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Beautiful Creatures

Leslie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:47:01 +0000

Beautiful Creatures
by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Suggested for Ages 12 and Up
$ 17.99 US

There were no surprises in Gatlin County.
We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere.
At least, that’s what I thought.
Turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
There was a curse.
There was a girl.
And in the end, there was a grave.

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she’s struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town’s oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them. In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

New Book Club for Adults Reading YA

Leslie — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:14:51 +0000

Are you well past the point of being mistaken for a “young adult,” yet frequenting the Young Adult sections of your local bookstores and libraries? You’re not alone! So don’t sit home alone thinking you’re the only one out there who appreciates the gems to be found in the YA section. Come join our club!

Beginning in February, Spellbound will host a monthly gathering for adults to read and discuss YA books. The inaugural meeting will be Sunday, February 7th from 4 to 5pm.

No need to sign up– just read the monthly selection and show up with an opinion. February’s selection is Graceling, by Kristin Cashore. It’s available in paperback at Spellbound for 20% off ($7.99 instead of $9.99).

So that we’re all on the same page: by “adults,” we mean people 18 and up. And by “YA” or “Young Adult” books, we mean books that were written and marketed for ages 14 (or even 16) and up; we do not consider 10-year-olds young adults.

About our first selection…

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight–she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug.

She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po.

She never expects to learn the truth behind her Grace–or the terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.

Click below to view a video trailer of Graceling.

New Story Times Added

Leslie — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:07:12 +0000

New Story Time Offerings Beginning January 19, 2010

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30am
School Age Story Time Tuesdays 3:30pm

Bring your budding bookworms to our preschool story time, now at a different day and time and now offered weekly! Free stories and activities geared to kids 3 to 5 years old. Lasts 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how wiggly the little bookworms get.

For bigger kids, we’re adding a new story time with longer stories geared to kids 5 to 7 years old. Free. Should last approximately 30 minutes. (Please allow time for parking when setting out. The Wall Street Parking Garage is just a few doors down and free for the first hour most days.)

No need to call ahead unless you’re bringing a large group. We’re always happy to accommodate large groups with a little notice, and we can schedule special story times for your organization or group. Just call Leslie at 828-232-2228 or email us for more info.

The Jungle Grapevine

Leslie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:08:39 +0000

The Jungle Grapevine
by Alex Beard
Suggested for ages 4 to 8
$16.95

Artist Alex Beard talks about his new picture book, The Jungle Grapevine. In the book, Beard brings to life an African savanna filled with humor and misunderstandings.

When Bird mixes up something Turtle says, he accidentally starts a rumor about the watering hole drying up. One misunderstanding leads to another, with animals making their own hilarious assumptions. No one is hearing anything right, and soon the animals are in an uproar from one end of the jungle to the other. Elephant is trumpeting, Croc is snapping, and the Flamingos are fleeing! Beard’s story will have every child wondering if peace can ever be restored in the animal kingdom.

Named one of the Best Books for Children 2009 by the Association of Booksellers for Children, The Jungle Grapevine is available now. $16.95. Suggested for ages 4 to 8.

Store News & Holiday Hours

Leslie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:02:40 +0000

In the News…

Spellbound Children’s Bookshop was honored by Mountain BizWorks with an award for Entrepreneurial Spirit at the organization’s annual holiday party on December 17th. Many thanks to the BizWorks team for all their support for Spellbound and countless other small businesses contributing to the local economy.

Holiday Hours

Monday Dec. 28 – Wednesday Dec. 30: 11am to 6pm
Thursday Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 11am to 3pm
Friday Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) – Thursday January 7: CLOSED

Beginning Friday January 8, 2010 we will resume
the following regular store hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-6pm and Sundays 12-5pm
(Closed Mondays)

Shiver

Leslie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:32 +0000

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater is a must-read for fans of Twilight. Named one of the Best Books for Children 2009 by the Association of Booksellers for Children, Shiver is available now for $17.99. Suggested for ages 13 and up.

