Author Talk: Mason Deaver
AVID READER. Author Mason Deavers celebrate the release of their new book: Okay, Cupid. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
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Author Event: Kathy Elkind
AVID READER. Author Kathy Elkind celebrates the release of her new book, To Walk It Is To See It. 6p—7p. Free
Author Talk: Rachel Hobbs
AVID READER. Meet author, Rachel S. Hobbs, and celebrate the release of her debut picture book, Tango Red Riding Hood. 11a—12p. Free
Author Talk: Nazzy Pakpour
AVID READER. Author Nazzy Pakpour shares her new children’s book Please Don’t Bite Me, an exploration of bugs! Pakpour is joined by the Bohart Museum for a bug show & tell. 1p—2p. Free
Author Discussion: Cindy Gentry
THE AVID READER. Meet Cindy Gentry, author of Sermons on the Couch: A Year of Inspirational Reflections. In Sermons on the Couch, Cindy Gentry offers weekly sermons that meet people where they are—whether religious or spiritual, agnostic or atheist. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Author talk: Clarence Major
AVID READER. Author Clarence Major will discuss his new novel, The Glint of Light. Major is a distinguished professor emeritus of twentieth century American literature at the University of California at Davis. 6:30p—7:40p. Free
Author Discussion: Michael Amster
AVID READER. Author Michael Amster to discuss his book The Power of Awe, sharing his extraordinary yet simple mindfulness practice that turns ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
Independent Bookstore Day @ The Avid Reader
AVID READER. Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with exclusive books and gifts, and giveaways for anyone who spends at least $10. Coloring activities for kids. 10a–8p.
Local Author Night
THE AVID READER. Four local authors speak about their work, meet readers and sign books. 6—7p.
Craig McNamara Talk
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. Craig McNamara will discuss his memoir, Because Our Fathers Lied, a heartfelt reflection on his relationship with his controversial father, Robert McNamara, who as Secretary of Defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, was the architect of the Vietnam War. 7—9p.
