 (c) The King's English Bookshop The King's English BookshopWeb site: www.kingsenglish.com Events URL: kingsenglish.booksense.com/NASAp… This bookstore is an  IndieBound member. Added by: jnorthington. Contacted: Yes. Favorited: Genna76, hatgirl1969, hjelliot, jnorthington, Queezle22, thebluestockings, vsmith, xrob Description: The King's English has been Salt Lake's literary resource for independent minds since 1977. We have the most comprehensive children's book selection in the state of Utah as well as mysteries, new fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction, nature, and western writers. Located in a beautiful residential neighborhood of Salt Lake City, the store provides services to people anywhere in the world. If you are in town, drop by; there are chairs scattered throughout eight book-packed rooms.  Upcoming events
Jennifer Lowe-Anker and Forget Me Not (September 9 at 7:00pm) TKE and Black Diamond present Jennifer Lowe-Anker, reading and signing her new book on her husband, Alex Lowe, and their lives as mountaineers, Forget Me Not.
David Ebershoff (September 12 at 7:00pm)
Storytime with Alison Randall & The Wheat Doll (September 13 at 11:00am) Author Alison Randall will lead a special Storytime with a reading and signing of The Wheat Doll.
BRISINGR Midnight Release Party! (September 19 at 10:00pm) The third book in the Inheritance cycle from Christopher Paolini arrives at midnight on September 20th.
Cambria Evans and Bone Soup (September 24 at 7:00pm) Cambria Evans will sign her ghoulishly delightful new picture book, Bone Soup.
David Roberts and Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy (October 2 at 7:00pm) David Roberts will read from and sign his new book, examining the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy.
Out of the Book: State by State (October 8 at 7:00pm) The Out of the Book film series returns with it's third installment, the new and acclaimed State by State. Join us for a film screening and a panel discussion. More details to come -- stay tuned!
Nikki Giovanni and Hip Hop Speaks to Children (October 10 at 7:00pm) Nikki Giovanni. Nikki Giovanni proves that poetry can be fun, hip hop can be hopeful and together they can inspire with her new picture book, Hip Hop Speaks to Children.
Bill Kerig and Edge of Never (October 17 at 7:00pm) William A. Kerig. Bill Kerig will present and sign his new book, Edge of Never, which follows 15-year-old Kye Peterson as he attempts to conquer the same mountain in France that claimed the life of his father more than a decade earlier.
Past eventsUrsula Coleman (March 11 at 7:00pm) Born in the German province of Pomerania, Coleman's idyllic life, filled with laughter and the songs of Schubert, was shattered by Hitler's rise to power. Overcoming the destruction of the war years and the loss of her parents during the early days of the Soviet occupation of East Germany, Coleman's ... (more)Kent Haruf, Peter Brown (March 13 at 7:00pm) Author Kent Haruf and photographer Peter Brown will give a slideshow presentation and sign their new book West of Last Chance.
James Dashner (March 18 at 7:00pm)
Martha Lear (March 31 at 7:00pm) oin us in welcoming Martha Lear and Where Did I Leave My Glasses, a store favorite on the effects of normal aging on memory. Martha Lear is a veteran health journalist and bestselling author of Heartsounds.
Rebecca Guevara (April 3 at 7:00pm)
Cecilia Galante (April 5 at 7:00pm) Cecilia Galante will read, discuss, and sign her first novel, Patron Saint of Butterflies. We're very excited to host this daring debut author! Patron Saint of Butterflies is based on her own childhood in a religious commune, and we are looking forward to hearing Cecilia speak on her own experiences, ... (more)Trenton Lee Stewart (April 26 at 3:00pm)
Jeff Stone (April 29 at 7:00pm)
Sarah Burningham (May 1 at 7:00pm) Sarah Burningham presents her debut book, How to Raise Your Parents, a book for teens and parents on understanding, connecting, and living with each other.
Jessica Day George (May 2 at 7:00pm)
Ed Lueders (May 5 at 7:00pm) Ed Lueders reads from The Wake of the General Bliss, 9780874809275. Event location: First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 E.
