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πŸ“… Weds. 11/12 @ 7PM: We are excited to welcome award-winning scholar of Italian culture Joseph Luzzi in store for a discussion of his new book "The Innocents of Florence: The Renaissance Discovery of Childhood". Learn more here: buff.ly/9daxWfo

11.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thurs. 11/13 @ 6PM: We welcome Kelly Cervantes and her husband, actor Miguel Cervantes for a discussion of Kelly's new book, "The Luckiest: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self". They will be joined in conversation by actress Marianne Leone. Get tickets here: buff.ly/WkdmlmR

11.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Weds. 11/12 @ 6PM: We join the Harvard University Division of Science in welcoming neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin for a discussion of his book "One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind". Register for free here: buff.ly/0JSnA0H

10.11.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️ Please note that our basement is closed today, Nov. 10, for browsing. It'll be open again on Tuesday for regular hours and we'll see you then!

10.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Mon. 11/10 @ 7PM: Today! Come on by to the Harvard Book Store as James Geary joins us for a discussion celebrating the second edition of his book "The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism". Learn more here: buff.ly/fYufYB0

10.11.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“†Mon. 11/10 @ 6PM: For the latest in the Harvard Science Book Talks event series, Niayesh Afshordi discusses his new book "Battle of the Big Bang: The New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins" at the Harvard Science Center, Hall C. He will be joined by Lisa Randall. RSVP for free here: buff.ly/X4QbhU7

07.11.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Sat. 11/22 @ 7PM: Get your tickets now to see Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina discuss his new book, "The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation" at First Parish Church. Tickets and info here: buff.ly/Bl9hHLb

07.11.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Weds. 11/19 @ 6PM: James Beard Award–winning author Joshua McFadden is coming to Cambridge! He joins us at the Brattle Theatre to discuss "Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone's Favorite Food". 🍝 Tickets and more info here: buff.ly/rwkVjjs

06.11.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Fri. 11/7 @ 7PM: We are excited to welcome Atash Yaghmaianβ€”psychotherapist and writer on mental health and Iranβ€”in store for a discussion of her debut memoir "My Name Means Fire". Learn more here: buff.ly/ys3P6u2

06.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in raising money for the Greater Boston Food Bank throughout November. We're accepting monetary donations at the registers in store through November 23. Learn more about volunteering, donating food or money, and receiving assistance at their website: www.gbfb.org

06.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Thurs. 11/13 @ 6PM: We welcome Kelly Cervantes and her husband, actor Miguel Cervantes for a discussion of Kelly's new book, "The Luckiest: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self". They will be joined in conversation by actress Marianne Leone. Get tickets here: buff.ly/WkdmlmR

05.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Mark your calendars! On 12/4, bestselling author
Anthony M. Amore will be joined in conversation with Kelly Horan, a member of the Boston Globe team, at @harvardbookstore.bsky.social to discuss his new book THE REMBRANDT HEIST at 7PM. Learn more here: www.harvard.com/event/anthon...

05.11.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's that wandering around Harvard Square? It's Harvard Book Store's own turkey! Bookseller Hal designed our newest sticker featuring the true mascot of Cambridge: a turkey. Get yours in store or browse all our illustrated stickers online: buff.ly/U6ea2xd

05.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mary Roach, in conversation with Elizabeth Preston, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"
YouTube video by Harvard Science Book Talks and Research Lectures Mary Roach, in conversation with Elizabeth Preston, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy"

Last month's delightful conversation with Mary Roach is online now! youtu.be/6FUVkG8kieI?... @harvardbookstore.bsky.social πŸ§ͺ

05.11.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Thurs. 11/6 @ 7PM: We are excited to welcome "Harvard Review" deputy editor Chloe Garcia Roberts and "The Bathysphere Book" author Brad Fox in store for a discussion of their latest works, "Carne de Dios" and "Another Bone-Swapping Event". Learn more: buff.ly/fhIamy3

05.11.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm going. Are you going? You should go! Get your ticket here: bit.ly/4ooQjKF @harvardbookstore.bsky.social @benbellabooks.bsky.social

04.11.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œTo make it hard, to make it difficult almost impossible for people to cast a vote is not in keeping with the democratic process,” Congressman John Lewis.
Happy election day, get out the vote! πŸ—³οΈ

04.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow, Monday 11/3, I’ll be talking with @azizaahmed.bsky.social about my new book Unbearable at @harvardbookstore.bsky.social. Please join us.

