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Just a Few of Our Not-to-be Missed Events


  Christopher Howell
Fri., Feb. 3, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

EWU professor Christopher Howell is an award-winning poet, editor and educator.  Howell presents his tenth collection, Gaze, which is concerned with the idea of vision: how the objective world (the world of time and memory), the world of the inner life, and the other world (the world of imagination and alternate life) may be seen.
  Jim Stinson
Wed., Feb. 22, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

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.
  Jonathan Evison
Sat, Feb. 25, 2:00 pm / Mezzanine    


Author, radio show host and musician Jonathan Evison visits from Bainbridge Island to talk about his highly acclaimed second novel, West of Here. Set in the fictional Washington town of Port Bonita, Evison's book has the critics abuzz with its storyline which is comparable to the work of Bret Harte and Larry McMurtry. Join us for a chance to hear from this up-and-coming talent!
 

Sarah Jio
Sat., March 24, 2:00 pm/Mezzanine
Author Sarah Jio is a frequent contributor to major magazines including Real Simple, Cooking Light and Glamour as well as producing a health and fitness blog for Glamour.com. Jio’s first novel, The Violets of March, got enthusiastic reviews and now she visits Auntie’s to talk about her latest novel, The Bungalow. Army nurse Anne Calloway is stationed on Bora-Bora during WWII, where she and a handsome soldier named Westry discover an abandoned bungalow which contains a piece of artwork in the style of Paul Gaugin.

 


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Check Out Our New Book Groups

Thursday, February 16th, 11am or 7pm

Our newest book group kicks off with a rocking discussion of Jennifer Egan's, A Visit From the Goon Squad. This book group, led by our Store Manager, will focus on books that have received awards such as the Pulitzer, National Book Award and many more. In March we will read Jeffrey Eugenides' Middlesex, which won the 1993 Pulitzer Prize. Come with ideas of what award winning books you would like to read in the future.

 

Sun., Feb. 26, 1:00 pm

Join Linda for a Light & Easy Ladies' Group which will focus on those fun and easy reads that seem to always get left out of book groups. This fun and laid back group is the perfect place to work on your knitting while discussing one of the softer sides of books. This month the group will read Debbie Macomber's Engagement in Seattle.

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Event Highlights

Please click here to see more great happenings at Auntie's. All events are located at our main store on the corner of Washington and Main, unless otherwise noted.

Our February Events

  First Friday Artist's Reception
Fri., Feb. 3, 5:00-9:00 pm / Pottery Place Plus 
 
Join us for an artist's reception featuring Toni Spencer with Batik.  The display continues through the end of the month at Pottery Place Plus on the Main floor of the Liberty Building, 402 W. Main.
 
Christopher Howell
Fri., Feb. 3, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

EWU professor Christopher Howell is an award-winning poet, editor and educator.  Howell presents his tenth collection, Gaze, which is concerned with the idea of vision: how the objective world (the world of time and memory), the world of the inner life, and the other world (the world of imagination and alternate life) may be seen.
 
Nonfiction Book Group  
Tue., Feb. 7, 7:00 pm / Mezzanine
 
Join us to discuss The Healing of America by T.R. Reid.
 
Renee D’Aoust
Wed., Feb. 8, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

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.”
 
Literary Freedom Book Group
Sat., Feb. 11, 2:00 pm / Mezzanine II

You’re invited to drop by for a discussion of Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin.
  Miles Athey (signing)
Sat., Feb. 11, 1:00-3:00 pm/Main floor

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.
 
Auntie's Morning Book Group  
Tue., Feb. 14, 11:00 am / Mezzanine 

Join us to discuss Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
 

Auntie's Evening Book Group  
Tue. Feb. 14, 7:00 pm / Mezzanine 

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

  Inland NW Writers Guild
Wed., Feb. 15, 6:30 pm

Join other writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry and pick up some pointers from established writers. Guest speaker this month is: T. Dawn Richard.
 
Book Awards Book Club (New!) 
Thur. Feb. 16, 7:00 pm / Mezzanine
 
You are invited to discuss the 2011 Pulitzer prizewinning novel by Jennifer Egan, A Visit From the Goon Squad
 

Karen Fisher-Alaniz
Sat., Feb. 18, 2:00 pm/Mezzanine

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
Wed., Feb. 22, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

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
Fri., Feb. 24, 7:00 pm/Mezzanine

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)
Sat., Feb. 25, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm/Main floor

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
Sat., Feb. 25, 2:00 pm/Mezzanine

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' Group  
Sun., Feb. 26, 1:00 pm / Mezzanine
 
Drop in to make new friends (bring your knitting, crocheting, and snacks) and discuss our latest book, Engagement in Seattle By Debbie Macomber. 
  Peace Corps Information Session (Powerpoint)
Wed., Feb. 29, 6:30 pm /Mezzanine

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