Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Susan Browne and Thomas Centolella's new books, *Monster Mash* and *Almost Human*. The event will be hosted in-person at Book Passage's Corte Madera Store. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the authors' new books at the event. This event will feature readings from both authors and discussions about their work, exploring themes of personal and global experiences articulated through poetry.
Event WebsiteJoin us on Friday, January 24 at 7pm PT when Colette Shade celebrates the release of her book, Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was), with Joanne McNeil at 9th Ave! The event is free to attend, with RSVP encouraged and masks recommended for in-person attendance. Alternatively, attendees can join online via the provided link. The event promises a lively discussion shedding light on the cultural dynamics of the early 2000s, featuring the author’s thought-provoking insights and reflections.
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Lisa Cheek's new book 'Sit, Cinderella, Sit'. Joined in conversation with Brooke Warner, this debut memoir and (sort of) Cinderella story reflects on Cheek's experiences editing a film in rural China. The event will offer insights into her adventures, the magic of storytelling, and the challenges faced while working in an unfamiliar environment. This gathering promises to be both humorous and heartfelt, sharing what can happen when one takes a leap of faith and believes in themselves.
Join us at Book Passage for a celebration of cosmologist Brian Thomas Swimme and philosopher Monica DeRaspe-Bolles’ new book, The Story of the Noosphere, in conversation with freelance writer and filmmaker Phil Cousineau. This exhilarating event offers a free-flowing conversation to explore the unique modern overlap between science and art. Swimme and DeRaspe-Bolles’ thrilling book challenges readers to move past Modernity’s overemphasis on rationality, and encourages us to honor the dynamism of imagination as found in the Noospheric era. Together, these three authors offer a binocular and complementary view of an awe-inspiring vision of the future of human consciousness.
Join us for an engaging event featuring Nat Harry, a cocktail and spirits professional with over 15 years of experience, as he discusses his new book, 'Spirits Distilled.' This author talk will explore the raw ingredients and skilled techniques behind the world's most popular spirits. Attendees will enjoy insights from Nat's travels and experiences in the industry, alongside his recommendations for bottles and cocktails. The event will be free to attend, with seating available both inside and outside the shop.