Read our review on the Book Witches blog.

Duck! Rabbit!

Leslie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:19:04 +0000

Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal was named one of the Best Books for Children 2009 by the Association of Booksellers for Children and is available now for $16.99. Suggested for ages 4 to 8.

Read our review on the Book Witches blog.

NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society

Leslie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:38:05 +0000

Author Michael Buckley, of Sisters Grimm fame, describes his new series NERDS. (Long-time customers may recall meeting Michael at Spellbound a few years ago when he was promoting Sisters Grimm #3: Problem Child!)

NERDS has been chosen one of the Best Books for Children 2009 by the Association of Booksellers for Children. NERDS, Book One is available now for $14.95. Suggested for ages 8-12.

Best Books for Children Catalog Is Here!

Leslie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:22:20 +0000

: Click cover image to browse catalog!

The new edition of the ABC Best Books for Children catalog is now available! Recommendations in this catalog were voted on by independent bookstores all across the country, including Spellbound.

Pick up a copy in the store, or click the image above to view a pdf of the entire catalog. You can call us at 828-232-2228 or email us to order any books in the catalog or to inquire about any other titles. You can also use the contact form below to submit an order. (Hint: You can copy and paste titles from the catalog to save time.)

No shipping fees when you pick up your order in store. Free Media Mail shipping anywhere in the U.S. on purchases of $35 or more!

To order books from the ABC Best Books for Children Catalog, please indicate the number of copies of each book you would like to order. For example:
1 Curious Garden
2 My First ABC
1 BabyMouse: Dragonslayer
etc.

We will contact you within one business day to confirm your order and to take your payment.

Thank you for shopping with Spellbound, your locally owned, independent bookstore, and spending your dollars in your own community.

Bestseller Lists

Leslie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:28:35 +0000

INDIE BESTSELLERS
Bestseller Lists for January 28, 2010

Rankings according to the Indie Bestseller List, and based on sales in independent bookstores nationwide during the week ended January 24, 2010. Produced by the American Booksellers Association.

Children’s Illustrated
1. The Lion & the Mouse
Jerry Pinkney, Little Brown, $16.99, 9780316013567
2. Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart
Jane O’Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illus.), HarperFestival, $4.99, 9780061235962
3. Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illus.), Harper, $8.99, 9780694003617
4. Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak, Harper, $17.95, 9780060254926
5. All the World
Liz Garton Scanlon, Marla Frazee (Illus.), Beach Lane, $17.99, 9781416985808
6. Waddle!
Rufus Butler Seder, Workman, $12.95, 9780761151128
7. Pat the Bunny
Dorothy Kunhardt, Golden, $9.99, 9780307120007
8. Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!- Debut
Laura Joffe Numeroff, Felicia Bond (Illus.), Harper, $6.99, 9780061804328
9. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle, Putnam, $10.99, 9780399226908
10. Bubble Trouble- Debut
Margaret Mahy, Polly Dunbar (Illus.), Clarion, $16, 9780547074214

Children’s Interest
1. When You Reach Me
Rebecca Stead, Wendy Lamb, $15.99, 9780385737425
2. The Book Thief
Markus Zusak, Knopf, $11.99, 9780375842207
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide- Debut
Rick Riordan, Hyperion, $12.99, 9781423121718
4. Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World… One Child at a Time
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Puffin, $8.99, 9780142414125
5. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney (Illus.), Little Brown, $8.99, 9780316013697
6. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate- Debut
Jacqueline Kelly, Holt, $16.99, 9780805088410
7. Graceling
Kristin Cashore, Graphia, $9.99, 9780547258300
8. The Magician’s Elephant
Kate DiCamillo, Yoko Tanaka (Illus.), Candlewick, $16.99, 9780763644109
9. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon- Debut
Grace Lin, Little Brown, $16.99, 9780316114271
10. Listen to the Wind
Greg Mortenson, Susan L. Roth, Dial, $16.99, 9780803730588