AVID READER. Skye, age ten, co-authored four children’s books with her mom and dad, Payel and Joe Farasat. Skye has been meditating with her parents since she was a baby. She shares her simple yet powerful techniques of staying mindful and grounded while forming her space in the family and finding her place in the world. 1p—2p. Free
AVID READER. Formerly a crime reporter for daily newspapers throughout the United States, Claire Booth has used this experience to write three previous Sheriff Hank Worth mystery novels based on small-town American life. Susan Shea spent more than two decades as a non-profit executive before beginning her first critically praised mystery series in 2010, featuring a professional fundraiser for an art museum. In 2017, she debuted a new mystery series set in France, for St. Martin’s Minotaur Books. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
MARY L. STEPHENS DAVIS LIBRARY. Celebrate the release of Beth Rodden’s highly anticipated memoir, “A Light Through the Cracks: A Climber’s Story”. A harrowing tale of a climbing excursion gone wrong. 6:30p-7:30p. Free
THE AVID READER. Come celebrate the release of local author, Lally Pia’s new exciting memoir “The Fortune Teller’s Prophecy”. 6p—7p. Free
Local author Fallon O’Neill will celebrate the release of the fifth book in his Geist series May 7th at G Street Wunderbar. He will give an engaging read of his latest book and autograph copies for purchase at the event.
AVID READER. Join us in celebrating local authors! Meet Dick Holdstock, Elvia Rubald, Michelle Bailey, Larry Greer, and more! 6p—7:30p. Free
AVID READER. Experience the joy of the sea with author Clara Ward to celebrate the release of their new book: Be the Sea. Ward will be joined in conversation by Betsy Miller. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
February is Black History Month! Let’s celebrate with local children’s book author Anita Crawford Clark. The Avid Reader is thrilled to host local author, Anita Crawford Clark, in celebration of her debut picture book: Old to Joy. Clark wrote and illustrated this heartwarming book about finding beauty everywhere, even at Grandmama’s house. This event is
AVID READER. Find wonder in the sky with Benham-Yazdani’s newest children’s book: Cosmic Wonder! Come and celebrate this children’s book by a local author. 11a–12p. Free
AVID READER. Celebrate local food with Benjy Egel, author of the new cookbook: Sacramento Eats! Egel & a local chef visit Avid Reader to celebrate the release of this Sacramento cuisine inspired book. 2p–3p. Free
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