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The Annex is dead;
long live the Annex!
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As to the Used-Book Annex, we are either stretching the definition of "metaphor" or at least getting a little carried away in announcing that our used-book space is disappearing downstairs - but only to shape shift upstairs.
We are breaking our stride for this space to focus on a significant change at the bookstore. Throughout September, we will be closing the Annex in its present form down in the nether world, sharpening our focus to assure our used book collection is top-drawer, and integrating it with all of our new books upstairs. We are also opening a new used-book buying, check out and information station. To assure our chance to buy all the quality used books we need, we will be buying used books from our customers virtually all day, every day as of October 1.
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Author Events and Readings
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Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30 pm
Do you feel stuck and wish you were living in another story? What stories are you telling yourself?
StoryJacking
is a guide that offers a practical road map to your personal power. By getting curious and changing your story, you can shift your brain from fear into learning and create the life you want.
Bainbridge Island life coach and therapist
Lyssa Danehy deHart
also produces and hosts the podcast StoryJacker.
Get a preview of this event in this Bainbridge Community Broadcast podcast, Lyssa talks with BCB host Channie Peters about what the term 'StoryJacking' means, and how she came to write this book.
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Sunday, Sept. 17, 3:00 pm
Hardy's
My, My, My, My, My is short-listed for the 2017 Washington State Book Awards. Suddenly stricken by a life-threatening condition, Hardy finds she has slipped into an alternate reality, one in which her life and her livelihood are no longer to be counted on. Her fight to stay alive, while terrifying, is deeply vibrant.
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Gary Copeland Lilley's collection, The Bushman's Medicine Show, is a southern gothic testament delivered by an archetypical denizen of the modern south, a sort of everyman from the Carolina low-country traversing the territories of family, the spirits, society, culture, and identity, while refusing to be eradicated. |
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Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5:00 pm
Fermentation on Wheels is an enlightening and delicious road adventure/cookbook from the woman the
New York Times dubbed "the Johnny Appleseed of Pickling."
Three years ago, food activist Tara Whitsitt had a dream: to take to the road in a converted school bus and spread the gospel of kombucha, kimchi, and kefir nationwide. She would bring her microbe-dense delicacies, her expertise, and her generosity to food communities across the country. Her motto: Tasty food belongs to everyone!
Eagle Harbor Books will join with BARN at their new location to host this free event.
Guests are asked to register here.
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Thursday, September 21, 7:00 pm
In Razor Clams, his lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored
Siliqua patula
and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest.
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Saturday, September 23, 2:30 pm
West Sound Reads is proud to present best-selling author
Jamie Ford and his new novel,
Love and Other Consolation Prizes. Ford will appear at South Kitsap High School on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2:30 pm. This beautifully crafted tale, based on a true story, follows an orphan boy who is raffled off to a "good home" at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition. The winning ticket belongs to the flamboyant madam of a high-class brothel, famous for educating her girls. There, Ernest settles in as the houseboy and finds the sense of home he's always desired. Fifty years later, in the shadow of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the now elderly man struggles to help his ailing wife, while trying to keep their history secret from their daughters.
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Sunday, September 24, 3:00 pm
We all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott's
Little Women
. But while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it's time to learn the truth about the real "Amy": Louisa's sister, May. Join us when Seattle author
Elise Hooper
talks about her new historical novel,
The Other Alcott
, based on May. May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely "The Other Alcott."
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Thursday, September 28, 5:00 pm
Award-winning author of
The Running Dream and Flipped,
Wendelin Van Draanen
will visit with middle grade and young adult readers at the book store. In her most incisive and insightful
book yet,
Wild Bird
is a remarkable portrait of a girl who has hit rock bottom but begins a climb back to herself at a forced-participation wilderness survival camp in the desert.
Please note the early time slot for this event.
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Thursday, September 28, 7:00 pm
Please join us for a community discussion with Scott!
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 5,
6:30 pm
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Join us for a timely conversation between generations when Frances Moore Lappe and Adam Eichen talk about the new book they coauthored, Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want. The duo has crafted an optimistic book for Americans who are asking, in the wake of Trump's victory, "What do we do now?" The authors' answer: We need to organize and fight to protect and expand our democracy. With riveting stories and little-known evidence, they demystify how we got here, exposing the well-orchestrated effort that has robbed Americans of their rightful power.
