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   Leave February's Chill Behind with Spicy Steam-punk plus Hot-off-the-Press Science Fantasy
Two Science Fantasy authors, one established and one debut, come together for a two-author book-buzz! Meet Kay Kenyon and Matthew Flaming Saturday February 6, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Flaming will also give a TGIF presentation at Leavenworth Library Friday February 5, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Click TGIF line-up for more information.
Kay Kenyon fans rejoice! Prince of Storms, the stunning conclusion to Kenyon's award-winning The Entire and The Rose series, is planned for release January 2010. Joining Kenyon is debut novelist Matthew Flaming, whose The Kingdom of Ohio is the tale of a frontier adventurer and a beautiful mathematician who together must wrestle with the very fabric of the universe.
Read more about the Kenyon/Flaming book-buzz here.
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Looking for something to do on Friday evenings this winter? ABFAS offers the perfect solution to ward off the cold, winter-night doldrums—TGIF at the Library!
Back by popular demand, ABFAS' TGIF at the Library Series offers you an escape through history or fantasy, intellectual stimulation, a little romance and wickedly funny satire to keep your mind active even if your body wants to hibernate.
Get the complete schedule here...
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Fri, Feb 5
7:00 - 8:00 PM |
MATTHEW FLAMING, author of The Kingdom of Ohio, Leavenworth Library (Presentation) |
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Sat, Feb 6
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
MATTHEW FLAMING, author of The Kingdom of Ohio, A Book For All Seasons (book-signing)
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"Men ahead of their time wrestle with the fabric of the universe. Flaming's debut ushers us into a mystifying world, but its intriguing premise and inherent mystery are impossible to resist. Marrying poetic prose with hints of steampunk aesthetics to an arcane, time-wrenching plot that includes a healthy dose of wistful romance, the author unleashes an absorbing adventure about warring scientists, lost princesses and the genius who created modern New York City. A marvelous fable about the worlds beneath our feet and the conspiracies that turn our heads." — Kirkus Review (starred)
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Kingdom of Ohio - $24.95
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Fri, Mar 5
7:00 - 8:00 PM |
KIT BAKKE, author of Miss Alcott's E-Mail, Leavenworth Library (Presentation) |
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Sat, Mar 6
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
KIT BAKKE, author of Miss Alcott's E-Mail, A Book For All Seasons (book-signing)
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Kit Bakke's book Miss Alcott's E-Mail was called by the Boston Globe "A whirlwind exchange of ideas about reform and revolution." Louisa May Alcott was an independent thinker, civil war nurse, activist, champion of women's rights, and a neighbor and friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Alcott's novels were written to support her parents and siblings, who would otherwise have lived in extreme poverty. "Yours for reforms of all kinds," Louisa Alcott signed her letters. And so is Kit Bakke, it seems, beginning with this imaginative construction for a biography - in which Kit emails Miss Alcott about issues of the day - and Miss Alcott emails back.
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Buy a SIGNED copy of Miss Alcott's E-Mail - $24.95
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Fri, Mar 19
7:00 - 8:00 PM |
CRAIG JOSEPH DANNER, author of The Fires of Edgarville, Leavenworth Library (Presentation) |
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Sat, Mar 20
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
CRAIG JOSEPH DANNER, author of The Fires of Edgarville, A Book For All Seasons (book-signing)
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Tracing the evolution of a small Oregon lumber town and its connection to the Japanese internment during World War II, The Fires of Edgarville is a spellbinding story told with authentic detail and unexpected humor. Fast-paced and unflinching in its honesty, Craig Danner's second novel is filled with compassion for its original and endearing characters.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of The Fires of Edgarville - $24.00
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Fri, Mar 26
7:00 - 8:00 PM |
KENNEDY FOSTER, author of All Roads Lead Me Back to You, Leavenworth Library (Presentation) |
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Sat, Mar 27
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
KENNEDY FOSTER, author of All Roads Lead Me Back to You, A Book For All Seasons (book-signing)
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Alice runs a one-woman ranch, Standfast, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Her horses and dogs are all the company she wants. But then Domingo, a ranch hand on the run from the INS, is thrown and badly injured near her ranch. With Standfast already financial threatened, Alice doesn't want more trouble. And Domingo can't quite see himself working for a woman. But to the amazement of both, through seasons of grueling workdays, their tentative friendship blossoms slowly into love.
