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CHARLES MUIR, pioneer of the modern Tantra Movement, will discuss and sign his seminal book on the topic, TANTRA: THE ART OF CONSCIOUS LOVING. Now in its 16th printing, in 10 languages with Chinese, Japanese, and Russian soon coming, Tantra is the classic guide for deepening intimacy and passion, with ... (more)philosophy and rituals designed to achieve an ecstatic connection in loving. For information on Muir's Beginner's Tantra Weekend for Couples and Singles (April 18-20 in St. Pete), including free preview nights on both sides of the bay, visit www.sourcetantra.com or write tampa@sourcetantra.com.

SUNDAYS IN AMERICA: A YEARLONG ROAD TRIP IN SEARCH OF CHRISTIAN FAITH is the chronicle of Shea's year of visiting a different non-Catholic Christian church every Sunday for a year, from coast to coast and in between, from Baptist Easter in Harlem, to a sing-along at the Cowboy Church in Colorado, to ... (more)Joel Osteen's multimedia experience at the largest church in the country.

Our favorite Texan populist Hightower returns for a WMNF benefit talk, followed by booksigning. His newest challenge to the power elite is called Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go with the Flow. The book is full of uplifting stories of mavericks who've broken free of business-as-usual ... (more)politics and top-down elites to figure out new ways to do commerce and empower grassroots Americans.

Native son Dudley Clendinen will discuss and sign his informative and tender book, A Place Called Canterbury: Tales of the New Old Age in America. With his own mother's move to Bayshore's Canterbury Towers, Clendinen reports on how the Greatest Generation - and their Baby Boomer offspring! - are coping ... (more)with living longer than they ever expected.

Kelby reads and signs her new novel, Murder at the Bad Girls Bar & Grill.

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Rash by Pete Hautman

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The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman

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The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages

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TERRY TAPPOUNI will discuss and sign her latest book of inspiration/memoir/poetry, THE PROMISE: REVEALING THE PURPOSE OF YOUR SOUL. Facing the end of her 36-year marriage and the painful death of her son, Tappouni started journaling in order to cope. Her experience led to this new book, which looks at ... (more)how journaling can improve your well-being and help you find your life's purpose.

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The Giants and the Joneses by Julia Donaldson

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Tangerine by Edward Bloor

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English reads and signs HAVANA NOCTURNE, his stunning story of the rise and fall of the American mob in Cuba, featuring the greed and intrigue of the likes of Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Santo trafficante, as well as Batista and Castro. English brings together newly unearthed historical information ... (more)with fresh personal research, including interviews with key survivors.

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The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Richard Yancey

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Vasquez reads and signs his debut novel, IN THE HEAT, picked by the New York Daily News as a Beach Read for Guys. An avid boxing fan, Vasquez received his MFA while working on a psychiatric ward and counseling at-risk high school students. These experiences show in his story of a hometown hero boxer ... (more)at the end of his career on a mission to bring home a runaway teenage girl, set in his native Belize. Jim Swain calls it a "terrific debut (with) smart plotting, excellent dialogue, and a natural gift for storytelling", and James W. Hall says it's "a sinewy, sweat-soaked story about an honest man struggling to uncover the truth in a tangle of lies and treachery". Vasquez now lives in Apollo Beach and is copy editor at the St. Petersburg Times.

Vasquez reads and signs his debut novel, IN THE HEAT, picked by the New York Daily News as a Beach Read for Guys. An avid boxing fan, Vasquez received his MFA while working on a psychiatric ward and counseling at-risk high school students. These experiences show in his story of a hometown hero boxer ... (more)at the end of his career on a mission to bring home a runaway teenage girl, set in his native Belize. Jim Swain calls it a "terrific debut (with) smart plotting, excellent dialogue, and a natural gift for storytelling", and James W. Hall says it's "a sinewy, sweat-soaked story about an honest man struggling to uncover the truth in a tangle of lies and treachery". Vasquez now lives in Apollo Beach and is copy editor at the St. Petersburg Times.

MARY ANNA EVANS reads and signs FINDINGS, the 4th installment in her Faye Longchampe series. Evans expertly combines Florida history with a suspenseful murder mystery featuring archaeologist Longchampe. Here she is hired to excavate the grounds of an old hotel where her own family once lived. But when ... (more)her friend is murdered and the only missing item is her field notes, Faye must uncover a mystery involving a fabulous emerald.

