Eagle Harbor Book Company

"Port Angeles Poet Tess Gallagher returns to Eagle Harbor to kick off National Poetry Month with a reading from her new collection."
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"Bainbridge author, ordained Presbyterian minister and chair of the Comparative Religion Department at the U.W., James K. Wellman, Jr. makes a return visit to discuss his latest book, a study of the cultural conflict within Protestant Christianity that increasingly divides American society. Drawing on ... (more)an in-depth look at twenty-four of the Northwest's fastest growing evangelical churches and ten vital liberal Protestant congregations, Wellman has captured the prevailing trends within each and their interaction with the wider American culture." (eagleharborbooks.booksense.com)

NORTHWEST TREES, ANNIVERSARY EDITIONStephen Arno, Puget Sound native and forest ecologist for the USDA Forest Service, gives a multimedia presentation on the newest edition of a wonderfully accessible reference book. Covering over 60 species of wild Northwest trees by characteristic shape, size, needles ... (more)or leaves, and cones or seeds, the book's territory includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and north into Canada. Whether you're a tree fancier or a professional, Arno's presentation should give an introduction to a valuable source of information.

Bainbridge author and science guru for young people, Lynn Brunelle presents a morning of fun, fabulous experiments and other activities in celebration of Earth Day. A four time Emmy Award-winning writer for Bill Nye the Science Guy, Lynn has authored books including Pop Bottle Science, which received ... (more)the Parent's Choice Award in 2004, and Camp Out! The Ultimate Guide for Kids. Lynn's previous appearances here have been action-packed and full of surprises. Don't miss this one!

In conjunction with Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, we have started an over-21 book discussion group that will alternate between the two stores. Join us for a book conversation at one of the stores, to be continued over beer or wine at watering holes in Poulsbo or Bainbridge. We'll hold our April 19th ... (more)meeting here at Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge at 6pm. Our next book selection is PERFUME by Patrick Suskind.
For more information, send us an email, call the store or visit www.libertybaybooks.com.

THE LYNCHER IN ME: A SEARCH FOR REDEMPTION IN THE FACE OF HISTORYBainbridge fourth-grade teacher Warren Read discusses his powerful and poignant family memoir based on his discovery that his great-grandfather incited a riot in Duluth, Minnesota in 1920 that resulted in the lynchings of three innocent ... (more)black men. Read's book explores the perspectives of the victims and the perpetrators of this heinous crime, and examines its effects on generations of his family. This is an account of courage and conviction as well; at the 2003 unveiling of the Duluth memorial to the lynching victims, Read accepted responsibility for his ancestor's actions, seeking to end the legacy of violence in his family and make a difference in the world.

**Rescheduled from April 24th.**FAREWELL, MY SUBARU: AN EPIC ADVENTURE IN LOCAL LIVING If you listen to NPR, chances are you've heard Doug Fine's humorous and inspirational talks on living "off the grid" on his New Mexico ranch—on trying to erase his carbon footprint for 12 months, for example. Fine ... (more)gives a multimedia presentation on how hard it is to go green while "living like an American." "The details of Doug Fine's experiment in green living are great fun—but more important is . . . the dawning understanding that living in connection to something more tangible than a computer mouse is what we were built for." ~ Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature.

LAVINIAMaster of multiple genres—poetry, children's literature and science fiction among them—internationally published and heralded author and an invaluable figure on the Northwest literary landscape, Ursula K. Le Guin visits from her Portland home to unveil her new novel. Its title character, the ... (more)king's second wife in The Aeneid, has no voice in Vergil's original; through Le Guin's brilliant incarnation of Lavinia, we are plunged into the half wild world of ancient Italy, when Rome was a muddy village near seven hills. "Arguably her best novel, and an altogether worthy companion volume to one of the Western world's greatest stories." ~ Kirkus Reviews

HALL BROTHERS SHIPBUILDERSIn an afternoon for true Island history enthusiasts, maritime researcher Gary M. White, who has spent over 30 years studying the Hall Brothers' shipbuilding legacy, offers a power point presentation on the Bainbridge icon from the golden era of shipbuilding. The Hall Brothers ... (more)designed and built some of the finest sailing ships—mainly lumber schooners—ever constructed on the Pacific Coast, at Port Ludlow from 1874 to 1880, and later at Port Blakely on Bainbridge from 1881 to 1903, eventually moving to Winslow. White's book, a valuable historical portrait, includes some 200 photos as well as many stories associated with the vessels.

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE
Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome!
May 6th: Immediately following Banville's ... (more)visit to Seattle Arts & Lectures on April 30th, we will discuss his luminous novel about love, loss, and the unpredictable power of memory.

THE NORTHWEST GREEN HOME PRIMER: HUNDREDS OF IDEAS FOR BUILDING, REMODELING, & BUYING GREEN Bainbridge resident and award-winning sustainable design consultant Kathleen O'Brien and co-author Kathleen Smith present an inspiring, information-packed guide that enables everyone—novice and professional ... (more)alike—to make green home decisions on a budget. Whether you are building, remodeling, buying, or just curious, O'Brien and Smith offer real-world strategies for getting green results, with hundreds of ideas for a home that is comfortable, healthy, and built to last, as well as being economical and time-saving in the long term. Come learn how to make a home kind to the planet!

CARELESS IN REDWe are greatly pleased to welcome back Elizabeth George, best selling mystery author who has penned twenty books including the recent What Came Before He Shot Her. Widely praised for being an American writer who creates believable British characters and sets them authentically in the UK, ... (more)she returns to protagonist Inspector Thomas Lynley in her new book, and he's in better form than ever while investigating a murder on the coast of Cornwall. " . . . George can do it all, and with style to spare." ~ Wall Street Journal. "The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifying, complex and impassioned mystery series now being published." ~ Entertainment Weekly.

THE BIG BOTH WAYSCriminal investigator and Writer Laureate of Alaska, John Straley visits from his Sitka home to talk about his new novel, a gripping period crime story that takes place in 1935 and pays homage to Raymond Chandler's gritty detective tales. The protagonist, Slippery Wilson, has just walked ... (more)off his job at a logging camp. He meets up with Ellie Hobbes, an anarchist from the docks of Seattle who dreams of flying, and their adventure takes them north via the Inside Passage—"The Big Both Ways"—from Puget Sound to Alaska, where events turn deadly. Straley has six novels to his credit and a Shamus Award for his first novel, The Woman Who Married a Bear.

LIONEL H. PRIES: ARCHITECT, ARTIST, EDUCATOR: FROM ARTS & CRAFTS TO MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Seattle author, professor of architecture at the University ... (more)of Washington and editor of Shaping Seattle Architecture: A Historical Guide to Architects, Jeffrey Karl Ochsner introduces his study of one of the most influential teachers of architecture and design at the U.W. Pries's highly artistic style of design helped shape the development of American Modernism in architecture and influenced Fred Bassetti, Victor Steinbrueck, and many other prominent twentieth-century architects.

This is an evening not only for architecture enthusiasts, but also for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of Northwest history and culture.

THE OTHER
Join us right here at the store as we proudly debut the new novel by Bainbridge hometown literary hero and PEN/Faulkner ... (more)Award-winning author David Guterson.

Taking place in the state of Washington as did his earlier novels, Snow Falling on Cedars, East of the Mountains, and Our Lady of the Forest, The Other revolves around two friends—one with pedigree and wealth from elite Seattle families, the other blue collar Irish—who share a fierce intensity and a love of the outdoors. It is a riveting and deeply humane story of youth and idealism, adulthood and its compromises, and two powerfully different visions of what it means to live a good life.