Click here to learn more...
Buy a SIGNED copy of All Roads Lead Me Back to You - $15.00
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 Wildlife Watching in Frosty February
Join James Luther Davis Friday, February 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Barn Beach Reserve for a journey into the winter world of the woodpecker. You'll have a second chance to meet James at his book-signing Saturday, February 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at A Book For All Seasons.
From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, James Luther Davis' The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia offers more than 150 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout the Northwest - including in your own backyard. "I've never met a better all-around naturalist or teller of nature tales than James Davis," says Mike Houck, executive director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, Davis shares insider tips and helpful maps to guarantee readers know where to see Northwest nature at its peak every month of the year.
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 Foraged Food, Engaging tales and Delightful Recipes
With an eye for adventure and a droll sense of humor, Langdon Cook shares tales of foraging adventures and favorite recipes Friday, February 26, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Barn Beach Reserve. You'll have a second chance to trade recipes with Cook at his book-signing Saturday February 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at A Book For All Seasons.
Filled with humor, Cook's newly-released Fat of the Land shares his experiences as he ambles about Northwest coastlines and forests picking up things to eat - and finding them surprisingly tasty! Let Langdon Cook show you how to safely navigate the Northwest's bounty of natural, edible delights, and reconnect with the landscape.
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Six Skilled Workshop Leaders!
From memoir to young-adult, cross-overs to page-turners, published authors share their secrets in:
A Book For All Seasons' 2010 Writers' Workshop Series.
Six highly skilled authors are coming to town to help you resolve your writing dilemmas. Each will address a different aspect of writing. From "Your Amazing Life: How to Create it Using Writing" to "How to Find Your Voice in Memoir," there is something for everyone.
Every workshop includes a full lunch from Kristall's restaurant, and the author's latest book.
Pre-pay for three or more workshops and receive 10% OFF!
Get the complete schedule here...
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Sat, Feb 27
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
"Creating a Successful Writing Group."
Erica Bauermeister, workshop at Kristall's Restaurant |
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Sat, Feb 27
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Erica Bauermeister, author of The School of Essential Ingredients, book signing at A Book For All Seasons
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A great writing group can hold your hand, kick your writing self into gear, keep you to your deadlines, and create a professional network. This workshop will cover everything from choosing your group members to organization, format, and expectations (both realistic and not.) Come prepared to participate! Erica is a member of the Seattle 7 Writers group. Visit www.seattle7writers.org to see some of the innovative things a writers group can do.
Click here to learn more...
Buy the workshop, including a full lunch and a copy of Erica's novel The School of Essential Ingredients - $31.00.
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Sat, Mar 6
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
"And That's the Way It Was: The Joys and Challenges of Writing Oral Histories."
Kit Bakke, workshop at Kristall's Restaurant |
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Sat, Mar 6
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Kit Bakke, author of Miss Alcott's E-Mail, book signing at A Book For All Seasons
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How can you capture oral history -- in all its depth, breadth, and personality? An oral history is built from structured conversations that gather information available from no other source. Oral histories are not about facts that a writer can find in newspaper archives or historical texts. Oral histories document what the subject remembers, with all the color and idiosyncratic character each person brings to his/her life experience. This workshop will cover tips and techniques for preparing for and conducting the interview, and discuss potential pitfalls such as accuracy, silence, and libel.
Click here to learn more...
Buy the workshop, including a full lunch and a copy of Kit's book Miss Alcott's E-Mail - $38.00.
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Sat, Mar 13
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
"The Absolute Wonder and the Ever-Changing Horror of Teenagers—and Writing for Them."
