Jun
26
Celebrate with Joanna Biggar
June 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
| July 12, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
Congratulations to journalist, poet, essayist, traveler, and writing instructor Joanna Biggar, whose new novel, That Paris Year, has inspired a lively west coast debut. All are invited to celebrate with food, music, and Paris-style ambiance at the reading.
SF Book Passage at the Ferry Building, Monday, July 12, beginning at 6 p.m.
Joanna will read from That Paris Year, a “novel in which intellect, eroticism, and art reverberate from the page to the heartbeat of the City of Light, Joanna Biggar has written an American book with the sweep and elegance of French literary tradition.”
Nov
16
The Photographer’s Guide to San Francisco
November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| November 24, 2009 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
Lee Foster will appear at Book Passage’s San Francisco store in the Ferry Building on Tuesday, November 24 at 6 p.m. Lee will talk about his new book, The Photographer’s Guide to San Francisco: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How To Take Them. I’ve seen the book (it’s beautiful), and I’ve watched Lee take travel photos; you’ll learn a lot from him.
Sep
6
Jan Morris
September 6, 2009 | 3 Comments
I had the great pleasure of hearing Jan Morris—in conversation with Don George—at Book Passage on August 27th. Morris spoke about her forthcoming book, Contact! (“I’m a great advocate of the exclamation mark,” she asserts) available in the UK in October. Morris is nearly a legend for her ability to write about places; her new book, however, consists of stories about people: a cafe pianist, a cat illustrator, people met on a train or seen out a window.
Sep
1
Camille Cusumano in town to Tango
September 1, 2009 | 1 Comment
| September 29, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| October 1, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Camille Cusumano, author of Tango, an Argentine Love Story (the travel memoir of a woman who loved, lost, got mad—and decided to dance) will be back from Buenos Aires for two weeks by popular demand, appearing at the San Francisco Museum of Performance & Design (September 29) and the Larkspur Library (October 1), as part of the library’s Armchair Travel series.
Aug
14
Best online travel resources: Know before you go
August 14, 2009 | 4 Comments
Laurie McAndish King’s article about quirky and helpful websites for travelers originally appeared in Examiner.com in April:
Travel fares are temptingly low these days, but all travel is not equal. Here are some websites to help you find the best seats and meals, avoid dangerous destinations, stay healthy, comply with travel regulations, get through airport lines more quickly, purchase travel insurance, and more.
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Airlinemeals.net is the “world’s first website about nothing but airline food,” which is currently displaying “more than 17,000 photos from more than 520 different airlines. Monthly, we receive 300 new meal pictures.” There are also photos of what the airline crew eats, food from airline lounges, and behind-the-scenes photos from airline caterers.
Jun
23
Litquake 2009 Update: Lewis Black and Marc Maron
June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| June 28, 2009 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
From Litquake:
Lewis Black in conversation with Marc Maron
June 28, 8 p.m.
Herbst Theater, Van Ness @ McAllister
San Francisco
For its biggest fundraiser of the year, Litquake proudly presents comedian, actor, author, and Daily Show contributor Lewis Black, live and uncensored! This will be the curmudgeonly comic’s only Bay Area appearance to promote his bestselling book Me of Little Faith, just released in paperback. In a freewheeling onstage conversation, Black and comedian/radio host Marc Maron will gleefully dissect politics, religion, and other American foolishness.
Jun
12
The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2009
June 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
| June 18, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| June 28, 2009 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 4:30 pm |
The Best Women's Travel Writing 2009
I hope you’ll join the fun as authors (including myself, Laurie McAndish King) read from the Travelers’ Tales anthology, The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2009.
Thursday, June 11: We’ll be reading at Get Lost Books in San Francisco (1825 Market Street) at 7 p.m.
Mar
29
Berkeley J School Investigative Reporting
March 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
| March 31, 2009 | ||
| 4:00 pm |
A Discussion with Professor Lowell Bergman and Nuhu Ribadu
Presented by the Investigative Reporting Program and the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Human Rights Center and the Center for Latin American Studies. In collaboration with The Miller Institute, Boalt Law School and the Center for African Studies.
When: Tuesday, March 31, 4:00pm
Where: North Gate Hall, Library
In his first public appearance in the United States since fleeing Nigeria, embattled prosecutor Nuhu Ribadu will sit down with Professor Lowell Bergman for a discussion on international bribery. Ribadu earned international renown as a prosecutor who was willing to take on powerful politicians and companies including a number from the United States. Most notable among these is Halliburton.