The advance reader's edition has been circulating among our staff and generating the kind of buzz we only hear for the most exceptional works of fiction; Mary, Morley, Jan and Andrew give it rave reviews and are eager to share it with the world at large.

JFK & THE UNSPEAKABLE: WHY HE DIED & WHY IT MATTERS

James W. Douglass, longtime peace activist and co-founder of Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Poulsbo, presents his new book, which traces ... (more)a sequence of steps by JFK—from the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, right up to the week of his death—that transformed him from a conventional Cold Warrior to someone determined to pull the world back from the edge of an apocalypse.

"Recent events give all the more urgency to learning what such an inquiry can teach us about how, by whom, and in whose interests this country is run." ~ Daniel Ellsberg, author of Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam & the Pentagon Papers.

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE

Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional ... (more)classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome! **NOTE THAT THIS MONTH WE WILL BE MEETING ON THE 2ND TUESDAY IN JUNE**


June 10: JAYBER CROW by Wendell Berry

In his latest story about the fictional town of Port William, Kentucky, Berry introduces readers to Jayber Crow, his love for his community, and his abiding and unrequited love for one special woman.

IRIS BURNETT

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN BE PRESIDENT?:
200 QUESTIONS TO SEE IF YOU ARE RIGHT (OR LEFT) ENOUGH TO BE THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF

Iris ... (more)Burnett, who has played key roles in eight presidential campaigns and been an advisor to two presidents, brings the new book she co-authored with Clay Greager, a humorous take on the presidency that is bound to keep you entertained by combining the truth about electoral politics with the unfortunate reality of governance.

"I’ve been running for president since 1984, and I was a total failure. Then I read this amazing book, and today I am the leader of the free world. At least that's what I tell people in bars." ~ Dave Barry

Stein won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers for his previous novel, How Evan Broke His Head.

Here's what Ranae Burdette of our staff has to ... (more)say about the new book, "Suspend your disbelief--accept a dog as narrator--and you'll be in for a lovely ride. With a charming mix of innocence and intelligence, Enzo, a most philosophical canine, recounts his life as loyal companion to professional race car driver Denny Swift. Enzo shares his hopes--to be reincarnated as a human; his frustrations--oh, for opposable thumbs; and life-lessons learned--'No race has ever been won in the first corner; many races have been lost there.' Stein took a risk with this format, but in the end, it is just that risk, Enzo's voice and point of view, coupled with a good story, that makes this novel work. As Enzo says, 'Sometimes we simply have to believe.'

WEST SOUND READS HOSTS
ANDRE DUBUS III

THE GARDEN OF LAST DAYS

With Island Center Hall on Bainbridge Island serving as the venue, ... (more)literary master Andre Dubus III, National Book Award finalist for The House of Sand and Fog, introduces a novel that has the same psychological tension, depth, and realism as its predecessor. It is a relentless, raw, searing, passionate story of sex and parenthood and honor and masculinity, set in the seamy underside of America.

(West Sound Reads is the consortium of local independent bookstores and libraries of which Eagle Harbor Books is a founding member. Please note the special date, time, and location of this event.)

http://www.biparks.org/parks/islandcenter.php

CAROL CASSELLA
OXYGEN

Bainbridge Island author Carol Cassella presents her riveting debut novel, a high stakes medical drama ... (more)about an anesthesiologist at the height of her profession who confronts a malpractice suit and struggles to salvage her career amid questions of love and betrayal, family bonds, and the price of their own choices. Her novel climaxes in a final twist that is as heartrending as it is redeeming.

Our Mary G. writes: "This is an assured, nicely paced novel with really well-drawn characters and a likable narrator reminiscent of Barbara Kingsolver. Cassella is a wonderful addition to the constellation of Bainbridge authors."

A practicing anesthesiologist herself, Cassella also does freelance writing about global public health advocacy for the developing world.

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE

Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome!
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July 1st: MISTER PIP by Lloyd Jones

n a novel that is at once intense, beautiful, and fablelike, Lloyd Jones weaves a transcendent story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of narrative to transform our lives.
On a copper-rich tropical island shattered by war, where the teachers have fled with most everyone else, only one white man chooses to stay behind: the eccentric Mr. Watts, object of much curiosity and scorn, who sweeps out the ruined schoolhouse and begins to read to the children each day from Charles Dickens's classic Great Expectations.
So begins this rare, original story about the abiding strength that imagination, once ignited, can provide. As artillery echoes in the mountains, thirteen-year-old Matilda and her peers are riveted by the adventures of a young orphan named Pip in a city called London, a city whose contours soon become more real than their own blighted landscape. As Mr. Watts says, "A person entranced by a book simply forgets to breathe." Soon come the rest of the villagers, initially threatened, finally inspired to share tales of their own that bring alive the rich mythology of their past. But in a ravaged place where even children are forced to live by their wits and daily survival is the only objective, imagination can be a dangerous thing.

SO BRAVE, YOUNG & HANDSOMEIn the store's recent history, Leif Enger's 2001 debut, Peace Like a River, is among the books that have received the most unanimous enthusiasm among our staff. We are proud to welcome Enger to present his splendid follow-up—an expansive saga of redemption in the early 20th-century ... (more)American West—which pairs up a former outlaw in search of his estranged wife and a failed writer who accompanies him on the journey. Pursued by a relentless ex-Pinkerton, they encounter memorable characters and surprises at every turn in a road trip that is long, rich,
and full of adventure.
"Enger has surpassed Peace Like a River with this tale of outlaw Glendon Hale's search for the wife he abandoned many years earlier. Monte Becket, the narrator, tears himself away from his home and family, irresistibly drawn by Hale and his quest. The journey, set in 1915 and moving from Minnesota across the fading Wild West, reveals that Enger has honed his direct-from-the heart style with a story that both men and women will find immensely satisfying and appealing." ~ Recommended by Mary

MORALITY TALEWe welcome back acclaimed Bay Area short story writer and novelist Sylvia Brownrigg (Ten Women Who Shook the World, The Metaphysical Touch, Pages for You), here to present her new novel, which revolves around the triangular complications in a marriage, and the comedy that flows through them. ... (more)" . . . tells us more about the emotional politics of modern marriage—and divorce—than I can remember reading in a long time. It's a bulletin from the front lines: timely, true, and at its heart surprisingly tender." Ann Packer, author of Songs Without Words and The Dive from Clausen's Pier.

THE INFORMED GARDENER Washington State editor of MasterGardener magazine and urban horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott presents a slide show on her book, which introduces sustainable landscape practices that help you understand your landscape and garden plants as components of a living system. Addressing ... (more)the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticulture professionals, she offers invaluable advice on myriad topics including native plants, weed control, organic products, soil preparation, fertilizers and pesticides, and pruning.

ALL ABOUT LULUBainbridge author Jonathan Evison unveils his debut novel, whose protagonist, William, is a weak-eyed vegetarian in a family of bodybuilders. In the wake of William's mother's death, his father remarries a relentlessly kind grief counselor, and the plot gets its big twist when William falls ... (more)in love with his new sister-in-law, Lulu, whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic and inexplicably cruel. Their difficult relationship bears on William's sense of identity well into his adulthood in a novel that has been described as witty, understated and heartfelt.
"Written with poignant humor, Evison gives us a cast of crazy and endearing characters. This book is not to be missed!" ~ Recommended by Jan

WHY I CAME WEST: A MEMOIR Award-winning author of many acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction, Rick Bass visits to introduce his new book, which eloquently explores how he fell in love with the West—in particular his beloved Yaak Valley in Northwestern Montana— and describes his role as a reluctant ... (more)environmental activist, unwilling to stand by and watch this treasured place disappear. Bass offers a clear-eyed view of the challenges facing environmentalists and of how our relation to the wilderness is essential to our being human.

