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September 2018
News & Reviews
Greetings TC Customers!

We've been overwhelmed by the support you've shown for our new  Friends of Tattered Cover membership program . Both emotionally overwhelmed, and logistically overwhelmed. The program launched August 21, and we weren't quite sure what to expect. As of this writing, nearly one thousand of you have joined... wow!!!

The first batch of welcome packets went in the mail today (Tuesday)--which includes a small gift as a token of our appreciation--so be on the lookout for something in the next few days. We've had a few questions about the FoTC program, and thought we would use this space to answer them:

Q: When is the FoTC member-only party and sale? 
A: As of now, the event is planned for sometime in mid- to late-January, or early- to mid-February. Watch your email for the specific date, time, and location. All items in the store will be 15% off during the sale, and all will count toward your gift card rewards. 

Q: How do I claim my gift card rewards?
A: Easy. You do nothing. For each $200 milestone you reach, we will create a $15 gift card in your name, and leave it for you at the information desk in the Tattered Cover location of your choice. If you'd like it mailed, we can do that, too.  

Q: Why do you require my email address and phone number, and how will you use them?
A: First, Tattered Cover will never rent, sell, or share your email address, phone number, or any personal information collected with your participation in Friends of Tattered Cover, including purchase history, with anyone. Ever. Protecting your privacy continues to be a core value of Tattered Cover.

We use your email address to communicate program news, let you know when you're close (within $30) of a gift card reward, and to let you know when you've earned a reward. We use your phone number as your unique identifier as program participant, in that you give your phone number each time you make a purchase so we know it's you. We will also use your phone number to contact you should your email address not work. That's it. 

And finally, and very importantly...

Q: I didn't join the program. Am I still a friend of Tattered Cover?
A: Of course you are! We understand that we are all besieged with sales, promotions, and membership programs from a host of businesses, and not every one of them is for every person. (And for some, the easiest way to shut out the noise is to avoid them all.) We get that. We really do. Customers who enroll in the program will be earning benefits, but we view all of our customers -- regardless of how your interact with Tattered Cover -- as more than friends; we view you as family, and we value your support more than you could ever know. 

Thanks as always for being customers, and we look forward to seeing you in the store. 

Warmly, fondly, and appreciatively, 
Kristen and Len 

LoDo Book Club

Travel Lovers'
Book Club

AG Nonfiction
Book Club
9/15: Milk

AG Fiction
Book Club

Third Thursday
Book Club

Mystery Book Club
10/18:  Epitaph for a Spy  
Friday, September 21, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, TICKETS

Thursday, September 27, 6:00 pm, Aspen Grove

NEW!
Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 PM, Aspen Grove
Tattered Tales Storytimes
Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun.

Aspen Grove:
Mondays, 10:30 am
Colfax Avenue:
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Historic LoDo:
Saturdays, 10:30 am

Friday, September 7. 6:00 pm, Aspen Grove
Event Photo of the Month: August
On Sunday, August 26, James Murray, best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers , and Darren Wearmouth, author of multiple sci-fi and horror novels, presented Awakened , a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.

Submit your own event photos to newsletter@tatteredcover.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
Featured Events!
TODAY: Tuesday, September 4, 4:30 pm, Aspen Grove

Rosemary Wells is an illustrator, author, and creator of  Max & Ruby . She will present  Kit & Kaboodle   ($17.99 Henry Holt), a new preschool picture book series starring brother-and-sister twin cat duo Kit and Kaboodle, and the mischievous mouse Spinka!
TODAY: Tuesday, September 4, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue

Debut author John Larison will discuss and sign  Whiskey When We're Dry   ($26.00 Viking), a gritty and lyrical American epic about a young woman who disguises herself as a boy and heads west to find her brother. Whiskey samples will be provided by  Denver Distillery ! Free registration is available. Attendees must be 21 years and older to attend. Registration available NOW!
Thursday, September 6, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove

Ellen Hopkins is the  New York Times  bestselling author and poet of many young adult books including the  Crank  trilogy. She will discuss and sign  People Kill People   ($19.99 Margaret K. McElderry Books), a compelling and complex novel that tackles gun violence and white supremacy.
Thursday, September 6, 7:00 pm, Englewood Public Library

Alice McDermott is a National Book Award-winner, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and the author of eight novels. She will discuss and sign  The Ninth Hour   ($17.00 Picador), a vivid portrait of an Irish Catholic clan in early 20th-century America.  Registration available NOW!
Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove

Sylvia Acevedo will discuss and sign  Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist   ($17.99 Clarion Books), her inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Sunday, September 16, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue

Scott Westerfeld is the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of the  Uglies  series. He will discuss and sign  Impostors   ($18.99 Scholastic Press), the first book of a new series set in the world of  Uglies  and full of twist and turns, rebellion and intrigue, where any wrong step could be the last
Great American Read Viewing Parties!