Feb
10
Raphael Kadushin reads from Big Trips
February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| February 16, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
Thanks to April Orcutt for forwarding this notice from a friend:
Raphael Kadushin will be reading from his book, Big Trips, Monday, February 16 at 7:30 PM. Raphael is a wonderful writer. He and I have worked together on many stories for National Geographic Traveler all over the world. I think Raphael is very amusing.
Feb
10
Call Mr. Robeson
February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Thanks to Carol Canter for sending this note about a terrific upcoming performance:
Tayo Aluko, a Nigerian actor/architect/singer based in Liverpool, will be performing two plays as described below. Jack and I have seen Call Mr. Robeson twice last year when we first met Tayo. His performance is extraordinary, and we strongly encourage you to come. Those of you who are educators, please spread the word at school. February is Black History Month and this play is a dramatic eye-opener for students, as well as adults.
Jan
5
Tango, an Argentine Love Story
January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
| January 5, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
It will be a scintillating start for the New Year at the first Left Coast Writers Literary Salon of 2009: Camille Cusumano, author of Tango, an Argentine Love Story, will light up the evening with a talk about her love of literature and her passion for tango. Camille has even promised a short tango demonstration.
“Camille Cusumano shares tales of literary adventure and an eventful year and a half in Buenos Aires practicing tango and Zen. Camille packed her bags, slit skirts, and tango shoes and moved to Argentina. The result is a smoothly written memoir that is romantic, redemptive and as captivating as the dance it celebrates.
Dec
4
The Usual Suspects: 13 Shooters
December 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
| December 13, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Fine art photography exhibition by members of Sacramento’s The Focus Group, featuring the diverse photographic imagery of 13 prominent Sacramento photographers: Marc Longwood, Hal Hammond, Dave Brooks, Ron Busselen, Randy Snook, Janine Mapurunga, John Swain, Donald Satterlee, Richard Tolmach, John Palmer, Hope Harris, Gene Kennedy and Mike Powers.
Free reception open to the public on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 6-10 p.m.
Location: Beatnik Studios
2421 17th Street (17th and Broadway)
Sacramento, CAĂ‚Â 95818
Show is up now through December 23, 2008.
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
Dec
2
Holiday Fundraiser with Terry Tempest Williams
December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
| December 7, 2008 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Thanks to Amy Tsakel, Business Manager for the West Marin Review, for sending this information:
“Here in the far reaches of coastal California, we ring in the holiday season with enthusiasm: a hearty feast at the local community center, a gathering of artisans at the annual craft fair, and an abundance of solstice celebrations. This weekend, join us in Point Reyes Station in support of a promising new literary journal—the West Marin Review.
Holiday Fundraiser with Terry Tempest Williams
December 7
4 p.m.
Toby’s Feed Barn
Nov
17
Venturing in Italy: Travels in Puglia, Land between Two Seas
November 17, 2008 | 1 Comment
| December 14, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Editors Barbara J. Euser and Connie Burke will present their latest travel anthology, Venturing in Italy: Travels in Puglia, Land between Two Seas at Book Passage in Corte Madera at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Contributing writers will read segments from their stories about Puglia (the heel of Italy’s boot) and Barbara and Connie will present thirty slides of the region.
Local readers include Nancy Alpert, Connie Gutowsky, Tom Harrell, Laurie McAndish King, Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Ethel Mussen, and MJ Pramik. Out-of-town “celebrity readers” include Sandra Bracken, Annelize Goedbloed, and Carol Kelly
Oct
23
Tango, an Argentine Love Story
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
| November 6, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| November 21, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Tango, an Argentine Love Story, by Camille Cusumano will celebrate with several more Bay Area booksigning events. More info at Camille’s website.
- November 6, at 7:30 pm
Books Inc. in the Marina
2251 Chestnut Street
San Francisco - November 21st at 7:00 pm
Book Passage
Corte Madera
Oct
23
Congratulations to Christopher Baker
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Christopher P. Baker, freelance writer-photographer, for winning the gold in SATW’s Category 1: Grand Award – Lowell Thomas Travel Journalist of the Year.
Judges’ comments about the Grand Award winner-Travel Journalist of the Year: “Christopher Baker specializes in the Caribbean, and from Cuba to Costa Rica, he knows his territory. … he’ll help you get to know it, too – with insights into the people, surveys of the landscape and all the how-to hints a traveler could want. …”
Oct
13
Guatemala: A Journey Through the Land of the Maya
October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
| November 7, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
I’ve seen this book, and it’s beautiful. Hope you can join Kraig and Michael for the launch celebrations:
Kraig Lieb and Michael Shapiro celebrate the publication of Guatemala: A Journey Through the Land of the Maya. Lieb, a photographer for Lonely Planet, will show slides illuminating the land, traditions and celebrations of the Maya in Guatemala. Shapiro, who wrote the text for this pictorial book, will address questions about traveling to Guatemala and the best places to see there.