BREAKING DAWN We'll be opening our doors at 11pm to celebrate the riveting fourth and final Stephenie Meyer Twilight series book, in which many questions are answered and Bella's and Edward's fate is revealed. Our release party will include movies, food, trivia, door prizes, costumes, and much more. ... (more)We are currently taking pre-orders for Breaking Dawn, and when you prepay, you receive double Eagle Dozen Book Club card stamps. Reserve your copy today!

RICK STEVES' PARIS 2009Continuing one of our favorite traditions here at the store, co-author and renowned travel researcher for Europe Through the Back Door series Gene Openshaw gives a talk and slide show about enjoying Paris on a moderate budget, previewing the 2009 edition of his Paris guidebook. ... (more)Gene talks about Paris -- the City of Light -- which has been a beacon of civilization for 2,000 years, the city's many cultural sights, its neighborhoods, and how to see it on a moderate budget. Gene has co-authored eight Rick Steves books, including Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler. His passion for Europe is well known by those who have used his books or attended his lectures.

Openshaw is a writer, composer, tour guide, and lecturer on art and history. His infamous travels through Europe with Rick Steves are documented in Rick's memoir Postcards from Europe. Gene went on to write several books with Rick, and contributes to the PBS television series "Rick Steves' Europe." Specializing in writing walking tours of Europe's cultural sights, he has co-authored guidebooks on Paris, London, Amsterdam, Venice, Florence, and Rome.

A VISITOR FOR BEAR
Seattle children's author Bonnie Becker (The Christmas Crocodile) comes to talk about her fun new book, in which the cheery persistence of a mouse wins over a curmudgeonly bear and begins an unlikely friendship. George Shannon, our own kids' author, gives the book a hearty endorsement: ... (more)"Becker's pitch-perfect text blends slapstick comedy with subtle shifts in character. Who among us hasn't fought change, only to discover we love what we'd once resisted? One of my favorite books of the year, it's great for sharing one-to-one as well as reading aloud to groups." ~ Ages 4-8

Diesel Bookstore has partnered with Naomi Epel Presents as bookseller to an evening of dinner and discussion with the acclaimed author, Thomas Frank (bestselling author of What's the Matter With Kansas?)!

This event will take place at Garibaldis Restaurant (5356 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618) ... (more)at 6:30 p.m..

$75/guest includes dinner, wine pairing, tax and tip. There is no corkage fee if you'd like to bring your own.

For more information, or to register for the event, please contact Naomi Epel at (415) 282-3900.

For online registration, visit Dinner & Discussion with Thomas Frank.

Books will be available for sale at Garibaldis courtesy of Diesel Bookstore.

Please note this event is NOT taking place at Diesel Bookstore. It's an offsite event located at Garibaldis Restaurant just down the street from the store.

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT:
Comfortable yet chic, elegant yet lively, Garibaldis has set the standard for sophisticated neighborhood dining in the Bay Area for over 20 years. At its core lies a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, brought to life by spirited cocktails, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, and an exquisite wine list.
Visit Naomi Epel Productions at www.naomiepel.com.

UNEASY RELATIONSOnce again we're very proud to host mystery author Aaron Elkins. The Edgar Award winning author of Old Bones, Loot, and Twenty Blue Devils, Elkins is a crowd-pleaser and a legend in the Northwest literary community. He returns with "Skeleton Detective" Gideon Oliver, whose case takes ... (more)him to an unusual setting—the Rock of Gibraltar—where he inspects his oldest bones yet: the skeleton of a human woman clutching the skeleton of a part-human, part-Neanderthal child. Can deadly tricks and murder be far behind?
"No one does it better than Aaron Elkins." ~ San Diego Union-Tribune.
Be sure to attend so that you can hear the announcement about a new Mystery Book Group you can join!

GREEN, GREENER, GREENEST: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MAKING ECO-SMART CHOICES A PART OF YOUR LIFE
Environmental journalist Lori Bongiorno presents her timely and accessible book, which is organized on a three-tiered system of solutions: Green: Drive the speed limit; Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car; Greenest: ... (more)Bike or walk. Bongiorno's approach serves as the perfect guide for helping readers decide how to best spend their time and money to protect the environment.

JUST BREATHE We invite you to the grand launch of the new novel by Bainbridge author Susan Wiggs. Susan's events are always loaded with fun, and this is no exception. In addition to a reading, book signing and refreshments, there will be several drawings, including one for a lavish Just Breathe spa gift ... (more)basket complete with an oxygen facial. As for the author herself and her work, we have this from none other than Jodi Picoult: "Susan Wiggs paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master." And our own Mary G. adds, "This is a great vacation read."

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE
Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome!

SEPTEMBER 2ndDREAMS FROM MY FATHER by Barack ... (more)Obama
In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man—has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey—first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother’s family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father’s life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance.

TURKISH WEDDING: ONCE THERE WAS, ONCE THERE WASN'T We welcome back Bainbridge author Judith Reynolds Brown (Faranji: A Venture into Ethiopa, Glove on My Heart). She introduces her new novel, which portrays the difficulties and rewards of an intercultural marriage involving an American woman who meets ... (more)and falls in love with a Turkish man while he is studying in the United States. Brown, who has lived in Turkey for six years, writes with authority in her portrait of her protagonists' evolving relationship after they go to that country to meet his family.

IN DEFENSE OF OUR NEIGHBORS: THE MILLY & WALT WOODWARD STORYJoin us in proudly welcoming Bainbridge native Mary Woodward, here to give a multimedia presentation on her new book, a dual profile in courage of her parents, Milly and Walt, whose Bainbridge Review opposed the internment of 120,000 Japanese ... (more)Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In praise of Mary's book, our own Mary G. has this to say: "This book is as important, lovely and informative as it is a challenge to categorize. It unfolds the drama of the relocation order, the evacuation by ferry to Seattle and the train ride to the camps, and camp life. It is an important book for students of journalism as well as of history. It captures a defining moment in a seemingly ordinary small town, providing essential lessons in citizenship and democracy, and as such, it is important for all of us in today's political climate."

ZERO DAY THREAT: THE SHOCKING TRUTH OF HOW BANKS & CREDIT CARD BUREAUS HELP CYBER CROOKS STEAL YOUR MONEY & IDENTITY Kingston-based investigative reporter Byron Acohido presents an identity theft workshop based on a new book he co-authored. Acohido will discuss how cyber crime has evolved into a thriving ... (more)global industry worth over a hundred billion dollars. He will also point out ways we can reduce our digital footprints and start demanding more oversight on how banks, credit bureaus, merchants and tech companies are allowed to handle our sensitive data.