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If you need a reminder that humanity still exists in our world, read this book! After tragedy struck on September 11, 2001, 38 jet liners bound for the U.S. were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. The citizens of this small community took the passengers and crews in and gave ceaselessly of their time, resources and emotional support until the journeys could be safely continued. This amazing act of humanity got little publicity at the time, but DeFede set about interviewing those involved, and created an astonishingly wonderful and touching story. We should never forget what they did! ~ Susan
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For those of us artists who struggle to improve our craft, this wonderful book shines a light on the fears hiding in our psyche. Bayles and Orland's central question about artists is "Why do so many who start, quit?" What follows is an honest inquiry into why making art can be challenging, why facing our fears is crucial, and advice on how to deal with new fears as our careers evolve. If you find yourself struggling with procrastination, creative block, fear of failure, or fear of success, give this book a try. It might be the kick in the pants you need. ~ Kiyo
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In this grim and absorbing epic drawn from Scandinavian history, Hartsuyker captures a violent, turbulent world with vivid prose and memorable characters. Having enough adventure, intrigue, and skullduggery to satisfy Game of Thrones' fans, this tale is brutal and uncompromising, yet beautiful in its own way. ~ Tim
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After the mysterious loss of her mother, Turtle is raised by a powerful, unpredictable father. He claims to love and adore her while treating her to horrendous abuse, physical and psychological. She excels at survivalist tactics and wilderness skills, but is failing academically and socially. Despite such a desperate situation, her course begins to change when she develops a friendship with two charismatic older boys. Turtle's father will not give away his control easily, however. This is a tense novel, well told. You will be cheering for Turtle long after you turn the last page. ~ Jane
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Available September 5th!
This stark yet lyrical, brilliantly written novel revolves around a racially mixed family's odyssey from the Gulf of Mississippi to the state penitentiary at Parchman, to pick up the husband and father upon his release. Intimately viewed from the alternating perspectives of mother and son, the journey unfolds as a drama whose details confront the central issue of race in our country, and its effects on one extended family. Written by the author of the National Book Award-winning Salvage the Bones, this is an important book! ~ John
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In this anniversary edition of a memoir originally published in 1996, Kidd explores the experience of feminine spirituality from multiple perspectives, including that of Christianity. The journey of a woman redefining her perceptions and delving deeply into her relationship with the divine, this book changed me fundamentally. It is one of the most important influences on my life. ~ Charysse
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Reincarnation Blues
by Michael Poore
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The Heart's Invisible Furies
by John Boyne
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Stay With Me
by Ayobami Adebayo
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Rebellion
by Molly Patterson
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Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie |
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New in Hardcover Non-Fiction
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The People Are Going to Rise Like the Waters Upon Your Shores
by Jared Yates Sexton
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Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult
by Bruce Handy
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A Beautiful Terrible Thing
by Jen Waite
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Notes on a Foreign Country by Suzy Hansen |
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Surfing with Sartre
by Aaron James
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The H-Spot: The Feminine Pursuit of Happiness
by Jill Filipovic
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The Willow King
by Meelis Friedenthal
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The Solace of Trees
by Robert Madrygin
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Brave Deeds
by David Abrams
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The Stone Sky
by N.K. Jemisin
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The Trap
by Melanie Raabe
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New in Paperback Non-Fiction
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The Story of Egypt
by Joann Fletcher
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Mad Enchantment
by Ross King
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Stamped from the Beginning
by Ibram X. Kendi
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The Trouble With Reality
by Brooke Gladstone
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The Cost of Courage
by Charles Kaiser
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At the Existentialist Cafe'
by Sarah Bakewell
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Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet
by by Sanae Ishida
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Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
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Yo Soy Muslim by Mark Gonzales
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The First Rule of Punk
by Celia C. Perez
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Tumble & Blue
by Cassie Beasley
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New Books for Young Adults
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Far From the Tree
by Andrew Solomon
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The Hawkweed Legacy
by Irena Brignull
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Store Book Groups:
September 26, 7:00 pm
Community News:
Bainbridge Prepares is a collaborative blend of individuals, organizations, and local government, actively working to make our island more resilient. In the event of a disaster like an earthquake, first responders will be overwhelmed and our neighborhoods will be on their own. That's when community is vital - neighbors helping neighbors - with everyone sharing the common goal of taking care of each other. Each fall we celebrate this island-wide journey with a
Three Days of Preparedness event weekend. For 2017, this weekend begins on September 27.
Community Partners:
Thank you for supporting the island's independent bookstore
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