Upcoming Events
(Book Passage author events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise specified.)
     
including Vendela Vida, Tim Cahill, Roger Housden, Andrew McCarthy, Jane Fonda, Terry McMillan & Heidi Durrow
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Off-Site Author Events: Various Bay Area Locations
Upcoming Off-Site Events including Khaled Hosseini, Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival, Jane Lynch, Alton Brown, David McCullough, Paula Wolfert, Bill Bryson, Chris Matthews, Jacques P�pin, Bradley Ogden, and more!
View all upcoming Book Passage-sponsored off-site events
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Author Events at Book Passage in San Francisco:
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111, Phone: (415) 835-1020
Kurt Melchior Wed., Aug. 3, 6:00 pm Kurt Melchior talks about Off The Record ($16.95), a fascinating odyssey through the often humorous, sometimes bizarre, but always compelling world of the successful trial lawyer. The author's many decades as a leading lawyer in San Francisco offer a bird's eye view of the vagaries of the justice system. Purchase an autographed copy
Edie Meidav Thurs., Aug. 4, 6:00 pm in conversation with Oscar Villalon
Edie Meidav's novel Lola, California ($27.00) features Vic Mahler, famous for having inspired cult followers in the seventies. Now he's on death row, facing a countdown of ten days. For years, his daughter, Lana, has been in hiding. Meanwhile, her friend Rose, a lawyer, is determined to bring the two back together. Purchase an autographed copy
Sherri Brooks Vinton Sat., Aug. 6, 11:45 am Sherri Brooks Vinton talks about Put 'Em Up ($16.95). On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. We'll be there with the books. Purchase an autographed copy
Todd Crawshaw Mon., Aug. 8, 6:00 pm Left Coast Writers Launch! Todd Crawshaw talks about Light-Years in the Dark ($12.00) StoryPoems: a hybrid genre of poetry and short story inspired by Stephen Crane's The Black Riders & Other Lines and Debussy's Preludes for Piano, where each concise piece is a cosmos, a distilled symphony. Crawshaw has invented a magical world that is elaborately imaginative, often haunting, and bursting with stunning imagery. An alternate universe alternating between lightness and darkness, a yin-yang composition of interacting forces, this collection is analogous to a rich assortment of light and dark chocolates contained in a box: each is meant to be savored slowly, carefully ingested, in a quiet space that allows for contemplation and reflection. Purchase an autographed copy
David Berkeley Wed., Aug. 10, 6:00 pm David Berkeley presents 140 Goats and a Guitar ($25.00). This book includes thirteen essays that describe what inspired each of the thirteen songs on the accompanying CD Some Kind of Cure. Set in Corsica, Brooklyn, Glasgow, and Massachusetts, the essays and songs explore fatherhood, alienation, longing, nostalgia, salvation, and cures. Purchase an autographed copy
Gwendolyn Meyer Thurs., Aug. 11, 6:00 pm Gwendolyn Meyer presents Oyster Culture ($18.99). Meyer's book looks at the rich intersection between oyster farming and culinary culture in northern California, an area which has remained relatively pristine due to conservation measures and agricultural land trusts. Includes many photos and distinct recipes from the region's chefs. Purchase an autographed copy
Heidi Swanson Sat., Aug. 13, 11:00 am Heidi Swanson talks about Super Natural Every Day ($23.00). On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. We'll be there with the books. Purchase an autographed copy
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Author Events at Book Passage in Marin
51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925, Phone: (415) 927-0960
Vendela Vida Wed., Aug. 3, 7:00 pm
Vendela Vida presents her novel The Lovers ($13.99). Dislocated by her new environment in Turkey, Yvonne clings to a newfound friendship with a local boy. With the boy as her guide, Yvonne begins to enjoy the relaxed pace of the Turkish coast. But a devastating accident upends her delicate peace and throws her life into chaos. Vida is the acclaimed author of Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name. Purchase an autographed copy
