Wellesley Books is delighted to host JENNIFER CHIAVERINI, bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker, as she presents Enchantress of Numbers, a look at the fascinating life of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace—Lord Byron’s daughter, the world’s first computer programmer, and a woman whose exceptional contributions to science and technology have been too long unsung. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »ERIN DIONNE, author of Notes from an Accidental Band Geek, presents Lights, Camera, Disaster, a funny, relatable middle-grade novel about a budding filmmaker with executive function disorder who figures out how to become the director of her own life. About the author: Erin Dionne is an assistant professor of liberal arts at a small college north of Boston, where she teaches freshman comp, lit classes, and some creative writing electives. When not actively promoting her writing with great humor and…
Find out more »MEG WOLITZER, bestselling author of The Interestings, presents The Female Persuasion, an electric, multilayered novel about ambition, power, friendship, and mentorship, and the romantic ideals we all follow into adulthood. Tickets for this event are $5 and can be used as a coupon off the price of the book. Buy tickets in-store at Wellesley Books, by phone at 781.431.1160, or online at store.wellesleybooks.com. About the author: Meg Wolitzer is an American writer, known for The Wife, The Ten-Year Nap, The…
Find out more »Please join acclaimed author DAVE EGGERS at Wellesley Books for a pop-up signing and meet-and-greet.
Find out more »We are thrilled to announce that Bruins superstar BOBBY ORR will be at Wellesley Books to 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. Click the link to learn more about the book and how to buy tickets.
Find out more »Jennifer Donnelly, bestselling author of A Northern Light and Lost in a Book, presents Stepsister, a startling, fiercely feminist YA re-imagining of Cinderella.
Find out more »Your $25 ticket for this event includes a signed copy of You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time. Buy tickets in-store or by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online by using the Eventbrite form above (fees apply). If the Eventbrite form doesn't load after a few seconds, you can go to chast-marx-wellesley-books.eventbrite.com. About You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time: Rules for Couples The perfect Valentine’s Day and anniversary gift:…
Find out more »Certain books were “banned in Boston” at least as far back as 1651, when one William Pynchon wrote a book criticizing Puritanism.