Two free venues:
Friday, Nov. 7, 7pm
Copperfield’s Books
138 N. Main St.
Sebastopol, Calif.
707-823-2618
Aug
26
Mexican Enough
August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
| October 29, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm |
Stephanie Elizondo Griest will be touring for the next few months with her latest memoir, Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Borderlines. She’ll be in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 29 at Modern Times Bookstore (888 Valencia Street in the Mission District) at 7:30 p.m.
Here is a description of the book:
Aug
26
Tango: An Argentine Love Story
August 26, 2008 | 1 Comment
| October 12, 2008 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Camille Cusumano’s book, Tango: An Argentine Love Story will be celebrated with a book launch party at the The Museo ItaloAmericano on Sunday, October 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Details at Camille’s site. I’m reading—and enjoying—the book now. It’s about the intersection of tango, Zen and yoga, and how they pulled Camille through a difficult transition.
Aug
26
Guatemala: A Journey Through the Land of the Maya
August 26, 2008 | 2 Comments
| November 8, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
FREE event: Kraig Lieb and Michael Shapiro celebrate the publication of Guatemala: A Journey Through the Land of the Maya with a book launch party at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Saturday, November 8.Ă‚Â In addition to Michael’s evocative descriptions, the coffee-table book is filled with gorgeous photos. Lieb, a photographer for Lonely Planet, will show slides illuminating the land, traditions and celebrations of the Maya in Guatemala. Shapiro, who wrote the text for this pictorial book, will address questions about traveling to Guatemala and the best places to see there. More info on Michael’s website.
Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA
Jan
10
BookTour.com, Where Audiences and Authors Meet
January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
“We’re a free online service that connects authors and potential audiences of all sorts, from book groups to civic organizations, from bookstores to corporate events. Authors create their own page (biography, books, tour dates and availability) and any group looking for speakers can find them and contact them directly to arrange for an appearance. Relevant information for both authors and venues can be added in minutes through a simple fill-in-the-blanks interface. Connecting authors with potential audiences then becomes as easy as searching (by geography, book titles, subject, dates of availability) and sending an email.”For authors, BookTour.com serves as a one-stop tool for book promotion, allowing authors at all levels of their careers to locate receptive live audiences. For readers and audiences, BookTour.com makes finding when a favorite author is coming to your town as easy as checking the weather.
Dec
10
Grammar and Punctuation
December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
| December 16, 2007 | ||
| 4:00 pm |
Sunday, December 16 at 4 p.m.
Book Passage
Corte MaderaJoin the energetic and grammatically wise Jane Straus, author of Enough is Enough, a self-help guide to living an extraordinary life, as she discusses The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, her best-selling title.
Sep
5
BATW Awards
September 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
| January 19, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:30 pm |
The Best of BATW 2008 and Planet Earth 2008 Writing and Photography competitions will be awarding the prizes at Book Passage (Corte Madera). The awards ceremony, with readings by the winners, will occur on Saturday, January 19, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Aug
29
Rules for Renegades
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
| September 17, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
On Monday, September 17, at 7 pm, Corte Madera’s Book Passage bookstore and Left Coast Writers will celebrate entrepreneur and writer Christine Comaford-Lynch’s new book, Rules for Renegades: How to Make More Money, Rock Your Career, and Revel in Your Individuality. Come and meet Christine (a card-carrying member of Left Coast Writers) at this free-of-charge evening at Book Passage, when she’ll read from her book and answer questions about her rags-to-riches ride from high-school dropout to multi-millionaire CEO.
Aug
29
100 Places Every Woman Should Go
August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
| September 15, 2007 | ||
| 3:00 pm | ||
| September 16, 2007 | ||
| 3:00 pm | ||
| September 18, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| September 19, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| September 20, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| September 21, 2007 | ||
| 6:30 pm | ||
| September 23, 2007 | ||
| 11:00 am | ||
| September 24, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| September 26, 2007 | ||
| 6:30 pm | ||
| October 1, 2007 | ||
| 7:00 pm | ||
| October 2, 2007 | ||
| 12:00 pm |
Talk about a whirlwind! Stephanie Elizondo Griest is on tour with her new book, 100 Places Every Woman Should Go. If you can catch up with her, she’ll be at these venues:
Saturday, September 15 – SANTA ROSA, CA
– Stephanie will speak on a travel writing panel at the Sonoma County Book Festival, along with Tim Cahill, Michael Shapiro, Lea Aschkenas and Larry Habegger at 3 p.m. in the Forum Room of the Sonoma County Library at 3rd & E Streets.