Welcome to The Magic Tree Bookstore ...sparking readers' imaginations since 1984 Located near Lake St. at 141 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Il. 60301, metered street parking and garage 1/2 block south Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs./Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 Sun.12-4

Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir) By Lawson, Jenny 2012-04 - Amy Einhorn Books 9780399159015 - Hardcover   See Other Formats $25.95 Available now or in 2 or 3 days. This is the book you'll be laugh-quoting to your friends.  This is the funniest book ever, hands down!  Internet star Lawson, aka The Bloggess, makes her comedic and pointed debut. Lawson takes readers on a hilarious journey recalling her bizarre upbringing in rural Texas, her devastatingly awkward high school years, and her relationship with her long-suffering husband, Victor.  ...More

********************************************************* Student Art Show & Auction Through June 1st Magic Tree Bookstore is hosting The 8th Annual Student Art Auction to benefit the Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF), running May 14th - June 1st. Beautiful, colorful, bird-themed art work has been crafted by 6th grade artists from Brooks and Julian Middle Schools! Bidding is open to the public and starts at $15 with a "Buy It Now" option of $30 per piece. Everyone is invited to view the art and participate in the silent auction. Magic Tree is open seven days a week.

************************************************** Adults Who Love to Read YA Literature Once a month, adults who enjoy reading YA Lit get together to discuss a current title. In addition to a lively book chat, participants have had the opportunity to sit down with their book's author or Skype with an out-of-town author about their book. Anyone buying a bookclub title in order to join in the discussion receives a 10% discount.

Adults Who Love to Read YA Literature Thursday, June 14th at 7 p.m. Graceling, the first in the Seven Kingdoms trilogy will be discussed at the next bookclub meeting. People purchasing the book to attend the meeting will receive a 10% discount. If you would like to come, please call (708)848-0770 or just come along.

Graceling By Cashore, Kristin 2009-09 - Graphia Books 9780547258300 - Paperback   See Other Formats $9.99 Available now or in 2 or 3 days. With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, a debut author creates a mesmerizing medieval world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that is sure to captivate readers. ...More

Events

*********************************************************** Meet Illustrator Larry Day Saturday May 19 11 a.m. We are most fortunate to have illustrator Larry Day residing in Oak Park. He lets us know about all his new projects. We can't wait to find out about the research that went into Civil War Drummer Boy. Call (708)848-0770 and let us know if you would like to attend. A new book trailer of Civil War Drummer Boy complete with Peter Day's music is well worth viewing.

Meet Author & Olympic Gold Medalist... ...Dominque Moceanu Saturday, May 26th at 1 p.m. We are excited to welcome Olympic Gold Medalist Dominque Moceanu to Oak Park. Ms. Moceanu will read from her new series, answer questions, and autograph her books. The first two in the series, Winning Team and Balancing Act are available now. Dominique Moceanu(www.dominique-moceanu.com) is also the author of the New York Times best-selling Dominique Moceanu: An American Champion. As a member of the women’s gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. She now tours the country as an ambassador for the sport, doing clinics and summer camps and speaking with young gymnasts. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two children. Just in time for the Summer 2012 Olympics! A fliptastic new tween series perfect for any girl who dreams of going for the gold! Four girls, four events, four books. Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu and Alicia Thompson present The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts, a four-book, tween paperback series full of heart, humor, and spirit. Follow the four girls as they navigate the world of competitive gymnastics, try to balance their passion with normal lives, and learn to believe in the power of friendship. Please call (708)848-0770 or e-mail iris if you'd like to reserve books and/or attend the very special event.

***************************************************************************************** Winning Window! Our front window was named a runner-up (hey, that's winning in my book!) in the Chronicles of Harris Burdick national window display contest. Bethany did a fabulous job of interpreting Chris Van Allsburg's imaginative illustrations . More pictures are on our facebook page. Be sure to check them out and of course Like us.

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