Steve Jones Thurs., Aug. 4, 7:00 pm
Steve Jones talks about Tribes of Burning Man ($17.95). In recent years Burning Man has taken on a new character. Chronicling Burning Man's renaissance years from 2004 to the present, Jones describes some of the culture's most inspiring and colorful leaders, as they search for meaning in the most unexpected places. Purchase an autographed copy
Grant Morrison Fri., Aug. 5, 7:00 pm
Grant Morrison talks about Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human ($28.00). Morrison explains why superheroes matter, why they will always be with us, and what they tell us about who we are. This book is an important guide to understanding the role comics play in our culture. Purchase an autographed copy
Oliver P�tzsch Sat., Aug. 6, 1:00 pm
Oliver P�tzsch reads from his historical thriller, The Hangman's Daughter ($13.95). Only the descendent of a long-line of Bavarian executioners could have written this riveting story of a 17th century German hangman and his quest to save an accussed witch. Brilliantly-researched and fantastically fast-paced . . . imagine the Brothers Grimm crossed with Perfume. Purchase an autographed copy
Kim Culbertson Sat., Aug. 6, 4:00 pm
Special for young adults! Kim Culbertson discusses her novel Instructions for a Broken Heart ($9.99). Three days before her drama club's trip to Italy, Jessa Gardner discovers her boyfriend in the costume barn with another girl. Jessa is left with a care package from her best friend, instructing her to do one un-Jessa-like thing each day of the trip. Purchase an autographed copy
Laura Sheppard Sat., Aug. 6, 7:00 pm
Performer Laura Sheppard gives voice to Harriet Lane Levy's Paris Portraits: Stories of Picasso, Matisse, Gertrude Stein, and Their Circle ($21.95) with a dramatic 45 minute performance in period costume. In 1907 Levy, a celebrated San Francisco writer and theater critic, moved to France with her friend Alice B. Toklas and suddenly found herself immersed in the vibrant world of La Belle �poque Paris. Purchase an autographed copy
Brandi Lynn Ryder Mon., Aug. 8, 7:00 pm
Brandi Lynn Ryder talks about her suspense novel In Malice, Quite Close ($26.95). French ex-pat Tristan Mourault is the wealthy, urbane heir to a world-renowned collection of art and an insatiable pervert. He becomes fixated on a 15-year-old girl in San Francisco. He decides to kidnap her and stage her death to mask his true crime. Purchase an autographed copy
Carmela Ciuraru Tues., Aug. 9, 7:00 pm
in conversation with John McMurtrie, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Carmela Ciuraru talks about Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms ($24.99). Exploring the fascinating stories of more than a dozen authorial impostors across several centuries and cultures, Carmela Ciuraru plumbs the creative process and the darker, often crippling aspects of fame. Purchase an autographed copy
David Liss Wed., Aug. 10, 7:00 pm
David Liss discusses his novel The Twelfth Enchantment ($26.00). Lucy Derrick is a young Regency woman of good breeding and poor finances: after the death of her father, she is forced to maintain a shabby dignity as an unwanted boarder with her unpleasant uncle, fending off marriage to the local mill owner, Mr. Olson. But her prospects of even that unwanted match are complicated by the appearance of a beautiful stricken man who appears on the family doorstep. Purchase an autographed copy
Tim Cahill Thurs., Aug. 11, 8:00 pm
Tickets are $10-Free for conference attendees - Call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to reserve Tim Cahill talks about his travel experiences and many books, including Hold the Enlightenment, Lost in My Own Backyard, Not So Funny When It Happened: The Best of Travel Humor and Misadventure, Jaguars Ripped My Flesh, and A Wolverine Is Eating My Leg.
August 11-14 is the 20th annual Book Passage Travel, Food & Photography Conference. The writers featured in these events are on the Conference faculty.
