Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

Happy Banned Books Week! This week bookstores and libraries are celebrating books that have been challenged and banned over the years. Not familiar with Banned Books Week? Here’s how the American Library Association describes it, “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, …

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Happy April Vacation Week! There’s a lot going on this week at our “bigger on the inside” 65 James Street bookstore with these beautiful days happening around us! But first, a big “Thank You” to everyone who came out for our events this weekend! We had Jo Page and Scott Schaeffer-Duffy here on Saturday and …

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We have got a PACKED newsletter and blog for you this week with a lot of new details on the events happening in April at our “bigger on the inside” 65 James Street bookstore! First of all, ABSW is happy to announce that we will be once again supporting Worcester – The City That Reads …

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Happy Spring—with a side of New England snow! Because: New England. Still, days are getting longer and (eventually?) warmer. It’s becoming the season to laze around outside with a good book. It’s also our sidewalk sale season—so check out our carts outside for even more savings on the titles you want. As always, many thanks …

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Happy Pi Day everyone! How are you celebrating the date that’s also the key to figuring the radius of a circle that’s also an excuse to eat baked pastry goods? And did you all set your clocks forward appropriately? Feeling a little drag that requires extra book snuggling until your get used to Daylight Savings? …

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Happy March to you all! This month we are “Mad for Plaid” and celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting books by and about women in science and technology. Check out our displays for this month’s themes when you stop in. Also, in anticipation of the warmer weather, we’ve got our Sale Carts that will be …

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Happy Leap Day, everyone! We hope everyone is enjoying this extra day and doing something a little fun or wacky! As for us, we’re using the extra day to get ready for March, where we are “Mad for Plaid” and celebrating Women’s History Month. Check out our displays for this month’s themes when you stop …

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We hope all our friends had a wonderful Valentine’s Day or just plain fabulous weekend—staying toasty warm during that cold snap! As always, keep an eye on our website and Facebook page (even linked here and at the bottom of the email for your convenience) to check for any changes in our hours or events …

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There’s a lot going on this weekend at 65 James Street.  So much, you may want to book a nearby room or something. Why? Well, Halloween is coming! And it’s Patty’s birthday!! Here’s the rundown! Friday, October 25, 7:00-8:30 PM Worcester Storytellers returns with their open mic and featured reader Lea Deschenes. Saturday, October 26, …

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