Wellesley Books has scheduled the following upcoming author readings/signings. All events are at the 82 Central St. store, unless noted.

11/1 Ellen King – Heritage Baking: Recipes for Rustic Breads and Pastries Baked with Artisanal Flour from Hewn Bakery[ticketed], with guests Christy Timon (of Brookline’s Clear Flour Bread), Maria Speck (author of Simply Ancient Grains), and Amber Lambke (of Maine Grains).

11/6 Bobby Orr – Bobby: My Life in Pictures[ticketed]

11/7 Aaron Thier – The World is a Narrow Bridge[RSVP]

11/8 Louise Miller – The Late Bloomers’ Club[ticketed], in conversation with Juliette Fay, author of The Tumbling Turner Sisters

11/9 Elin Hilderbrand – Winter in Paradise[ticketed]

11/13 Mike Lupica – No Slam Dunk[RSVP]

11/14 Amy Blumenfeld – The Cast

11/15 Dale Arnold – If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Bruins [RSVP]

11/29 Shannon Messenger – Flashback [ticketed]

See below for full event description.

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Ellen King,co-owner of Hewn Bakery in Evanston, Illinois, presents Heritage Baking,a go-to resource for bread and pastry bakers of all skill levels. Joining Ellen will be Christy Timon (of Brookline’s Clear Flour Bread), Maria Speck (author of Simply Ancient Grains), and Amber Lambke (of Maine Grains).

Tickets for this event are $10 and include a food tasting at the event of recipes from the book. Buy tickets in-store (no fees), by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online at store.wellesleybooks.com (fees apply).

Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 7pm

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Bruins legend Bobby Orr will sign copies of Bobby: My Story in Pictures. This brand new book tells the incredible story of Bobby’s life through never-before-seen photos from his personal collection.

Get tickets in-store (no fee), by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online at store.wellesleybooks.com (fees apply).

Tuesday, October 6th, 2018 @ 6pm

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Aaron Thier, author of Mr. Eternity, presents The World is a Narrow Bridge, a darkly comic road novel—equal parts hilarious and poignant—about a millennial couple facing the ultimate question: how to live and love in an age of catastrophe.

This is a free event, but please RSVP. Sign up in-store, by phone at 781-431-1160, or online at store.wellesleybooks.com.

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 7pm

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Louise Miller, author of The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living, presents The Late Bloomers’ Club, a delightful novel about two headstrong sisters, a small town’s efforts to do right by the community, and the power of a lost dog to summon true love. Louise will be in conversation with Juliette Fay, author of The Tumbling Turner Sisters.

Tickets are $5 and can be used as a coupon off of the book. Buy tickets in-store (no fees), by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online at store.wellesleybooks.com(fees apply).

Thursday, November 8th, 2018 @ 7pm
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Elin Hilderbrand, author of Winter Storms and The Perfect Couple, presents Winter in Paradise, a truly transporting novel that is rich with the lush beauty of the tropics and the drama, romance, and intrigue that only Hilderbrand can deliver.

Tickets are $5 and can be used as a coupon off of the book. Buy tickets in-store (no fees), by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online at store.wellesleybooks.com(fees apply).

Friday, November 9th, 2018 @ 7pm

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Mike Lupica, middle-grade author of Heat and Fantasy League, presents No Slam Dunk, a fast-paced, heartfelt story for basketball fans that proves being a good teammate remains the most important quality in basketball—and in life.

This is a free event, but please RSVP. Sign up in-store, by phone at 781-431-1160, or online at store.wellesleybooks.com.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 @ 7pm
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Amy Blumenfeld, journalist for such publications as The New York Times and The Huffington Post, presents The Cast, a novel that explores the power of forgiveness, the importance of authenticity, and the immeasurable value of deep, enduring friendships.

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 @ 7pm
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Dale Arnold, Boston sportscaster for NESN and WEEI, presents If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Bruins, a one-of-a-kind, insider’s look into the great Bruins moments, the lowlights, and everything in between.

This is a free event, but please RSVP. Sign up in-store, by phone at 781-431-1160, or online at store.wellesleybooks.com.

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 @ 7pm
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Shannon Messenger, YA author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, presents Flashback, the highly anticipated and thrilling seventh book.

Tickets are $5 and can be used as a coupon off of the book. Buy tickets in-store (no fees), by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online at store.wellesleybooks.com(fees apply). Please note that this Wellesley Books event will take place at The Rivers School in Weston.

Thursday, November 29th, 2018 @ 7pm

For questions about any of the above events, call (781) 431-1160