EAGLE HARBOR MYSTERY BOOK GROUP: "SOME DANGER INVOLVED"
Our legions of mystery readers now have a monthly forum to air views and share titles in this diverse and complex genre. Widely-read mystery expert Susan Braun, who is also an experienced book group leader and participant, practicing librarian and ... (more)longtime reviewer for "Library Journal" will conduct conversations for the group, which meets on third Tuesdays at 7pm here at the bookstore. As with the Eagle Harbor Readers Circle, newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome. At the inaugural meeting on September 16th, the book group will discuss Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas. In honor of this first book, we've also decided this would be a fitting name for the group. So this book group will henceforth be known as the Some Danger Involved Mystery Book Group.
SOME DANGER INVOLVED BY WILL THOMAS
Cyrus Barker—an enigmatic Holmesian private investigator—and his new assistant, Thomas Llewelyn, prowl Victorian London in search of the killer of a young Jewish scholar...Complex plotting and brilliant description make this tour of the alleyways and foreign enclaves of London a great story for discussion. ~Susan

BRISINGR The party will start on Friday, September 19th at 9:30pm in the bookshop's east covered parking lot with a showing of Eragon the movie (bring your own seats, natural or otherwise), with a pizza stand provided by Westside Pizza, free popcorn, trivia contest and door prizes. At 9:30pm, we'll ... (more)also start handing out tickets for the line to be admitted into the bookshop when we open the doors at 11:55pm with first admittance to Pre-Paids, next to Reserved Copies, and lastly to General Sales.
You have until 7pm, on Friday, September 19th to Reserve or PrePay for your copy of Brisingr. In addition to early admittance, you'll get...
* Double Stamps on your Eagle Dozen Discount Card;
* Entry into the store drawing for a fabulous prize (held the night of the Release Party);
* Eligible for door prizes awarded when you pick up your ticket.

THE BEST OF CUTLER ANDERSON ARCHITECTS Bainbridge-based architect James Cutler, founder of the firm internationally renowned for its environmental awareness and meticulous attention to detail, honors us with a multimedia presentation highlighting the company's outstanding designs as well as its ventures ... (more)into furniture and hardware. Cutler Anderson's projects, of which there are numerous local examples, consist of multi-layered transitions between inside and out, ecological choices of materials, and a heightened connection between people and nature. THINK GREEN BAINBRIDGE SERIES

THIS IS WHO I AM: OUR BEAUTY IN ALL SHAPES & SIZESSeattle fine arts and commercial photographer Rosanne Olson gives a multi-media presentation on her stunning collection of nude portraits of 54 women.This collaborative work incorporates her sepia-toned photographs with excerpts from interviews with each ... (more)woman as part of the author's Body Image project. Lovingly documented in proud yet modest classical poses, her subjects range in age from 16 to 95 and reflect a diversity of sizes, shapes, ethnic backgrounds and life experiences, giving distinctive voices to feelings of beauty, self-image, and evolving levels of self-comfort. The whole book constitutes a tribute to contemporary womanhood. "To be truly healthy, we must come home to our bodies. (This book) illuminates the way." ~ Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom.

Looking for an insightful book discussion? Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to
discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction. Newcomers and drop-ins are welcome and we always have room for more!
October 7th:
WHISTLING SEASON
by Ivan Doig
"Can't ... (more)cook but doesn't bite." So begins the ad offering the services of an "A-1 housekeeper" that draws the attention of widower Oliver Milliron in the fall of 1909. And so also begins the unforgettable season that deposits the noncooking, nonbiting, ever-whistling Rose Llewellyn and her font-of-knowledge brother, Morris Morgan, in Marias Coulee, Montana. When the schoolmarm runs off with an itinerant preacher, Morris is pressed into service, setting the stage for the "several kinds of education"-none of them of the textbook variety-Morris and Rose will bring to Oliver, his three sons, and the rambunctious students in the region's one-room schoolhouse.

A paean to a vanished way of life and the eccentric individuals and idiosyncratic institutions that made it fertile, The Whistling Season is Ivan Doig at his evocative best.

BREAKFAST AT SALLY'S: ONE HOMELESS MAN'S INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY Bremerton author and former businessman Richard LeMieux visits on behalf of his remarkable and heartfelt memoir documenting the odyssey of his homelessness. Once the happily married, wealthy owner of a palatial home, several luxury cars and ... (more)three yachts, his fortunes changed almost overnight, and he found himself living in a beat up van with his dog, estranged from family and friends, panhandling, and dining at the Salvation Army, the "Sally" of his book’s title. He persevered and discovered himself as a writer, and the result is a story that challenges our stereotypes of the homeless and illustrates how extreme poverty can exist on the doorstep of an incredibly affluent society.

THE ELEVENTH MANWith equal measures of pride and delight we welcome back Ivan Doig, an American master based in Seattle, whose novels have long and reliably graced our shelves as friends whom we take joy in recommending to neighbors and visitors alike.Returning to the Big Sky country of Montana he made ... (more)immortal in English Creek and Dancing at the Rascal Fair, Doig's new novel chronicles the fates of members of a football "Supreme Team" from a Montana state college, all of whom enlist at the outbreak of World War II. Brilliantly seen through the eyes of the journalist team member assigned to make them heroes, their stories range from the vivid landscape of the American West to the invasion of Guam, the jungles of New Guinea, and the Battle of the Bulge.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH – PEAK INTO PETERBOROUGH – events throughout the town for all ages –come and enjoy!
AT 2 PM – NICKOLAS LUPININ introducing and signing THE RUSSIAN CENTURY: A HUNDRED YEARS OF RUSSIAN LIVES a new book he has co-edited with George Pahomov, composed of first person accounts ... (more)painting a vivid portrait of the Russian people through the turbulent years of the collapse of the Soviet Union

SOME DANGER INVOLVED MYSTERY BOOK GROUP
Our legions of mystery readers now have a monthly forum to air views and share titles in this diverse and complex genre. Widely-read mystery expert Susan Braun, who is also an experienced book group leader and participant, practicing librarian and longtime reviewer ... (more)for "Library Journal" will conduct conversations for the group, which meets on third Tuesdays at 7pm here at the bookstore. As with the Eagle Harbor Readers Circle, newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome.
October 21
IN THE WOODS by TANA FRENCH (an Indie Bestseller!)"When a 12-year-old girl is found murdered in a Dublin suburb, detectives Rob Ryan and Cassie Maddox navigate between a disturbingly dysfunctional family and a dangerous political clash among archaeologists and local developers. This debut best seller skillfully blends mystery, suspense, and psychological thriller." ~ Susan

THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIANDon't miss this special appearance by National Book Award Winner Sherman Alexie, whose presentations—on books and life—never fail to be lively, funny, thought-provoking and inspiring. A Seattle writer with abiding roots in the Spokane Indian reservation, ... (more)Alexie based The Absolutely True Diary—his first novel for young adults—on his own coming of age. The bittersweet, heartbreaking story revolves around a fourteen-year-old cartoonist desperately hoping to escape the reservation. At 7:30 the same evening, Alexie will be appearing at the Suquamish Tribal Center gym, co-sponsored by West Sound Reads and the Suquamish Tribe. Further info is available at www.krl.org. The store event is ticketed (which you can obtain with purchase of a copy of the book) and space is limited so it's first come, first served. ~ Please note the special time of this event.

LIVE IT UP WITHOUT OUTLIVING YOUR MONEY!: GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS IN RETIREMENTWe welcome back Bainbridge author and investment guru Paul Merriman, here to discuss the newly revised and updated edition of his educational and motivational retirement guide. For over four decades Merriman ... (more)has advised people on managing their money, both before and during retirement. He also hosts "Sound Investing," a weekly radio show that is archived online at www.SoundInvesting.com and was recently named Best Financial Podcast by Money magazine. Live It Up, based on his popular retirement workshops, is filled with straightforward strategies on everything from determining your personal risk tolerance to finding the right financial advisor.

