Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

We had a lovely time this Friday with Worcester Storytellers and Glenn D’Alessio this past Friday. Thank you to everyone who came out! April ends this Thursday! That means you only have until then to stop into our “bigger on the inside” bookstore at 65 James Street to: Donate to the Worcester—The City That Reads …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to shine our Friday spotlight on Ursula Wong, one of the authors who visited us for the Insanity Tales signing. Ursula Wong is a retired Computer Engineer who lives in Massachusetts with her husband and daughter. She has a passionate interest in the craft of storytelling. Her work …

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Goodness gracious, everyone, April is almost over! Have you donated a book yet to the Worcester—The City That Reads book drive? It’s only going on until April 30th. Donate gently used books suitable for K-8 students—or buy one of our books and get an additional 10% off for donation. There’s also still time for you …

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Annie’s Book stop of Worcester is happy to host children’s author, Jane Sutcliffe on our Friday Spotlight blog. Jane was part of our Carnival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators this past Saturday, April 11th. Thank you very much for joining us, Jane! Can you please tell us briefly a little about yourself and your writing? …

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Greetings from the bookstore that’s “bigger on the inside” on 65 James Street! We have had a wonderful weekend here with the Carnival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators and “Together, A Message” with Diane Lewis. Even more New Arrivals have fallen into our hands! We’ve got some beautiful art books including Edward Gorey and Aubrey …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to welcome Stacy DeKeyser to our Friday Spotlight. DeKeyser, one of our guests for our Carnival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators, is the author of ONE WITCH AT A TIME and four other books for kids. Her books have been listed among the Chicago Public Library’s Best of …

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Hot off the presses and hot on our shelves…. The beginning of a new month means new book releases in hardcover and in paperback for adults and for children in a multitude of genres. For adults: * INSIDE THE O’BRIENS [hardcover] by Lisa Genova, author of STILL ALICE * THE GRACE OF KINGS [hardcover] by …

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[This week’s installment of KIDS AND TEENS WEDNESDAY was written by ABSW owner Patty Cryan.] If you come to our event this Saturday, April 11th with members of the New England chapter of SCBWI [Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators], you’ll find a fine spread of titles spanning many age ranges, genres and interests. …

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A multitude of happy wishes to all those who celebrated or are still celebrating—be it Passover, Easter, the full moon, or just that it’s April and not currently freezing or snowing. We had a relaxing weekend at 65 James Street as we’re gearing up for Spring and our awesome Carnival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to introduce Sandra Horning to our Spotlight Blog this Friday! Sandra will be joining us at 65 James Street for our Carnival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators next Saturday, April 11 for the children’s book panel, reading, and Q&A! But get to know her a little early with …

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