The Concord Bookshop

09/24/2026

It is always an absolute delight to see Gregory Maguire at the bookshop! There are signed copies of ELPHIE on our shelves, soon to be joined by GALINDA (to be released on September 29th!) It’s all wicked exciting! 😊💖

09/24/2026

In Our Community Window
Verrill Farm Harvest Festival to support
Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital

Verrill Farm’s annual fundraiser to support Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital returns for it’s 20th year!

Saturday, October 3rd
10:00am - 2:00pm
Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler Road in Concord

This event is a day of family fun featuring games and prizes, live music by John Fitzsimmons, PYO pumpkins, Goats & Giggles petting zoo, raffles and a la cart food.

All pumpkin sales during the festival will go towards Pumpkins for Pediatrics at Emerson Hospital. This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital and your attendance at this festival will fund ongoing programming.

Purchase your tickets online and get extra tickets to use during the festival at the Verrill Farm website.

09/22/2026

Who wore it better?! Here are some of our favorites in their American and then British designs - which do you prefer? 😊📚

09/20/2026

The children’s section is ready for Halloween! 👻 🎃😊📚

09/18/2026

09/15/2026

Dame Julia Donaldson’s new book, illustrated by Alex Scheffler, is out today!
“The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,
Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.”
We cannot wait to meet her in all her Gruffalo Granny glory! 😊📖

09/15/2026

IN OUR COMMUNITY WINDOW THIS WEEK: Friends of Emerson Health

For more than 100 years, the Friends of Emerson Health (formerly the Auxiliary) has helped enhance patient care, support innovation, and strengthen connections throughout our community. Through volunteerism, educational programs, fundraising, and special events, the Friends funds critical equipment, facility enhancements, patient comfort initiatives, and community health programs. From providing handmade quilts and newborn sleep sacks to awarding more than $100,000 in annual grants, the Friends continue to make a meaningful impact across Emerson Health. As the organization begins its second century under a new name, it remains committed to bringing people together, supporting exceptional care, and investing in the health and well-being of our community. For more information visit, emersonhealth.org/friends and follow us on social media

09/13/2026

The bookshop’s author spotlight is on Rachel Cusk, the award winning, cosmopolitan author, whose most recent work, LIFE OF M is on our shelves now.
Some say it is controversial! What are your thoughts? 📚🤔😊

09/09/2026

In Our Community Window
Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education
This week's Community Window highlights the offerings of CCACE, including:

Adult and Youth Programs
Drivers Education
Instrumental Music School

Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education (CCACE) is a self-sustaining branch of Concord-Carlisle Public Schools, dedicated to lifelong learning for all ages.

CCACE connects local citizens through collaborative community outreach, classes and educational events.

The aim of CCACE aim is to provide unique programming that will inspire joy and nurture passions.

For more information, please visit the CCACE website.

09/07/2026

Thank you so much to Joshua Kendall who paid us a visit at the bookshop and signed copies of his new biography of the satirical cartoonist, Garry Trudeau.
TRUDEAU & DOONESBURY:The Cartoonist Who Turned News Into Art.
Such a pleasure to meet you! 📚😊