Join Tattered Cover Book Store and Rocky Mountain PBS for an episode of The Great American Read! This episode, “Who Am I?”, explores the ways that America’s best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.
Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue

Laurie Halse Anderson is the  New York Times -bestselling author, who writes for all ages, including the acclaimed novel Speak . She will discuss and sign  Speak: The Graphic Novel   ($19.99 Farrar Straus Grioux).
Thursday, September 27, 7:00 pm, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Sloans Lake

Neil Patrick Harris is an accomplished actor, producer, director, host, author, husband, and a father of magical twins. He will discuss and sign  The Magic Misfits: The Second Story   ($16.99 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers). Join us at  Alamo Drafthouse Denver , Sloans Lake, for a book talk and meet and greet opportunity! There will be a raffle for 5 people (and their +1's) to meet Neil Patrick Harris. Tickets on sale NOW!
Sunday, September 30, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue

Victoria "V.E." Schwab is the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including the acclaimed  Shades of Magic  series. She will discuss and sign  Vengeful  ($25.99 Tor Books), the second book in the  Villains  series and the thrilling follow-up to  Vicious
Sunday, September 30, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove

Join us for a tea party, costumes, and crafts with authors Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham as they present  The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare   ($14.99 Candlewick Press)! It's mayhem at the science fair and a squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black--but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help.
Friday, September 14, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, TICKETS

Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm, Littleton High School, TICKETS

Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove, TICKETS

Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, FREE REGISTRATION

Friday, October 12, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, TICKETS

Friday, October 12, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove, FREE REGISTRATION

Saturday, October 13, 5:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, TICKETS

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, TICKETS

Friday, October 19, 7:00 pm, Cherry Creek High School, TICKETS

Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue, TICKETS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Friday, November 2, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue

Saturday, November 3, 8:30 am, Littleton High School

Saturday, November 3, 8:30 am, Littleton High School
Mark your calendars

9/6: Thursday
National Read a Book Day

9/13: Thursday
Roald Dahl day

9/15: Saturday
Hispanic Heritage Month begins

9/23 - 9/29: Sunday - Saturday
Banned Book Week

9/29: Saturday
National Coffee Day
This month in
literary history

9/1/1952
The Old Man and the Sea  by Ernest Hemingway is first published in LIFE magazine

9/17/1996
Oprah Winfrey launches her book club

9/19/1979
Hermione Granger is born

9/30/1868
The first volume of Little Women  by Louisa May Alcott is published

Young Colorado writers from kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to write an original mystery, suspenseful thriller, or humorous Halloween tale.

And, young Colorado artists from kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to design an original cover for the book of winners of the 35th Annual Tattered Cover Scary Story Contest. All entries must be received by Friday, October 5, 2018.


Go HOG WILD for Bank on Bookseller!
September 9 - 15 you can bid on over 100 one-of-a-kind piggy banks decorated by your favorite authors, illustrators, and celebrities, including Denver's own  Dow Phumiruk, illustrator of  Counting on Katherine , whose piggy bank is pictured above ! Auction proceeds go to the Binc Foundation, the only non-profit in the country that helps booksellers and their families in times of crisis.  
 
Check out ALL the piggy banks up for bid  here   - Bid on a piggy bank - Help a bookseller!
 
Bidding opens and closes at 12:00 pm.
The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time

Horror is a peculiar genre. If it's meant purely to scare, then some of the heftier books on this list would have wracked up a body count, terrifying readers to death over 700 pages or more. And what is scary?

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When Kevin Kwan Realized He Could Be Funny

The author of Crazy Rich Asians in conversation with Will Schwalbe.

Read more
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Happy Birthday to You!
Send us an  e-mail  with your birthday month, and we'll send you a special discount certificate for your birthday!

Author Birthday : Agatha Christie was born on September, 1890. She would be 128 years old.
NEW! Tattered tank tops and T-shirts. Buy one in-store or order them online here .
September Gift Item of the Month: Lumengrave Bookmarks

"If you haven't stopped by our stores lately, you may have missed the addition of a stunning local find. LumEngrave is a local creative burning their exquisite designs into beautiful wood bookmarks, postcards, and gifts with lasers (LASERS!). And they're doing it right here in Denver. You can find the whole array of their wicked cool geometric animal bookmarks in all four of our metro-Denver locations. Fan favorite? Wolf. Personal favorite? Fox. Hidden gem? Koala. Which one do you love?" -- Sam Foster, Gift Buyer
Results from last month's poll:

What is your favorite drink item to get from our cafes?

