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Upcoming Author Events at BookShop West Portal |
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Daniel Cassidy
How the Irish Invented Slang
Wednesday, September 26th at 7pm
In How the Irish Invented Slang: The Secret Language of the
Crossroads, Daniel Cassidy cuts through Anglo-American
academic
"baloney" and reveals the hidden influence of the Irish language on
American vernacular. Cassidy sheds light on the origins of everyday slang
words - from "poker" and "jazz" to "skedaddle" and "sucker." |
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Andrew Fraknoi
Wonderful World of Space
Thursday, September 27th at 7pm
Author Andrew Fraknoi's Wonderful World of Space
provides straightforward answers to questions such as "What is a black
hole?" and "Could there be life on other planets?" Fraknoi's wisdom and
fascinating facts about planets, stars and space exploration appeal to
children of all ages. |
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Nicole Hollander
Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet Denial
Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm
Nicole Hollander, creator of the nationally syndicated comic
strip Sylvia, humorously presents the decisions and dilemmas she
has faced while coming to terms with getting older. In this collection of
wise and witty essays, Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet
Denial, Hollander weighs the impact of a new haircut against plastic
surgery and wonders: "If sixty is the new fifty, when do I get to be
thirty again?" |
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Janey Bennett
The Pale Surface of Things
Wednesday, October 3rd at 7 pm
Nothing is as it seems in Janey Bennett's ambitious, action-packed
novel. Set in a village on Crete, The Pale Surface of Things
illuminates the island's history and customs while detailing the dramatic
adventures of an American archaeologist who becomes entangled in a
family's complicated and dangerous vendetta. |
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New Releases at BookShop West Portal |
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Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
Russo, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning best-seller Empire
Falls, is back with a book that explores small-town rhythms and the
claims of family. Russo presents a town, as well as a world, defined by
magnificent and nearly devastating contradictions. |
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Run by Ann Patchett
The highly-anticipated new novel from the bestselling author of
Bel
Canto tells the captivating story of a fateful night and day that
will
change everything for one Boston family. Full of surprises, Run is a
novel
about secrets, responsibility and the lengths we will go to protect our
children. |
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The Coldest Winter by David Halberstam
Finished just days before Halberstam died in a car accident last
April, this account of the 1950-1953 Korean War combines the Pulitzer
Prize-winning war correspondent's knack for detailed interviews with
thorough research. The book provides an intimate look at the decisions
made by General Douglas MacArthur and the soldiers and ordinary people
affected by them. |
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Upcoming Classes at BookShop West Portal |
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SUNDAY MORNING STORY TIME
with Mary Alice
Sundays at 11 a.m.
Kids of any age who like to hear good stories are invited. These
readings will be tailored to the children who attend, and interaction
between the children and the reader will be encouraged.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING STORY TIME
with Sonia
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
This will be a weekly reading event for babies and toddlers,
featuring interactive songs and fingerplays. Sonia is a former nursery
school teacher, mother of three, and grandmother of two.
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Learn To Knit!
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Oct 1st
Also Offered:
Sundays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Oct 14th, 21st, 28th and Nov 4th
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Shaping Workshop
Sunday, Sep 30th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Intermediate Knitting Techniques
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Oct 15th, 22nd, 29th and Nov 5th
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UPCOMING KNITTING CLINIC AND SOCIAL CIRCLE:
Wednesday October 17, 7-9 PM |
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To sign up for a class, please call the store at 415-564-8080.
For more information, visit our website
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Writing And Your Health with Dr. Abby Caplin |
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Sundays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Space is limited to a maximum of eight people, so register early!
Contact Dr. Caplin at (415) 255-9981. |
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Yoga by the Books at BSWP
Come join us for Yoga classes on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday
mornings
at the store before it opens for business.
Please see our website
for more details. |