Ted Kerasote (May 12 at 7:00pm) Co-sponsored by Intermountain Therapy Animals and The King's English.
Mameve Medwed (May 15 at 7:00pm)
Stephenie Meyer (May 17 at 1:00pm) Stephenie Meyer reads from & signs The Host! THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Event location: Highland High School, 2166 S. 1700 E.
Jack Todd (May 20 at 7:00pm) Jack Todd presents his epic of the American West, Sun Going Down. Inspired by the letters and diaries from his own family, Todd creates a vibrant, unforgettable cast of characters based upon this family legacy. A new talent you won't want to miss!
Leif Enger (May 22 at 7:00pm)
Ellis Avery (May 27 at 7:00pm) Ellis Avery reads from and signs The Teahouse Fire, and performs a Japanese tea ceremony!
Lincoln Hall (May 28 at 7:00pm)
Kirk Huffaker presents Salt Lake City: Then and Now (June 4 at 7:00pm) Kirk Huffaker, local author and Executive Director of the Utah Heritage Foundation, will present his new book Salt Lake City: Then and Now!
The book is part of the extremely popular and best-selling "Then and Now" series published by Thunder Bay Press, and explores our ever-changing ... (more)Dooce! is in the House (June 5 at 7:00pm) Come and meet Heather Armstrong, the infamous blogger from dooce.com, as she presents her new book Things I Learned About My Dad (in therapy.
Things I Learned About My Dad is a collection of essays about fatherhood from the perspective ... (more)Meet & Greet with Karen Salmansohn (June 16 at 11:30am) Author Karen Salmansohn will be on hand for a Meet and Greet, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch!
Paul McGill and Finding the Lost Weekend (June 16 at 7:00pm) Paul McGill. Local author Paul McGill will sign his new novel Finding the Lost Weekend.
Storytime with Corinne Humphrey (June 21 at 11:00am)
Annette Haws (June 21 at 7:00pm)
A Midsummer Night's Party with Ann Cannon (July 2 at 7:00pm) Join us for a Midsummer Night's Party, in celebration of Ann Cannon and her new book, The Loser's Guide to Life and Love!
Margaret Neville has this to say:
"Local favorite Ann Cannon will keep readers smiling through her new book. Ed is looking for love. Scout (long ... (more)Interested: KhrystiBooks Added by booksense. Stephen Trimble (July 10 at 7:00pm) Co-sponsored by the Salt Lake City Public Library and the Wallace Stegner Center for Land, Resources and the Environment. Event location: Main Library, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City UT 84111
Jennifer Grillone and 101 Things To Do With Gelatin (July 19 at 2:00pm) Jennifer Adams. Jennifer Grillone presents 101 Things To Do With Gelatin! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon signing.
Breaking Dawn Book Bash (August 1 at 10:00pm) Join us for our late-night Book Bash, celebrating the release of Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn! Come in costume and dazzle the mortals with your supernatural finery! Goodies, games, and prizes will be on hand to make this an unforgettable night. Why just get a book when you can get the full experience?
Susan Sessions Rugh and Are We There Yet? (August 6 at 7:00pm) Susan Sessions Rugh presents Are We There Yet?: The Golden Age of American Family Vacations.
Abby Pecoriello and Crafty Mama (August 19 at 6:00pm) Abby Pecoriello. Abby Pecoriello will present a treasure trove of objects from her book, Crafty Mama, and tell the moms (or moms-to-be) in your community how to create their own Crafty Mama group, how to make the chic-est baby gear on a strict budget, increase community "mom-araderie" and make hte perfect baby shower ... (more)Kira Salak with The White Mary (August 20 at 7:00pm) Kira Salak presents The White Mary. Kira has won the PEN Award for Journalism and appeared five times in Best American Travel Writing. She is a contributing editor for National Geographic Adventure magazine and was the first woman to traverse Papua New Guinea; her nonfiction account of that trip was ... (more)Rapunzel Roundup (August 23 at 1:00pm) Event location: Anderson Foothill Library, 1135 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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