NY author Lorna Barrett will speak and sign "Murder is Binding", her new mystery featuring Milford, NH as the setting. Please note this benefit is AT THE LIBRARY. The book is available here at the store now!

Join Laura for a discussion of The People of Sparks, the sequel to City of Ember. Please call to reserve a space.

Jahna reads and signs TRUE KIN, his award-winning collection of nine stories and a novella, ranging from central Florida to the desert southwest, with a cast of recurring characters. Settings include a lakeside family barbeque with long-held grudges threatening dangerous consequences, a hurricane party ... (more)where a student and teacher have a violent confrontation, and more, while Jahna's characters struggle with the search for community, meaning, and love.

Known as one of the world's finest writers of international intrigue and espionage, Silva returns to Inkwood to read and sign his 11th novel,
With rich prose and breathtaking plot twists,

A journalist's murder leads agent turned art-restorer, Gabriel Allon to post-Soviet Russia, wher the old spycraft ... (more)rules no longer apply while the stakes are higher than ever as a new generation of Stalinists plot to reclaim a lost empire. Reserve your first editions early and plan to start yoru Saturday evening with a rare treat.

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.

McKeen will discuss and sign OUTLAW JOURNALIST: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HUNTER S. THOMPSON. McKeen gets behind the drinking and drugs to show the man and the writer. This biography is superbly researched, and will be considered the seminal biography of the legendary cultural icon. McKeen is a Professor ... (more)of journalism at UF.

Laura will lead discussion of the long-awaited conclusion to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.

James Brown and Muhammed Ali were inspired by him, and the entire nation was intrigued by the first of the flamboyant television-savvy wrestlers. Capouya will discuss and sign GORGEOUS GEORGE: THE OUTRAGEOUS BAD-BOY WRESTLER WHO CREATED AMERICAN POP CULTURE, the definitive account of not only the icon's ... (more)life, but also the astonishing influence and legacy of the platinum blonde, fashion forward wrestler and his visionary promoter, wife Betty. Capouya is a widely published magazine writer and editor, now a Professor of Journalism at the University of Tampa.

For our first book club meeting of the fall, we will be reading

Rules by Cynthia Lord

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Daytona Beach News-Journal contributor Lane reads and signs SANDSPURS: NOTES FROM A COASTAL COLUMNIST, a humorous take on Florida's people, politics, and peculiarities. Deemed "a Florida treasure" by gary mormino, and "the best thing to come out of Daytona since Bike Week" by Bill McKeen, Lane has built ... (more)an intensely loyal following in his 30 years of essays, with favorable comparisons to Carla Hiaasen, Dave Barry, and Jeff Klinkenberg.

Debut novelist Black reads and signs TAKEOVER, introducing gutsy forensic investigator Theresa MacLean. A bank heist with hostages - including her fiance -turns into a more complex and deadly scenario, in this thriller compared to the best of Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell.

For our first book club meeting of the fall, we will be reading Peak by Roland Smith

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Why settle for ghost stories around the campfire when you can go to the actual places? Come meet Marianne O'Connor, author of "Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire" and find out about the spirits that inhabit our area. Easy hikes with clear directions and plenty of history will get the curious up and ... (more)outside to explore the paranormal, or simply enjoy a fabulous fall day!

Meet bestselling suspense author Stuart Woods as he reads and signs his latest, HOT MAHOGANY.

Tampa's own Reese reads and signs his newest vampire tale, THE DRACULA DOSSIER.

Stories can hurt or heal, and the authors show you how to hear the messages that echo within your body. Once you learn to listen, you can tap into the healing energies for a more dynamic life. Join us for a discussion and signing for "Body Eloquence: The Power of Myth and Story to Awaken the Body's Energies".

Around Noonish we will be treated to a drive-by from Greg Melville, author of "Greasy Rider", the true story of his quest to convert his Mercedes into a 'green' fry oil burning car and be the first person to make it from the coast to coast without using gas. Joined by his college buddy Iggy, we watch ... (more)in Bill Bryson-like fascination as the two convert the car and head out with nary a clue as to direction or where to obtain grease once on the road. Brian really enjoyed this epic tale of man vs nature and learned a lot along the way. Come see the car!

MAMA DOES TIME: A MACE BAUER MYSTERY

THE GIVEN DAY

THE FOREVER WAR

Meet the Book Babes as they discuss and sign BETWEEN THE COVERS: THE BOOK BABES GUIDE TO A WOMAN'S READING PLEASURES.

