Bookstore Unveils 'Wimpy Kid' Makeover With Author's Help
PLAINVILLE — An Unlikely Story Bookstore's reimagined space inspired by author Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series is drawing regional media attention, while Plainridge Park Casino continued to host notable harness racing action this week.
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An Unlikely Story Bookstore has unveiled a redesigned space built around the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, created with input from author Jeff Kinney, aiming to give young readers a more immersive and playful browsing experience, according to a report distributed via Google Alerts citing WJAR. The makeover was highlighted in a features gallery about summer activities for families, underscoring the shop's role as a local destination during the school break.
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"'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney gives Massachusetts town big makeover" — WJAR reports that An Unlikely Story Bookstore has been transformed into an interactive space tied to the popular children's book series, giving young visitors a fresh way to explore reading during the summer (read it at https://turnto10.com/features/summer-of-fun/gallery/unlikely-story-bookstore-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney-plainville-massachusetts-july-16-2026).
"Makorori N wins fifth straight at Plainridge" — U.S. Trotting News reports the horse extended a winning streak that began at Vernon Downs, capturing his fifth consecutive victory after arriving at Plainridge Park (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/makorori-n-wins-fifth-straight-at-plainridge/).
"The Spirit of Massachusetts Trot draws a field of seven" — U.S. Trotting News reports that organizers drew a seven-horse field this week for the ninth running of the stakes race at Plainridge Park (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/the-spirit-of-massachusetts-trot-draws-a-field-of-seven/).
"Adios My Lindy says 'goodbye' to Plainridge trotters" — U.S. Trotting News reports that the 3-year-old Massachusetts-bred trotter posted a strong workout at Plainridge ahead of upcoming stakes races (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/adios-my-lindy-says-goodbye-to-plainridge-trotters/).
"Open winners pay premium prices at Plainridge Park" — U.S. Trotting News reports that longshot winners in several top-class races on July 13 left favorite bettors disappointed while rewarding sharper wagers (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/open-winners-pay-premium-prices-at-plainridge-park/).