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Coming Events at A Book For All Seasons
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Fri, May 11
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Leavenworth Library
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TGIF: Breaking the Code: You Can Write Your Family History. A presentation by Karen Fisher-Alaniz (Presentation) |
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Sat, May 12
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Karen Fisher-Alaniz joins other authors for our Book Buzz: meet authors, win prizes! |
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 Karen says: "Everyone has a story and every story matters. I can't tell you how many times someone has told me a bit about their loved one and then said, 'They're gone now. I wish I'd written those stories down.' We're waiting for the perfect time—when the kids are grown or when life isn't so crazy. But time can run out and for some, their stories will be gone forever. I like to say of family history writing, 'If not you, who? If not now, when?'"
Karen Fisher-Alaniz was propelled into her own project when, on his 81st birthday, without explanation, her father placed two weathered notebooks on her lap. Thus began an amazing, sometimes difficult, yet ultimately healing journey—one taken by a father and daughter who thought they knew each other—as they became newly bound in ways that transcended age and time.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of Breaking the Code: A Father's Secret, a Daughter's Journey, and the Question That Changed Everything - $14.99
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2012
EVENTS ARCHIVES
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Jun 28-30, 2012
Heather Barbieri
Jun 16, 2012
June Book Buzz with
Gregg Olsen
Bernadette Pajer
Kathleen O'Brien
Billy Mays
Jun 15-16, 2012
Gregg Olsen
Jun 1-2, 2012
Jane Kirkpatrick
Jun 1, 2012
Andrew Bacevich
May 31, 2012
Bryan Welch
May 20, 2012
Jonathan Evison
May 19-20, 2012
Write on the River
May 18, 2012
Thor Hanson
May 12, 2012
Multi-author
Book Buzz with
Lanette (Bernice) Taylor
Jerry Smith
Betty Wilsey
Karen Fisher-Alaniz
Herb Leonhard
May 11-12, 2012
Karen Fisher-Alaniz
Apr 20-21, 2012
Noah Strycker
Apr 14, 2012
Multi-author Book Buzz with
Patricia Clark
Steve Sparks
Mary Ellen McCaffree
Anne McNamee Corbett
and Kacey Daniels
Jan - Mar
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2008
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Sat, May 12
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Book Buzz: Meet authors, win prizes! |
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Join authors Lanette (Bernice) Taylor, Betty Wilsey, Jerry Smith, and Karen Fisher-Alaniz and illustrator Herb Leonhard. Discover: heart-warming romance; true tales from small-town Stehekin in the 1950's; Washington's ghost towns and historic mines; a father's secret and the question that changed everything; and humorous picture books for young word-lovers.
  Glacier Valley, a heartwarming and inspirational romance by Lanette (Bernice) Taylor. Seated across the aisle, Keely tried ignoring the handsome stranger but fought a sense of warmth. Was it possible he was not a stranger? All those years ago, the wounded soldier and the pretty young nurse never saw each others' faces—but he still remembered her voice.
  In Boom Towns & Relic Hunters of Washington State: Exploring Washington's Historic Ghost Towns & Mining Camps, Jerry Smith shows you the way to some of Washington's most picturesque abandoned sites whose yesteryears were as colorful as they were lively. Walk in the footsteps of adventurers who sought their fortunes in the dark and explosive atmosphere of black powder and candlelight. Visit northeastern Washington, step into history, and dig into the past.
  A Handshake & a Thousand Dollars, Betty Wilsey's memoir of growing up in Stehekin, is packed with stories, photos, and even recipes: from squirrel stew (I hope you have bear grease on hand) to sour cream pie. Enjoy the story of four generations in Stehekin from the fifties through the eighties, as Betty grows up, marries her high school sweetheart, and raises a family.
In Breaking the Code, Karen Fisher-Alaniz shares how she discovered, on her father's 81st birthday, the secret role her father had played in WWII. This story of an adult child learning to understand a parent she thought she knew is simple, unpretentious, and commendable, breaking the silence surrounding PTSD. "Whether the veteran returned from war sixty years ago or six days ago," she writes, "one thing remains constant: it's time for us to talk and to listen." Karen shares tips to help you get your own story on paper. "Everyone has a story and every story matters," she says.
  Award-winning children's illustrator Herb Leonhard shares two fabulous children's picture books: A is for Alliguitar, brimming with delightfully zany musical alphabeasts; and I Know A Librarian Who Chewed On A Word, the story of a librarian who just might love words too much—is that possible? 
