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Staff Favorites

Bewilderment: A Novel By Richard Powers Cover Image

Popular Pre-Orders

Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2) By Rebecca Yarros Cover Image

Digital AudioBooks

Audiobooks from Libro FM and River Bend Bookshop

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New & Notable

Land of Milk and Honey: A Novel By C Pam Zhang Cover Image
The Fraud: A Novel By Zadie Smith Cover Image
Let Us Descend: A Novel By Jesmyn Ward Cover Image

Author Events at River Bend

The Vaster Wilds: A Novel By Lauren Groff Cover Image
Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods By Grace Lin Cover Image
Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Cookbook: Stirring the Pot (American Palate) By Silvia Baldini, Sharon Franke, Lidia Bastianich (Other) Cover Image
High Fidelity By Nick Hornby Cover Image

Book Club Favorites

The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club) By Abraham Verghese Cover Image
Demon Copperhead: A Pulitzer Prize Winner By Barbara Kingsolver Cover Image
The Postcard By Anne Berest, Tina Kover (Translator) Cover Image

Top Holiday Books

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! By Mo Willems Cover Image
A Winter in New York: A Novel By Josie Silver Cover Image
Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story By April Genevieve Tucholke, Rebecca Santo (Illustrator) Cover Image
Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas By Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) Cover Image

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Upcoming Events

  • Extended holiday hours: OPEN 'TIL 8 PM
    12/07/2023 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • GLASTONBURY & W. HARTFORD: Christmas Party
    12/09/2023 - 11:30am
  • GLASTONBURY & W. HARTFORD: Hanukkah Party
    12/10/2023 - 11:30am
  • Extended holiday hours: OPEN 'TIL 8 PM
    12/14/2023 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • GLASTONBURY & W. HARTFORD: Polar Express Story Time!
    12/14/2023 - 5:30pm
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Holiday Hours

Open on Monday 10-4 and Late on Thursday through the Holidays!

  • Mon 10-4
  • Tue 10-6
  • Wed 10-6
  • Thu 10-8
  • Fri 10-6
  • Sat 10-6
  • Sun 10-4

 

Holiday Returns

Merchandise purchased between November 11 and December 24 may be returned or exchanged until January 13.  Holiday items, such as ornaments, may be exchanged or returned for credit until December 24  Receipts are required and product must be in original condition, including packaging and tags.

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River Bend Bookshop

Glastonbury | 2400 Main Street | 860.430.6608

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West Hartford | 161 Park Road | 860.232.4141

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-6pm* with extended *Thursday hours until 8pm, Sunday & Monday: 10am-4pm

 

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