Hopefully, being committed to change is not just rhetoric from all political parties involved in this fall’s election. Making choices from “sound bites…comedy shows…and news streamed across our home page in one or two sentences”…HOPEFULLY our populace is NOT doing this but instead is reading entire speeches, listening to entire debates, and reading entire books before choosing their “change-maker.” Leading by example would probably be a great idea, don’t you think?

We will continue to stock books for both party’s candidates as they are published…though, at this point…one party has more titles than the other. We keep looking…any suggestions?

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Get ready! We have some “marvelous” events planned for the upcoming months… and before you know it, we will
have the store decorated for the holidays! (oh, dear!!) Some of you are taking advantages of our great summer sales and getting early holiday shopping done… our front table has great paperbacks (buy 2 and get 1 free) and all of our gardening books are 25% off through August.

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Mother’s Day, Graduation, summer reading…oh, and free cookies on Fridays…guess there are many reasons to stop by our shop! Thanks for supporting your local, independent bookstore! A few events this month and next, with many new books just being published will keep us busy with friends and new faces! We will be closed on Monday, May 26.

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This is a busy month at all bookstores! (Maybe it was good that Easter surprised us…last month!) It seems that publishers have saved their “best and biggest” titles for the spring. Our store has new events and offerings as well…and, as always…we THANK YOU for supporting our cozy and INDEPENDENT bookstore!

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If our January “resolutions” have expired and gone…I guess that during this time of birth and new beginnings, we can… (I hope) begin again!

More sunlight buds appearing and not so many layers give us hope in March! So, have we kept our promise to read a new author, a new genre…a debut novel? Maybe we can help! As we take time to “spring clean” in our wonderful little shop, we have placed an assortment of titles on our “Back-Door” table, and they are all 50% off during the month of March and April. Lots of chairs close by so bring your coffee and browse for as long as you’d like!

We have a large selection of Easter Books! Don’t forget that Easter is March 23rd!!

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Thank you to so many loyal supporters…our author event, featuring Binka Le Breton was well-attended! Binka read and discussed her book, THE GREATEST GIFT, and left us all with a feeling that there is need to become involved with the tragedy occurring in the Amazon Rainforest.

We have books signed by Binka at the store, with quantities limited.

And…if you have the time, visit the Partners of the Americas website: www.partners.net and the local chapter website: www.coloradominaspartners.home.comcast

A special thank you to Steve and Jan Waechter for bringing Binka to our store, and to Betty and Roger Brown for their support in “getting the word out” about our signing. Oh, and stop by the Sod Buster Bed and Breakfast as Steve and Jan are the new owners!

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How do we begin to “Resolve?” There seems to be so many ideas, goals, and fervor pulling at us in this New Year! But…the excitement is building towards a new president, a new approach to health…and even, a new approach to being informed. Whether you have “resolved” to learn more about an issue/candidate, enroll in a continuing education class, participate in a book discussion, or learn a new hobby…it all begins with reading! We want to be a part of your 2008 goals for mental and physical health…stop by and begin it all at
An Open Book LLC!

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What a beautiful season with so many customers, both old and new, choosing to visit our little bookshop, with the thought of finding a perfect gift for someone special. A book will hold lasting memories. We have the titles and the expertise to help you in your search! What a lucky occupation we have…getting to talk to so many happy, literate and knowledgeable book buyers.

Your faithful support during 2007 gives our bookshop the knowledge that we will have a wonderful and 2008!!
Thank you!

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The leaves are turning, as our pages do the same. This store of mine has become your store also. We continue to meet such lovely people…all with a dedication to reading. Thank you for making this bookstore a “home away from home.”

On WEDNESDAY, November 21, we will be open until NOON and THURSDAY, November 22, we will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Extended hours…until 8:00PM on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 23, 24)

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Our store seems to be taking on a “life of its own!” New ideas, creative energies… plans for the future… keep walking in and visiting with us! Love it!

NEW AND NOTABLE

Have you seen our BOOKSENSE Winter Catalog? So many wonderful titles in all categories. Stop by and take one home to begin your holiday shopping.
Next month, you will find helpful “The Perfect Gift” tags in many of our books. New titles, journals, gifts arrive every week… don’t miss out!
Coming soon… you will be able to shop with your credit card from our website. More information next month!

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AN OPEN BOOK GIVES BACK

It feels good, every month, to be able to help a local, non-profit program or maybe, an even bigger cause that has affected all of us. Since we began our “Gives Back” program, we have donated more than one thousand dollars to The American Cancer Society, Chautauqua, and Leannaís Closet. This month we are honored to be “giving” (with YOUR) generous support to: A Woman’s Place, right here in Greeley.

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AN OPEN BOOK LLC… is open on Sunday!



Through December, we will be open from 11:00AM until 4:00PM, with Cottonwood Cupboard open the same hours… for your holiday shopping.

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WHO ARE THESE BOOK CRITICS?

We have two “voracious” readers who fit the description of smart, well-read, literate… and both enjoy a variety of genres. These two book lovers have met, found a kinship, and gave us a great new idea! These two book lovers will read the same book…or maybe, two different books…then, give our store a review of that title. Ah…but they will remain anonymous, and will be called: A PAIR OF PAGE TURNERS. Look for

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NEW BOOK CLUB FORMING!

We have two clubs that are busy reading and meeting that began at out bookstore. Thank you all! Now, we have interest in beginning another Thursday evening club. Kathy Wagner, a supporter of an Open Book LLC, a reader and also a knitter… would like to meet other people, men and women, who would enjoy meeting the first Thursday of every month, right in our cozy store.

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SATURDAY STORY TIME

We are ready to go with out fall and winter FREE story time hour, on the last Saturday of every month, from NOON to 1:00PM. Join our favorite bookstore friend and storyteller, Tanis Bator, whenever you and your kiddo have some time to spare.

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AMERICAN GIRL CLUB NEWS



Our first club is up and going, with another club waiting for just a few more members, and then we will have two clubs that will meet, always, on the last Sunday of every month. A BIG THANK YOU to Brooke Brynetson and her dogs Tango, Jacks and Scarlett for being our program at the first meeting. Brooke demonstrated dog handling, dog training, and most importantly… dog love, in conjunction with NIKKI, the American Girl book.

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THE ENGLISH READER BOOK STUDY GROUP

This new book study has just begun, so there is still time to join us and become excited with where our thoughts and conversations take us! We are meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.

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LOCAL AUTHOR WRITES ABOUT BASEBALL!

Roger Johnson, AP history teacher at Greeley West High School and soon to be published author (by Random House, no less) patiently reminded me that he had introduced a local author, Gail Rowe, to me when I first opened. My mistake… to not have contacted Mr. Rowe back then! How perfect o become acquainted with Mr. Rowe during this exciting baseball season. We have all four of his books, showcased, along with a store favorite…MRS. STEFFY, OUR MOTHER THE MORTICIAN… on our “Local and Regional” table.

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FREE TALK AND MEDITATION

As always, we will enjoy another relaxing and thought-felt evening with Monk Rinzin. This month our FREE talk and meditation will be Tuesday, October 30th, once again on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM. This month we will learn about “Constant Craving” and how it can disturb any aspect of our lives.

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