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of Glacier Valley - $12.00
Buy a SIGNED copy of Boom Towns & Relic Hunters of Washington State: Exploring Washington's Historic Ghost Towns & Mining Camps - $38.95
Buy a SIGNED copy of A Handshake & a Thousand Dollars - $22.95
Buy a SIGNED copy of Breaking the Code: A Father's Secret, a Daughter's Journey, and the Question That Changed Everything - $14.99
Buy a SIGNED copy of A is for Alliguitar - $16.99
Buy a SIGNED copy of I Know A Librarian Who Chewed On A Word - $16.99
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Fri, May 18
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tierra Learning & Retreat Center
Free |
Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle with author Thor Hanson (Presentation; Book-signing Follows) |
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 Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. What are feathers? How did they evolve? What do they mean to us? In Feathers, biologist Thor Hanson integrates the research of paleontologists, ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and even art historians into a sweeping natural history, showing how feathers have been used to fly, protect, attract, and adorn—across centuries and across the globe.
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Buy a SIGNED copy of Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle - $25.99
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Sat, May 19 - 20
in Wenatchee |
Write On The River - Twelve workshops, award-winning authors and fuel to keep your writing fire alive. Join us on the banks of the mighty Columbia and keep the words flowing. |
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 Write On The River is North Central Washington's only writing conference. Two days of content-packed workshops with professional editors, successful agents, bestselling authors and nationally-acclaimed speakers, Write On The River is the best way to hone your craft, build your dream and move your writing forward.
Whether your goal is to be a published author, write articles for a local magazine, develop your poetry, or simply write for your own enjoyment, Write On The River has something for you.
Learn more at writeontheriver.org
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Sun, May 20
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Wenatchee Library
Free |
Jonathan Evison's historical epic, West of Here (Presentation) |
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 The wilderness, the history, and the people of Washington blaze into life in West of Here, the newest release from Jonathan Evison, winner of the Washington State Book Award for All About Lulu.
From the rugged mudflats of the northwestern frontier, to a rusting strip mall cornucopia, West of Here is a conversation between two epochs, one rushing blindly toward the future, and the other struggling to undo the damage of the past. In the mythic town of Point Bonita, 19th-century settlers set out to build a dam, and one hundred years later their descendants want to demolish it to bring back fish runs. An epic western adventure wrapped in the history of one small town, West of Here is a daring, gorgeously structured and deeply satisfying expedition of a novel.
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Buy a SIGNED copy of West of Here - $15.95
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Thu, May 31
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Bryan Welch, publisher of Mother Earth News and Utne Reader, signs Beautiful and Abundant (Book-signing) |
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Thu, May 31
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Barn Beach Reserve
Optional $10 donation supports E. Lorene Young Community Garden |
Bryan Welch, publisher of Mother Earth News and Utne Reader, discusses humanity's definitive challenge |
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 Beautiful and Abundant, by the publisher of Mother Earth News and Utne Reader, is that rare book about crisis in the natural world that does not despair—it is instead victoriously hopeful. Both a practical guide to making your lifestyle more sustainable, and a lesson in looking beyond immediate obstacles toward humanity's ultimate destination; envisioning a world that is aesthetically beautiful, economically abundant, ethically fair, and irresistibly contagious.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of Beautiful and Abundant - $25.95
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Fri, Jun 1
5:00 PM VIP Dinner |
An Evening with Dr. Andrew Bacevich: Re-Considering American Global Policy |
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7:30 PM Lecture followed by Book Signing
Sleeping Lady Retreat Center
Tickets: $15 / $20 (lecture only) or $100 (lecture and dinner)
Call 509-548-6344 or 800-574-2123 for reservations
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 "Andrew Bacevich speaks truth to power, no matter who's in power, which may be why those of both the left and right listen to him." — Bill Moyers
West Point graduate, retired Colonel, and international relations professor Andrew Bacevich challenges conventional wisdom on national security. With vivid, incisive analysis, Bacevich assails and exposes the biases and habits fueling America's notion that overwhelming superiority will oblige others to accommodate America's needs and desires—whether for cheap oil, cheap credit, or cheap consumer goods. As we enter a period when our militarism has become both unaffordable and increasingly dangerous, replacing the current Washington consensus is crucial to America's future and may yet offer the key to the country's salvation.