02.11.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist's Quest to Alter the Past by Steve Ramirez

How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist's Quest to Alter the Past by Steve Ramirez

Steve Ramirez

Steve Ramirez

Tomorrow (Nov 3) at 6:30pm EST, join @harvardbookstore.bsky.social, the Harvard University Division of Science, and @harvardlibrary.bsky.social in welcoming award-winning neuroscientist @okaysteve.bsky.social for a discussion and signing of his new book, How to Change a Memory

RSVP: buff.ly/PEwnVu8

02.11.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Tues. 11/4 at 7PM: We welcome Amy Erdman Farrell for a discussion of her new book "Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA". She will be joined in conversation by "All That She Carried" author Tiya Miles. Learn more here: buff.ly/lsRwKdn

03.11.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Tues. 11/4 @ 6PM: Come see TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern at the Brattle Theatre for a discussion of his newest cookbook "The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future", in conversation with his co-creator Barton Seaver. Get tickets here: buff.ly/pb9TG36

03.11.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Mon. 11/3 @ 6:30PM: We are excited to welcome award-winning neuroscientist Steve Ramirez to the Harvard Science Center for a discussion of his new book, "How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past". RSVP for free here: buff.ly/KBJc1rq

02.11.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Mon. 11/3 at 7PM: Award-winning correspondent at "New York" magazine Irin Carmon joins us in store for a discussion of her new book "Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America". She will be joined in convo by Professor Aziza Ahmed. Learn more: buff.ly/GtzScAF

02.11.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's today! Join us for our Fall Frequent Buyer Sale! πŸ‚πŸ“š Today, almost everything in the store is 20% off for Frequent Buyer Members. Can't make it in the store? Shop online with the code SHOPLOCAL to receive 20% off your cart. More info on our website: buff.ly/L9TddXK

02.11.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression? β€” Harvard Gazette Neuroscientist says AI and changes in the way we think about brain function will likely help speed progress.

A heartwarming write-up in the Harvard Gazette about my recent visit to @harvardbookstore.bsky.social to discuss Elusive Cures.

I'm grateful for these opportunities to spread the news about all the exciting developments happening in brain & mind research.

news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

31.10.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Mon. 11/3 @ 6:30PM: We are excited to welcome award-winning neuroscientist Steve Ramirez to the Harvard Science Center for a discussion of his new book, "How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past". RSVP for free here: buff.ly/KBJc1rq

30.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“† Thurs. 10/30 @ 7PM: We are excited to welcome Pamela S. Nadell in store for a discussion of her new book "Antisemitism, an American Tradition". She will be joined in conversation by Professor Susannah Heschel. Learn more here: buff.ly/YqIvgGV

29.10.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bundle up and gather your winter TBR with our Fall Frequent Buyer Sale! πŸ‚πŸ“š On Nov. 2, almost everything in the store will be 20% off for Frequent Buyer Members. Can't make it in-store on 11/2? Shop online with the code SHOPLOCAL to receive 20% off your cart. More info on our website: buff.ly/L9TddXK

29.10.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist's Quest to Alter the Past by Steve Ramirez

How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist's Quest to Alter the Past by Steve Ramirez

Steve Ramirez

Steve Ramirez

Next week, Nov 3 at 6:30pm EST, join @harvardbookstore.bsky.social, the Harvard University Division of Science, and @harvardlibrary.bsky.social in welcoming award-winning neuroscientist @okaysteve.bsky.social for a discussion and signing of his new book, How to Change a Memory

RSVP: buff.ly/PEwnVu8

27.10.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Weds. 10/29 @ 7PM: We join the Monroe C. Gutman Library in welcoming Jarvis R. Givens in store for a discussion of his new book "American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation". He will be joined in conversation by Philip J. Deloria. Learn more here: buff.ly/KE7S60e

28.10.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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