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The following readings and appearances are scheduled. If you have questions about any event, please contact my publicist.

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Coming up next: Gods and Monsters! Date: February 19, 2010  (Fri) Time: 7:30 PM Location: Richard Hugo House Address: 1634 Eleventh Avenue City: Seattle, WA This will be fun. I'll be reading a new and never published short story along with new work from poets Linda Bierds and Terrance Hayes, and the literary-themed death metal band, BloodHag! Visit www.hugohouse.org/literary for more information! Community Read in Kentucky Date: March 9, 2010  (Tue) Time: 2:00 PM Location: West Kentucky Community College City: Paducah, KY 2:00 pm - student presentation 7:00 pm - keynote presentation Book signing and reception to follow evening event. Niagara Region Porsche Club Meeting Date: March 10, 2010  (Wed) Time: 6:30 PM City: Batavia, NY Garth will meet with members of the Niagara Region Porsche Club during their dinner meeting held at Terry Hills Golf Course. A Tale For Three Counties Date: March 11, 2010  (Thu) Time: 1:00 PM Location: Genesee County City: Batavia, New York Author appearances for community read: 1:00 pm - Genesee Community College 7:00 pm - Richmond Memorial Library A Tale For Three Counties Date: March 12, 2010  (Fri) Time: 7:00 PM Location: Orleans County City: Medina, New York Author appearance for Community Read at Lee-Wheadon Memorial Library A Tale For Three Counties Date: March 13, 2010  (Sat) Time: 2:00 PM Location: Wyoming County City: Perry, New York Author appearance for Community Read at Perry Elementary/Middle School Brickell Avenue Literary Society Date: April 19, 2010  (Mon) Time: 11:00 AM City: Miami, FL Private ticketed event. An Evening with Garth Stein Date: April 22, 2010  (Thu) Time: 7:00 PM Location: North Central Regional Library City: Wenatchee, WA Author appearance for Community Read. iRise Roundtable at Indianapolis 500 Date: May 28, 2010  (Fri) City: Indianapolis, IN Garth Stein will participate in an iRise Executive Roundtable happening in concert with the Indianapolis 500. His presentation is titled, "Your Car Goes Where Your Eyes Go: Lessons on Writing, Racing, and the Pursuit of Happiness". Animals in Literature: Enzo, Buck, and Charlotte Date: June 12, 2010  (Sat) Time: 1:00 PM Location: Tacoma Art Museum City: Tacoma, WA What is it about animal protagonists that can shed light on our human struggles for understanding, meaning, love, and happiness? Garth will discuss some famous (and newly famous) animal characters, and how their passions, intentions, desires, and basic animal instincts speak to us, and what we can learn from our "other-than-human" friends. No thumbs required! Crook County Reads Date: October 7, 2010  (Thu) City: Prineville, OR Garth will participate in the Crook County Reads community reading program. Details to be determined. Past Events (these already happened) Ten-minute Play Festival Location: Shorewood High School City: Shoreline, WA Date: February 5, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM Ticket price is $5 at the door. This will be the debut of my short play, "No One Calls Me Mutt Anymore," as well as six other shorts! For more info, go here: http://tinyurl.com/ybhfa7y Ten-minute Play Festival Location: Shorewood High School City: Shoreline, WA Date: February 4, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM Ticket price is $5 at the door. This will be the debut of my short play, "No One Calls Me Mutt Anymore," as well as six other shorts! For more info, go here: http://tinyurl.com/ybhfa7y Reading at Diesel Bookstore Location: Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood City: Brentwood, CA Date: February 3, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Reading and autographing session. Warwick's Luncheon Location: Santaluz Club City: San Diego, CA Date: February 3, 2010 Time: 11:30 AM This will be a catered luncheon event where purchasing a ticket will include a copy of the book. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Warwick's Books at 858-454-0347 Reading at Warwick's City: La Jolla, CA Date: February 2, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM Laguna Wine and Cheese event Location: Laguna Beach Books City: Laguna Beach, CA Date: February 2, 2010 Time: 3:00 PM Reading and signing sponsored by Laguna Beach Books. Wine and cheese event - tickets required. Portion of proceeds to local animal shelter. Contact Laguna Beach Books for more information: 949-494-4779 Chuckanut Radio Hour Location: Crystal Ballroom, Leopold Residence Center City: Bellingham, WA Date: December 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM A fun radio show. Check with Village Books in Bellingham for ticket requirements.... A Seattle7Writers reading to benefit WITS (Writers in the Schools) Location: University Book Store City: Seattle, WA Date: December 2, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Featuring Jennie Shortridge, Carol Cassella, and Garth Stein. www.Seattle7Writers.org Fireside Discussion at Porsche Club 50th Anniversary Party Location: The Rainier Club City: Seattle, WA Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM The Porsche Club of America, Pacific Northwest Region, celebrates its 50th anniversary. The evening will include two discussion/Q & A sessions in the Fireside Room. A book signing will also be scheduled. Members only. Reading at Book Passage City: Corte Madera, CA Date: November 11, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM More info? (415) 927-0960 Luncheon Reading for Readers Books Location: Sonoma Community Center City: Sonoma, CA Date: November 11, 2009 Time: 12:00 Noon Reading/signing with lunch included. Tickets required. Visit www.readersbooks.com Reading at Copperfield's City: Santa Rosa, CA Date: November 10, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM More info? (707) 578-8938 Spokane is Reading 2009 Location: Spokane County Library District City: Spokane, WA Date: October 29, 2009 Featured speaker - two presentations. 