We had a fabulous year of events and were able to welcome some of our favorite authors to the store, which is always a big thrill for us: to share our love of an author or book with our fabulous readers. We hosted 52 events this season and while it would be nice to include them all here, there simply isn’t enough room! Here is a quick overview of some of our favorites from this year and the signed editions that are still available from those events (plus a few books we were able to get signed first editions of becuase they make such wonderful gifts) Order now before supplies run out!

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinVisited in May and we have major book love for this wonderful novel. Perfect for any reader on your list or fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton SidesVisited in August and the author of store favorites such as Ghost Soldiers. Perfect read for the non-fiction reader on your list.

Station Elevenby Emily St. John MandelVisited in September and is shortlisted for the National Book Award. Tells the story of the world in a post-pandemic world in a very realistsic manner and is set in Northern Michigan. Matt’s favorite of the year.

Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Islandby Will HarlanVisited in August and Jessilynn’s favorite of the year. Tells the story of Carol Ruckdeschel’s fight

to save Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia.Not That Kind of Girl by Lena DunhamLena didn’t visit the store, but we have signed copies of her funny and irreverant memoir. Get yours while supplies last!

The Book of Strange New Things by Michel FaberMichel didn’t visit either, but this is perfect for fans of The Sparrow and one of Bess’s favorites this year. The story of a preacher selected to travel to the newly colonized planet called The Oasis and evangalize to the local poplation, while his wife is back on Earth, where things are deteriorating quickly.

The Midnight Plan for the Repo Manby W. Bruce CameronWe were lucky enough to host the Michigan native on November 5th for his Hiaasen-esque thriller set in Northern Michigan. This is a fun, fast-paced read perfect for any reader on your list.

The biggest buying season of the year is upon us and you have the ability to make a huge impact by how you chose to shop for this season. All Summer we hear from visitors about what an amazing downtown we have and how hard it is to find a community of businesses like we have around our little bay. Why are we so different? Because of the amazing support locals and visitors offer us. It really is impossible to overstate the impact we can have when we decide to shop locally. Here are just a few of the reasons we hope you decide to shop local:1. Local Character and Prosperity—In an increasingly homogenized

world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage.

2. Community Well-Being—Locally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes.

3. Local Decision-Making—Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions.

4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy—Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community.

5. Job and Wages —Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do.

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REINDEER GLASSESby PAPERSOURCE $19.95Make sure your holiday party punch bowl is accompanied by these

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BE JOLLY COOKIE CUTTERSby MERI-MERI $6.95Be sure you have the best (looking) cut-out cookies on the block this year with these Santa and Rudolph cookie cutters. Warning: cutters do not guarantee the perfect tasting cookie; that part is up to you!

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THE ROSIE EFFECT by GRAEME SIMSIONThe highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Rosie Project is back, starring the same extraordinary couple now living in New York and unexpectedly expecting their first child. Get ready to fall in love all over again. Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back. The Wife Project is complete, and Don and Rosie are happily married and living in New York. But they’re about to face a new challenge because— surprise!—Rosie is pregnant. Avail 12/30/14

BLUE LABRINYTH by DOUGLAS PRESTON & LINCOLN CHILDSpecial Agent Pendergast returns in Preston and Child’s exhilarating new novel. A long-buried family secret has come back to haunt Pendergast. One of his most feared enemies is found on his doorstep, dead. He has no idea who is responsible for the killing, or why the body was brought to his home. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect crime, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the deceased. Avail 11/11/14

HOPE TO DIE by JAMES PATTERSONDetective Alex Cross is being stalked by a psychotic genius, forced to play the deadliest game of his career. Cross’s family--his loving wife Bree, the wise and lively Nana Mama, and his precious children--have been ripped away. Terrified and desperate, Cross must give this mad man what he wants if he has any chance of saving the most important people in his life. What will Cross sacrifice to save the ones he loves? Avail 11/24/14

BURNING ROOMby MICHAEL CONNELLYDetective Harry Bosch and his rookie partner investigate a cold case that gets very hot... very fast. In the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit, not many murder victims die a decade after the crime. Bosch’s new partner, Detective Lucia Soto, has no homicide experience. A young star in the department, Soto has been assigned to Bosch so that he can pass on to her his hard-won expertise. Now Bosch and Soto are tasked with solving a murder that turns out to be highly charged and politically sensitive. Avail 11/3/14SPARE PARTS: FOUR UNDOCUMENTED TEENAGERS, ONE UGLY ROBOT AND THE BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM by JOSHUA DAVIS In 2004, four Latino teenagers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotics Competition at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded public high school. Two inspiring science teachers convinced these kids who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot. Against all odds... they won! This is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and four young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country—even as the country tried to kick them out.. Avail 12/2/14. In theaters 1/16/15

