Create Washi Tape Pumpkins, paper plate Fall Trees, and color Halloween coloring pages!

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As a spooky surprise, the Tatnuck elves are back to celebrate Halloween and from Saturday October 25th - Friday October 31st, the first two people per day to find and return the Elves in their scary costumes to the information desk will get a Tatnuck gift card!

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PLUS! Anyone that comes in wearing a costume on Halloween will be able to pick a prize from the prize basket!

The Maladaptive is a gritty alt-rock duo blending raw emotion with a sardonic edge. Based in Western Mass, The Maladaptive deliver heavy riffs, ambient leads, and moody melodies, with their sound living somewhere between Nirvana’s bite, Radiohead’s atmosphere, and Fleet Foxes’ introspection. Playing both originals and reimagined covers, they bring a dynamic, genre-bending energy that hits just right for any crowd!

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First-time author Chris Richards will share the story behind his bestselling memoir, Nothing So Broken—a true account of two remarkable people from Central Massachusetts.

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Published in August by MSI Press, the book reached #1 on Amazon’s New Releases in Vietnam War Biographies and has landed in the Amazon Top 100 across multiple categories in recent weeks. Originally from Millbury, Chris is especially drawn to uncovering big stories tucked away in small towns.

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Joey Carvello is a renowned first-generation disco deejay and representative. After making his deejay debut at Yesterdays in Boston, he was named Billboard Magazine’s “Disco Deejay of the Year in Boston” in 1978.

He cut his teeth at RFC/Warner Records before joining Kiss 108 radio station in Boston. In 1989, he moved to Atlantic Records in New York where he helped promote and sign artists including Robin S., Little Louie Vega, Marc Anthony, En Vogue, and Jellybean, helping them earn the title of Billboard Magazine’s “Dance Music Label of the Year.”

He has worked for Champion Records UK, H.O.L.A. Records, Priority Records, and TVT Records and personally launched the radio careers of artists Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins, and Pitbull.

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Liz O’Neill earned her MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. She currently works at the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, where she supports major brands looking to make better environmental, social, and governance decisions.

Her research for Ways of Virtue has included interviews with local historians; shellfish conservationists; air traffic controllers; and one remarkable, small plane pilot, who succeeded somehow in talking her off the ground.

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Krissy Lanier is a literary fiction author whose stories will pull at your heartstrings. The Flight of the Osprey is Krissy’s third novel and takes place in a fictional Cape Cod town based on Falmouth, MA.

This story is a comingof-age tale written for those who grew up staying outside until the streetlights turned on.

You can connect with Krissy on Instagram @ krissylanier_writes

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Lynn Carriker and her family have lived in Natick for over 40 years. She is a former elementary school teacher and hospice nurse. She is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 5.

Lynn’s newly published children’s book, THE TREASURE, tells the story of a child in search of a treasure ….. a treasure that can change the world. This child enlists the aid of the forest animals to help in finding the treasure. Come and help the child find this treasure and you will be just as amazed and surprised as the child!

Lynn’s son and husband will accompany her for this presentation.

Barton Allen Stewart from Quincy, MA, has had two primary fields of intellectual interest over the years. One is good, characterdriven literary fiction. The other is the study of … cults! Their psychology and tactics.

Now he has put the two together in The Contraption, a novel that explores a cult experience. The Contraption may be the most realistic fictional depiction of what happens in such cases. Bart’s first book was Tales of Real and Dream Worlds, a collection of nine short stories in the style of The Twilight Zone. He will be signing both books at Tatnuck!

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A Cuppa Tea with Miss Jean: Her Life and Legacy, unravels the riveting story of “Miss Jean,” a woman who left indelible footprints on the sands of time.

Born in London in 1924, her life was nothing less than extraordinary. From battling childhood illness to witnessing the horrors of WWll during her formative years, her spirit remained unbroken. Jean’s early passion for dance and theatre ignited a spark that illuminated her path for years to come. Her journey with the Cole Bros. Circus further honed her artistic skills. In 1953, Jean began a new chapter in Hudson, Massachusetts, where she breathed life into her dream of owning a dance studio—Jean’s School of Dance. She opened a gymnastics school with the author many years later, Jean’s School of Gymnastics Inc.

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Many children enjoy the make-believe lure of being a Princess. But what about being the Queen? Allison’s new picture book takes readers through a day-in-the-life with all the imaginative trimmings of royalty: a castle, a crown, brave knights, and a moat (of sorts) complete with a goldfish named ________________ (come visit and find out!)

Something quite magical occurred while watching her grandsons learn to read. It was then that Allison realized she was witnessing a multi-generational love of books unfold before her eyes. How best to continue to perpetuate her family’s love of reading than to become an author herself! The best way to describe Allison’s work is “encouragement and positivity in the form of verbal sunshine!”​​

Erik Johnson is a third-generation silhouette artist who began learning the craft at age 10 from his father, Edward M. Johnson. For over 10 years, the Johnson family has traveled the world creating timeless, hand-cut silhouette portraits. Erik continues the tradition, cutting each silhouette in under five minutes at children’s boutiques, toy stores, weddings, and special events. He has crafted thousands of heirloom keepsakes for clients worldwide. He lives in the beautiful Queen City of Charlotte, NC, and is the proud father of five children.

Silhouettes make great gifts! They only take a few minutes to create and last a lifetime.

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Space is limited. Book your silhouette appointment today! Silhouettes are $30 each, a duplicate of the same person is $15 Framing is also available Cash and credit cards accepted

Meet the authors and do some shopping in the beloved local Tatnuck! This dynamic writing duo from Southborough Massachusetts are longtime friends and colleagues who discovered their mutual love for writing while vacationing on the idyllic island of Nantucket. They set out on a journey to create the ultimate beach read. The windswept beaches, historic cobblestone streets, gray-shingled cottages, and yacht-filled harbors create a postcard-perfect backdrop for their debut novel. When they published The Cliff, they proved that if you set a goal and put your mind to it, dreams do come true!

On the wealthy island of Nantucket, four women — Allison, Kate, Carla, and Brooke — navigate a glittering summer of luxury, desire, and betrayal. But beneath the polished surface, secrets fester, rivalries grow, and one devastating truth threatens to destroy them all.

Massachusetts native Ann Watt is returning to Tatnuck Bookseller with her latest memoir, When Being a Nurse Was Fun: Volume II.

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Immerse yourself in new stories about patients, colleagues, and situations she encountered as a nurse. Don’t miss the opportunity to ask this award-winning author questions about her medical career and writing endeavors.

Ann enjoys discussions with readers and nurses, and often reveals additional tidbits about her books. Ann’s nursing sequel, as well as her other books, will be available for purchase.