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Staff Picks | I'm Glad My Mom Died

April 11, 2024 Clare Brooks

For this week's staff pick we're circling back to a previous pick, this time as a double staff pick. It's an especially important and relevant read, given the release of the docuseries 'Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV'.

“I enjoyed that Jennette Mccurdy was not afraid to be completely honest in her debut memoir. Not only does she shed light on the abuse she received from her mother, but she also talks about how toxic show business can be for child actors. It brings you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and is a book you won’t want to put down.” - Teya

"It's shocking to hear about the abuse she endured from those that are closest to her. Her book gives insight into the dark side of the industry in a way that's honest, intriguing, and occasionally difficult to read." - Tristan

Tags shoplocal, littlevillage, staffpicks, staffpick, staffrecs, bookstore, toy store, quiet on set

New Titles for April 9th, 2024

April 8, 2024 Clare Brooks
  • Adult Fiction

    • Mania - Lionel Shriver

    • The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers - Samuel Burr

    Adult Science

    • Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life - Jason Roberts

    Arts & Entertainment

    • All you Need is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words - Peter Brown and Steven Gaines

    Board Books

    • Llama Llama Feelings - Anna Dedney

    History

    • The Wide Wide Sea - Hampton Sides

    Homestead

    • The Herbal Year - Christina Hart-Davies

    • A House Restored - Lee McColgan

    Just the Facts

    • What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916? - Nico Medina

    • What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919? - Kirsten Anderson

    Manga & Adult Graphic Novels

    • Demon Slayer Kimetsu Academy Volume 2 - Natsuki Hokami

    Middle Readers

    • Out of My Heart - Sharon M. Draper

    • The Secret Language of Birds - Lynne Kelly

    My First Readers

    • Curious George Roller Coaster - H.A. Rey

    Picture Books

    • Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure - Maren Morris & Karina Argow, Kelly Anne Dalton

    • Gaga Mistake Day - Emma Straub & Susan Straub, Jessica Love

    Romance

    • How to End a Love Story - Yulin Kuang

    • The Prospects - KT Hoffman

    • I’ve Got My Mind Set on Brew - Stephanie Jayne

    Science Fiction & Fantasy

    • The Familiar - Leigh Bardugo

    • A Sweet Sting of Salt - Rose Sutherland

    • Star Wars: The Living Force - John Jackson Miller

    Social Sciences

    • The Age of Magical Overthinking - Amanda Montell

    Sports

    • The Believer - David Coggins

    True Crime

    • Prescription for Pain - Philip Eil

Tags New Releases, booktok, bookstagram, the beatles, demon slayer, kimetsu no yaiba, Leigh Bardugo, Littleton New Hampshire, bookstore, indie toystore

Penny Jar Proceeds April 2024

April 6, 2024 Clare Brooks

This month's in-store penny jar donations will benefit Spartan Robotics 7907 at White Mountains Regional School.

Spartan Robotics is a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who are committed to designing and building innovative robots. As a team, they are proud to be designated as team number 7907, and take part in FIRST Robotics Competitions (FRC) to showcase their skills and creativity. their team is made up of diverse individuals who bring unique perspectives and ideas to the table, helping them create innovative robots. Whether it’s designing, programming, or building, they work collaboratively to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in the world of robotics.

Your donations go towards helping the team participate in more competitions and off-season events. Thank you!

Tags little village, penny jar, spartan robotics, robotics team, white mountains regional school, FRC, 7907

New Titles for April 2nd, 2024

April 1, 2024 Clare Brooks
  • Adult Fiction

    • Nosy Neighbors - Freya Sampson

    • The Secret Book of Flora Lea - Patti Callahan Henry

    • Women! In! Peril! - Jessie Ren Marshall

    • Table for Two - Amor Towles

    • The Cemetery of Untold Stories - Julia Alvarez

    • A Short Walk Through a Wide World - Douglas Westerbeke

    • The Husbands - Holly Gramazio

    • Homecoming - Kate Morton

    Arts & Entertainment

    • Like Love: Essays and Conversations - Maggie Nelson

    Chapter Books

    • Dragon Masters #26: Cave of the Crystal Dragon - Tracey West

    Children’s Classics

    • Bless the Earth - June Cotner, Nancy Tupper Ling, Keum Jin Song

    Cookbooks

    • Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share - Valerie Bertinelli

    • Plantyou - Carleigh Bodrug

    Fun & Games

    • Picture Puzzler: A Natural History Hide and Seek - Ksenia Bakhareva

    • Pokemon Pocket Expert - DK

    Graphic Novels

    • Lightfall Book 3: The Dark Times - Tim Probert

    History

    • A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks - David Gibbins

    Horror

    • Alice - Christina Henry

    Humor

    • There are Dads Way Worse Than You - Glenn Boozan

    Just the Facts

    • Mummies Unwrapped - Victoria England, Tom Froese

    Middle Readers

    • A Thundering of Monsters (Songs of Magic 3) - S.A. Patrick

    My First Readers

    • We Love Our Teacher! (Level 1) - Mike Berenstain

    • National Geographic Kids: Hippos (Level 1) - Maya Myers

    Mystery & Thriller

    • One By One - Freida McFadden

    Nature

    • The Language of Trees - Katie Holten

    • We Loved it All: A Memory of Life - Lydia Millet

    Picture Books

    • Mama in the Moon - Doreen Cronin & Brian Cronin

    • Emma Full of Wonders - Elisha Cooper

    • Not a Smiley Guy - Polly Horvath, Boris Kulikov

    • Ahoy! - Sophie Blackall

    • My Mama is a Work of Art - Hana Acabado

    Poetry

    • You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World - Ada Limon

    Romance

    • Tryst Six Venom - Penelope Douglas

    • The Rule Book - Sarah Adams

    • Only and Forever - Chloe Liese

    • Just for the Summer - Abby Jimenez

    True Crime

    • Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love With You - Becky Holmes

    Young Adult

    • The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson

    • Five Survive - Holly Jackson

Tags little village, Little Village Toy and Book, bookstore new hampshire, toy store new hampshire, littleton new hampshire, keanu reeves, pokemon, penelope douglas, pikachu, jplly jackson, kate morton, star wars funny, star wars humor, new releases

April 2024 Staff Pick Sale | In Memoriam

March 31, 2024 Clare Brooks

One of 2023’s most well-loved releases is finally available in paperback, and to celebrate, it’s our Monthly Staff Pick this April! Alice Winn’s ‘In Memoriam’ is a stunningly romantic historical epic set against the backdrop of World War I that follows two young men and their classmates from the safety of their English boarding school to the horrors of the frontline. Visit us in-store this April for 20% off the paperback, while supplies last.

More of an audiobook reader? Little Village Toy & Book Shop is now proud to be partnering with Libro.fm! Visit our storefront at https://libro.fm/littlevillagetoy to support us and get started listening to ‘In Memoriam’, available both with a subscription and as a one-time purchase, or over 450,000 other audiobooks today! (Please note Monthly Staff Pick discount does not apply to Libro.fm purchases or subscriptions)

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Staff Picks | Redwall

March 28, 2024 Clare Brooks

"The first Redwall book pulled me into one of the very first lengthy series I really enjoyed and re-read multiple times. While I do not usually read animal-based books, Redwall has the right touch of adventure mixed with a load of suspense that kept me wondering what was going to happen next." - Joanna

Tags little village, toy store, book store, staff picks, staff recommendation, book recs, redwall, brian jacques, where legends are made, middle readers
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