Join us as a favorite local, JAMES SWAIN, reads and signs his newest book THE NIGHT STALKER. In the second suspense novel featuring Jack Carpenter, the South Florida ex-cop is hired by a serial killer on death row to find his kidnapped grandson. Local cops and the FBI are quick to find evidence that ... (more)the killer's troubled son inherited the murderous tendencies, but Carpenter is not so sure, and ends up fighting good guys and bad to find the truth. Publishers Weekly says: "There's plenty of action and intelligent sleuthing, but it's Jack's uncompromising character and Swain's equally uncompromising writing that will keep readers turning pages and eager for the next installment." We're sure you'll agree, so call now to reserve your first editions!

DIESEL, A Bookstore is excited to welcome legendary surfer, Laird Hamilton to the store! He'll share more from his highly anticipated book, Force of Nature, and open a window into the unique physical regimens, mental strategies, and spiritual beliefs that has allowed him to do what he loves, while being ... (more)surrounded by family and radiating peak health and fitness.PURCHASE OF THE BOOK RESERVES YOU A SEAT AT THE EVENT!

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Tampa native - and USF and Stetson Law grad - LIONEL will read and sign EVERYONE'S CRAZY EXCEPT YOU AND ME...AND I'M NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU: AMERICA'S FAVORITE CONTRARIAN CUTS LOOSE. The popular and progressive Air America host honed his irreverent style and wit right here and is excited to see old friends ... (more)and local fans. Call or email now to reserve your books - including copies for holiday gifts!

(Yes, it really is at 9 AM the day after Thanksgiving...Many important details to follow as the date approaches.) DO THE RIGHT THING: INSIDE THE MOVEMENT THAT'S BRINGING COMMON SENSE BACK TO AMERICA

What to do on vacation....
How about learning to become the best spy ever?? Come to our Spyology party, hosted by Sue, and discover what it takes to be a secret agent. For kids ages 10-14. Please sign up in advance because there will be snacks and prizes! !uoy eeS

The Ophelia Project and the Academy of Holy Names present JEAN KILBOURNE, co-author of SO SEXY, SO SOON: THE NEW SEXUALIZED CHILDHOOD AND WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO PROTECT THEIR KIDS at the Academy's Brady Center. Inkwood will cater books at the event for sale and autographing. Kilbourne's book is an invaluable ... (more)and practical guide for parents who are fed up, confused, and even scared by what their kids - or their kids' friends - do and say. Kilbourne is an internationally recognized expert in early childhood development and the impact of the media on children and teens, and understands that saying no to commercial culture - TV, movies, toys, Internet access, and video games - isn't a realistic or viable option for most families. Instead, she offers parents essential, age-appropriate strategies to counter the assault. RSVP online at http://www.opbi.org/opheliatampa/ or call 813-514-9555, ext. 111.

CHERYL SIMONE will discuss and sign MIDNIGHTS WITH THE MYSTIC. Baby boomer Simone was a professionally successful but spiritually arid Atlanta real estate developer when she discovered what she was searching for in the teachings of Sadhguru, a profound master, mystic and yogi. Simone's compilation of ... (more)wisdom from her deeply spiritual and mystical midnight talks with Sadhguru is credited with positively influencing the lives of people globally, and has been endorsed by Deepak Chopra.

Inkwood and the friends of the Library welcome Stephen Cannell as the featured speaker for this month's Four Seasons luncheon. Cannell will discuss and sign his new Shane Scully suspense novel, ON THE GRIND. The luncheon at the University Club (www.uclubtampa.org) is open to the public, but RESERVATIONS ... (more)ARE REQUIRED (call 813-273-3616) and the cost is $25, payable at the door or by check to Friends of the Library ahead of time. Books will be available for purchase at the luncheon or can be purchased ahead of time at Inkwood Books.

TIM DORSEY for his 11th (11th?! Can it be?) Serge delight, NUCLEAR JELLYFISH. Dorsey portrays our fair state in a way no other writer does, and we shudder (with glee) to think what lies ahead in the continuation of his Florida noir. This time out, Serge plans to supplement his income by putting ... (more)together an insider's Florida travel-guide website. Need we say more? Don't miss a wonderful evening with Tampa's favorite son. Call ahead to reserve your first editions.