Roger Housden Fri., Aug. 12, 8:00 pm
Tickets are $10-Free for conference attendees - Call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to reserve
Roger Housden discusses his new book Saved by Beauty: Adventures of An American Romantic in Iran ($24.00). Housden traveled to Iran to meet with artists, writers, filmmakers, and religious scholars who embody the long Iranian tradition of humanism, scholarship, and artistry. He weaves a richly textured story of a culture that has endured for over 3,000 years. August 11-14 is the 20th annual Book Passage Travel, Food & Photography Conference. The writers featured in these events are on the Conference faculty. Purchase an autographed copy
Robin Donovan & Juliana Gallin Sat., Aug. 13, 3:00 pm
Robin Donovan & Juliana Gallin present The Lazy Gourmet ($15.95). "As a "frugal party girl," and busy working mother, I love good recipes I can throw together without a lot of fuss and complication. The Lazy Gourmet is making my life much easier, but the great thing is, the resulting delicious dishes don't LOOK EASY! -Lara Starr, author of The Frugal Foodie. Purchase an autographed copy
Andrew McCarthy Sat., Aug. 13, 8:00 pm
Tickets are $10-Free for conference attendees - Call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to reserve
in conversation with Don George Actor, director, and travel writer Andrew McCarthy is a two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner, including being named the SATW Foundation 2010 Travel Journalist of the Year. He has twice been cited for "notable" work in the Best American Travel series, and is a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler. His travel writing has also appeared in Travel+Leisure, Afar, Men's Journal, Islands, National Geographic Adventure. August 11-14 is the 20th annual Book Passage Travel, Food & Photography Conference. The writers featured in these events are on the Conference faculty.
Writing Mamas Salon - Vicki Larsen Sun., Aug. 14, 5:00 pm
Speaker: Vicki Larsen, Lifestyle Editor of the Marin Independent Journal and Huffington Post blogger. Read more about the Writing Mamas
Jane Fonda Thurs., Aug. 18, 9:00 am
The ticket price of $55 includes breakfast and a signed book - Reserve a Ticket
Join Jane Fonda for breakfast at Book Passage in Corte Madera as she discusses Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit: Making the Most of All of Your Life. Fonda writes with candor and courage about her own life and the experiences of others to give us a blueprint for living well and making the most of life-especially the second half. Fonda talks about getting in touch with ourselves, our bodies, and our communities. Fonda is the author of My Life So Far. Purchase an autographed copy
Terry McMillan & Heidi Durrow Thurs., Aug. 18, 7:00 pm
Terry McMillan discusses Getting to Happy ($16.00), an exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines from McMillan's acclaimed novel Waiting to Exhale. McMillan shares the stage with Heidi Durrow who talks about her debut novel The Girl Who Fell From the Sky ($13.95). The daughter of a Danish mother and a G.I. become the sole survivor of a family tragedy. Purchase an autographed copy
Ken Niles Fri., Aug. 19, 7:00 pm
Ken Niles talks about Fishing Fifty: 50 Species 'N 50 States 'N 50 Weeks ($29.90). This book celebrates Ken's journey in an RV across America to catch 50 different species of fish, in all 50 states, in just 50 weeks; all on a fly rod! Covering over 37,000 miles, Ken and his wife, Betsy, experience America on the road and discover many new people, local cultures, and unique towns along the way. Purchase an autographed copy .................................................................................................................................................
