Given the pending sale (and or closure) of Escape Into Fiction, they have halted sales of their gift cards to avoid the risk of not being able to redeem them in the future. They are still accepting gift cards for redemption.
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Escape into Fiction halts gift card sales; still accepts them
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Escape Into Fiction book store for sale
"Important announcement to our customers and followers!!"
This was announced at the Franklin Downtown Partnership general meeting Thursday morning (4/04/24). April's husband had lost his job this past October and the new job confirmed Wednesday will require a relocation back to Ohio. They will be looking for a buyer and failing that be forced to close the store.
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WMcwZt_ZX/
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Save the Date for Independent Bookstore Day April 27
Escape Into Fiction shares:
"Save the Date!!
Independent Book Store Day
4/27/24
Open 10-4"
Save the Date for Independent Bookstore Day April 27 |
Friday, March 22, 2024
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2024
Saturday, March 23
10:00am Easter Bunny (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Grieving Hearts Workshop (Franklin High School)
11:00am Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy (Franklin Historical Museum)
11:00am Master Plan Open House (Dean College)
1:00pm Kids Paint Party (sold out) (Franklin Public Library)
3:00pm Jessica Lepe (Author Event) (Escape Into Fiction)
6:00pm `Cinema 80’ Feature Films "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (Franklin Historical Museum)
7:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)
Sunday, March 24
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
3:00pm LiveARTS Concert: Romanul Duo (First Universalist Society of Franklin - FUSF)
5:30pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
Monday, March 25
10:00am Yankee Quilters Quilt Guild Charity Sewing (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)
6:30pm Self-Defense for Women and Teens Class (registration req'd) (Lifelong Learning)
Tuesday, March 26
2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)
Wednesday, March 27
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio & remote)
5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)
7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharmer)
Thursday, March 28
1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)
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If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 15, 2023 to March 21, 2024 |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
6th Art Exhibit of the Franklin Art Association Opens March 16, Reception scheduled for March 28
6th Art Exhibit of the Franklin Art Association |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM
"Coming this Saturday!!! 3/23/24 at 3 PM
Meet and Greet for Jessica Lepe and her Debut book Flirty Little Secret!"
#JessicaLepe #FlirtyLittleSecret #MillisMA #franklinmassachusetts #NorfolkMA #WrenthamMA #Shopfranklin #Bookstore #Franklin #MilfordMa #Franklinma #MedwayMa #wrentham #reading #FinditinFranklin #mansfieldMa #foxboroMa #Foxboro #romance #Readers #AuthorEvent
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM |
Monday, March 18, 2024
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .
Join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Please join us as we host Franklin’s Town Administrator Jamie Helen, and Franklin’s School District Superintendent Lucas Giguere. They’ll be updating us on what’s going on in our town and in our schools. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get answers firsthand … bring your questions!
We’re meeting a week earlier than usual to accommodate our speakers. This is one of our favorite events of the year … join us to learn new things, meet new friends and have fun in our community.
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .
We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
Look for us on social media for more information: https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends/ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
Friday, February 23, 2024
Escape into Fiction introduces Silent Book Club - Feb 28
"Coming up!!
Don't forget to email the store mail@escapeintofiction.com if you'd like to come to the Silent Book Club before 2/28!"
Escape into Fiction introduces Silent Book Club - Feb 28 |
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery within Escape Into Fiction through March 16, 2024
FHS student art on display at the FAA gallery |
"The Franklin High School Art Student Exhibit opened at the FAA Gallery at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore on February 17 and will continue until March 16. Here are a few photos of the gallery.
Please make a point to come by for a visit to see the the work of this talented group of young artists!We would like to invite everyone to attend the opening reception on February 29 from 6—8 PM at the FAA Gallery."
Friday, January 19, 2024
Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting to feature Owen Folsom - Feb 7
Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting to feature Owen Folsom - Feb 7 |
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Events for Ben Franklin Book Week January 14-21, 2024
Ben Franklin Book Week |
Saturday, January 13, 2024
In Franklin, MA, It’s All About the Benjamin!
In Franklin, MA, It’s All About the Benjamin! |
Friday, January 12, 2024
Middle School Book Fair - Tues, Jan 16 at Escape Into Fiction
Mark your calendars! Town-wide middle school BOOK FAIR Tuesday, January 16 at @EscapeIntoFictn on Main Street in Franklin.
Get your @JSonnenblick titles before his March visit to Franklin @sullythehusky @RMS_Remdawgs
https://t.co/Bg7ktfMHDPShared from -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1745161593166413996
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - save the date for Feb 7, 2024
Our speaker Owen Folsom, a financial advisor, will share his expertise on topics like Long Term Care, 529 college funds, the importance of life insurance and more. We meet at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street in Franklin at 7:00 pm.
We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
Look for us on social media for more information:
https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends/ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - save the date for Feb 7, 2024 |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Reminder to join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Holiday Yankee Swap - Dec 13 |
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio)
FM #1104 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1104 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author JM Celi. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his first independently published work “The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction.”
We find out about Kindle Vella, a Kindle product that delivers serialized written works. We talk about Jamie’s writing process from draft through multiple reviews and edits to publication.
We find out that “Conviction” is the first part of a planned trilogy.
The recording runs about 26 minutes so let’s listen to my author JM Celi.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1104-author-jm-celi-11-21-23
The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction |
JM Celi’s author web site -> https://www.jmceli.com/
“The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Conviction” can be found in most bookstores, including Escape Into Fiction in downtown Franklin.
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Author JM Celi wrote the book he couldn't find on vampires when he was growing up (audio) |