Remember......any time you can't attend an event but would like a book signed by our guest authors, just let us know and we'll make it happen for you!
Thursday July 14 11:00am
Coffee and Conversation with Camille Minichino & Simon Wood
author of Square Root of Murder
Location: Towne Center Books
Come and join us for Coffee and Conversation with mystery writers Camille Minichino & Simon Wood.
Camille Minichino is a multi-talented and multi-named writer, and her newest book, written under the pen name Ada Madison, is the Square Root of Murder. She has published eight novels in the Periodic Table Mysteries series, featuring retired physicist Gloria Lamerino. The series continues in short stories on Kindle and smashwords.com. As Margaret Grace, she has written five novels in the Miniature Mysteries series, featuring miniaturist Geraldine Porter and her 10-year-old granddaughter, Maddie. Her new series is written under the pen name Ada Madison, and features college professor Sophie Knowles.
Camille received her Ph.D. in physics from Fordham University, New York City. She is currently on the faculty of Golden Gate University, San Francisco and on the staff of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Camille is on the boards of the California Writers Club and NorCal Sisters in Crime. She's a member of NorCal Mystery Writers of America and SF Romance Writers of America.
Check out Camille's Website, then come down to meet her at this free event on Thursday!
Simon Wood is a writer and adrenaline junkie who enjoys flying, skiing, and travel. His characters live in a high octane world. Read more about Simon
Thursday July 14 6-9:00pm
Pleasanton Summer Wine Stroll
Location: Towne Center Books and Downtown Pleasanton
This year for the Summer Wine Stroll there will be 30 wineries pouring, and at Towne Center Books we're featuring Nottingham Cellars from Livermore. We have tickets available....$25, payable by cash or check. Hurry, though....they go FAST!
Read more about Pleasanton's Wine Stroll, and make plans to attend!
Monday-Friday July 18-22 9:30-11am
Down By the Sea Writing Workshop for 2nd-4th Graders
with Keeley Parrack
Location: Towne Center Books
Keely Parrack is back again with more writing workshops for kids! The first one is for 2-4th graders.
Reservations are Required!! Cost is $100 for the week.
Go to
Kid's Writing Workshops and read all the details!
Wednesday July 20 7:00pm
Robert Dugoni
author of Murder One
Location: Towne Center Books
New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni will be at the store to discuss his newest book Murder One. Robert is one of the best when it comes to thrillers. His characters are strong, and you can always learn something from his books. And, he knows how to pace the chapters so you just can't stop!
Read more about
Robert, then mark your calendar for this Towne Center Books free event.
Thursday July 21 3:00pm
Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy Party!
Location: Towne Center Books
It's a
Party with Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy! Ages 4 and up, younger siblings OK. There will be activities, stories, and Lots of Fun! Wear costumes, too, if you like.
Cost is $5, and Reservations are Required!!
Saturday July 23 11am-1:00pm
Rick Deutsch
author of One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome
Location: Towne Center Books
Known as Mr. Half Dome, Rick Deutsch will be at the store to talk about his book One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome.
Half Dome is the signature landmark of Yosemite National Park in California, reaching 8,842 feet above
sea level, and one of the most popular hikes in the country. Getting to the top is a strenuous 12 hour ordeal, and until now little information has been available to help prepare weekend warriors for this superb one-day adventure. But Rick's book, the only dedicated hiking guide to Half Dome, is a great resource.......113
pages of user-friendly advice gleaned from the his own 28 ascents of Half Dome.
Come down and meet Rick.....he's sure to have some great stories for us. Meanwhile, check out his site,
Half Dome.
Monday-Friday July 25-29 9:30-11am
Steampunk Nation Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders
with Keeley Parrack
Location: Towne Center Books
Keely Parrack is back again with more writing workshops for kids! This one is for 5th-8th graders.
Reservations are Required!! Cost is $100 for the week.
Go to
Kid's Writing Workshops and read all the details!
Wednesday August 3 11:30am Social, 12noon Lunch
Read It and Eat with John Burnham Schwartz
author of Northwest Corner
Location: Towne Center Books
John Burnham Schwartz's earlier books Claire Marvel and The Commoner have been staff favorites at Towne Center Books, and his latest book
Northwest Corner continues the lives of the characters in Reservation Road.