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome! November 4th:
THE THIN PLACE by Kathryn ... (more)Davis"Utterly original. . . . It is difficult not to be exhilarated by Kathryn Davis's soaring ambitions."
—Irina Reyn, San Francisco Chronicle

"Funny and exquisitely lovely. Now hold on to those two qualities and add these to the mix: fiercely intelligent, spiritual, and thought-provoking."
—Mary Guterson, Believer

"A fearless book-brazenly original and magnificently odd. . . . Kathryn Davis is one of the most inventive novelists at work today."
—Beth Kephart, Chicago Tribune

THE LAND OF SMAERDMulti-talented Bainbridge resident Andrea von Botefuhr, who practices
holistic medicine in addition to writing poetry, painting in oil and watercolor, and illustrating silk garments
and quilts, presents the children’s picture book she has authored. The Land of Smaerd (dreams
spelled ... (more)backwards) uses simple yet powerful ideas to cultivate the imagination and beckon us to a place
where we are free to soar. Smaerd, a place where dreams live while they are waiting to come true, becomes
a metaphor for the world within the heart and soul of all of us.

SlideshowTHE OWL & THE WOODPECKER: ENCOUNTERS WITH NORTH AMERICA’S MOST ICONIC BIRDS. Naturalist, outdoor educator, and award-winning photographer Paul Bannick gives a multi-media presentation on a book that captures all 41 North American species of two iconic bird families, from familiar birds like ... (more)the Northern Flicker to rare ones like the Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. The result of thousands of hours in the field, his stunning photographs provide an intimate look at each species within the habitat of which it is most indicative. Complete with a field guide and audio recordings, Bannick’s book is comprehensive and rewarding for bird watchers, conservationists and backyard enthusiasts alike.

Book Group #1 discusses Cormac McCarthy's The Road. This book is group is free and all are welcome.

THE ZOO’S SHOES: LEARN TO TIE YOUR SHOELACES!Bainbridge author and Emmy Award-
winning writer for “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” Lynn Brunelle comes back with another dynamic, hands-on
presentation for kids.

DIESEL, A Bookstore-BRENTWOOD is pleased to welcome the illustrious Robert Wagner to the store as he signs his new biography, Pieces of My Heart. This is the perfect gift for the holidays, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to meet a Hollywood heartthrob & screen legend!

EAGLE HARBOR READERS CIRCLE
Our store-sponsored book group meets in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction and nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome! January 6th:
THE RIVER WHY by David James ... (more)Duncan Since its publication by Sierra Club Books nearly two decades ago, "The River Why "has become a classic, standing with Norman Maclean's "A River Runs Through It "as the most-read fiction about fly-fishing of our era. Duncan's protagonist, Gus Orviston, is an irreverent young flyfisherman--a vibrant character who makes us laugh easily and feel deeply, and who speaks with startling truth about the way we live.
Leaving behind a madcap, fishing-obsessed family, Gus embarks on an extraordinary voyage of self-discovery along his beloved Oregon rivers. What he unexpectedly finds is man's wanton destruction of nature and a burning desire to commit himself to its preservation.
"The River Why "is a tale that gives a contemporary voice to the concerns and hopes of all living things on this beautiful, watery planet. It is the story of one man's search for meaning, for love, and for a sane way to live.

PUGETOPOLIS: A MOSSBACK TAKES ON GROWTH ADDICTS, WEATHER WIMPS, & THE MYTH OF SEATTLE NICESeattle native, veteran journalist, and former editor of the Seattle Weekly, where he wrote the award-winning "Mossback" column, Knute Berger joins us to discuss his new book, an insightful, passionate, humorous, ... (more)and at times curmudgeonly look at our regional identity, how it was formed, and where it could be headed. Berger's book advocates an unaffected quality of life, as well as reflecting his belief in stewardship for land, nature, community, and history—values he currently espouses as a writer and blogger for Crosscut, an on-line guide to Northwest news.

ART & UPHEAVAL: ARTISTS ON THE WORLD'S FRONTLINES Bainbridge Island author, activist, teacher and Director of the Study of Art & Community, William Cleveland presents his account of six exceptional artists around the world who deal with trauma, give voice to the forgotten and disappeared, and reinvigorate ... (more)the cultural life of their communities. He will discuss how communities in crisis are working to resolve conflict, promote peace, and rebuild civil society.

RICK STEVES' FRANCE, etc.Always a hit with travel enthusiasts, co-author and renowned travel researcher for the Europe Through the Back Door series Steve Smith gives a talk and slide show about French culture for travelers, titled "France 101: A Primer for Travelers Going to France." Smith, whose mission ... (more)is to make European travel accessible and meaningful, and who spends 100 days every year exploring Europe, always brims with insights and tips. Folding chairs become armchairs for an evening of travel magic.

CALL OF THE BLUE JBainbridge Island retired military attorney James Byron Holcomb presents his novel, a political crime thriller involving an upcoming reelection that takes a disturbing turn when the President is accused of murder. Holcomb, who has represented military members and federal employees all ... (more)over the world and advises print and electronic media on military matters, brings his experience to bear in an all-too-plausible tale of deceit, power, and a crisis in constitutional law.

TRUE COLORS Join us in celebrating the release of Bainbridge Island best-selling author Kristin Hannah's seventeenth novel, which revolves around the complex and abiding ties between three sisters in the small Washington town of Oyster Shores. The death of their mother plunges the sisters into difficult ... (more)emotional relationships both with each other and with their father in this engrossing, fast-paced story of love, rivalry and community. Hannah's previous book, Firefly Lane, newly out in paperback, proved to be a favorite among book groups, and this one promises to be as well. Our Mary Gleysteen says, "This is a sassy read with substance and some very memorable characters."

THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE SCARLET MACAW: ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT TO SAVE THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRDWe welcome Bainbridge author and Outside Magazine contributing editor Bruce Barcott, whose previous book, The Measure of a Mountain: Beauty and Terror on Mount Rainier, won the Governor's Book Award (now called ... (more)the Washington State Book Award.) The Last Flight chronicles one person's fight to stop a multinational corporation from exterminating the last scarlet macaws of Belize. Barcott will discuss how the unlikely hero—a former circus performer and zoo owner—banded together a ragtag army of local villagers, and in so doing brought to light not only the fate of a species but also the battle over globalization, the demand for energy, the destruction of the environment, and the realities of economic survival in a Third World country.

Book Group #1 meets to discuss Samuel Richardson's Pamela. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Book Group #3 meets to discuss Junot Diaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

THE SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS Seattle author Erica Bauermeister (500 Great Books by Women: A Reader's Guide) presents her epicurean debut novel, which follows the lives of eight students who gather weekly in Lillian's Restaurant for a cooking class. Lillian teaches her pupils not by rote recipe ... (more)instruction but through urging them to use their senses to comprehend the process from raw ingredients to finished dish. Each section tells the story of a different character and demonstrates the magic and power of food and companionship, resulting in a novel that has drawn comparisons to Chocolat and Like Water for Chocolate.

CHEESE DELUXE: A MEMOIRWe warmly welcome back Seattle author, journalist, and broadcast writer and producer Greg Palmer (Adventures in the Mainstream: Coming of Age with Down Syndrome), here to talk about his memoir of the summer after his high school graduation in 1965 on Mercer Island, where he worked ... (more)as the main cook at the Samoa Drive-In, a teen hangout and purveyor of the Cheese Deluxe, one of the world's best burgers. Over many a Cheese Deluxe, he and his fellow "Samoans" enjoyed the vicarious escapades of their colleagues. By turns as a participant, an observer, and a confessor, Palmer tells fourteen stories—some romances, some comedies and a few tragedies.