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Upcoming Classes
Book Passage offers a prestigious program of workshops and classes taught by some outstanding instructors. The following classes take place at our Corte Madera & San Francisco stores. Here's what's coming up at Book Passage:
Language Classes: Click here to view Language Classes
Book Groups: Click here to view Book Groups
Classes on Writing, Publishing, Art & Culture:
Louise Nayer Memoirs from Childhood Trauma
Sat., Aug. 6, 10:30 - 1:30 pm, $60
In a supportive environment, learn how to transform difficult memories into captivating writing. Exercises will help you heighten language through sensory detail, create vivid scenes, and deal with time shifts. We will also Continue reading
Mark Holmes Cinematic Storytelling for Writers & Artists
Sat., Aug. 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, $40
Storytelling is universal. Whether spoken, written, or visual, stories evoke images on the screen, on the page, or in the imagination. This workshop will examine and apply the narrative principles of film and animation to other Continue reading
Robert Holmes Travel Photography in Point Reyes
Wed., Aug. 10, 9:00 - 5:00 pm, $160 ($110 for conference participants)
Join acclaimed landscape, food and wine photographer Robert Holmes for a day of exploration and photography. Throughout the day, he will demonstrate the art of finding, framing, and Continue reading
Don George Travel Writing in Point Reyes
Wed., Aug. 10, 9:00 - 5:00 pm, $160 ($110 for conference participants)
Join acclaimed National Geographic and Gadling.com travel writer and editor Don George for a day of exploration and travel writing in beautiful Point Reyes. George demonstrates the art of finding, researching Continue reading
Joanne Weir Food Writing & Inspiration
Wed., Aug. 10, 9:00 - 5:00 pm, $180 ($130 for conference participants)
Join James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and PBS television host Joanne Weir in a day of culinary inspiration. The class begins in Corte Madera and moves by ferry to the Ferry Building in San Francisco. The group Continue reading
Click here to view all upcoming classes
You may also register for a class by phone at (415) 927-0960, ext. 1
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| Breakfast with Join Jane Fonda
Thursday, August 18, 2011, 9:00 am
Book Passage Corte Madera
The ticket price of $55 includes breakfast and a signed book
Reserve a Ticket
Join Jane Fonda for breakfast at Book Passage in Corte Madera or for lunch at Left Bank in Larkspur as she discusses Prime Time: Love; Health; Sex; Fitness; Friendship; Spirit; Making the Most of All of Your Life. Fonda writes with candor and courage about her own life and the experiences of others to give us a blueprint for living well and making the most of life-especially the second half. Fonda talks about getting in touch with ourselves, our bodies, and our communities. Fonda is the author of My Life So Far.
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Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference
Starts Next Week!
Book Passage Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference - August 11-14, 2011
Faculty includes Georgeanne Brennan, Tim Cahill, Phil Cousineau, Don George, Robert Holmes, Roger Housden, Andrew McCarthy, Joanne Weir, and many more!
The Book Passage Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference has an extraordinary, international reputation among publishers, editors, and writers. This four-day Conference offers an array of writing and photography workshops in the morning, a full afternoon of panels and discussions, and evening faculty presentations. The faculty includes publishers, magazine editors, photographers, travel essayists, food writers, restauranteurs, guidebook writers, and more. There are hours of informal interaction between faculty and students during lunch and in discussions that often last late into the evening. Alumni of this Conference have published books, articles, and photos--many as the direct result of lessons learned and contacts made at the Conference.
An evolving conference for an evolving marketplace-that's the way we see this year's Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference.
Along with traditional classes on magazine and newspaper writing, we've added and refined programs on a host of trending topics including vblogging (aka video blogging), self publishing, and photography for the web.
New and notable this year are classes on "Travel Writing & Blogging in the Digital Age," "Developing a Website (for Writers & Photographers)," and when success hits, "Zero to Sixty: The Elements of Exponential Blog Growth." Food writing-the hottest trend in publishing (both print and digital) plays a big part in this year's event. And let's not forget sex. Sex sells, and that's why we are also including a special program on "Eros and the Open Road."
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| Andrew McCarthy - Keynote Speaker for the Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 8:00 pm
Book Passage Corte Madera Tickets are $10 - Free for conference attendees Call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to reserve
in conversation with Don George
Actor, director, and travel writer Andrew McCarthy is a two-time Lowell Thomas Award winner, including being named the SATW Foundation 2010 Travel Journalist of the Year. He has twice been cited for "notable" work in the Best American Travel series, and is a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler. His travel writing has also appeared in Travel+Leisure, Afar, Men's Journal, Islands, National Geographic Adventure.
August 11-14 is the 20th annual Book Passage Travel and Food Writing & Photography Conference. The writers featured in these events are on the Conference faculty.
