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Worthy Shelf Companions

by Jim Scott

The Mis-education of the Negro (©1933), byCarter G. Woodson (1875-1950); Penguin Classic (©2023), Jarvis R. Givens (Introduction), Henry Louis  Gates, Jr. (Editor)
Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, by Howard W. French, © 2021

Everyone Deserves Access to Beauty ...

by Nancy Schwartz, Local Author

Q&A with Nancy M. Schwartz

What inspired you to write Up Bow, Down Bow?

The Time is Ripe: A Two-Book Review on the Americanization of Africans

by Jim Scott

Wellington Square Bookshop bookseller and all-around excellent human, Jim Scott, takes us on an exploration of two books, which as he states, "bookend" the history of the Americanization of Africans. Enjoy. 


The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine, © 2021

Find Waldo July!

by Angella Meanix


Nothing like a good hide-and-seek game to bring a community together. Though it’s not dusk and the fireflies aren’t out and we aren’t hiding in the bushes at the neighbors house — we are hiding 5” Waldo standees at participating businesses through July 30th! If you're looking for a simple and fun activity, join us.  While searching you can claim little goodies along the way. View details HERE -- This July Find Waldo

Put on Your Seatbelts, This is a Wild Ride!

by Angella Meanix

The last fire-fishing boats of Taiwan. Joe Russo for Gastro Obscura

Travel & Food Adventure

Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide 

by Cecily Wong and Dylan Thuras

Gravy is for Turkey!!

by Angella Meanix


Inspiration ... Taste by Stanley Tucci

“All Creatures Know Love …”

by Angella Meanix


 

To pique your interest we have an excerpt from a recent best seller. 
 

Baby Books

by Angella Meanix

 

We often get asked, "what is a good book for a baby?" ... and the answer is -- any children's book!  It depends what your goal is. 

Children listen and follow along with whatever kind of story you're reading them.  Of course, rhythm and cadence help keep attention.  As will a simple storyline.

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