Auntie's Bookstore - Events Feed

Nonfiction Book Group

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:46:13 -0500

Start: 02/07/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/07/2012 - 7:00pm

Join us to discuss The Healing of America by T.R. Reid.

Renee D’Aoust

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:48:15 -0500

Start: 02/08/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/08/2012 - 7:00pm

Sandpoint author Renee D’Aoust (pronounced “dow”) trained at Pacific NW Ballet and Martha Graham Center before starting her dance career in New York City. D’Aoust visits Auntie’s to present her memoir, Body of a Dancer, which intertwines accounts of her own and other dancer’s lives and been described as “fascinating, horrifying, and unfalteringly honest.”

Miles Athey (signing)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:33 -0500

Start: 02/11/2012 - 1:00pm

End: 02/11/2012 - 3:00pm

Local author Miles Athey has published over 300 articles on technical and educational topics. Today he signs copies of his first novel, Crab Creek Chronicles: The Beginning, which is set in the towns of Ritzville and Spokane Falls in the year 1882.

Literary Freedom Book Group

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:51:37 -0500

Start: 02/11/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 02/11/2012 - 2:00pm

You’re invited to drop by for a discussion of Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin.

Auntie's Morning Book Group

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:53:04 -0500

Start: 02/14/2012 - 11:00am

End: 02/14/2012 - 11:00am

Join us to discuss Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:54:57 -0500

Start: 02/14/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/14/2012 - 7:00pm

Do drop in and join our discussion of Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow.

Inland NW Writers Guild

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:54:12 -0500

Start: 02/15/2012 - 6:30pm

End: 02/15/2012 - 6:30pm

Guest speaker T. Dawn Richard, author of the May Bell List mystery series including Digging Up Otis, shares her experience of selling books as self-published author versus writing with a publisher’s contract and hiring a publicist.

Book Awards Book Club (New!)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:23 -0500

Start: 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm

You are invited to discuss the 2011 Pulitzer prizewinning novel by Jennifer Egan, A Visit From the
Goon Squad.

Karen Fisher-Alaniz

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:27 -0500

Start: 02/18/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 02/18/2012 - 2:00pm

Walla Walla author Karen Fisher-Alaniz presents her book, Breaking the Code: A Daughter’s Journey, which details the WWII experiences of her father. Fisher-Alaniz had no idea of her father’s wartime experience until he reached age 81 and shared with her the large collection of letters he had written to his parents while he was stationed in Hawaii.

Jim Stinson

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:20 -0500

Start: 02/22/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/22/2012 - 7:00pm

Now retired from 18 years as basketball coach and English teacher for the Davenport Gorillas, author Jim Stinson presents his magnificent chronicle of the Washington State B Basketball Tournament entitled Remembering the B. Stinson’s book is a labor of love which spans the years 1923-2010. Remembering the B contains a dedication by Sherman Alexie and 500 photos with lists of players, mascots, and school colors of each team, making this a remarkable keepsake. Join us for a heartwarming celebration of sports.

Anthony E. Clark

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:05:55 -0500

Start: 02/24/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/24/2012 - 7:00pm

Anthony E. Clark, associate professor of Chinese History at Whitworth University, presents his latest book, China's Saints. The first book-length study of China's Catholic martyrs, Clark's book considers the public and personal lives of both missionaries and Chinese converts who lived during China's late-imperial era.

Steven W. Siler and Nicole L. Manganaro (signing only)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:09:37 -0500

Start: 02/25/2012 - 11:00am

End: 02/25/2012 - 1:00pm

Freelance editor Nicole Manganaro and chef/firefighter Steven Siler autograph copies of their runaway bestseller, Signature Tastes of Spokane. This tempting book includes favorite recipes from local restaurants, including Biscuits with Sausage Gravy from The Flying Pig and Vegan Meatloaf from Mizuna.

Jonathan Evison

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:42:42 -0500

Start: 02/25/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 02/25/2012 - 2:00pm

Author, radio show host and musician Jonathan Evison stops at Auntie’s while on tour to promote his historical novel, West of Here. Set in the fictional town of Port Bonita, West of Here has gotten great reviews and is being compared with the work of Bret Harte and Larry McMurtry. Don't miss a chance to meet this up-and-coming author!

Light & Easy Ladies' Book Group

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:22 -0500

Start: 02/26/2012 - 1:00pm

End: 02/26/2012 - 1:00pm

Drop in to knit, crochet, eat snacks and discuss this month’s book, An Engagement in Seattle by Debbie Macomber.

Peace Corps Information Session (Powerpoint)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:58:52 -0500

Start: 02/29/2012 - 6:30pm

End: 02/29/2012 - 6:30pm

Regional Recruiter Erin Ericson visits from Seattle to facilitate a Peace Corps information session.