Sara Paretsky

Join the Alfheim Fantasy Book Group to discuss Sara Paretsky’s Ghost Country on Thursday February 21 at 7 p.m. at the Decorah Public Library. Books are now available for check-out at the front desk of the library.

In “Ghost Country,” readers meet Harriet and Mara Stonds, whohave been raised in luxury by their grandfather, famous neurosurgeon Abraham Stonds. Harriet is the apple of her grandfather’s eye—tall, blond, successful at everything she does, always the good girl. Mara plays the role of ugly stepsister, at least to her grandfather, who has told her for years that she’s lazy, stupid, and ungrateful. But things are about to change for the Stonds family.

A drunken opera singer, a softhearted psychotherapist, a group of homeless women, and a mysterious visitor who performs miracles will each play a key role in opening the eyes of Harriet and Mara to a world they’ve never imagined.

Alfheim meets at the library at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public; all ages are welcome. Call 382-3717 for more information. (psybre)… (more)

Sara Paretsky signs Breakdown.

Please join us this Sunday at the Belmont Library for an afternoon with author Sara Paretsky! Credited with transforming the mystery through the creation of her female private eye, V I Warshawski, Paretsky's books are international best sellers, appearing in almost thirty languages. In Breakdown, V I Warshawski's new adventure, Cable news, shapeshifters, and ancient secrets push V I almost past her limits. The Friends of the Belmont Library will sponsor a reception preceding the event and a book selling and signing will follow it. This event is made possible by Ed Kaufman, former owner/operator of M is for Mystery Bookstore. Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 591-8286 (MuranoBlue)… (more)

Sara Paretsky discusses Breakdown.

Pre-Purchase the author's new book at Anderson's to get a number for the signing line. If you are planning on attending an event & getting a book signed you must pre-purchase a book. Options: You can purchase a book online, you can stop in to purchase a book and ticket or you can give us a call Naperville (630) 355-2665 | Downers Grove (630) 963-2665 * Tickets for events will only be held for purchased books, tickets or event books will not be held for books that have not been purchased or that have been put on hold. (lilithcat)… (more)