THE LAUGHING MONSTERS by DENIS JOHNSONRoland Nair calls himself Scandinavian but travels on a U.S. passport. After ten years’ absence, he returns to Freetown, Sierra Leone, to reunite with his friend Michael Adriko. They once made a lot of money here during the country’s civil war, and, curious to see whether good luck will strike twice in the same place, Nair allows himself to be drawn back to a region he considers hopeless. The Laughing Monsters is a high-suspense tale of kaleidoscoping loyalties in the post-9/11 world. Avail 11/4/14

FAMILY FURNISHINGS by ALICE MUNROTwenty-four of Munro’s most accomplished, most powerfully affecting stories, many of them set in the territory she has so brilliantly made her own: the small towns and flatlands of southwestern Ontario. With characters as real to us as we are to ourselves—encompassing the fullness of human experience illuminating the extraordinary particularity in the lives of men and women, parents and children, friends and lovers as they suffer defeat, set off into the unknown, or find a way to be in the world. Avail 11/11/14

PRINCE LESTAT: THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES by ANNE RICERice once again summons up the irresistible spirit-world of the oldest and most powerful forces of the night, invisible beings unleashed on an unsuspecting world in a long-awaited return to the extraordinary world of the Vampire Chronicles; a long-awaited novel that picks up where The Vampire Lestat left off more than a quarter of a century ago to create an extraordinary new world of spirits and forces-the characters, legend, and lore of all the Vampire Chronicles. Avail 10/28/14

THE BOSTON GIRL by ANITA DIAMANTFrom the author of The Red Tent and Day After Night, comes an unforgettable novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century. Addie Baum is born in 1900 to immigrant parents. Growing up in the North End, then a teeming multicultural neighborhood, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world her parents can’t imagine—a world of short skirts, movies, celebrity culture, and new opportunities for women. Avail 12/9/14UNDENIABLE: EVOLUTION AND THE SCIENCE OF CREATION by BILL NYE & COREY S. POWELLFrom the host of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” comes an impassioned explanation of how the science of our origins is fundamental to our understanding of the nature of science.Sparked by the a provocative comment to BigThink.com last fall, and fueled by a highly controversial debate with Creation Museum curator Ken Ham, Bill Nye’s campaign to confront the scientific shortcoming of creationism has exploded in just a few months into a national crusade. In this book, he expands the points he has made, and claims that this debate is not so much about religion versus science, as it is about the nature of science itself. Avail 11/4/14

THE ESCAPE by DAVID BALDACCIDavid Baldacci returns with his next thriller featuring military investigator John Puller. A combat veteran and special agent with the U.S. Army, Puller is the man they call to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. But all his training, all his experience, all his skills will not prepare him for his newest case, one that will force him to hunt down the most formidable and brilliant prey he has ever tracked: his own brother. Avail 11/18/14

YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW: by SOPHIA LORENIn her acting career spanning more than six decades, Sophia Loren became known for her striking beauty and dramatic roles with famed costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, and Paul Newman. In Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Loren shares vivid memories of work, love, and family with winning candor. She tells her incredible life story from the struggles of her childhood in war-torn Naples to her life as a screen legend, icon of elegance, and devoted mother. Avail 12/2/14

NEW AND NOTEWORTHYNew for Mini M&E'ers The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie by Chris Van AllsburgExpressive, soft-hued illustrations artfully capture a hamster’s-eye view of the wide and wonderful world where maybe, just maybe,

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These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy—a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds. Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. Avail 11/25

House of Robots by James PattersonIt was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he’s dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E—for “Error”. E thinks it’s Sammy’s brother and is even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy’s one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it’s cool to be square? Avail 11/24

Frozen in Time : Clarence Birdseye’s Outrageous Idea About Frozen Food by Mark Kurlansky Adventurer and inventor Clarence Birdseye had a fascination with food preservation that led him to develop and patent the Birdseye freezing process and start the company that still bears his name today. This true story of an early entrepreneur is as thrilling as the story of Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. Avail 11/11

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The Fiction ListCrooked RiverValerie GearyRecommended by BessSam and her sister Ollie are sent to live with their eccentric father in his meadow after the sudden death of their mother. Bear, their father, lives off-

the-grid in rural Oregon and is accused of the murder of a young reporter and all evidence points toward his guilt. Told in alternating chapters, the girls try and save their father from a life in prison.

Island of Doves Kelly O’Connor-McNeesRecommended by KirstynIn this vivid and enthralling novel, set on Mackinac Island, two women in early 19th-century America—one typical of her time, one extraordinary for it—are about to transform each other’s lives.

Fourth of July CreekSmith HendersonRecommended by Karen M.Defined by elements of violence, freedom, grace, suspicion, and anarchy, Fourth of July Creek is an unforgettable and iconic American story from a superb, PEN prize-winning

talent.

