Tuesday, May 20, 2008
6:00-8:30pm
at Visconti's in Leavenworth
And the event is not to be missed!

Every two years the Alaska State Council on the Arts selects a writer to represent the state because of their exemplary professionalism, literary excellence and commitment to the advancement of literary arts in Alaskan communities. John Straley is the current Alaska State Writer Laureate and we are excited to have him join us for dinner and an evening of lively discussion of his latest book, The Big Both Ways

For one price, $30.00, you get Dinner at Visconti's in Leavenworth, a copy of John Straley's Book, The Big Both Ways and an evening of discussion with the author. In addition to a fantastic opportunity, that's also over $5.00 off of the price of the book!
For couples, or perhaps if you already have the book, the price is $16.95 for the dinner and discussion only.

The Big Both Ways - Slip Wilson is just trying to find work, food and a little justice when he hooks up with a bottle-blonde, Ellie Hobbes, who drags him into her edgy, ragtag life. At the last minute, Ellie, a notorious "red" union organizer who faces mounting problems with antiunion forces, and her young niece hop aboard the same rickety boat Slip is escaping on that's traveling from Seattle to Juneau. The odd trio barely catches a breath as weather, hunger, a Seattle homicide detective and a revenge-seeking gang of thugs hound them all the way up the Inside Passage.

"...a riveting, unpredictable ride." - Publisher's Weekly

"...a rich tale...Straley hits all the right notes here." - Booklist

Read More about John Straley on the World Wide Web!

Place a SIGNED copy of The Big Both Ways lovingly into your cart for $16.95!