Read Don George's article on his interview with Andrew McCarthy at Gadling.com
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| An Evening with Penn Jillette
Thursday, August 25, 2011, 7:00 pm
Book Passage Corte Madera
Priority seating with book purchase
Order a signed copy
Penn Jillette talks about God, No!: Signs You May Already Be An Atheist and Other Magical Tales ($24.99). Jillette presents a funny illumination of the Ten Commandments. Jillette is a cultural phenomenon as a solo personality and as half of the world-famous Emmy award-winning magic duo Penn & Teller. ................................................................................................................................................. |
| An Evening with Khaled Hosseini
Dominican University of California
Angelico Hall, San Rafael, CA
Tickets $25 (includes a signed book)
Reserve Tickets
Reserve by phone: (415) 927-0960, ext. 1
Khaled Hosseini's bestselling novel, The Kite Runner, revealed the beauty and agony of a tormented nation, Afghanistan, as it brought a little known part of the world to the attention of readers. Now, in this richly illustrated graphic novel adaption (with text by the author), Hosseini brings his spellbinding story to a new generation of readers. The Kite Runner Graphic Novel is a beautiful new rendering of a story loved by millions around the world.
Can't attend the event? Order a signed copy
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| Sale on eBooks! 20 eBooks for $.99 Each!
Special Promotion - Only Through August!
For the month of August, twenty eBook titles from Harper Perennial are only $.99 each!
Click the image below to browse & shop eBooks for $.99!
For questions about Google eBooks, click here.
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Cooks with Books Events
Book Passage Cooks with Books events are held at outstanding Bay Area restaurants. The meal is prepared under the supervision of the author/chef, who speaks to the group and visits with the guests throughout the meal. Coffee and conversation usually end about two hours later. These are happy, convivial, fun-filled events for any lover of fine food and wine. Tickets are purchased in advance at Book Passage or at www.bookpassage.com. The price includes the meal, wine, tax, tip, & a signed copy of the author's book. Sign up online, or call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to register by phone.
Alton Brown
Good Eats 3: The Later Years Sign Up
Tues., Oct. 11, 2011, 6:30 pm, $140 per person
Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
There is simply nobody else like Alton Brown with his wildly inventive, science-based, food-loving spirit! For those of you who have been following the last 14 seasons on the Food Network for his show, Good Eats 3 series, it has won a Peabody Award and the 2011 James Beard Award. If you missed his show but watch Iron Chef America, he is the popular show's commentator. Brown's new cookbook offers more than 200 recipes and accompanies them with hundreds of photos, drawings and some stills from his show. In typical Alton style, the cookbook tackles topics like homemade marshmallows in "Puff the Magic Marshmallow" or how to make dill pickles called "Dill-icious." Home chefs and fans won't be disappointed because he serves up plenty of "Altonisms" through cooking tips, trivia, and of course his science food facts. Don't miss this fun evening and rare appearance by the country's favorite foodie. Sign Up
........................................ Paula Wolfert The Food of Morocco Sign Up Thurs., Oct. 20, 2011, 6:30 pm, $115 per person ($185 per couple) Insalata's Restaurant, 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94960
Craig Claiborne described Paula Wolfert as "One of the finest and most influential cookbook authors in this country. Her recipes are done with incredible accuracy. She brings a sense of wonder to matters of taste." Wolfert has received the Julia Child Award, the James Beard Award, and the MFK Fisher Award. Join Paula Wolfert for an evening of delicious Moroccan food prepared by master chef Heidi Krahling. Sign Up ........................................ Jacques P�pin Essential P�pin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food Sign Up
Thurs., Nov. 10, 2011, 6:30 pm, $145 per person
Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
Jacques P�pin, one of America's most distinguished chefs, is back for a memorable Cooks with Books dinner at one of his favorite places, Left Bank in Larkspur. Essential Pepin includes over 700 recipes from P�pin's long career in food. P�pin has hosted several television cooking shows and written 26 cookbooks. We are honored to have this legendary chef back as part of our dining series. Sign Up
........................................ Bradley Ogden Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden Sign Up
Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, 12:30 pm, $130 per person
Lark Creek Tavern, 234 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
Our own backyard culinary genius, Bradley Ogden, presents perfect holiday meals with a twist. Along with 150 featured recipes and elegant dinner menus, he shows how to carve a turkey and provides great wine pairings for the holidays. There are stunning full color photographs throughout the book. Ogden is the recipient of many awards including the James Beard Best Chef: California. Sign Up
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