February Highlights
February began at the bookstore with another fun story time. A great group of kiddos laughed their way through "Cupig" by Claire Tattersfield, colored Valentine's themed bookmarks, and enjoyed heart-shaped lollipops.
We welcomed local author Rick Barnes to the shop to talk about his books "Sailing Home" and "The Blue Rose". Guests were treated to an enlightening behind-the-scenes glimpse of the novel writing process.
We also spent Black History Month sharing about Black Ohio authors on our social media platforms. We are honored to provide books by authors like Toni Morrison, Sharon M. Draper, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Langston Hughes.
The winner of the contest for the date in the bookstore was randomly selected from 450 entries! Reganne Jenkins and guest enjoyed a delicious meal from The Pour House at Machinery Hall in the bookshop. Congratulations, Reganne!
Current Promotions
Local author Wes Molebash is once again teaming up with Wheatberry Books to offer readers the opportunity to preorder signed copies of his second graphic novel "Travis Daventhorpe Powers Up!" releasing on March 19, 2024. The first graphic novel in the series, "Travis Daventhorpe For The Win!" was our top selling book in 2023, and we would love to help Wes achieve that success again. Click here to preorder your copy: https://www.wesmolebash.com/preorder
Ohio author Mindy McGinnis is returning to Wheatberry Books on Friday April 5 to celebrate the release of her new book, "Under This Red Rock". This book is a mesmerizing young adult psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the caverns of Ohio - only to become the number one suspect in her coworker's murder. Guests will have the opportunity to chat with the author and purchase signed copies of her books. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free, but seating is limited.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday 3/2 - Storytime at 1:30
March 15-17, Spring Downtown Open House (pop-up shop with Rachel Boldoser, featuring handmade bookmarks)
Tuesday 3/19, 5-7pm, Launch Party for "Travis Daventhorpe Powers Up!" by Wes Molebash at Rost Coffee https://www.wesmolebash.com/launch
Monday 3/25, 7pm, Nonfiction Book Club meets
Wednesday 3/27, 7pm, Fiction Book Club meets
Friday 4/5, 6:30pm, Author Mindy McGinnis at Wheatberry Books
March Book Club Information
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In our "Back to School Book Club", members voted to read Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" for February. We will meet to discuss this classic work on Wednesday March 27 at 7pm in the shop.
As our Nonfiction Book Club "considers the essay", we will read Roxanne Gay's "Bad Feminist" for March. We will meet to discuss this book in the shop on Monday March 25 at 7pm.
Selected titles are always available in the shop for 15% off during the month that we are reading them.
Bookseller Recommendation
Katie recommends "Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things" by Amanda Lovelace.
"This is the book of poetry I think so many people are looking for in their lives. Beautiful prose combined with powerful manifestos, Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things had me saying "wow" out loud many times. Amanda Lovelace writes with a masterful use of language interlaced with grit. All of this combined with beautiful artworks and florals throughout make for a work that is not to be missed. This book would be an read for lovers of poetry as well as those who are just getting started with the genre. Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things is a shining example of the power of poetry."
You can find "Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things" by Amanda Lovelace at Wheatberry Books.