The QuickLauren OwenRecommended by Karen B.A debut novel that conjures up the magic and menace of Victorian London in most unexpected ways. An addictive, sneaky game-changer.

A Sudden LightGarth SteinRecommended by StephanieThe bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain presents a long-awaited new novel in which a boy trying to save his parents’ marriage uncovers a vast legacy of

family secrets.

Tenth of DecemberGeorge SaundersRecommended by ZachHailed by the New York Times Magazine as “the best book you’ll read this year,” Tenth of December is a masterful, deeply felt collection that takes his literary powers to a new level.

The Weight of BluudLaura McHughRecommended by AlexFor fans of Gillian Flynn, Scott Smith, and Daniel Woodrell comes a gripping, suspenseful novel about two mysterious disappearances a generation apart.

The Non-Fiction ListUntamedWill HarlanRecommended by JessilynnA combination of Thoreau and Jane Goodall, Carol Ruckdeschel is a self-taught scientist who has become a tireless defender of sea turtles on Cumberland

Island, a national park off the coast of Georgia.

Boys in the BoatDaniel James BrownRecommended by Karen L.It’s not just about the Gold Medal won by eight young men at the 1936

Olympics, but also about how one of them—Joe Rantz—survived a childhood environment of unbelievable circumstances; makes you wonder if you could have ever endured such circumstances and still turn out okay.

Deep Down DarkHéctor TobarRecommended by MattThe exclusive, official story of the survival, faith, and family of Chile’s thirty-three trapped miners. Héctor Tobar gains exclusive access to the miners and their stories.

Kids & TeensI’ll Give You the SunJandy NelsonRecommended by AngeloA luminous story of first love and family loss for fans of John Green (The Fault in Our Stars), David Levithan (Every Day), and Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor & Park and Fangirl). Ages 14 & up.

Iron Trial: Magisterium #1Holly Black & Cassandra ClareRecommended by SamFrom New York Times bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic. It’s been called the

new Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. Ages 8—12.

AfterworldsScott WesterfeldRecommended by LilyFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld comes a smart, thought-provoking novel-within-a-novel that you won’t be able to put down. Ages 14 and up.

Comics & Graphic NovelsSex Criminals Vol. 1Matt Fraction & Chip ZdarskyRecommended by CharlotteNamed one of Time Magazine’s top 10 graphic novels for 2013 Suzie’s just a regular gal with an irregular gift: when she has sex, she stops time.

King CityBrandon GrahamRecommended by AlexAt last The long-awaited collection of the complete King City series is here, chock-full of comic book games, puzzles, and wordplay. Joe is a catmaster, trained to use his cat as any tool or weapon.

TrilliumJeff LemireRecommended by Zach Award-winning and fan favorite comics creator Jeff Lemire spins the tale of two star-crossed loved through space in time in Trillium!

Deadly ClassRick Remember Recommended by MattWelcome to the most brutal high school on earth, where the world’s top crime families send the next generation of assassins to be trained. Murder is an art. Killing is a craft. At Kings Dominion School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn’t always metaphorical.

The Per f ec t Book f or Every Reader on Your Shopp ing L i s tAmazing Reads for Adults

Orphan TrainChristina Baker KlineRecommended by SamRich in detail and epic in scope, Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances, of unexpected friendship, and of the secrets we carry that

keep us from finding out who we are.

Maisie Dobbs CollectionJacqueline WinspearRecommended by Karen M.Maisie is a “psychologist and investigator” in post WWI London. A nurse during the war, Maisie returned to London to work with her mentor, accomplished detective Dr. Maurice Blanche.

Henna HouseNomi EveRecommended by StephanieAn evocative and stirring novel about a young woman living in the fascinating and rarely portrayed community of Yemenite Jews of the mid-twentieth century, from the

acclaimed author of The Family Orchard.

The Wind is Not a RiverBrian PaytonRecommended by BessA story of devotion, sacrifice, uncertainty, and endurance set during WWII and the only battle fought on US soil in the Aleutian Islands.

The BeesLaline PaullRecommended by CharlotteBrilliantly imagined debut set in an ancient culture—where only the Queen may breed and any deformity means death—in which a devout young worker bee finds herself

in possession of a deadly secret, and becomes a hunted criminal whose decisions will mean life and death for her entire hive.

Gritty Reads for GentlemenThe MartianAndy WeirRecommended by ZachA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. This is the story of his quest for survival.

Area X CollectionJeff VanderMeerRecommended by MattIn time for the holidays, a single-volume hardcover edition that brings together the three v o l u m e s of the

Southern Reach Trilogy, Annihilation, Authority and Acceptance.Bird BoxJosh MalermanRecommended by MattWritten with the narrative tension of The Road and

the exquisite terror of classic Stephen King. A propulsive, edge-of-your-seat horror thriller, set in an apocalyptic near-future world—a masterpiece of suspense.