Helen Pruitt Wallace will read and sign her debut poetry collection, SHIMMING THE GLASS HOUSE, winner of the Richard Snyder Publication Prize. Praised by local poets Peter meinke and Enid Shomer, Wallace's poems explore a range of subjects, both domestic and global, with lush language and formality recalling ... (more)Frost and Dickinson.

DIANA KENNEDY is universally known for bringing authentic delicious Mexican recipes to the US kitchen, as Julia Child did for French and Marcella Hazan did for Italian. She will discuss and sign her classic book, THE ART OF MEXICAN COOKING, which was reissued and updated this year. Join us for this special ... (more)visit, made even better with food samples from El Taconazo, the best Mexican restaurant in Tampa, whose proprietor/chef was taught by Ms. Kennedy.

If you miss Mirabella's jumping neon fish, you'll treasure VINTAGE TAMPA SIGNS AND SCENES, a wonderful collection of over 200 photographs from bygone days. The Cinchett Neon Sign Company was Tampa’s best-known sign maker in the art form's heydey, and their family photographs include never-before-seen ... (more)images of fond favorites - local landmarks, popular restaurants and shops, and street scenes. Tampa native John V. Cinchett worked at his grandfather’s shop and is now known as the organist at various historic Tampa-area churches.

Perennial favorite White brings the chilling DEAD SILENCE, with a trail of intrigue and danger beginning in - of all places - midtown Manhattan, before heading home to Florida and points south. Doc enlists Tomlinson as the clock ticks on a deadline for rescuing a very special kidnap victim. With backstories ... (more)of British espionage, stolen antiquities, and a cache of Castro's papers, there's plenty of action for all. Reserve your first editions now, and enjoy an evening with one of the nicest authors we know.

IMPETUOUS SLEEPER, Morrill's new collection of intimate prose pieces in varied formats, reflects on the condition of wakefulness. University of Tampa Professor Morrill is Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Letters and former director of the Writers at the University series, with two published collections ... (more)of poetry as well as three works of non-fiction. Watson's fourth poetry collection, THIS SHARPENING, navigates the terrain of marriage and divorce, contrasting the pain of loss with the pleasures of motherhood. Robert Pinsky calls Watson "eloquent, passionate...tender, (and) wildly inventive". Join us for a memorable evening of literary pleasures from two talented writers.

Brooklyn-born Sicilian-American Scarpaci is an acclaimed expert on immigrants in America, and has taught their history at Seton Hall and the University of Oregon. Her new book, THE JOURNEY OF THE ITALIANS IN AMERICA, traces the Italian influence on American philosophy, politics, science, art, and of ... (more)course, food. Communities across the country - including Tampa - are featured, with narrative as well as hundreds of photographs.

JANET CONNER will discuss and sign her newest book, WRITING DOWN YOUR SOUL: HOW TO ACTIVATE AND LISTEN TO THE EXTRAORDINARY VOICE WITHIN. Conner suggests that a consistent discipline of honest writing is the most direct route to inner consciousness. Her book explores current research findings giving ... (more)intriguing clues as to what is actually happening in and through our bodies, minds, and spirits as we roll pen across paper.

Miami casting director Wyman shares insights her 28 years of successful casting experience and actor coaching in THE ORGANIC ACTOR: INSIDER'S SECRETS TO AUDTIIONING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION. Wyman is an Emmy nominated member of the prestigious Casting Society of America and the Academy of Television Arts ... (more)and Sciences. The Organic Actor condenses Wyman's observations into practical suggestions to land the role!

TOM CORCORAN returns with HAWK CHANNEL CHASE, his 6th suspense novel featuring Alex Rutledge, Key West crime scene photographer turned PI. Colorful characters, local history, black comedy and suspense are blended in a uniquely Floridian tale. Corcoran has been praised by your favorite authors – Michael ... (more)Connelly, Janet Evanovich, Randy Wayne White, James W. Hall – and earned his spot next to them on your bookshelf.