To take stock of The Short American Century and place it in historical perspective, Bacevich has assembled a richly provocative range of perspectives from numerous distinguished historians from Jeffry Frieden to Emily Rosenberg. What did this age of reputed American preeminence signify? What caused its premature demise? What legacy remains in its wake?
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"Tough-minded, bracing, and intelligent . . . the country is lucky to have a fierce, smart peacemonger like Bacevich." — The New York Times Book Review
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Leavenworth Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Short American Century: A Postmortem - $25.95
Buy a SIGNED copy of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War - $15.00
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism - $14.00
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Fri, June 1
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Leavenworth Library
Free |
TGIF: Jane Kirkpatrick, inspirational speaker and award-winner author, shares heartwarming stories (Presentation) |
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Sat, Jun 2
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
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Award-winning inspirational Christian, western, and women's author Jane Kirkpatrick shares new releases and heartwarming classics (Book-signing) |
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 A lively and humorous speaker, Kirkpatrick is a frequent keynote presenter for conferences, women's retreats, and workshops. Jane believes that our lives are the stories that others read first and she encourages groups to discover the power of their own stories to divinely heal and transform. Jane speaks to the privilege of following one's passion wherever the dreams may lead.
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Jane Kirkpatrick's 19th historical novel, Where Lilacs Still Bloom, is based on the life of Hulda Klager, a German immigrant with an eighth-grade education and a burning desire to create something beautiful in the world. Where Lilacs Still Bloom is a story of triumph over impossible odds and of the power of a generous heart.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of Where Lilacs Still Bloom - $14.99
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Daughter's Walk - $14.99
Buy a SIGNED copy of Barcelona Calling: A Novel - $14.99
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Fri, Jun 15
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Leavenworth Library
Free |
TGIF: Best-selling true-crime author Gregg Olsen shares his new YA novel: Envy (Presentation) |
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Sat, Jun 16
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Gregg Olsen joins our June book buzz |
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 In Port Gamble (aka "Empty Coffin"), Washington, truth is about as hard to come by as a sunny day. One minute Katelyn is a depressed teen with a loser life. The next, she's lying on a stainless steel slab, eyes glassy, skin frosted over, and very, very dead. New York Times bestselling Gregg Olsen's YA debut Envy exposes cyber-bullying in this ripped-from-the-headlines story—with a paranormal touch.
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Buy a SIGNED copy of Envy - $9.95
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Sat, Jun 16
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
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Book Buzz: Authors Gregg Olsen, Bernadette Pajer, Kathleen O'Brien, and Billy Mays dazzle with electric mysteries, paranormal young adult, a journey through loss into love, and the true recollections of a cold war spy. |
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Best-selling Gregg Olsen kicks off his eerily paranormal young adult Empty Coffin series with Envy, a hard-hitting look at cyber-bullying. Bernadette Pajer takes us back to the early days of electricity with another electrifying whodunit featuring savvy professor Bradshaw, as Fatal Induction follows A Spark of Death. Kathleen M. O'Brien debuts A Light in the Heart, an inspirational story of a shattered woman rebuilding her life, struggling through pain and loss to find purpose and love. And Billy Mays shares the true story of his decades in the eastern European underworld in a sometimes irreverent and shocking look into the dark and dangerous Soviet Bloc before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall in On the Job Training: Berlin to Vladivostok.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of Envy - $9.95
Buy a SIGNED copy of Fatal Induction - $24.95
Buy a SIGNED copy of A Light in the Heart - $15.00
Buy a SIGNED copy of On the Job Training: Berlin to Vladivostok - $16.95
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Thu, Jun 28
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wenatchee Library
Free |
Heather Barbieri presents a potent, unforgettable love story: The Cottage at Glass Beach (Presentation) |
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Fri, Jun 29
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Leavenworth Library
Free |
TGIF: The Cottage at Glass Beach: an unforgettable love story from Heather Barbieri |
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Sat, Jun 30
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Heather Barbieri book-signing |
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 Heather Barbieri follows The Lace Makers of Glenmara, her acclaimed Gaelic-tinged drama, with The Cottage at Glass Beach, the resonant tale of a woman who, in the wake of scandal, flees to a remote Maine island to reconnect with her past—and to come to terms with the childhood tragedy that has haunted her for a lifetime. Set on the rugged New England coast, Barbieri's The Cottage at Glass Beach infuses a potent and unforgettable love story with characters that will remain with you long after the final chapter.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Cottage at Glass Beach - $24.99
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Lace Makers of Glenmara - $14.99
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