Randall Platt, workshop at Kristall's Restaurant |
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Sat, Mar 13
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Randall Platt, author of Hellie Jondoe, book signing at A Book For All Seasons
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Let's explore the vastly changing world of young adult (YA) fiction. We'll begin by examining the birth and evolution of YA as a genre and address the many forms it has taken and continues to take. From comic books to problem novels, splatterpunk to coming of age.... it's all for teens. Once we decide what YA is, we'll look at our 'audience' - these young adults - and find out what attracts them and what doesn't. What is a crossover novel and how do we market that? We'll look at our competition - all things electronic - and see how that can work for us and against us. We'll do some writing exercises meant to stretch our mental muscles as well as strengthen our skills. There will be plenty of time for Q and A as well as the spring-boarding and sharing of ideas and concepts.
Buy the workshop, including a full lunch and a copy of Randi's new release Hellie Jondoe - $33.00.
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ABFAS 2009 Top 10 Best-Sellers...
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 Warm Hearts All Over Earth
This Valentine's Day, warm hearts all over the earth when you give wearable art that's beautiful, recycled, and fair trade. From vibrant Chilean fused glass to African beadwork -- shop on-line, by phone, or in person at A Book For All Seasons for affordable artisan designs that give back to the planet in so many ways.
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 Jewelry For The Book-Lover
Back By Popular Demand: The Perfect Jewelry For A Book-lover.
Yes, our first shipment flew off our shelves, but we've restocked our popular banned book bracelets. You love her, she loves books -- the equation is simple. Now she can advocate for everyone's right to read just by looking gorgeous.
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Pretty in Pink
Fountain pens are elegant, functional, and eco-friendly: the original re-usable! Why not treat yourself or someone you love to a Lamy Safari fountain pen: pretty in pink, red, or blue.
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February: month of love, month of chocolate
During February, the month of love, what are the chocolatiers of Leavenworth reading?
 Genial Schocolat proprietor Damien Brown told me about a book that sounds as rich, powerful, and exquisite as Damien's hand-crafted confections. "I loved the book Breath," said Damien Brown. "It's beautifully written. It really captures Australia, the beauty of nature there, the Australian surfing life-style, and how our early experiences can really affect our later lives." Breath is the winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and an Austalian top-10 best-seller.
The novel Breath is a story of risk, of learning one's limits by challenging death. On the wild, lonely coast of Western Australia, two thrill-seeking teenage boys fall under the spell of a veteran big-wave surfer. Their mentor urges them into a regimen of danger and challenge, and the boys test themselves and each other on storm swells and over shark-haunted reefs. Venturing beyond all caution — in sports, relationships, and sex — each character approaches a point from which none of them will return undamaged. "Limitlessly beautiful prose," says The Washington Post. "Majestic ... charged with physical danger, physical courage, and Winton's brand of rugged introspection" says The New York Review of Books. "Both a hymn to the beauty of flying on water and a sober assessment of the costs of losing one's balance, in every sense of the word," says The New Yorker.
"If you can't go to Australia, you can read Breath," says Damien. "It's a wonderful insight into the place and the surfing life-style, as well as into growing up. It's written from the point of view of a grandfather reflecting back over his whole life. The images are so vivid — it took me right back to my own youth."
 Buy Breath by Tim Winton - $14.00
 Riley Bosket is also a crafter of fine chocolates, as well as a high school student, a barista, and a thoughtful and avid reader. "I really enjoyed The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho" Riley told me. "It's the story of a boy's travels and adventures. As the boy searches, meets disappointment — as things go bad, and also when things start to turn around — he learns to appreciate nature, appreciate people, and understand different cultures."
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream is adult fiction. Dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, it is the story of an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling to the Egyptian desert. What starts out as a journey to find worldly good turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, it is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts. "[Paulo Coelho's] books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people," says the London Times. One of the bestselling and most influential authors in the world, Coelho's books have sold more than 65 million copies in 150 countries and have been translated into 60 languages.
"The Alchemist is full of real-life adventure" says Riley, "as well as really good wisdom and common sense. And it has a very surprising ending. It's the last thing you would guess would happen."
 Buy The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho - $14.99
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