Tattered Cover Book Store ~ Bringing People & Books Together Since 1971 ~ Book Club Notes January 2018

Literary Events for January...

These events may be of particular interest to book clubs. Bring your group to meet an author you've read, or discover new books to add to your reading list. Check out our Event Calendar for more information on upcoming events and follow us on Flowh to stay up-to-date!

Jessica Shattuck Monday, January 8, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Jessica Shattuck, author of the  New York Times  Notable Book and  Boston Globe  Book of the Year  The Hazards of Good Breeding , will discuss and sign  The Women in the Castle   ($16.99 William Morrow & Co.).  The Women in the Castle , a  New York Times  bestselling novel and a #1  Indie Next Pick , is set at the end of World War II in a crumbling Bavarian castle that once played host to all of German high society. This evocative and utterly enthralling novel is the story of three widows whose lives become intertwined.

Bryn Greenwood Thursday, January 11, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Author Bryn Greenwood will discuss and sign  All the Ugly and Wonderful Things ($15.99 Thomas Dunne), a  New York Times  and  USA Today  bestseller. This book is a beautiful and provocative love story between two unlikely people, about the hard-won relationship that elevates them above the Midwestern meth lab backdrop of their lives.

Chloe Benjamin with Eleanor Brown Sunday, January 14, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Chloe Benjamin, author of the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award-winning  The Anatomy of Dreams , will read from and sign  The Immortalists  ($26.00 Putnam).  The Immortalists  is a dazzling family love story that probes the line between destiny and choice, reality and illusion, this world and the next. It is a deeply moving testament to the power of story, the nature of belief, and the unrelenting pull of familial bonds. Benjamin will be in conversation with Eleanor Brown, local author of acclaimed novels  The Light of Paris  and  The Weird Sisters .

Recommended Reading Book Talk Thursday, January 25, 6-7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Join us for our monthly tradition of group book talks with the booksellers of Aspen Grove! On the last Thursday of every month, we'll discuss our favorite new books.

Melanie Benjamin Thursday, January 25, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Melanie Benjamin,  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Swans of Fifth Avenue  and  The Aviator's Wife , will discuss and sign her new novel  The Girls in the Picture   ($28.00 Delacorte Press).  The Girls in the Picture  is a fascinating novel of the friendship and creative partnership between two of Hollywood's earliest female legends--screenwriter Frances Marion and superstar Mary Pickford.

Allegra Huston Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Allegra Huston, author of the extraordinary memoir  Love Child: A Story of Family Lost and Found , will discuss and sign her first novel  Say My Name  ($26.99 Harlequin/Mira Books).  Say My Name  is more than a love story. It is the story of a woman finding herself through a lover's eyes, and discovering a strength and independence she never knew she had.

Tattered Cover Literary Feast: Writers Respond to Readers 2018! Saturday, February 3, 8:45 am - 5:30 pm,  The Hangar at The Stanley Marketplace We are thrilled to welcome  Min Jin Lee ,  Hari Kunzru ,  April Smith ,  Carrie La Seur , and  Thomas Mullen , as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our signature literary event! Guests will spend the day with this extraordinary roster of award-winning, bestselling, and break-out authors, in the company of fellow readers and fans. Each ticket includes a buffet breakfast with coffee and tea, a full day of author presentations, a discount on books at our on-site bookstore, and an afternoon reception & signing with sweet treats and a complimentary drink. Tickets are on sale now!

Staff Suggestions

Every now and then we encounter a new book that we're so excited about we want to shout it from the rooftops, so we have this special designation to distinguish it from the rest: TC V.I.B. (very impressive book) !

January V.I.B... The Dry by Jane Harper "Federal agent Aaron Falk returns to his estranged home town after a twenty year absence only to find himself embroiled in a murder investigation. The town and its cast of shady characters are hiding secrets, but so is Aaron. The setting -- a small, drought-ravaged farm community in rural Australia -- is so beautifully and hauntingly described, it's almost a character itself. The Dry, a brilliant debut that has me eager for Harper's next book, will appeal to readers of literary fiction, mysteries, and thrillers." -- Len Vlahos, owner

On shelves 1/9... The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin "This is already one of my favorite books of 2018 and I can't wait to share it with the world. This beautifully crafted novel follows the four Gold siblings over five decades after they have learned the dates of their deaths. Did having this knowledge impact how they lived their lives? How they treated each other? I have a huge soft spot for books that explore sibling relationships, and this book is that and more. The Immortalists is like several novels in one as you go on a personal journey with each of the characters while reflecting on the meaning of fate and free will. Start your 2018 off right by reading this book." -- Ashley Lyons, Marketing Communications Associate. Meet the Author!

On shelves 1/16 The Unmade World by Steve Yarbrough "Heartbreaking and redemptive,  The Unmade World  kept me enthralled, as two strangers’ worlds collide on a snowy Polish road, both men’s lives irrevocably altered. Richard, an American journalist is left with bottomless grief and Bogdan, a down on his luck Pole with a conscience forever plagued by guilt and a future tainted by more bad luck. Grim as that may sound,  The Unmade World  is a beautiful novel, thought provoking and moving and, for added pleasure, embedded with a murder mystery. Deeply satisfying, it stayed with me long after I read the last word, leaving me to muse about what the hapless Bogdan would so eloquently call the imponderables." --  Cathy Langer, special to Tattered Cover

Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo not only knows the weather, she knows great books, and is an avid reader! Check out her picks each month and read along with Lisa! This month's selection is   The Immortalists   by Chloe Benjamin.    Mention the 7News Book Club when making your purchase in-store to receive 20% off the current selection. Meet the Author!

Dom Testa is an author, advocate for children's education and the host of Dom in the Morning on Mix 100.3. He loves reading and we love sharing his book reviews with you. Check out  his blog  and happy reading! This month's selection is  On Becoming Fearless: ...in Love, Work, and Life   by   Arianna Huffington.   Mention Dom's Book Club when making your purchase in-store to receive 20% off the current selection.

TC Book Clubs Our in-store book clubs are open to everyone, and you are welcome to drop in on one meeting, or join us for every discussion.  Check out the upcoming reading selections  here. Happy Reading!

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