake" @ The Wilton Library Association on April 23 at 7PM. This is a ticketed event with each registration including a copy of the book as well as two seats to the event. What a great evening! 203-762-3950

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915. A tragedy that was riddled with many mistakes and the loss of 1200 people. Come hear an expert storyteller bring this poignant event to life.  Hope to see you there.

Wicked

Bestselling Author Gregory Maguire,
author of Wicked
March 13 @ the Stamford Ferguson Library

An evening of conversation with bestselling author Gregory Maguire,
Author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Your registration gives you a chance to win two tickets to the award-winning Broadway musical Wicked!

Tickets are $20, with proceeds to benefit the Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a wine reception.
Appetizers generously provided by Bank Street Events, BarBQ Stamford and Layla's Falafel

REGISTER NOW

   Program at 7 p.m. Book sale and signing

Manager's Memo from Winter Institute

I am spending the week in Asheville, North Carolina at the annual Winter Institute, a book industry learning forum. It is a place where independent booksellers gather to share ideas with each other, publishers and authors.

One of the highlights of the last couple of days was a terrific presentation by the NYTimes bestselling author John Green. John is not only a hugely successful young adult author, but a big supporter of independent bookstores. Having published five big books which speak to young adults as well as adults he reminded the gathering of booksellers that had it not been for independent bookstores no one would have read his first book. (A bit of an exaggeration, but we like the sentiment.) His early success was deeply linked to the loyal following and word of mouth buzz that small independent bookstores offered.

Well lucky for us because John is a champion of independent bookstores.

As John so eloquently mentioned in his talk, it is all those knowledgeable and engaged booksellers that bring new reads to the lucky customers who walk through our doors. We see more than the algorithm that  Amazon uses to pick your books, we see a person with diverse interests, curious thoughts and a desire to discover more stories to carry them away from the  routine of the day. We actually read those books unlike Mr. Amazon.

Keep supporting Elm Street Books and all independent bookstores so they can keep supporting you in this wonderful world of books.

John Green’s books make wonderful parent child book club books.

Ages 12 and up.

Station Eleven

I recently mentioned "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel in my manager's picks and I need to tell all you bloggers as well. It will blow you away. Told from the moment a pandemic descends on the world as well as from the world twenty years in the future. It is not Sci-Fi, but a thought provoking study on humanity and how we begin and end. I truly couldn't put it down. It was my walking around the house with a book in my hand read!

Another terrific read is Ian McEwan's latest "The Children Act." A British judge appointed to the family court must rule on a decision to administer a blood transfusion to a Jehovah Witness young adult whose family is opposed. A spell binding story along with a plotline of the judge's personal life make for a very good read.

Last for now, if you haven't made it to the MOMA in NYC for the Matisse Cut-Outs exhibit make a point of scheduling it. The exhibit is filled with the fanciful colors and shapes that defined the later part of his career. Many actual photos of Matisse  along with a movie which add a sense of insight. We have the beautiful exhibit book. What a great holiday gift, the book and tickets to the exhibit.

"Henri Matisse The Cut-Outs"

 

Booker Prize Long List

Booker Prize 2014: the longlist

The longlist for the 2014 Man Booker Prize has been revealed,

including novels by David Mitchell, David Nicholls and Joshua Ferris.

You an PreOrder signed copies of The Bone Clocks by  David Mitchell. Call ESB 203-966-4545


 Check out the complete list @
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booker-prize/10984951/Booker-Prize-2014-the-longlist.html

David Sibley

Spring is almost here and with it a terrific author event.

 

A special evening with David Sibley

Join us at the Greenwich Audubon Center
on March 22nd @ 5:30pm author reception and signing followed by 6:45-7:45pm Woodcock walk with David Sibley & Ted Gilman, 8:00pm David Sibley presentation. . $20.00 per person Register @ http://greenwich.audubon.org

 

Also an in store booksigning on Saturday March 22nd, 12noon to 2:30pm

Maggie Gordon, Author of

"The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast."

Fascinating local history.

 

 

Plus Easter is coming and Elm Street is loaded with festive gifts for the holiday.

Stock up soon.

 

 

Cookbook Titles

This month we are initiating a monthly bookseller e-blast. Each month we hope to have one of our talented booksellers share a bevy of titles with you. ESB has many cooks on staff, but the person who absolutely savors each new cookbook is Melissa. She is also the person who tries to keep order in that department. So sit back and enjoy reading about the titles she has picked.
One more note - Would you like to participate in a cookbook book club @ ESB? One per season, maybe with a cooking demo too. If so reply to this email with your name and contact info.

Brighten up your gray winter with this vibrant, colorful selection of healthy cookbooks.

Drink your veggies and learn how to boost their antioxidant and protein power with recipes from Best Green Drinks Ever by Katrine van wyk



In Eating In Color by Frances Largeman-Roth find great recipes using these colorful foods and reduce the risk of a variety of illnesses including heart disease and stroke.



Vegetables take center stage in this beautifully photographed book, Vegetronic by Alexis Gauthier which also includes meat, chicken and fish.

In your face photography will make a vegetarian out of anyone in this new exciting vegan cookbook, Mouthwatering Vegan by Miriam Sorrell

Help teach your children to eat healthy colorful food by involving them with the cooking in these user friendly recipes in Ella's Kitchen, The Cookbook  the Red One by Ella X

 

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