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Fun for Book Lovers at Barrett — Discounts, Wine & Refreshments, Meet Publisher Reps

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Barrett Bookstore, 314 Heights Road, Darien, will host a special evening on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. featuring representatives from the publishing houses Random House and Macmillan. Three of Barrett Bookstore’s favorite reps will present some of the best of their recently published titles as well as some old favorites that lend themselves to great discussions for Book Clubs. ______________

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“This is a really fun evening, and we will offer 15 percent off any of the featured books purchased at the event, says Sheila Daley, owner of Barrett Bookstore. “It is a great opportunity to add titles to your wish list, gather ideas for your book clubs, and get a head start on the holidays with gifts for every reader on your list”.

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Author on Keeping Personal Ties Strong as Technology Distracts

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Barrett Bookstore, in partnership with The Darien Community Association and The Darien Foundation for Technology and Community, is hosting an evening with Sherry Turkle at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at The DCA, 274 Middlesex Road. Ms. Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Her initial enthusiasm for the new technology has been tempered by a disturbing effect that has become increasingly evident over time.

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Author Evan Thomas

‘Being Nixon’ Author Speaks 5 PM Sunday at Barrett Bookstore: Reserve a Seat

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Evan Thomas, former editor at large of Newsweek and bestselling author of Ike’s Bluff and Sea of Thunder, will be at Barrett Bookstore, 314 Heights Road on Sunday, evening, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. to speak and sign copies of his new biography Being Nixon: A Man Divided. ___________

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Everyone thinks they know Richard Nixon. His “Tricky Dick,” persona has come to define his perception. Mr. Thomas disposes of this version of Nixon and creates a three dimensional portrait of a complex man filled with both light and darkness.

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Author to Speak on Keeping Personal Ties Strong as Technology Distracts

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An announcement from Barrett Bookstore:

Barrett Bookstore, in partnership with The Darien Community Association and The Darien Foundation for Technology and Community, is hosting an evening with Sherry Turkle at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at The DCA, 274 Middlesex Road. Ms. Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Her initial enthusiasm for the new technology has been tempered by a disturbing effect that has become increasingly evident over time.

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Paula McLain By Nina Subin

Author Paula McLain Visits Darien Community Association on Tuesday

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An announcement from Barrett Bookstore:

Barrett Bookstore will host Paula McLain, author of the phenomenal bestseller “The Paris Wife” for the launch event of her keenly anticipated new novel “Circling the Sun” on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. at the Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road. “The Paris Wife” was a huge book for us, and the favorite selection of many local book clubs,” says Sheila Daley, owner of Barrett Bookstore. “We feel privileged to have Ms. McLain come to Darien on the publication date of her new book.”

The Advance Reader Copy of “Circling the Sun” was quickly circulated among the staff at Barrett Bookstore with rave reviews from all. “One of the best books I’ve read in a long time!” says Tatum Fichthorn, one of the store’s avid readers. Set during the 1920’s and 30’s, “Circling the Sun” tells the story of Beryl Markham, a strong, intelligent and fearless girl growing up in the dramatic farmlands of Kenya.