OUR DAY TO END POVERTY: 24 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Imagine ending poverty—globally and locally—in our own lifetimes. Seattle author Jeffrey Keenan, a global poverty activist on a multitude of fronts, discusses a book he co-authored. In twenty-four short, pity chapters full of specific facts ... (more)and menus for alternative action, Our Day to End Poverty connects with your day, from breakfast to bedtime, relating each step for ending poverty with a stage in your daily routine. Come learn what you can do!

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT Shamus Award-winner, Seattle Fire Department lieutenant and Eagle Harbor Books favorite Earl Emerson (Vertical Burn, Pyro) makes a welcome return visit. In his new book Emerson reprises private eye Thomas Black, on the job again after a ten-year hiatus. His case involves conspiracy, ... (more)murder, and dirty politics in a senatorial race pitting a popular incumbent against a sleazy challenger. Black works security for the challenger, and when a plane carrying the incumbent and Black's beloved wife Kathy crashes into Cape Disappointment, the wheels of intrigue start spinning.

SUZANNE SELFORS
FORTUNE'S MAGIC FARMWe celebrate Daylight Saving Time with Suzanne Selfors, the Bainbridge author of To Catch a Mermaid. Suzanne returns with a book that takes us to a secret place where a different kind of magic grows. Ten-year-old Isabelle inherits Fortune's Farm, allowing her to escape ... (more)her home in rain-soaked Runny Cove. The farm has marvels—Curative Cherry Trees that heal sickness and Floating Fronds that make you fly—but Isabelle must make a hard choice between Runny Cove and the Magic Farm. Costumed actors will take part in this reading, and gift certificates will be awarded for the Magic Farm Writing Contest! (see below) MAGIC FARM WRITING CONTEST!
In FORTUNE'S MAGIC FARM, Isabelle Fortune discovers that she has a magical power. Your writing challenge is to describe the moment when you discovered your own secret magical power. Include a drawing if you'd like! Try to limit your writing to one page.
Include your name, grade, address and email on your entry (information will be kept strictly confidential) and mail to: Suzanne SelforsPO Box 10414Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 or drop your entry off at Eagle Harbor Book Co.DEADLINE: March 1, 2009Four winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate to Eagle Harbor Books.

MAGGIE BALL
BARGELLO QUILTS WITH A TWISTBy turns a wizard and a guru in the world of quilts, Bainbridge author Maggie Ball returns to talk about her latest book. If you love the traditional Bargello quilts, with their illusion of curves and flowing waves, but are wary of the tedious cutting and complexity ... (more)of creating the free-form patterns, Maggie's new 16-piece block technique allows you to have fun with endless possibilities. Maggie—who has over twenty years of quilting experience and has taught quilting to low-income Mongolian women as well as 850 children in Bainbridge Island schools—will bring fifteen quilts from the book to illustrate her ideas and techniques.

DAVID C. KORTEN
AGENDA FOR A NEW ECONOMY: FROM PHANTOM WEALTH TO REAL WEALTHWe are proud to welcome back Island author, lecturer, and engaged citizen David C. Korten, whose previous ground-breaking books include The Great Turning, When Corporations Rule the World, and The Post-Corporate World. President ... (more)and founder of the People-Centered Development Forum, Korten will discuss Agenda, whose goal is, in his words, "...to declare our independence from the predatory institutions of Wall Street and put in place a new policy framework favoring Main Street businesses and workers engaged in the socially and environmentally responsible production of goods and services that improve the lives of all." See his recent interview on DEMOCRACY NOW!
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/1/26...

Our legions of mystery readers have a monthly venue to air views and discuss titles in this diverse and complex genre. Widely-read mystery maven Susan Braun—an experienced book group leader and participant, practicing librarian, and longtime reviewer for Library Journal—conducts conversations for ... (more)the group, which meets on fourth Tuesdays at 7pm. MARCH 24TH:THE LAKE OF DEAD LANGUAGES by Carol GoodmanTwenty years ago, Jane Hudson fled the Heart Lake School for Girls in the Adirondacks after a terrible tragedy. The week before her graduation, in that sheltered wonderland, three lives were taken, all victims of suicide. Only Jane was left to carry the burden of a mystery that has stayed hidden in the depths of Heart Lake for more than two decades. Now Jane has returned to the school as a Latin teacher, recently separated and hoping to make a fresh start with her young daughter. But ominous messages from the past dredge up forgotten memories. And young, troubled girls are beginning to die again-as piece by piece the shattering truth slowly floats to the surface. . . .

EAGLE HARBOR
READERS CIRCLE Meeting continuously since 1992, our store-sponsored book group convenes in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction & nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers & drop-ins are always welcome! Out Stealing ... (more)Horses by Per PettersonEmbraced across the world as a classic, and by book groups on Bainbridge & beyond, this is a novel of universal relevance and power. Panoramic and gripping, it tells the story of Trond Sander, a sixty-seven-year-old man who has moved from the city to a remote, riverside cabin, only to have all the turbulence, grief, and overwhelming beauty of his youth come back to him one night while he's out on a walk. From the moment Trond sees a strange figure coming out of the dark behind his home, the reader is immersed in a decades-deep story of searching and loss, and in the precise, irresistible prose of a newly crowned master of fiction.

SUMMER MOON SCRIVER & IRIS GRAVILLE
HANDS AT WORK: PORTRAITS & PROFILES OF PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH THEIR HANDSDown from Lopez Island come photographer Summer Moon Scriver and writer Iris Graville with a multimedia presentation on their book, which features twenty-three full-length profiles, in photos and ... (more)words, of people who are passionate about working with their hands—including a reef net fisherman, a physical therapist, a blacksmith, and a boat builder. The pairing of written and visual image makes for a powerful and eloquent statement. In the words of Graville, "These people use the vocabulary of the spirit. They are not only willing
to use their hands, they are nourished by that act."

STEPHANIE KALLOS
SING THEM HOMESeattle author of the best-selling debut novel Broken For You—which also struck a chord with many book groups here at the store— Stephanie Kallos makes an appearance on behalf of her second novel. Taking place in the small town of Emlyn Springs, with its eccentric characters ... (more)and idiosyncratic secrets, the plot is set in motion when the mother of three is swept away by a tornado, never to be seen again. "With the same beauty and lyricism of her first novel, Kallos stitches together a colorful patchwork of memories and images, creating a rich narrative fabric that develops and changes as it passes through each character's hands." ~ Booklist

LINDA AYRISS
S IS FOR SAVE THE PLANET: A HOW-TO-BE-GREEN ALPHABETAward-winning Bainbridge Island artist and illustrator Linda Ayriss, whose beautiful illustrations graced E Is for Evergreen: A Washington Alphabet, makes a welcome return to the store. She will give a presentation on her latest book, which ... (more)details many environmental issues we face and then suggests easy-to-take actions. We invite young readers and their parents to learn not only about how Linda makes her art, but also how they can be a force of nature in protecting the earth for generations to come.

Join us at the bookshop as authors Curtis Ebbesmeyer and Eric Scigliano present a slide show on their book Flotsametrics and the Floating World: How One Man's Obsession With Rubber Ducks and Sneakers Revolutionized Ocean Science. "Pioneering oceanographer Ebbesmeyer uncovers the astonishing story of ... (more)flotsam, unravels the mystery of marine currents, and changes the world's views of trash, the ocean, and the global environment." -IndieBound

Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu is extremely excited to present Greg Mortenson as he signs his wonderful, world-changing book Three Cups of Tea!!!**PLEASE NOTE*** Due to Mr. Mortenson's very busy schedule, he will only be able to sign books until 2:30pm. Please plan accordingly and stop by early!About ... (more)the Author:
Greg Mortenson is the co-founder (with Dr. Jean Hoerni) and Executive Director of nonprofit Central Asia Institute. Since a 1993 climb on Pakistan's K2, he has dedicated his life to promote community-based education and literacy programs, especially for girls, in remote mountain regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson is also founder of Pennies For Peace and co-author of the #1 New York Times best-seller, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School At A Time.

