Hear ye, hear ye!! Faithful followers, amass before the indomitable sound of my voice! Err...sight of my words? No matter. I beseech you to take a gander at this wondrous news of late!
Event: Shannon Loftin signs Just a Touch
Date: August 8
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Price: FREE!!
Too often in life we become so focused on material things that we lose sight of the true gifts that are given to us. Just a Touch, by Shannon Loftin is a collection of the 'gifts' she received from her grandmother, representing stories, family traditions, and memories her family have shared for years.
Event: Strange Worlds Book Club
Date: August 13
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Price: FREE!!
Strange Worlds book club is the new science fiction/fantasy book club sponsored by Old Firehouse Books. This month will be our first meeting! We will be discussing Singularity Sky by Charles Stross, one of the preeminent science fiction writers of the twenty-first century. Ask for the Strange Worlds discount at the store to receive 20% off on Singularity Sky or any of our other book club selections. More information at oldfirehousebooks.com under Book Clubs.
Event: Open Book Club meeting
Date: August 20
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Price: FREE!!
Our Open Book club is open to anyone who would like to meet and chat with others who like good books. For August, our selection is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Whether you’ve been meaning to reread the book or have had it on your shelf waiting for you, now’s the perfect time to delve into this classic. Get 20% off on One Hundred Years of Solitude during the month of August.
Event: Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book review group
Dates: Tuesdays starting August 18
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Price: FREE!!
Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has been loved by legions of fans for decades. Now her much-anticipated Echo in the Bone continues the saga on September 22. To help readers recall all that has happened in the series, Joann Thomas will lead a review group as a refresher on the previous six books. We’ll cover one book per week. Join us starting August 18 to immerse yourself again in the world of Outlander and get ready for a new adventure!
Event: Brown Bag Lunch author reading and signing: 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability
Date: August 25
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Price: FREE!!
Many people believe that we are currently at a point of new technology and innovation and can begin to imagine and construct new ways to live on our planet. Join local authors William Timpson and Gailmarie Kimmel to explore new ideas about sustainability.
Event: Book Club Happy Hour
Date: August 27
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Old Firehouse Books,
Is your book club wondering what to pick next? Come to our book club happy hour and we’ll present a selection of the best picks to come out this year, plus a couple of classics that you might not have tried yet. We’ll have light refreshments and a few local authors who visit book clubs. The event is free, but you’ll need a reservation to attend. Go to oldfirehousebooks.com for more information.
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