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The Local Author Experence and Stephanie Meyer's Breaking Dawn Headline our August Events
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We've got a great author panel set up for this Friday and are opening extra early (6 a.m) Saturday morning for Stephanie Mweyer's Breaking Dawn. See below for more details! |
Thursday July 31 at 7pm
Kate Clifford Lawson and The Assassin's Accomplice
This thrillingly-told tale is the story of Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt, a forty-three-year-old widow, devout Catholic, boardinghouse owner, Confederate sympathizer - and willing accomplice in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln! In a narrative filled with shadowy thugs, clever spies, innocent bystanders, and scheming, charismatic celebrities, Lawson (an Adjunct Professor of History at Simmons College) illuminates a little-known player in America's most famous murder.
Friday August 1 at 7pm
Local Author Showcase
Join five local authors for a discussion on the ups and downs of writing and publishing, and see their diverse work.
Featured are Richard Venti (The Doctor's Dog, Fiction), Janet Spurr (Beach Chair Diaries, Memoir/Essay), Jennifer Pelland (Unwelcome Bodies, Short Fiction), Julie Hahnke (Through the Eyes of a Raptor, Young Adult Fiction), Judy Spurr (Trapped, Young Adult Fiction).
August 2 at 6am
Join us at The Break of Dawn on Saturday, August 2 to get your copy of Stephanie Meyer's Breaking Dawn!
Join us from 6am - 10am on the morning of August 2nd and be among the first to get a copy of Breaking Dawn, the final installment in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series. We'll treat you to a FREE coffee and 20% off the book! Cornerstone Books is accepting pre-orders at 20% off the cover price ($18.39+tax) today through 10pm on Friday, August 1, so this will be the last chance to get the books at the discounted price.
Saturday August 2 at 7pm
Karen Ristuben Trio
A soulful interpretation of jazz standards and roots music from originals to Thelonius Monk to Hank Williams and more... Mason Daring, recording artist, music producer, and film composer (Brother from Another Planet, Matewan), adds his tasteful electric guitar style to the sultry sounds of Karen Ristuben on guitar and vocals. With Rory McKenzie rounding out the trio on fretless bass, the trio delivers a uniquely blended sound and a relaxed vibe.
Friday August 8 at 7pm
Stephanie Schorow with East of Boston
If you're a traveler with a sense of humor and a spirit of adventure, take a trip with Stephanie Schorow through the Boston Harbor Islands. A practical guide, complete with camping tips and driving directions, East of Boston's droll travelogue takes the measure of these gloriously wild Edens all within sight of the city's skyline. Join Schorow around a campfire for some friendly conversation about pirate treasure, elusive foxes, cross-dressing ghosts, flying Santas and a strange era of spontaneously combusting garbage dumps.
Come Visit Us at the Essex Street Fair for Salem Heritage Days August 9-10
We'll have a fun and diverse selection of books on display on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall this weekend. Come say hello!
Cornerstone Books Celebrates the Tax-Free Weekend on August 16-17: 2 for 25% Off Sale PLUS Ignore MA 5% Sales Tax All Weekend Long. Save The Dates!
For the Massachusetts tax-free weekend, we're offering 25% off on ALL hardcover titles when you buy 2 or more hardcovers. Come take advantage of low prices and great books! Discounted books include recently released hits The Lace Reader, Breaking Dawn, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, children's hardcovers and many more.
Discounts may not be used on special orders and cannot be combined with other discounts. Lucky 13 cards will be treated normally.
Saturday August 16 at 10:30am
Cornerstone Books Kids! presents Children's Illustrator Yetti Frenkel and Andre the Famous Harbor Seal
Award-winning children's author Yetti Frenkel tells the captivating tale of Andre, the famous Rockport, Maine harbor seal. Snack and activity provided.
Thursday August 21 at 7pm
The Merrimack Rounders
Open Bluegrass Jam with The Merrimack Rounders Join the Merrimack Rounders for this Open Jam...come play along or just enjoy the music!
Discussions and Clubs
We've had a number of people express interest in poetry readings and book clubs. What we'd like to do is pair folks who'd like to host the club with those who want to join. Please download and complete the Event Interest Form if you would like join a group that is forming, or the Event Hosting Form if you would like to sponsor a group yourself. These forms are also available in the store if you would like to drop by and do this. Drop the form by the store, and we'll get you paired up with a group as soon as we have enough people. If you are strapped for time, you can also just send us mail by contacting us, and we'll get the information in for you.
About Cornerstone Books
Cornerstone Books, located at 45 Lafayette Street in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, is Salem's newest community bookstore. In addition to selling books, it is a place where neighbors and visitors can meet, exchange experiences, and energize their imagination. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm, with extended hours in the summer on Friday and Saturday to 10pm, it is one of the finest merchandisers of books, games, music and entertainment in the North Shore. Customers are treated to a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with fireplace and cozy seating. The store's amenities include free wi-fi for laptops, beverages and fresh baked goods for purchase, book discussion groups, author readings, lectures, children's hour, games and even live music. Cornerstone is available for hosting local business meeting or book clubs too.