“Riveting from page one”, hails Booklist about Blake Bailey’s Cheever: A Life, calling it “the literary biography of the season.” A front page New York Times Book Review, calls Blake Bailey’s work a “stunningly detailed biography, exploring step by stumbling step the crooked path that Cheever ... (more)followed….” John Cheever was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and National Medal of Honor. But who was John Cheever, and why has his life and work eluded biographers for so long? Blake Bailey is the first biographer to be granted unprecedented access to Cheever’s primary sources, including his massive journal, of which only a fraction has ever been published.
Bailey portrays Cheever as a writer in conflict: a proud Yankee who told tales of his lineage while deploring the stifling provincialism of his family circle; a dire alcoholic who recovered to write what some consider his greatest work, Falconer; a bisexual who concealed his true sexual desires. We learn about Cheever’s rivalry with J.D. Salinger, his troubled relationship with his daughter, and his ongoing struggle with alcoholism that nearly cost him his life.Blake Bailey is the editor of a two-volume edition of Cheever’s work, published in 2009 by The Library of America. His last book, A Tragic Honesty, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He received a Guggenheim fellowship in 2005, and his articles and reviews have appeared in Slate, The New York Times, the New York Observer, and elsewhere. Discussion and Book Signing: Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

Former St. Pete Times journalist JOHN JETER will read and sign his debut novel, THE PLUNDER ROOM, a powerfully compelling story about one man's mission to preserve his family's ideals of honor and loyalty. Praised for its sardonic wit, vivid characters, and beautifully rendered present day South, The ... (more)Plunder Room is a true southern gothic. Jeter currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, and is co-founder of The Handlebar, an award winning concert venue.

Inkwood Books will handle book sales and signing for AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. This not-to-be-missed beloved American humorist is a Grammy nominated performer for spoken word, as well as author of numerous essay collections. ... (more)Sedaris will be promoting his newest book, WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. Save time by purchasing or reserving ahead of time, or purchase in the lobby the evening of the event. A limited number of signed books may be available after the evenT. For books: call 813-253-2638, drop a line to inkwoodbooks@gmail.com, or visit www.inkwoodbooks.com. For tickets, call 813-229-STAR or visit www.tbpac.org.

Book Group #3 meets to discuss Gardens of Water by Alan Drew. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Former prosecutor and legal advisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hoffman has a successful second career as author of the international bestsellers Retribution and Last Witness. Her new book, PLEA OF INSANITY, follows Florida prosecutor Julia Valenciano through a case involving the insanity ... (more)defense of a man accused of killing his family. Is he a delusional schizophrenic, or a calculating killer with a trail of other victims? Reserve your first edition and find out for yourself...

Former prosecutor and legal advisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hoffman has a successful second career as author of the international bestsellers Retribution and Last Witness. Her new book, PLEA OF INSANITY, follows Florida prosecutor Julia Valenciano through a case involving the insanity ... (more)defense of a man accused of killing his family. Is he a delusional schizophrenic, or a calculating killer with a trail of other victims? Reserve your first edition and find out for yourself...

Pittman and Waite are St Pete Times investigative journalists who have been recognized with several awards for their environmental reporting. They spent 3 years on a story that became an imporant book: PAVING PARADISE: FLORIDA’S VANISHING WETLANDS AND THE FAILURE OF NO NET LOSS. They tell of fear, ... (more)greed, and incompetence resulting in damage that cannot be undone, with abuse of mitigation and banking provisions that were supposed to protect our wetlands. Their alarming findings are especially important right now as both county and state officials try to make it even easier and faster to get permission to bypass essential environmental protections in the name of progress. Carl Hiaasen says this should be read by every voter, taxpayer, parent and Floridian who cares about saving what’s left.

Visit the bookstore with a poem in your pocket (and a song in your heart and a smile on your face) and take 30% off any one book in stock. We'll be waiting...

Michael Davis will discuss and sign his highly praised history of one of television's national treasures, STREET GANG: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF SESAME STREET, a New York Times bestseller. This is the unforgettable story of five decades of social and cultural change and the miraculous creative efforts, ... (more)passion, and commitment of the writers, producers, directors, animators, and puppeteers who created one of the most influential programs in the history of television. Davis' in-depth interviews with the cast and creators, and his insider's view of the wildly creative personalities, political ups and downs, and occasional conflicts read like a novel. Davis is former managing editor of the Clearwater Sun. For children of ALL ages, this is sure to be a treat.

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.

This is an interactive workshop. Bring a journal and come prepared to write.Co-sponsored with Body Mind and Soul and Spectrum Center.Here's all you will learn in this workshop:Learn how Writing Down Your Soul the practice and the book came to be (Janet’s story)What is writing down your soul? ... (more)Is it journaling? Meditation? Prayer?
What happens when you write down your soul: exit conscious mind; get in touch with your authentic story and self; connect with and activate your inner resource of truth, guidance, and creativityBrief overview of the science that explains what happens when you write this way How to enter the theta brain wave state while writing How to maximize the theta brain wave state while sleeping 10 minute experience of deep soul writing Share our experiences, ask questions Overview of the four steps in Writing Down Your Soul Next steps: How to use the Thirty Day Guide to Writing Down Your Soul, how to maintain your daily deep soul writing practice, and additional resources $35.00 per person;$30.00 per person if you attend with a friend workshop time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please register for this workshop with Body Mind and Soul #713-993-0550. On Sunday, the workshop will be held at Spectrum Center.

