John Irving at Lake Forest Park Third Place Books, Nov. 3

Seattle Times Books Editor Mary Ann Gwinn interviews John Irving on the Third Place stage, part of Irving's book tour for Last Night in Twisted River. November 3, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm. Lake Forest Park, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

A sad, sad day

Woe is me and all book lovers who have associated Pioneer Square with the Elliott Bay Bookstore. This week The Seattle Times published news that the iconic bookstore is saddled with debt and facing hard decisions. Read the full story here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010090597_elliottbay19m.html

Future author "sightings" in Seattle

Michael Chabon looks like he'll put in an appearance: http://www.elliottbaybook.com/events/oct09/chabon.jsp
Friday, October 16 at 5 p.m. at Elliott Bay

And this looks like an excellent program at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, on Oct 21: Celebrate National Reading Group Month at Third Place Commons Stage, Lake Forest Park
October 21, 2009 - 7:00 - 9:00pm

Hear 5 experienced authors give their perspectives on author/book club meetings. Come with questions – and enjoy refreshments, book club tips and lists, and literary stuff!
Authors will sign their books, too.

Nancy Pearl - Moderator
Jamie Ford – Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Diane Hammond – Hannah’s Dream
Stephanie Kallos – Sing Them Home
Jim Lynch – Border Songs
Garth Stein – The Art of Racing in the Rain


John Irving anyone?
He'll be at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, November 3, 2009 - 7:30 - 8:30pm
His new book is Last Night in Twisted River