A FINAL ARC OF SKY Bainbridge resident and winner of a 2008 Rona Jaffe Foundation Award for emerging women writers, Jennifer Culkin presents her debut book, a gripping story of critical care at all altitudes. Culkin—a critical care and former emergency flight nurse—writes of the intensity of trying ... (more)to keep patients alive and making split-second medical decisions. Through these experiences, she explores the overlap with her private life, where her care-giving extends to her sons, her dying mother, then her father, and finally, as she adjusts to life with multiple sclerosis, herself.

Inspired by discussions held in the SFWC (Speculative Fiction Writing Cooperative), a book group focusing on works of Speculative (and Science) Fiction has been born. We'll convene on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm and, like our other in-store book groups, newcomers & drop-ins are always welcome.This ... (more)work by Poulsbo author Goodwin is the foundation story of a civilization that experiences near total destruction. The settings of the series begin in the 22nd century and continue through the 73rd century. Ethan Site 39, the first volume, is about young friends who experience adventures beyond their wildest dreams and are rewarded with promise of a lifetime of further challenges that expand their horizons and test their perseverance.

SATURN FOR MY BIRTHDAYJoin Bainbridge illustrator Wendy Edelson for a fun, funny and informative presentation on a book that seamlessly weaves a story about a young boy, Jeffrey, with a lot of fascinating lore about Saturn—the planet he anticipates will arrive for his birthday. Not only will you learn ... (more)how well the moons of Saturn might serve as night lights for Jeffrey's bedroom, you'll also find out just how enormous the planet is, and what kinds of relationships it has with Earth. Children's authors George Shannon and Bonny Becker will also be on hand in celebration of National Children's Book Week and the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program, which gives new books to kids in need.
http://www.rmi.net/~zolizoli/art/geor...

HORSE SOLDIERS: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF A BAND OF U.S. SOLDIERS WHO RODE TO VICTORY IN AFGHANISTAN Doug Stanton, author of the New York Times bestseller In Harm's Way and former contributing editor at Esquire and Outside, visits from his Michigan home to talk about his story of ordinary men doing ... (more)extraordinary things. Horse Soldiers recounts the exploits of twelve U.S. soldiers who secretly entered Afghanistan immediately following 9/11 and rode to war on horses, defeating the Taliban.

Our legions of mystery readers have a monthly venue to air views and discuss titles in this diverse and complex genre. Widely-read mystery maven Susan Braun—an experienced book group leader and participant, practicing librarian, and longtime reviewer for Library Journal—conducts conversations for ... (more)the group, which meets on fourth Tuesdays at 7pm. MAY 27TH:TIME & AGAIN by Jack Finney"Sleep. And when you awake everything you know of the twentieth century will be gone from your mind. Tonight is January 21, 1882. There are no such things as automobiles, no planes, computers, television. 'Nuclear' appears in no dictionary. You have never heard the name Richard Nixon."
Did illustrator Si Morley really step out of his twentieth-century apartment one night -- right into the winter of 1882? The U.S. Government believed it, especially when Si returned with a portfolio of brand-new sketches and tintype photos of a world that no longer existed -- or did it? NEXT MONTH: HOLD TIGHT by Harlan Coben

SEATTLE NOIR This evening we celebrate short fiction from the seamy underside of Seattle. Join contributor and renowned Bainbridge author Kathleen Alcala and anthology editor Curt Colbert—himself the author of a series of hard-boiled private detective novels set in '40s Seattle—plus others to be ... (more)announced, for glimpses of crime in Seattle from its days as a hardscrabble seaport to its present incarnation as the cosmopolitan home of Microsoft and Starbucks. Alcala will read from her selection, which involves a soldier back from Iraq caught up in a swirl of events in Seattle's Central District.

Meeting continuously since 1992, our store-sponsored book group convenes in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction & nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers & drop-ins are always welcome!Harry Angstrom was a star basketball ... (more)player in high school and that was the best time of his life. Now in his mid-20s, his work is unfulfilling, his marriage is moribund, and he tries to find happiness with another woman. But happiness is more elusive than a medal, and Harry must continue to run--from his wife, his life, and from himself, until he reaches the end of the road and has to turn back....

TEN DEGREES OF RECKONING: THE TRUE STORY OF A FAMILY'S
LOVE & THE WILL TO SURVIVE Seattle author and maritime expert Hester
Rumberg presents her gripping and inspirational story of one person's
survival at sea, which began in 1993, when Judith Slavin and her family
were pursuing their dream of sailing ... (more)around the world. When a freighter off
the coast of New Zealand rammed their boat, killing her husband and two
children, Judith survived after forty-four hours in the water with a back broken
in several places and paralyzed below the waist. After the tragedy befell
the Slavins, Rumberg, together with Judith, established the non-profit Sleavin Family Foundation, dedicated
to promoting maritime safety throughout the world. Eric Matthews, Coast Guard investigator of the
collision and a Bainbridge resident, will be in attendance to add perspective to this remarkable story.

INNOCENTS IN THE DRY VALLEYS: AN ACCOUNT OF THE VICTORIA
UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1958-59We
proudly welcome back Bainbridge author Colin Bull, author of Innocents in the
Arctic, here to present a slideshow and recount another true-life tale of hardy and resourceful scientists in ... (more)a far-off
place. Dr. Bull, a geophysicist, glaciologist, cook, and former Director of the Institute of Polar Studies at Ohio
State University, will discuss his role in the expedition to Victoria Land, Antarctica. Its members included a physicist,
a biologist and two undergraduate geology students— all of whom reveled in adverse conditions.

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF WORKING GIRL: REAL LIFE CAREER ADVICE YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE
Kirkland writer Karen Burns discusses her unique illustrated career advice book based on the 59 jobs she has held in
her life. Each chapter tells a story from one of the jobs—which have included stints as ditch digger, ... (more)busser, teller, translator,
English teacher and artist—and uses it to offer pithy advice on life and career. The result is a terrific gift idea for
the new college grad, or thirty-something, or forty-something—in fact, every woman who has ever wanted, needed, lost,
quit, hated, or loved a job.

Our legions of mystery readers have a monthly venue to air views and discuss titles in this diverse and complex genre. Widely-read mystery maven Susan Braun—an experienced book group leader and participant, practicing librarian, and longtime reviewer for Library Journal—conducts conversations for ... (more)the group, which meets on fourth Tuesdays at 7pm. JUNE 23rd:HOLD TIGHT by Harlan CobenMike and Tia Baye decide to spy on their son Adam, who has become moody and withdrawn since his friendas suicide. The software they install on his computer exposes every website visited, every e-mail and instant message sent or received. But each keystroke draws them deeper into a maze of mayhem and violence that could destroy them all.
NEXT MONTH: CROSS by Ken Bruen

SALTWATER BUDDHA: A SURFER'S QUEST TO FIND ZEN ON THE SEA From
San Francisco, Jaimal Yogis comes our way to relate his story of enlightenment found
through the medium of the ocean's curling waves. Running away from home to Hawaii
at the age of 16 with little more than a surfboard and a copy of Hesse's ... (more)Siddhartha, he
begins a coming-of-age journey—recounted as equal parts spiritual memoir and
surfer's diary— that also takes him to monasteries in France and to the icy shores of
New York, all in search of the green pipeline's meditative focus.