TOM LOWE reads and signs his debut crime novel, A FALSE DAWN, set in central Florida. Grief-stricken Sean O'Brien takes early retirement from the Miami PD, and moves to the St. John's River near the Ocala National Forest. When he happens on a victim of horrific human sex slave trafficking, O'Brien is ... (more)compelled to find the real murderer as he becomes a suspect. Mystery fans take notice: virtually every review compares this new Florida writer to John D. MacDonald in glowing praise. Lowe is an award-winning PBS documentarian and journalist with CNN credits and more.

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

Award-winning photojournalist Patty DiRienzo will discuss and sign her photo book, FLORIDA: A JOURNEY THROUGH ITS COLORFUL PAST, for which she received a grant from the Florida Humanities Council.
DiRienzo's technique of hand-painting black and white photos replicates the nostalgic look of vintage photographs, ... (more)and gives this collection a special charm. Her credits include the New York Times, USA Today, and TimeFlorida. This is a lovely gift book, not to be missed by Florida collectors.

Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland is excited to host an evening with Norm Sperling, editor of The Journal of Irreproducible Results, as he discuss and inscribes JIR's new anthology, This Book Warps Space and Time. This event is free and will be a total blast, so you should stop by!Here's the Editor in his ... (more)own words:
Hi! I'm Norm Sperling, the editor since 2004. I've subscribed to JIR since the 1970s. I was assistant editor of Sky & Telescope magazine, and Science Editor of AltaVista.com. I teach astronomy in universities around San Francisco, wrote the book What Your Astronomy Textbook Won't Tell You, and co-designed Edmund Scientific's Astroscan telescope. The Journal of Irreproducible Results is a science humor magazine and the new anthology, This Book Warps Space and Time, is a fast-paced frolic of humorous and quirky tidbits in science, math, academe, bureaucracy, and witty wordplay. More than 250 entries ponder and pun the practical and peculiar. JIR targets hypocrisy, arrogance, and ostentatious sesquipedalian circumlocution. JIR is a friendly escape from the harsh and the hassle. JIR makes you feel good

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

Hawaiian TODD SHIMODA will read and sign his newest novel, OH! A MYSTERY OF MON NO AWARE. Oh! is a compelling and fast-paced illustrated mystery of a young Japanese-American's self-discovery through Japanese suicide clubs, underground poetry, and the aesthetic of mono no aware (the sadness in beauty). ... (more)The hybrid novel includes nonfiction passages and original artwork by Shimoda's wife, Linda, amplifying the mood and providing a visual metaphor for the protagonist's emotional growth. Shimoda is author of The Fourth Treasure (Kiriyama Prize notable book for 2002) and 365 Views of Mt. Fuji, which were translated into six languages and sold over 100,000 copies.

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

St. Petersburg native WENDY WAX will read and sign her 5th novel, ACCIDENTAL BESTSELLER, the story of four women who meet at a writers’ conference. Still friends ten years later they work together, they collaborate to meet a deadline for one blocked group member. The runaway bestseller brings scrutiny ... (more)and scandal, and their secrets are out...

Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood is pleased to present Gregg Hurwitz as he discusses and signs his new novel, Trust No One. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend!About the Author:Gregg Hurwitz is the critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of The Tower, Minutes ... (more)to Burn, Do No Harm, The Kill Clause, The Program, Troubleshooter, Last Shot, and most recently, The Crime Writer, an instant international bestseller that was shortlisted for best novel of the year by International Thriller Writers and nominated for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. His novels have been feature selections for all four major literary book clubs, chosen as Book Sense Picks, and translated into fifteen languages. He has written screenplays for Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Paramount Studios, MGM, and ESPN, developed TV series for Warner Studios, written Wolverine, Punisher, and Foolkiller for Marvel, and published numerous academic articles on Shakespeare. He has taught fiction writing in the USC English Department, and guest lectured for UCLA, and for Harvard in the United States and Europe. In the course of researching his thrillers, he has sneaked onto demolition ranges with Navy SEALs, swam with sharks in the Galápagos, and gone undercover into mind-control cults.Hurwitz grew up in the Bay Area. While completing a BA from Harvard and a master's from Trinity College, Oxford in Shakespearean tragedy, he wrote his first novel. He was the undergraduate scholar-athlete of the year at Harvard for his pole-vaulting exploits, and played college soccer in England, where he was a Knox fellow. He now lives in L.A. where he continues to play soccer, frequently injuring himself.

