Upcoming Events

  • An Evening with Ryan Walsh, Author of "Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968" Thursday July 19 at 7pm
    Event date:
    07/19/2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
    Ryan Walsh Astral Weeks at Titcomb's July 19 at 7pm

    We are so excited to present author/musician Ryan Walsh as part of our summer Thursday evening series!  The New York Times has named Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968 one of the "17 refreshing books" to read this summer. 

    Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks is an iconic rock album shrouded in legend, a masterpiece that has touched generations of listeners and influenced everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Martin Scorsese. In his first book, acclaimed musician and journalist Ryan H. Walsh unearths the album’s fascinating backstory–along with the untold secrets of the time and place that birthed it: Boston 1968.

  • Cynthia Kane "Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist" Tuesday July 24 3-4pm
    Event date:
    07/24/2018 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
    Cynthia Kane Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist Titcomb's Bookshop July 24 at 3pm

    Change Your Words, Change Your World: Learn how with Cynthia Kane on Tuesday, July 24 from 3-4pm.

    There are hundreds of books, workshops, and classes that teach us how to communicate effectively with others, but very few of us pay attention to how we speak to ourselves.

  • Story Time for Ages 3 – 6 at Titcomb’s Bookshop!
    Event date:
    07/25/2018 - 9:30am
    story time for ages 3-6 Titcomb's Bookshop July 11 and 25 at 9:30am

    Bring your little ones, ages 3-6, to the bookshop this summer for our very popular story time with early childhood educator Pam Noble!  Children will enjoy a story, simple craft, and light refreshments on Tuesday mornings, July 11 and July 25 and August 15 at 9:30am - 10:30am.

    Pam has been teaching for over 40 years. She owns and directs Happy Hearts Learning Center, a preschool in East Greenwich, RI, which she's done for 31 years. For the last six years, she has spent summers at her home in East Sandwich. She has three children and two grandchildren, loves the beach, books, music, hiking, and spending time with children! 

  • Spencer Quinn "The Right Side" July 26 at 7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Event date:
    07/26/2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
    Spencer Quinn The Right Side at Titcomb's Bookshop July 26 at 7pm

    Come to the bookshop to hear author Spencer Quinn talk about his new novel, The Right Side, on Thursday evening, July 26 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  Spencer will sign copies of the book after his talk.  

    The Right Side: In this riveting new novel by the New York Times bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, a deeply damaged female soldier home from the war in Afghanistan finds an unlikely ally in an abandoned dog when she becomes obsessed with discovering what happened to a young girl who went missing in the nearby woods.

    “Brilliant. Deeply felt, but totally under control. I loved it.”
    —Stephen King

  • Ballerina/Author Laura Young at Marstons Mills Public Library Saturday July 28 at 2pm
    Event date:
    07/28/2018 - 2:00pm
    Boston Ballerina Laura Young Marstons Mills Public Library July 28 at 2pm

    Marstons Mills Public Library welcomes Ballerina/Author Laura Young on Saturday, July 28th at 2pm.

    As a charter member of Boston Ballet and its predecessor, New England Civic Ballet, Laura Young has been affiliated with the company longer than any other dancer in its history.  This book is both a memoir of her personal journey and a fascinating account of Boston Ballet's rise from a regional troupe to the internationally recognized company that it is today.  Working in collaboration with Janine Parker, Young has written a lively, informed, and entertaining memoir.

    All ages welcome!  Please sign up at 508-428-5175.

     

  • An Afternoon with Anne Fadiman and George Howe Colt Monday, July 30 4:00 - 5:00pm
    Event date:
    07/30/2018 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
    George Howe Colt and Anne Fadiman Titcomb's Bookshop July 30 at 4pm

    Literary couple Anne Fadiman and George Howe Colt will read from some of their works at the bookshop on Monday afternoon, July 30 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.  

  • Consie Berghausen "Jamison! A Shark Returns" 9:30 am
    Event date:
    08/01/2018 - 9:30am to 10:30am
    Consie Berghausen "Jamison! A Shark Returns" August 1 Titcomb's Bookshop

    A juvenile great white shark was stranded on the sands of a Chatham beach in July 2015. Through a community effort, the shark (named Jamison) was revived, tagged, and safely returned out to sea. Researchers confirmed the shark's return in June 2016 which inspired Consie to write a book for children called "A Shark! Named Jamison", and the sequel, "Jamison! A Shark Returns".

    Jamison! A Shark Returns is Consie Berghausen’s fifth published book, all illustrated by her daughter, Nina. Consie splits her time between the family homes in Chatham, Massachusetts and Tucson, Arizona. Nina is a graphic design artist and lives in California.

  • Bike Ride & Signing with Author Christina Uss "The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle"
    Event date:
    08/01/2018 - 2:00pm
    Christina Uss Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle Bike Ride Titcomb's Bookshop August 1

    Join bicyclist and children's author Christina Uss as she talks about her wonderful new book, The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00pm. The event is sponsored by the Sandwich Recreation Department, the Sandwich Public Library and Titcomb's Bookshop. It is free and open to the public. Reservations are required: Click this link, then click on the "Special Events" tab, then scroll to the bottom and Create Account or Log In to register.

  • Fitness Expert Michael Wood "TBC30" Thursday August 2 at 7:00 pm
    Event date:
    08/02/2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
    Michael Wood "TBC30" Titcomb's Bookshop August 2 at 7pm

    Come to the bookshop to listen to local fitness expert Michael Wood talk about his amazing book TBC30!  

  • Jessica Kensky & Patrick Downes "Rescue and Jessica" August 3 at IFAW
    Event date:
    08/03/2018 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
    Jessica Kensky Patrick Downes "Rescue & Jessica" August 3 IFAW

    An invitation from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in Yarmouth Port:

    Come meet co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, a married couple who were both injured during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. They will be discussing their new book “Rescue and Jessica, A Life-Changing Friendship,” - a luminous new picture book based on a real-life partnership. The heartening story of love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will inspire readers of all ages. Jessica and Patrick will be joined by the star of the book – and ASPCA Dog of the Year – Rescue!

     They will be bringing Rescue's “pawtograph” for a book signing.

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