1:00 pm - North Spokane Library 7:00 pm - Spokane Masonic Center Reading and Q & A in Pullman Location: Neill Public Library City: Pullman, WA Date: October 28, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Reading and discussion followed by autographing session. Seattle Book Fest Location: Columbia City Event Center City: Seattle, WA Date: October 24, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM Two days of book filled fun! I'll be reading at 3 pm on Saturday. Take the Light Rail and join us! www.seattlebookfest.com Women's National Book Association Location: Third Place Books City: Lake Forest Park, WA Date: October 21, 2009 Time: 6:30 PM Party and panel discussion with Nancy Pearl, Jamie Ford, Diane Hammond, Stephanie Kallos, Jim Lynch, and Garth Stein! Reading at Destinations Booksellers Location: Destinations Booksellers City: New Albany, IN Date: October 18, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM Join us for this Destination's 5th Anniversary! Books by the Banks Location: Duke Energy Center City: Cincinnati, OH Date: October 17, 2009 Presentation and Q & A All Kirkland Reads Location: Parkplace Book Store City: Kirkland, WA Date: October 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Community Read With Garth Stein - Santa Cruz Location: Bookshop Santa Cruz City: Santa Cruz, CA Date: September 24, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM Community Book Group has selected ARR for September. There will be a facilitated discussion followed by a reading and signing. Mostly Books Welcomes Garth Stein Location: The Chapel on Echo Bay City: Fox Island, WA Date: September 15, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Reading and Q & A. Mostly Books is hosting and will be on site with books for purchase and signing. Telling Tails - Portland Location: Furever Pets City: Portland, Oregon Date: September 11, 2009 Time: 8:00 PM Reading and signing to benefit Animal Aid. Event also includes music, food, drink, door prizes. Tickets available at www.animalaidPDX.org, Furever Pets, and Broadway Books. Seattle7Writers Panel Location: Barnes & Noble - University Village City: Seattle, WA Date: August 16, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM Heather Barbieri, Mary Guterson, and Carol Cassella on a panel moderated by Kit Bakke. I'm going! You should come, too! Signing at Monterey Historic Automobile Races Location: Laguna Seca Raceway City: Salinas, CA Date: August 15, 2009 Time: 11:30 AM Autographing session at Wine Country Motor Sports booth on Vendor Row in the track infield. Books available for purchase at the booth. Reading/Q&A and Signing in Carmel Location: Carmel Art Association Gallery City: Carmel, CA Date: August 14, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM *Note Change* Pilgrims Way Community Bookstore has moved their event to the gallery and it will now include a reading/Q & A followed by a signing in The Secret Garden across the street. Reading at Capitola Book Cafe City: Capitola, CA Date: August 13, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM For more information, please visit www.capitolabookcafe.com Morning Coffee With Garth Stein in Pleasanton Location: Towne Center Books City: Pleasanton, CA Date: August 13, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM Reading and signing. Reading at Borders Books & Music in San Jose Location: Borders Books & Music City: San Jose, CA Date: August 12, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.borders.com Signing at Fred Meyer - Hawthorne Location: Fred Meyer City: Portland, OR Date: August 8, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM This is a great big huge Grand Reopening! Be sure to come by and visit! "One Book Two Villages" Student Discussion Location: Winnetka Main Library City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 17, 2009 Time: 1:15 PM By invitation only. "One Book Two Villages" Signing Location: Winnetka Annual Sidewalk Sale City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 17, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM "One Book Two Villages" Reading at The Book Stall Location: The Book Stall at Chestnut Court City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 16, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM For more information, please visit www.thebookstall.com "One Book Two Villages" Lunch, Lecture, and Discussion Location: Corner Cooks City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 16, 2009 Time: 12:00 Noon This is a ticketed event. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134. Reading at Anderson's Bookshop Location: Meiley Swallow Hall at North Central College City: Naperville, IL Date: July 15, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop 630-355-2665 www.andersonsbookshop.com Reading at River Run Books City: Portsmouth, NH Date: July 14, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.riverrunbookstore.com Reading at McNally Jackson Books City: New York, NY Date: July 13, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.mcnallyjackson.com Reading at R.J. Julia Booksellers City: Madison, CT Date: July 12, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM For more information, please visit www.rjjulia.com Reading at Chester County Book Company City: West Chester, PA Date: July 11, 2009 Time: 1:00 PM For more information, please visit www.ccbmc.com Reading at Books & Books Location: VENUE CHANGE! I'll be at the Bal Harbour store. City: Bal Harbour, FL Date: July 9, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.booksandbooks.com Reading at Quail Ridge Books City: Raleigh, NC Date: July 8, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM For more information, please visit www.quailridgebooks.com Reading at Bookpeople City: Austin, TX Date: June 20, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM For more information, please visit www.bookpeople.com Reading at the Blue Willow Bookshop Location: at Dairy Ashford City: Houston, TX Date: June 18, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.bluewillowbookshop.com Reading at Boulder Bookstore City: Boulder, CO Date: June 17, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM For more information, please visit www.boulderbookstore.com Reading at The Tattered Cover City: Highlands Ranch, CO Date: June 16, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM For more information, please visit www.tatteredcover.com Reading at Bookworm of Edwards City: Edwards, CO Date: June 15, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM For more information, please visit www.bookwormofedwards.com Reading at Explore Booksellers City: Aspen, CO Date: June 14, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM For more information, please visit www.explorebooksellers.com Reading at Borders Books & Music in Sacramento City: Sacramento, CA Date: June 12, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please visit www.borders.com Reading at Borders Books & Music in Pleasant Hill City: Pleasant Hill, CA Date: June 10, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM For more information, please contact www.borders.com Reading at Books, Inc. City: San Francisco, CA Date: June 9, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM 15% of sales will benefit Grateful Dogs Rescue--thanks for your generosity, Books, Inc! For more information, please visit www.booksinc.net

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