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

SCOTT DEITCHE returns to sign his latest book, BALLS: THE LIFE OF EDDIE TRASCHER, GENTLEMAN GANGSTER. You know him for his very popular books about our local mobsters, Cigar City Mafia and The Silent Don.

Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu is excited to welcome Norman Ollestad to the shop to discuss and sign his book, Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend!

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

(Rescheduled from original July 30 date.)DEBORAH SHARP will discuss and sign MAMA RIDES SHOTGUN, the second Mace Bauer mystery (Mama Does Time)by this native Floridian. The colorful characters and the setting in the cattle and citrus part of the state seldom featured in literature make this a unique ... (more)addition to Florida mysteries. Full of comic charm and Florida sparkle, Mama Rides Shotgun opens as Mama is fixin' to wed husband number 5, and talks Mace into a pre-cerEmony adventure that results in, of couse, a suspicious death. Author Sharp is as charming as her characters, and the event is sure to be a treat.

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

CHRIS KUZNESKI will read and sign his latest thriller, THE LOST THRONE. Reviews repeatedly mention the mystery of The DaVinci Code and the excitement of Raiders of the Lost Ark, with a gripping plot involving sacred secrets and hidden treasures. Kuzneski's three previous novels - The Plantation, Sign ... (more)of the Cross, and Sword of God - were international bestsellers, translated into a dozen languages. The Pittsburgh native has lived here on the Gulf Coast for a few years, garnering praise from Florida authors James Swain ("a superb thriller you won't want to put down") and James O. Born ("part Tom Clancy, part Dan Brown...fast, fun, and exciting"), in addition to national bestselling authors James Patterson, Lee Child, and Nelson DeMille.

DEBORAH SHARP will discuss and sign MAMA RIDES SHOTGUN, the second Mace Bauer mystery (Mama Does Time)by this native Floridian. The colorful characters and the setting in the cattle and citrus part of the state seldom featured in literature make this a unique addition to Florida mysteries. Full of comic ... (more)charm and Florida sparkle, Mama Rides Shotgun opens as Mama is fixin' to wed husband number 5, and talks Mace into a pre-cerEmony adventure that results in, of couse, a suspicious death. Author Sharp is as charming as her characters, and the event is sure to be a treat.

RUINS

THE DEFECTOR

(Note: Time has been changed from 6 to 7:30 PM because of Mr. Silva's travel schedule.) We are thrilled to welcome back DANIEL SILVA, New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed Gabriel Allon series. Silva will discuss and sign his 12th book, THE DEFECTOR, featuring the world's favorite art restorer ... (more)turned agent, as he fulfills a promise to a former Russian agent and defector. In what may be the most explosive thriller of the year, Silva takes Allon from London, Zurich, and Geneva, to a startling climax in snowbound Russia. Reserve your first editions now, and don't miss a wonderful event with this engaging author, one of our finest writers of international intrigue and espionage.

The SF&F discussion group, meets every 2nd
& 4th Wednesday monthly, talks about the books they have read recently. Open to older teens and adults. Ends around 8:30 p.m.

Book Group #3 meets to discuss Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood is honored to host former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian George McGovern to discuss and sign Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President, 1861-1865, an account that reminds readers Lincoln remains the standard by which all of his successors are measured.
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KRIS RADISH returns for a booktalk and signing of her newest novel, THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO WOMEN.

Join us for a booktalk and signing with JOHN HENRY FLEMING, debuting his new book, FEARSOME CREATURES OF FLORIDA.

Meet ALICIA THOMPSON as she discusses and signs her debut novel, PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME, a delightful romantic comedy for young adults featuring a heroine who, while a teen mentor, also manages to get in trouble herself. Praised by Meg Cabot as a "scorching hot read" with "smart writing", this debut novel ... (more)is perfect for fans of Cabot and Kinsella. Publisher's Weekly praises the book for its irony, humor, and offbeat supporting cast. Note: While the audience is listed as age 12 and up, the story deals frankly with sexual issues of a college freshman, so the content seems mature for that age.) Thompson attended Tampa's King High and USF's New College, and is now an MFA candidate and instructor.