Here's what Abraham Verghese [author of Cutting for Stone had to say about it:
"I was enthralled by NORTHWEST CORNER, reluctant to tear myself away even for a moment from a tale so delicately assembled, so well paced. For me Schwartz evokes Steinbeck and Updike in that magical ability to weave out of a regional story of family, a broader chronicle of America. I had the sense on every page of a writer whose abilities are at their peak, the parts of this tale interlocking just so, and yet being anything but predictable as Schwartz defines the nature of atonement, the many shades of love and the face of redemption. Truly a great American novel."
-- Abraham Verghese
Visit
John's website and learn more, then phone to reserve your place. Cost is $30. Remember, Reservations are required.
Tuesday-Thursday August 9-11
Camp Bookstore
Location: Towne Center Books
This summer, come to Camp Bookstore, a three day "camp" for ages 8-12.
Activities are inspired by the books on our shelves and led by the Towne Center Staff and volunteers.
The fun will include:
- Science Experiments from the Totally Irresponsible Science as well as Potato Chip Science
- Crafts and Games found in Oh, Yuck; Origami on the Go; and Toads, Cottages, and Shooting Stars
- Puppets ranging in size from sock puppets to life size foam puppets from 10 Minute Puppets
Professional puppeteer, Ruth Wilson, will join us on puppet day to assist
Go to
Kid's Writing Workshops and read all the details!
$50.00 for all three days includes supplies. Register now! 925-846-8826
Now or Anytime!
Shop for Books!
Location: Towne Center Books
Here's why we think you should shop with us
at Towne Center Books:
Money stays in the community
Hand picked inventory selection
Individual gift suggestions
Free gift wrapping
Speedy special orders - usually just 1-2 days
Easy parking behind the store
Convenient hours - 10-9 weekdays, 10-10 Fri & Sat, 11-6 Sunday
Free shipping over $25.00 to one location
Free coffee or tea while you shop or relax
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Related Events
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Here are links to our local libraries so you can keep up with their events.
Our own Pleasanton Library
has a great series called Books into Film. Read the book, see the movie, then come to the library and discuss which version was better! Mention the film series when buying the book and receive the 15% bookclub discount.
Livermore Library continues many great programs.
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Pre-Order and Save!
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Pre-Order Now!
Christopher Paolini's final book in the
Inheritance Cycle
coming November 8th
Eagerly awaited by millions around the world, the triumphant conclusion to Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle will arrive this fall!
“The burning questions asked by fans around the world will finally be answered in this last installment,” said Christopher Paolini. “All will be revealed!”
Click
here
to order your copy NOW!.
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TV 30 Link
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Since Towne Center Books is one of the sponsors of local TV 30 Program
In A Word, follow this link to the web page where you can check out their monthly book discussions amd author interviews.
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Book Groups at Towne Center
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Have you been looking for a book club? Look no further... We have
numerous book groups that either meet at the store or are affiliated
with us. They are all free and open to the public; all you have to
do is read the book, come on down to Towne Center Books and join the discussion!
Store bookclub selections are always 15% off. If you're already
in a book group you can register at Towne Center Books and receive
15% off your current selections too! Ask our staff for more details.
Give us a call at 925-846-8826 for details on the following groups:
Bookclubs - open to all!
Towne Center Book Club for Adults
Towne Center Books 555 Main Street, Pleasanton
7:00pm--second Wednesday of each month
next meeting:
Wednesday July 13 to discuss Room by Emma Donoghue
New Members are Welcome!
Study of A Course in Miracles
Towne Center Books 555 Main Street, Pleasanton
7:00pm--First and third Monday of each month
This book group discusses A Course in Miracles
next meeting:
Monday July 18
New Members are Welcome!
Great Books
Towne Center Books 555 Main Street, Pleasanton
7:30pm--fourth Monday of every month
Continuing discussions are from the Great Conversations 2
next meeting:
Monday July 25
New Members are Welcome!
Times Bookclub
Towne Center Books 555 Main Street, Pleasanton [or other locations]
meets every month or six weeks
next meeting:
Phone for details
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Remember!
Convenient parking behind the store. We're open 6
nights (Sunday 6:00 closing). Save $10.00 on every
10th visit with our Free Loyalty Program. Special
orders are usually received in the store
within 24-48
hours.
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Kids' Events
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Here are some photos of our kids' event celebrating Fancy Nancy.....a parade of local Fancies and one of our Fancy Nancy participants! The girls all had a great time getting dressed up for the party.
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Another recent event for kids was our Captain Underpants Day, inspired by the Captain Underpants series. Of course we had to have a contest, and here's our winner below, left. Everyone had a blast dressing "up" in costumes of underwear............
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...........even some of our "grown-up" staff got into the spirit, as you can see!
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