The Town Book Store
The Town Book Store
270 E. Broad St.       Westfield, NJ   07090
(On the corner of Elmer and Broad)
Phone: (908) 233-3535          Fax: (908) 654-8300
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Celebrate "Independents"!
   In July, we celebrated 233 years of “Independence” for our country. Join us now in celebrating “Independents” every day of the year. The American Booksellers Association has a new initiative called IndieBound, a community-oriented movement with the intention of drawing attention to the value of independent businesses and promoting those values that make “indies” unique. Your locally owned, independent bookstore, along with the camera store, bike shop, wine merchant, restaurants and pharmacy, contribute far more to the health of their local economies than internet, chain and big-box stores, and  play a crucial role in maintaining the unique character of their communities. Local independent businesses also help to reduce environmental impact by conserving on packaging and fuel and have a vested interest in making sure you are satisfied. Shifting some of your purchases to locally owned, independent retailers will help keep them in business and your community strong and vibrant.

   Westfield supports the last independent bookstore in Union County. Every day I hear customers say,”I want to support you. I want to make sure Westfield continues to have its own bookstore.” Thanks to all of you who feel this way. It has made it possible for us to have been a part of the Westfield community for almost 75 years. I really like IndieBound’s new slogan…. “Doing Our Part to Keep America Interesting.” The reason we still are a part of this community is because many of you share this desire and value the importance and benefits of supporting local businesses. Let’s spread the word!

   Ask us about the new Indie Bestseller List that we are now displaying and also pick up one of the Indie Next Lists which lists monthly great reads from booksellers you can trust. Thank you so much for your continued support. Your patronage and loyalty are greatly appreciated.
Top Selling Titles in 2008
Below is a listing of the 10 top-selling adult titles. How many have you read?
       
  1. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan (an overwhelming staff favorite)
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  2. Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum (our top seller in 2007)
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  3. A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle (the power of Oprah!)
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  4. Westfield: A Celebration of Community photographs by Walter Choroszewski (get this while there is still stock)
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  5. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
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  6. Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (another overwhelming staff favorite)
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  7. Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (Knit Two out 11/28)
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  8. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
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  9. Moloka'i by Alan Brennart
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  10. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (The follow up book, World Without End, is out in paperback 10/7)
    11. Below is a listing of the 10 top-selling children/young adult/teen titles.
         
    1. Gallop! by Rufus Seder (This new "scanimation" is appreciated by young and old. Look for Swing! coming out 10/15)
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    2. Mrs. Dole is Out of Control by Dan Gutman (All of Dan's books are very popular with the kids.)
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    3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Do-it-Yourself Book comes out 10/3)
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    4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney ( Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw comes out 1/13/09)
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    5. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (Look for Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion out 10/28)
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    6. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer (Cross-over teen fiction)
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    7. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer (Lots of adult women have been buying this series in the recent weeks.)
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    8. Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler (Her new book, Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister, introduces a new series.)
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    9. Doll People by Ann Martin (The third book in the series, Runaway Dolls is out 10/7)
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    10. Massie by Lisi Harrison (This "summer collection" of the popular Clique series includes 6 books)
Special Services Provided by The Town Book Store
   The Town Book Store is a full-service, independent bookstore offering a complete line of fiction, non-fiction, reference and illustrated books for readers of all ages. We offer:
  • Friendly, personalized service
  • Special orders and out-of-print book searches
  • Multiple warehouse deliveries each week
  • Free gift wrapping
  • Nationwide shipping
  • Book Club incentives
For directions or to check availability of any title, please contact the Town Book Store at
(908) 233-3535 or e- mail at anne.com.

Keep in mind that there is free parking along Elmer Street, E. Broad Street in front of the Presbyterian Church and along Mountain Avenue.


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