Tonight: Joanna Ho at State Street Market

What’s New at Linden Tree

Flo,

Last week, we had a managers’ retreat at Hidden Villa where we enjoyed the fresh air, visited with the goats and pigs, and sipped hot tea while discussing our plans and dreams for Linden Tree in 2024 and beyond.

When Flo and I first bought the store, our primary goal was “learn how this works and keep it going.” Then the pandemic hit and it became “no seriously, how do we keep this going.” 😂 But we’ve weathered the storm, the business is strong, and we can finally set our sights on thriving instead of just surviving. Stay tuned–we have a bunch of fun ideas for 2024 and can’t wait to share them with you!

📚 Books I’m looking forward to this week: The last time we hosted Joanna Ho, the power went out for three days... 🤞🏻 this time the lights stay on! Hope you can join us tonight at State Street Market to celebrate her beautiful new book, Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders, which tells the story of a transracial adoptee who learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them. Meanwhile, I just finished The Bullet Swallower (on Libro.fm) and it’s a gripping, gritty western that follows a bandit out for revenge, his grandson (years later) coming to terms with the atrocities committed by his ancestors, and a shadowy, mysterious figure who arrives to settle a cosmic debt. A wild ride!

See you at the store,

Chris

🏅 And the Winner Is...

The biggest awards in children’s literature were handed out yesterday and most of the books are on our shelves now, including Newbery medal winner The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers and Caldecott medal winner Big by Vashti Harrison.

But that’s just the start: more than a hundred books were honored in over a dozen categories, including honors for outstanding books by African-American authors and illustrators, Latinx authors and illustrators, informational books, books for young adults, and more. Check out our in-store display to see them all.

📅 Upcoming Events

Joanna Ho

at State Street Market

TONIGHT at 5pm

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We are so excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho TONIGHT at 5pm at Street Street Market in Los Altos to celebrate the launch of her wonderful new picture book, Eyes that Weave the World’s Wonders. RSVP now »

In this new book, a young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them. Even though her adopted family may look different from her, their bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful.

Oliver Chin

Sunday, January 28 at 10:30am

Join us for a special Lunar New Year-themed Sunday storytime with local author Oliver Chin! Oliver will read his latest picture book, The Year of the Dragon: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.

2024 is the Year of the Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village’s annual river race. But when other people and Dom’s parents disapprove, what will Dom do? Discover Dom’s ingenious solution in this enthusiastic tale!

Book Clubs for Adults & Kids

Adult Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30pm

Join booksellers Andi and Sierra for this month's discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. A refreshingly original novel about the bond between sisters, the complications of conflicted love, and the enduring magic of storytelling, this will be a great book to discuss (with snacks and beverages!).

Middle Grade Book Club

Sunday, January 28 at 4pm

Led by bookseller Lorilee, our middle grade book club is perfect for readers ages 9+ who want to learn about new books and discuss them in a fun, relaxed setting. This month’s book is Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans by Isi Hendrix, a fast-paced, witty, and big-hearted debut fantasy trilogy about a twelve-year-old apprenticing in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans, who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom.

Lunar New Year Party with

Gene Luen Yang & LeUyen Pham

In Conversation with Abigail Hing Wen

At All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto

Friday, February 9 at 6pm

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We’re excited to welcome award-winning authors Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on Friday, February 9 at 6pm at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Palo Alto for a Lunar New Year party to celebrate their fantastic new graphic novel, Lunar New Year Love Story, a heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, forgiveness, and lion dancing! Gene and LeUyen will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen.

This event will be held at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in downtown Palo Alto, not at our store. It will include a book signing and time for audience Q&A, as well as food from local restaurant, Tai Pan. Each ticket includes one copy of Lunar New Year Love Story, as well as food and drink. Come party with us and these graphic novel superstars!

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, February 3 at 11am: Storytime with Tim McCanna
Saturday, February 3 at 3pm: Silicon Valley Reads: Read-Aloud
Sunday, February 4 at 11am: Book Launch with Stephanie Wildman, in Conversation with Christine Evans
Thursday, February 15 at 6pm: Book Launch with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, in Conversation with Joanna Ho
Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm: Story Writing Workshops for Kids