Coffee
65.6%


Tea
27.9%


Smoothie
4.9%


Other
1.6%


Kombucha
0%
What are you looking forward to the most about the FoTC membership program?
Earning gift cards
Attending the private party/sale
Advanced access to select ticket sales
The silver bookmark gift
Other
7 news book club logo
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   Ghosted   by Rosie Walsh.   Mention the 7News Book Club when making your purchase in-store to receive 20% off the current selection.
Join Tattered Cover Book Store and Denver7 Meteorologist, Lisa Hidalgo, for light refreshments and lively discussion as Lisa’s monthly book pick becomes an exciting new book club! The Denver7 Book Club is reserved for guests 21+. REGISTRATION AVAILABLE NOW!
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  The Dorito Effect   by   Mark Schatzker.   Mention Dom's Book Club when making your purchase in-store to receive 20% off the current selection.
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've created the Tattered Cover V.I.B. That means it’s a true stand-out in a season of many excellent and compelling new books. Check out all our recent picks for 
Adults  and  Young Readers !
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Adult V.I.B...
Vox
by Christina Dalcher

"In Dalcher’s dystopian America, women must adhere to a strict limit of 100 words a day--or submit to government-mandated electroshock. Our heroine Jean McClellan stands by as the leader of a patriarchal Pure Movement rises to power, immersing herself in the cozy den of academia to become a respected neurolinguist. But as working women nationwide are forced into early retirement for the sake of an idealized 1950s husband-and-housewife model, she must watch in horror as her children internalize the dogma, her daughter’s voice dwindling alarmingly day by day. There may come time for a reckoning, however, when the President’s brother faces neurological trouble only McClellan can solve. A thrilling, visceral next read for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Naomi Alderman’s  The Power , and a call for action over apathy. Buyer beware: You may find yourself quantifying what you say as you navigate Vox’s uncanny terrain." --  Lainie Formby, Adult Frontlist Buyer
Kids' V.I.B. pick...
by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael LóPez 

“There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.” So what do you do next? Multi-award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson shows how to be brave, kind, and open in this poetic portrait perfect for someone starting school—or really, for all kids trying something new. Rafael López’s vibrant and colorful illustrations welcome readers in to any new experience with a warm hug." -- Bethany Strout, Director of Buying
What else are we reading?
On shelves now...
by Nico Walker

"To say Cherry is gritty and raw is an understatement. When I began listening to it on Libro.FM, I wasn't sure I could get past the use of the "f" word every other sentence, but this novel keeps you hooked into sticking with the sometimes depressing, funny and horrifying story for all 8 hours of listening time. Walker's semi-autobiographical novel follows the main character from high school to Iraq and back home where he becomes a heroin addict and a bank robber. After reading this book I think I have a better understanding of the average service member that DOES come back from war with issues that they find hard to deal with. I also feel like I better understand how someone can slip into a heroin addiction and perhaps wants to get out of it, but can't overcome the physical withdrawal symptoms long enough to get clean of the drug." -- Suzie Mulligan, Colfax Avenue Store Manager
On shelves 9/11...
by Rebecca Serle

"What an intriguing, delightful read. Sabrina's journey within the dinner was relatable and interesting; all of the dinner guests tested and pushed her in different ways. The dynamic of the characters was great, and fit well within the context of the whole story. I did appreciate the sort of easy magical realism that wove its way in. It's nothing too heavy, and a nice, comforting read. It's a light read that I think would be good for book clubs." --  Mikaley Osley, Marketing and Events Manager
September Cookbook of the Month...
by Julia Turshen

"If, like me, you love to cook but are not so great at using up a recipe’s leftover ingredients (I see you, 3/4 bunch wilted parsley and languishing handful of mushrooms), this cookbook will change your life. Organized by meal, the shopping lists make themselves—and each section ends with multiple ideas for how to use (and totally transform) the leftovers, with minimal effort, and using ingredients you most likely already have (i.e. that third of a bag of rice hidden in the back of the cupboard). Julia Turshen is that unicorn of a home cook—someone who does indeed cook at home each night for herself and her wife, but who has also worked on scores of celebrity chef cookbooks and keeps an element of foodie fantasy intact. Simply delicious." -- Bethany Strout, Director of Buying

Indie Next List Picks
This month's #1 on shelves 9/11...
by Wayétu Moore

“It’s hard to describe a novel as wholly original as She Would Be King. A retelling of the birth of Liberia through interconnected stories, the novel combines history, magic, and myth in one engrossing story. Moore’s novel takes you from West Africa to the plantations of Virginia, from Jamaica to Liberia, weaving together the stories of three characters who yearn for power and true freedom. Guided by the ancient wind, all of Moore’s characters challenge and transcend the many faces of oppression, and the story’s profound culmination will leave you in awe. She Would Be King is the kind of novel that lingers with you for days. A must-read!” -- Morgan McComb, Raven Book Store, Lawrence, KS
New in paperback...
by Alice McDermott

“Alice McDermott's dazzling The Ninth Hour turns on the contradictions that confound our need to reconcile with mortality. The empathetic characters, at once agents and benefactors of Christian charity, grow to realize not just the grace but also the hubris of their faith. A stunning work of generational storytelling, The Ninth Hour is compulsively readable and deeply thought-provoking. McDermott is a master artisan of humanity.” -- Lori Feathers, Interabang Books, Dallas, TX

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Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Thursday, September 27 | 7:30 pm
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