Book Group #3 meets to discuss Disgrace, by J.M. Coetzee. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Dogs, cats, humans: Elizabeth has observed some of our closest animal friends. Now she tells us about the year she spent watching the deer in her back yard and the lessons from the natural world she's learned in "The Hidden Life of Deer".
“Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has been called America’s best ... (more)interpreter of animals, and here she is at the height of her powers. The Hidden Life of Deer is a remarkable achievement: It reveals your nearest woodlot as a scene of great mystery, intrigue, danger, drama, and passion.”
- Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig

Join us for Tea with Tomie, as the legendary children's author/illustrator presents his latest, STREGA NONA'S HARVEST. Details to follow, so be sure you've signed up for our newsletter or become our Facebook fan - or just check back here as the date approaches.

JAMES SWAIN will read and sign his newest thriller, THE NIGHT MONSTER. Swain brings back former Broward County Missing Persons unit Head Jack Carpenter in this outstanding Florida suspense novel. Now a P.I., Carpenter becomes involved in the abduction of a young woman on his daughter's college basketball ... (more)team, confronting an old nemesis and a history of unsolved abductions. Swain perfectly captures the shadowy side of the Sunshine State, and displays his trademark fiendish plotting and energetic pacing.

Book Group #1 meets to discuss Ivan Klima's No Saints or Angels. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Gather a group for a unique book launch party for local author PAUL ABERCROMBIE's ORGANIC, SHAKEN AND STIRRED: HIP HIGHBALLS, MODERN MARTINIS, & OTHER TOTALLY GREEN COCKTAILS. Special price of $30 gets you a copy of the hardcover, plus two drink tickets for featured cocktails from the book. Contact us ... (more)for your book and tickets, or purchase at the event. Hint: Autographed copies will make great holiday gifts.

MICHAEL ROSEN will discuss and sign WHAT ELSE BUT HOME: SEVEN BOYS AND AN AMERICAN JOURNEY BETWEEN THE PROJECTS AND THE PENTHOUSE, the remarkable story of a very special family. In the aftermath of 9/11, Rosen’s business destroyed but his family safe, he and his wife began the slow, unexpected process ... (more)of taking in young boys from a nearby project, one after another. Rosen writes of the lessons learned, about mutual responsibility, and the need to reach out and care for those around you. Honest, painful, and funny, What Else But Home was described by one critic as "a valentine to America's diversity - and indeed to every enterprise of courage, chaos, and love that results in magic". Rosen was a real estate investor and CEO of a Wall Street firm and holds degrees in anthropology and business.

Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland is pumped to present former Diesel employee and local high school English teacher Nina LaCour in celebration of her first novel, Hold Still!!
Nina LaCour grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her first job was at fourteen in an independent bookstore, and she has since ... (more)worked in two others. She has tutored and taught in various places, from a juvenile hall to a private college. She now teaches English at an independent high school, and lives in Oakland, California.

SUNFLOWERS: A NOVEL OF VINCENT VAN GOGH

IRENE PEPPERBERG returns to sign and discuss ALEX AND ME: HOW A SCIENTIST AND A PARROT DISCOVERED A HIDDEN WORLD OF ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE newly published in paperback.

Meet CARLTON WARD, JR., as he discusses and signs FLORIDA COWBOYS: KEEPERS OF THE LAST FRONTIER, with his stunning photographs and 20 essays with historical, cultural, and environmental perspectives. Our state has the longest history of ranching in the country, with nearly one-fifth of the state is still ... (more)devoted to the cattle industry, and working ranches playing a vital role in our economy. As encroaching urban sprawl threatens, Ward documents the untold story of cowboys riding out every day before dawn, sharing irreplaceable wetlands and other wild land with bears, panthers, and other endangered species. Carl Hiaasen says “Ward’s colorful tribute to this dwindling frontier is also a call to save what remains of it. The alternative is unthinkable." A signed copy will make a perfect holiday gift for anyone interested in Florida’s history, environment, and natural beauty… Ward is an eighth-generation Floridian from a pioneering Hillsborough County ranching family, and a leader in the field of conservation photography, with photojournalism appearing in Smithsonian Magazine, Popular Photography, and Outdoor Photographer, and more.