BORDER SONGSThe author of The Highest Tide, the enchanting coming-of-age debut
novel that has captivated many hereabouts—including booksellers, book groups, and
students at Bainbridge High, where the novel has enjoyed curriculum status— Jim
Lynch visits from his Olympia home to unveil his new novel. ... (more)Its endearing protagonist—
a Washington/British Columbia Border Patrol agent whose extreme height and dyslexia
give him a peculiar perspective—indulges his obsession with birds and art while incidentally
spotting smugglers and illegal aliens.Staff Recommendation: On Border Songs
by Jim Lynch:
Lynch brings us another marvelous
novel, one that inspires
delight and wonder in
the natural world, illuminates
the follies of border rivalries
and drug wars, and examines
the vagaries of small town
life through the experiences
of Brandon Vanderkool, a
beguiling amateur naturalist
whose dyslexia makes him an
unlikely border patrolman.
Set in the dairy country of
Lynden and Blaine, this is a
funny, sweet, yet cautionary
tale for our time. ~ Mary

Meeting continuously since 1992, our store-sponsored book group convenes in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction & nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers & drop-ins are always welcome!The most talked about--and praised--first ... (more)novel of 2007, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Oscar is a sweet but disastrously overweight ghetto nerd who--from the New Jersey home he shares with his old world mother and rebellious sister-- dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien and, most of all, finding love. But Oscar may never get what he wants. Blame the fukA--a curse that has haunted Oscar's family for generations, following them on their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the USA. Encapsulating Dominican-American history, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao opens our eyes to an astonishing vision of the contemporary American experience and explores the endless human capacity to persevere --and risk it all--in the name of love.

MARY GUTERSON
GONE TO THE DOGSThe bookstore staff's verdict is in: our own Mary Guterson's new novel is THE beach read for the summer season. We proudly serve as the official launch for Mary's follow-up to We Are All Fine Here, her acclaimed first novel. Gone to the Dogs—whose plot is triggered when ... (more)the main character steals her former boyfriend's dog—is garnering praise from all quarters, to wit the following: "Hilarious, touching, and downright inspiring, Gone to the Dogs is unrestrained good fun and an irresistible read!" ~ Garth Stein, author The Art of Racing in the Rain."Fans of Jennifer Weiner will eat this up like good dark chocolate." ~ Debra Dean, author of The Madonnas of Leningrad.
"With a spot-on ear for funny dialogue and illustrating the messy pratfalls in life and relationships, Gone to the Dogs is America's answer to Hornby's High Fidelity." ~ Paul at Eagle Harbor Book Co.

Meeting continuously since 1992, our store-sponsored book group convenes in the bookstore on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm to discuss the best in fiction & nonfiction, with the occasional classic thrown in for fun. Newcomers & drop-ins are always welcome!PLEASE NOTE! WE WILL BE MEETING ON THE ... (more)1ST WEDNESDAY THIS MONTH RATHER THAN TUESDAY! The most talked about--and praised--first novel of 2007, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Oscar is a sweet but disastrously overweight ghetto nerd who--from the New Jersey home he shares with his old world mother and rebellious sister-- dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien and, most of all, finding love. But Oscar may never get what he wants. Blame the fukA--a curse that has haunted Oscar's family for generations, following them on their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the USA. Encapsulating Dominican-American history, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao opens our eyes to an astonishing vision of the contemporary American experience and explores the endless human capacity to persevere --and risk it all--in the name of love.

west sound reads! presents:REBECCA WELLS
THE CROWNING GLORY OF CALLA LILY PONDERA tale of family and friendship, tragedy and triumph, loss and love, The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder features the warmth, humor, soul, and wonder that have made Wells one of today's most cherished writers, and gives ... (more)us an unforgettable new heroine to treasure.

DEANNA MINICH, PHD, CN
CHAKRA FOODS FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH: A GUIDE TO THE FOODS THAT CAN IMPROVE YOUR ENERGY, INSPIRE CREATIVE CHANGES, OPEN YOUR HEART, & HEAL BODY, MIND & SPIRITNutritionist and yoga practitioner Deanna Minich of Port Orchard presents her plan for healing emotional and physical woes through ... (more)food. Not a diet book, Chakra Foods aims to give us, in the author's words, "creative tools and insight as to how foods and ways we eat can heal, brighten, balance, and strengthen parts of us that need not only physical but spiritual nourishment."

JUNE COTNER DOG BLESSINGS: POEMS, PROSE & PRAYERS CELEBRATING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH DOGS
June Cotner makes a welcome return visit from her Poulsbo home for an evening that is bound to inspire and instruct. The prolific editor of books including Comfort Prayers, Amazing Graces, Wedding Blessings, and ... (more)Family Celebrations, she will read selections—heartwarming, funny, silly and sad— that wax eloquent on subjects ranging from dog days at the beach to the lives of rescue and shelter dogs. To elevate the occasion to a most tangible and practical level, she will be joined by a representative from the Kitsap Humane Society and a selection of dogs that are up for adoption.

HEATHER BARBIERI THE LACE MAKERS OF GLENMARA Seattle author Heather Barbieri appears on behalf of her delightful second novel, the story of Kate, a fashion designer who finds herself stranded in an Irish seaside village. After Kate is befriended by a group of local lace makers, she discovers there is ... (more)more to the place than meets the eye, and soon she and the women work together not only to create a line of exquisite lingerie, but to help each other in their personal lives as well. Barbieri's first novel, Snow in July, was a Library Journal Notable First Novel, and The Lace Makers has been drawing comparisons to Binchy's Circle of Friends.

Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood is pleased to present local child psychologist Charlotte Reznick, PhD to the store to discuss and sign her new book, The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety Into Joy and Success, which teaches parents and professionals nine simple tools ... (more)to help children cope and thrive using the positive power of their imagination.

DAVID SHIELDS
THE THING ABOUT LIFE IS THAT ONE DAY YOU'LL BE DEAD
David Shields, Seattle author and the recipient of numerous awards for his writing, talks about his thought-provoking book—now in paperback—a unique double-memoir that presents his and his father's life stories along with facts about ... (more)aging and death. "Shields undergoes his midlife crisis and comes out the other side—more accessible than ever before, more tender, 'nicer.' And yet The Thing About Life adroitly sidesteps sentimentality—very hard to do when the core of it is a son's love for his cranky, tenacious, irascible, geriatric Jewish father. I love this book." ~ David Guterson

DIESEL, A Bookstore in Brentwood is pleased to have local author Dylan Landis as she discusses and signs Normal People Don't Live Like This. This event is free and all are welcome! Normal People Don't Live Like This will be published Sept. 8 by Persea Books. It is a debut collection of ten linked stories—praised ... (more)by Janet Fitch, Elizabeth Strout and Lisa Glatt— about the hidden lives of a teenager and her mother, and how they struggle to negotiate emotional damage and open themselves to love. The girl, Leah, yearns for belonging and worships the most delinquent girls at school, while her mother, Helen, secretly rents a welfare hotel room that she obsessively decorates. The stories – quirky and darkly humorous -- mostly center on Leah, but they're also about the disturbing, sometimes transformative lives of the girls and women she knows. These stories have appeared in anthologies such as Do Me: Tales of Sex & Love from Tin House; Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003; Women on the Edge: Writing from Los Angeles; and Bestial Noise: The Tin House Fiction Reader, among others, and in literary magazines such as Tin House, Bomb, the Santa Monica Review and others. All were written while she lived in LA, from 2000 to 2008.