If you need to find a book to serve as a holiday gift or to read for personal enjoyment, the Staples Book Fair at Barnes and Nobles is an event worth attending.
Tuesday Dec.11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barnes and Noble will donate between 10 and 20 percent of the proceeds to Staples when patrons mention Staples High School at checkout. The funds raised from the event will go to enrichment programs for students.
According to Liz Kaner, Co-Chair of the Book Fair, they have events planned all day that incorporate the Staples community in order to liven the shopping experience.
One of the headline events is author Dan Woog, who will be signing his new book We Kick Balls: True Stories from the Youth Soccer Wars from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Woog looks forward to the book signing because it not only will likely increase his book sales, but it also provides him with an opportunity to connect with his fans.
“It’s always good to hear why people come, and what interests them about my books. I like to take time with everyone. That’s easy to do because I’m not exactly someone like JK Rowling, signing hundreds of books at a time,” Woog said.
Following Woog, the Collective Jazz Project of Staples musicians will share their talent with shoppers from 5 p.m to 7 p.m.
Josie Fair ’13 finds that the book fair comes at the perfect time because it will help her complete her holiday shopping. “The entertainment is a plus, but I’ll be focused on getting presents for family and friends. Barnes and Nobles has a large selection that makes the process easy,” Fair said.
The holiday season serves as a perfect time to not only shop for gifts, but to donate to a good cause. The Book Fair is a one stop shop for gathering with friends, enjoying the talent of the Staples community, and purchasing gifts. “There are just so many reasons to come out to the book fair,” Kaner said.
