We're On the Move! Beginning 9/3/24, Bank Square Books is temporarily closed while we pack up and move to our new location 1.4 miles down the road at 80 Stonington Rd. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on our opening date at the new location, or click the button below. Thank you, downtown Mystic for 25+ amazing years, we are so lucky to be a part of this amazing community. We can't wait to welcome everyone into our new space very soon!
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Acts of Courage, An Indie Playlist Event!Wednesday, November 19 | 7 pm ET
Independent bookstores & presses are teaming up to bring you a virtual conversation with Roxane Gay (Untamed State, Bad Feminist) and Okey Ndibe (Arrows of Rain, Foreign Gods Inc.)!
The two writers will discuss their brilliant debut novels and explore the concept of courage amid chaos.
This is an Indie Playlist event, created to support your local independent bookstore! About the Authors:
Roxane Gay's writing has appeared in Title IX: A Pop-Up by Bank Square Books will be opening in New London, CT for the holiday season. Title IX will be located at 345 State Street, known as The Cottage, on The Garde Arts Center property and will offer a curated selection of books ranging from bestsellers to children’s titles, with a focus on social justice themes.
Mystic’s Bank Square Books will be “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season as part of a city wide initiative to revitalize the downtown business district. The Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm
Writer and Journalist Connie Shultz
Media Matters Series
Join us for a virtual chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist Connie Schultz, in conversation with former New York Times editorial writer Maura Casey.
Connie will discuss her first novel, The Daughters of Erietown, which came out in June, as well as reflect on current events and happenings in the world today.Tickets $40 (pick up book in-store at Bank Square after event) or $45 (ticket + shipping Wednesday September 30, 6pm
via Zoom
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that George Packer is to speak on his biography of diplomat Richard Holbrooke at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 30 via Zoom.
In his book “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century”, George Packer tells the story of Richard Holbrooke, the diplomat who was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan War, but who failed to achieve the post of Secretary of
Tuesday, September 1, 7pm
Live Stream featuring best selling author Jeff Benedict in conversation with NBC30 Sports Anchor Michael Holley
Streaming live from Boston MA and New London, CT – in the room at the Garde Arts Center where the book was written – watch the national kick-off of the new book The Dynasty, the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots—the greatest sports dynasty of the 21st century.
Join in the live online conversation with Connecticut’s own Jeff Benedict, the #1 New
On Our Minds Series: Code Blue Author Mike MageeCo-presented with Bank Square BooksWednesday, June 12 at 6pm
A doctor, medical historian, and former head of Pfizer’s global medical affairs relies on his experience inside the medical establishment to offer a searing and persuasive exposé of the American health care system. Books will be available for sale. Cost: Suggested donation $5
How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer
The Women & Girls Funds of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut invite you to join us for a conversation with Zainab Salbi.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
4:30-6:30pm (snacks and refreshments provided)
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CTThis event is FREE. Please RSVP by May 2nd (registration is required).RSVP NOW
Facilitating this engaging conversation is local businesswoman and civic leader Susette Tibus.
Ms. Salbi is a humanitarian, media host, author, and founder Bank Square Books Launches New Website
Q&H unveiled its latest website creation for Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop! We were so delighted to work with store owner Annie Philbrick and events coordinator Elissa Englund to give their stores a dynamic new website. As beloved hubs for bibliophiles (even Hillary Clinton has been spotted browsing the shelves of Savoy), we wanted to make sure the new site would act as their virtual hub. Sliding headers tease the shelves upon shelves of books at each store, Special Awareness Lunch - The Power of Community: Women, Language, and Activism
Thursday, April 6 at Holiday Inn - Norwich
New London, CT – The Power of Purple Campaign, founded by the Rose Conrad Memorial Fund of Safe Futures in partnership with Hadassah American Affairs of Eastern Connecticut, will present a special awareness luncheon, featuring New York Times bestselling author Dawn Tripp in a presentation on The Power of Community: Women, Language and Activism. The event will take place on Thursday,
Mystic, CT – Oyster Club, an award winning farm-and-sea to table restaurant located in Mystic, CT is excited to present a dinner at Oyster Club in partnership with Bank Square Books.
On Sunday, February 12, at 6:30pm, Oyster Club invites guests to dine with award-winning author Colman Andrews in celebration of his latest book, The British Table. Enjoy a five-course dinner with drink pairing, and go home with a copy of The British Table. In addition to being one of the most respected food writers, having Free and open to the public at Bank Square Books on August 24. 2016
Mystic, CT – Authors Dr. Joanne Z. Moore and Lisa Saunders will collaborate to present "After the Loss of a Spouse," the next installment of Bank Square Books' Self-Improvement Series on August 24.
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.
Talk: "After the Loss” Self-Improvement Series
Bank Square Books, 2nd floor
53 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
More info:MYSTIC: Self-Improvement Series: After the Loss of a Spouse, Featuring Joanne Z. Moore and "After the Loss of a Spouse: What's Next?"Mystic, CT – Joanne Z. Moore, PT, DHSc., author of “After the Loss of a Spouse: What's Next?” will discuss her new guidebook at Bank Square Books on January 24.Sunday, January 24, 1-3 p.m.
“After the Loss of a Spouse: What’s Next?”Book signing with Dr. Joanne Z. Moore
Bank Square Books
53 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
“After the Loss of a Spouse: What's Next?” is a concise guidebook for rebuilding a life after the loss of a spouse. Topics include getting one’s
Bank Square Books Temporarily Closed for Moving
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversation with Roxane Gay and Okey Ndibe
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!
In Conversation with Writer & Journalist Connie Shultz from La Grua Center
SECWAC: Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century
Garde Arts: Jeff Benedict's The Dynasty Virtual Book Launch with Michael Holley September 1
Pfizer's Former Head of Global Medical Affairs Takes a Searing Look at America’s Health Care System at La Grua Center
Women & Girls Fund of the Community Foundation Invite You to a Conversation with Zainab Salbi May 9
Quinn & Hary Celebrates a Great Start to 2017
Power of Purple Luncheon with NY Times Bestselling Author Dawn Tripp April 6
Oyster Club and Bank Square Books Present Dinner with Colman Andrews
'After the Loss of a Spouse' Self-Improvement Series Continues Aug 24 in Mystic
Author Dr. Joanne Z. Moore at Bank Square Books Jan 24
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