Events

« March 21, 2010 - April 20, 2010 »

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03 / 23 Chris Cleave Start: 7:00 pm *Little Bee* was a staff favorite last year. It is a haunting novel of a young Nigerian refugee in England, searching for someone from her past. *Little Bee's* author, Chris Cleave, will be stateside to celebrate the paperback release of his wonderful novel. When Chris wrote to booksellers about *Little Bee, he said, "I write because there are stories I want to tell about our world. I believe that extraordinary global stories play out in the lives of ordinary people. I think my books are popular because readers agree that people are braver and funnier and more complex than TV has the time to show. I like humans, frankly, and with your help I will continue to write about them the best way I know how." Click here to meet Chris and learn about his inspiration for Little Bee. And click here to visit his website and read his highly entertaining blog. We hope to see you at this very special event! All Blue Willow Bookshop events are free and open to the public. If you would like to go through the signing line and meet Chris Cleave for book personalization, you must purchase Little Bee* from Blue Willow Bookshop. more info
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03 / 25 Tim Green Start: 7:00 pm We are thrilled to welcome Tim Green to Blue Willow. Tim is the author of sports books (Baseball Great, Football Genius, Football Hero, and Football Champ) that appeal to both boys and girls. The main characters are boys, but there is always a strong girl supporting character. Tim will be in town to discuss and sign his newest book for young readers, Rivals. Rivals follows Josh (star of Baseball Great) as he heads to a National Baseball tournament in Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The audience for these books is 4th – 7th graders. Tim is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Syracuse University, where he was an All American football player. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons where he was a top defensive player for eight years. He's now an author and practicing attorney in upstate New York. For more information about Tim and his books, visit his website or the HarperCollins website. All Blue Willow Bookshop events are free and open to the public. If you would like to go through the signing line and meet Tim Green for book personalization, you must purchase Rivals from Blue Willow Bookshop. more info
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04 / 5 LifeChanger: Elizabeth Irvine Start: 4:16 pm Many of us find ourselves caught in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, and we lose sight of what's important. Elizabeth Irvine, author of the new book, A Moment's Peace for Mothers: A Mom's Guide to Creating Calm in the Midst of Chaos, will provide busy moms with the needed skills and techniques to create their own sense of peace and face daily challenges from a calm and grounded place. To learn more about Elizabeth, please visit her website. And join us for a life-changing evening! more info Lisa Lutz Start: 7:00 pm Join us for a very fun evening out with Lisa Lutz, the author of *The Spellman Files. This series is a laugh-out-loud look at one of the craziest families you'll ever meet. To learn more about Lisa, visit her website. Lisa will be in town to discuss and sign her latest Spellman book, The Spellmans Strike Again. Publisher's Weekly says, "Narrator Izzy's biting wit—mixed with a refreshing dose of humility and sadness—easily carries the story." All Blue Willow Bookshop events are free and open to the public. If you would like to go through the signing line and meet Lisa Lutz for book personalization, you must purchase The Spellmans Strike Again* from Blue Willow Bookshop. more info
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04 / 8 Francine Friedman Start: 7:00 pm We welcome Francine Friedman, author of MatchdotBomb: A Midlife Journey Through Internet Dating. Francine writes: "This story is true. It is my story, and although the fellow travelers with whom I shared my journey are real, I am sure the colors of their characters became more vivid with my memory. Obviously, I have changed their names and identifying details and have altered even my memories to protect the people of whom my recollections remain pure. There are 78 million baby boomers in this country, more than 89 million single adults, and over one-third of all the dates in the United States are generated online. I never thought that I would become a member of that triple statistic simultaneously. The trip taught me a lot: Be open to new adventures; respect other voyagers; leave previous passengers behind; and stow your baggage at the back door. For these valuable lessons and countless other travel tips, I thank the wayfarers I met along the road." more info
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04 / 10 TeenBookCon Start: 10:00 am We've worked with librarians in West Houston to put together an incredible book convention for teens. Led by keynote speaker Sharon Draper, more than ten authors will be on hand to talk with you about their work and books of all kinds. For more information about the line up and plans for the day, visit the convention's website: teenbookcon.org. Mark your calendars for this event -- you won't want to miss it! more info
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04 / 14 LifeChanger: Kelly Corrigan Start: 7:00 pm We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Corrigan, author of *The Middle Place, which was a memoir of being diagnosed with cancer at the same time her father was. It's a reflection on being mother and daughter at the same time. Kelly will be in town to discuss and sign her new book, Lift*, which is a meditation on parenting and the love that will keep you fighting longer and harder than you ever thought possible. The book takes its title from hang-gliding where fliers seek out turbulence in order to find the lift that allows you to keep flying. To learn more about Kelly, visit her website: www.kellycorrigan.com, or watch the video below. Join us for an evening that will truly change your outlook on life. more info
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04 / 16 Erin Hunter Start: 5:00 pm Erin Hunter, author of The Warriors series, will visit Houston to discuss and sign her latest book in the series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #2: Fading Echoes. In this book, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. They must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy. As we expect a large crowd, we will hold this event at Spring Forest Middle School, located at 14240 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX. For more information on Erin Hunter and The Warriors series, visit The Warriors website. All Blue Willow Bookshop events are free and open to the public. In order to go through the signing line and meet Erin Hunter for book personalization, you must purchase Fading Echoes from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, you will receive a signing line ticket. more info
04 / 17 Joelle Jolivet Start: 11:00 am We're partnering with Spring Branch ISD's Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum to put together a Family Art Day featuring French illustrator Joelle Jolivet. Joelle has illustrated two very clever books, 365 Penguins and Panorama. She will be visiting Houston to discuss and sign her newest book, Oops!, which is a very funny tale about the escapades that follow a family through the streets of Paris as they try to get to the airport for their vacation. Joelle will talk about her artwork and we will all get to take part in some fun crafts ourselves. Please join us and call the shop for more details at (281) 497-8675. Please note: The parking lot in front of the museum is under construction. Please enter the Bus Lane Drive (even though it clearly states Do Not Enter). There is parking in front of the museum. The doors are located on the sides of the rounded glass tile window. more info
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04 / 19 Katherine Center Start: 7:00 pm Houston author Katherine Center (*The Bright Side of Disaster* and *Everyone is Beautiful) will join us to share her latest novel, Get Lucky. Get Lucky* is the story of Sarah, who, fired from her high-powered job in New York, returns to Houston and offers to be the surrogate for her sister and brother-in-law. By turns hysterical and poignant, *Get Lucky* asks us whether we can ever really go home. Katherine's outlook on life, motherhood and womanhood is a delight to behold. Join us for a wonderful evening of wine and words! more info
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