Calendar

Check back often; dates and times may change!

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

For past events click here.


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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