LibraryThing Local

A book swap will take place at the library from 9:30am to 4:30 pm. Bring a book - take a book! No due dates, no late fees. Featured books and authors: Henry David Thoreau, Frank McCourt, Vladimir Nabokov, Joyce Carol Oates ... Some popular children's books are also available for exchange.

In her debut novel, Bethlehem resident, Joyce Hinnefeld, has written a beautiful story set right here in Eastern Pennsylvania. Her novel captures the emotions of love, friendships, grief and a beautiful connection with nature. Addie and Tom share more than their love for their daughter and each other. ... (more) Their love for birds and nature travels through time when this area has been grown from a rural community with open space to questioning when development is harming nature. I highly recommend the book for lovers of nature, residents of our area and anyone who loves good literature. You are invited to an afternoon book reading with the author with a book signing to follow. If you are unable to make this event, we can get a personalized copy signed for you. This book will make a great gift. Please remember that all books presented for signing must be purchased from Harleysville Books. IN HOVERING FLIGHT IS THE #1 SEPTEMBER INDIE PICK! Read what other independent booksellers are saying about this novel. "A wonderful debut novel that is surprising in all the right ways. It's a love story, a celebration of the natural world, environmental statement, and a story of lifelong friendships. Though Barbara Kingsolver comes immediately to mind when looking for a comparison for Joyce Hinnefeld, I found that her voice was unique, and if you'll pardon the metaphor, as clear and bright as morning birdsong in early spring." — Cathy Langer, The Tattered Cover, Denver, CO “Joyce Hinnenfeld’s deeply felt novel resonated with me in a number of ways. Like Addie I am a mid-Atlantic girl, born and bred and I enjoyed the homage paid to Bucks Country, Pennsylvania and the New Jersey coast, lovely and humble places. Addie could be somebody from my life; I knew many people who veered from hope to anger in those years where the political process was unresponsive to their concerns. Finally, there is a familiar mother/daughter relationship, a tangle of love and unspoken but deeply felt expectations.” -- Carla Cohen, Politics & Prose Bookstore, Washington D.C.

In her debut novel, Bethlehem resident, Joyce Hinnefeld, has written a beautiful story set right here in Eastern Pennsylvania. Her novel captures the emotions of love, friendships, grief and a beautiful connection with nature. Addie and Tom share more than their love for their daughter and each other. ... (more) Their love for birds and nature travels through time when this area has been grown from a rural community with open space to questioning when development is harming nature. I highly recommend the book for lovers of nature, residents of our area and anyone who loves good literature. You are invited to an afternoon book reading with the author with a book signing to follow. If you are unable to make this event, we can get a personalized copy signed for you. This book will make a great gift. Please remember that all books presented for signing must be purchased from Harleysville Books. IN HOVERING FLIGHT IS THE #1 SEPTEMBER INDIE PICK! Read what other independent booksellers are saying about this novel. "A wonderful debut novel that is surprising in all the right ways. It's a love story, a celebration of the natural world, environmental statement, and a story of lifelong friendships. Though Barbara Kingsolver comes immediately to mind when looking for a comparison for Joyce Hinnefeld, I found that her voice was unique, and if you'll pardon the metaphor, as clear and bright as morning birdsong in early spring." — Cathy Langer, The Tattered Cover, Denver, CO “Joyce Hinnenfeld’s deeply felt novel resonated with me in a number of ways. Like Addie I am a mid-Atlantic girl, born and bred and I enjoyed the homage paid to Bucks Country, Pennsylvania and the New Jersey coast, lovely and humble places. Addie could be somebody from my life; I knew many people who veered from hope to anger in those years where the political process was unresponsive to their concerns. Finally, there is a familiar mother/daughter relationship, a tangle of love and unspoken but deeply felt expectations.” -- Carla Cohen, Politics & Prose Bookstore, Washington D.C.

Ten Mile River On Friday, October 24th at 6:00 pm, Paul Griffin will be at the Doylestown Bookshop to sign copies of Ten Mile River, a gripping and gritty young adult novel about the unusual friendship between two New York teens who find their home on the streets. This is Paul Griffin's first ... (more)novel, and his spare moving prose and uncanny ear for authentic dialogue is guaranteed to garner many fans. Publisher's Weekly Starred Review of Ten Mile River Ray and José, 14 and 15, have survived foster care and juvenile detention together, and now hide out from their parole officers in a burned-out stationhouse in New York City's Ten Mile River park. They make their way by stealing, working occasionally, and trying to stay under police radar. Ray is bigger and smarter, but José, a proven matador, is boss. They are friends to the end—until Ray meets and falls for the beautiful Trini, who encourages both boys to go straight, like her. But Ray's view of himself and his understanding of loyalty also leads him to set up Trini with José. As Griffin illuminates Ray's often dangerous world, readers will feel for themselves Ray's dilemma and the difficulties he faces in choosing between José, drawn to the fast buck, and his own desires to make something of himself. The language is tough but convincing, the setting authentic, the characters memorable and their struggles played out with a complexity that respects the audience's intelligence.

The Indian Valley YMCA Book Club meets at our store on the last Monday of every month at 10:30am. Lenny Grossman from IVYMCA moderates the discussion. Call or email for details. October's book is Uberpower: The Imperial Temptation by Josef Joffe.

Karen Levin Coburn, co-editor of Letting Go, describes Writin' on Empty: Parents Reveal the Upside, Downside, and Everything in Between When Children Leave the Nest perfectly in her glowing review: "This collection of essays about the universal experience of children leaving home is guaranteed to strike ... (more)a chord—to make you smile and laugh out loud—and yes, even shed some tears. It will confirm what you've been thinking as well as challenge you to think a bit differently." Now, DIESEL, A Bookstore in Oakland is proud to welcome local authors and editors of Writin' on Empty, Risa Nye, Joan Taylor Cehn and Julie Renalds, to the store as they discuss a topic that is sure to pull at the heartstrings of every parent out there, whether you've already gone through this experience yourself or are about to. Head down to DIESEL, A Bookstore on Thursday, October 30 at 7pm and mingle & meet other parents in the perfect opportunity to share your own stories at this wonderful event! Learn more about the editors and their book at www.writinonempty.com.

Join us for our Adult Book Club meeting for our discussion of The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. New members always welcome.

Come out for an afternoon of "Girl Power" activities from The Daring Book for Girls by Miriam Peskowitz and Andrea Buchanan. Brownie Troop #71500 is working with the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club to provide gifts to families in our area and children at CHOP this holiday season. 10% of all net sales ... (more)will benefit the IV Girl Scout Service Unit.

Local sports author, Dave Steidel, has written a book that details season by season details of the AFL from 1960 through 1969. A great gift for the football fan.

The Indian Valley YMCA Book Club meets at our store on the last Monday of every month at 10:30am. Lenny Grossman from IVYMCA moderates the discussion. Call or email for details. November's book is A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.