Charming Gifts for ChildrenThe Farmer and the ClownMarla FrazeeRecommended by JessilynnWhimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it

inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from the two-time Caldecott Honor medalist. Ages 4 and up.

The PenderwicksJeanne BirdsallRecommended by LilyThis series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Ages 8 to 12.

Chirstmas Miracle of Jonathan ToomeySusan WojciechowskiRecommended by KirstynThe classic Christmas tale in an elegant new vertical trim size, with completely new notes from the author and the illustrator and a CD narrated by James Earl Jones. Ages 6 to 9.

Who Needs Donuts?Mark Alan StamatyRecommended by AlexFirst published 30 years ago and out of print

nearly as long. With an illustration style that mixes a benign Hieronymus Bosch with an urban Where’s Waldo?, Stamaty’s off-the-wall humor is on target for little kids and big kids today. Ages 4 and up.

The Complete Harry Potter SeriesJ. K. RowlingRecommended by AngeloPerfect gift for collectors and new readers alike, a breathtaking special edition boxed set beautifully designed with artwork by Kazu Kibuishi, the books create a gorgeous, magical vista of Hogwarts when lined up. Ages 9 and up.

The Gift of the MagiO. HenryRecommended by Karen B.Classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch’s art, is itself a gift to share and treasure. Ages 10 and up.

A Child’s Christmas in WalesDylan ThomasRecommended by Karen L.50 years after its first publication in book

form, Thomas’s timeless prose poem is echoed by the rolling, evocative images of artist Chris Raschka — a beautiful gift for book lovers.

The Marguerite Henry Complete CollectionMarguerite HenryRevered classics for years, and now all sixteen are available in one collectible paperback boxed set. Including some

titles that were previously out of print, and others that have been awarded literature’s highest honors, this is a one-of-a-kind collection that will be cherished by any animal lover. Ages 8 to 12.

Judy Blume EssentialsJudy BlumeThe ideal antidote for angst at any age, this boxed set of seven classic Judy Blume books makes a great gift for yourself or someone else. From Margaret and her crisis of faith in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Karen and her coping with her parents’ divorce in It’s Not the End of the World, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than characters—they feel like friends. Ages 8 to 12.

Wednesday, January 21 : 10—11 amCOTTAGE BOOK CLUBTell the Wolves I’m HomeCarol Rifka BurntIn this striking literary debut, a moving story of love, grief, and renewal unfolds as two lonely people become the unlikeliest of friends and find that sometimes you don’t know you’ve lost someone until you’ve found them.

Monday, December 16 : 7—8 pmEVENING BOOK CLUBPinkerton’s Great DetectiveBeau RiffenburghThe operatives of the Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency were renowned for their skills of subterfuge, infiltration, and investigation, none more so than James McParland.

Weds., December 3 : 10—11 amCOTTAGE BOOK CLUBThe Rosie ProjectGraeme SimsionInternational bestselling romantic comedy “bursting with warmth, emotional depth, and…humor,” (EW) featuring the oddly charming, socially challenged genetics professor, Don, as he seeks true love.

Weds., November 5 : 10—11 amCOTTAGE BOOK CLUBThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark TwainRich in authentic dialect, folksy humor, and sharp social commentary, Twain’s classic tale follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the Mississippi.

Monday, December 8 : 7—8 pmETHICS BOOK CLUBShadow GovernmentTom Engelhardt, Glenn GreenawaldTom Engelhardt takes in something new under the sun: what is no longer, as in the 1960s, a national security state, but a global security one, fighting secret wars that have turned the president into an assassin-in-chief.

Wednesday, January 7 : 10—11 amCOTTAGE BOOK CLUBHow the Light Gets InLouise PennyChief Inspector Gamache returns to Three Pines in the stunning #1 New York Times bestseller from Louise Penny. “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen

McLEAN AND EAKIN BOOK CLUBS

Monday, November 10 : 7—8 pmETHICS BOOK CLUBThe New Jim CrowMichelle AlexanderPraised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinter as “brave and bold,” this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness.

Tuesday, November 18 : 7—8 pmEVENING BOOK CLUBThe Whole Golden WorldKristina RiggleAn astonishing novel that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. At turns shocking, provocative, and heart-wrenching, and inspired by a true story, it forces us to ask “How well do we really know our children?”

Weds., November 19 : 10—11 amCOTTAGE BOOK CLUBThe Kitchen HouseKathleen GrissomLavinia, a seven-year-old Irish Orphan with no memory of her past, arrives on a tobacco plantation where she is put to work as an indentured servant. Lines between servant and master begin to blur amidst a family tragedy.