Coming up next:
Fairfax County Reads | Date: September 19, 2010 (Sun) Time: 5:00 PM Location: George Mason University Address: 4400 University Drive City: Fairfax , VA
| The Art of Racing in the Rain is the 2010 Fairfax County Reads pick, and Garth will participate in the main event held at GMU to discuss the book.
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Richardson Reads One Book | Date: September 21, 2010 (Tue) Time: 7:30 PM Location: Richardson High School Theater Address: 1250 W. Belt Line Road City: Richardson, TX
| One of several events in Richardson. See website for more details! http://onebook.cor.net/
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Huntingford Humanities Reading | Date: September 29, 2010 (Wed) Time: 6:30 PM Location: Jefferson County Library Address: 620 Cedar Avenue City: Port Hadlock, WA
| Check website for possible location change: www.jcl.lib.wa.us/
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Bedtime Stories | Date: October 1, 2010 (Fri) Time: 6:00 PM Location: Doubletree Arctic Hotel Dome Room Address: 700 3rd Ave. City: Seattle, WA
| Garth will share a short story at the 2010 Bedtime Stories, and will sign copies of his book following the event.
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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.
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Sunriver Goes Wild! | Date: October 9, 2010 (Sat) Time: 4:30 PM Location: Mavericks @ Sunriver Address: 18135 Cottonwood Road City: Sunriver, OR
| Festivities begin with bird presentation at 4:30, followed by Garth's talk at 5:00. Signing to follow. www.sunriverbooks.com
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The Novel: Live! | Date: October 11, 2010 (Mon) Time: 10:00 AM Location: Richard Hugo House City: Seattle, WA
| Wow! 36 Authors! 6 Days! 1 Blockbuster Novel!
Stay tuned for this INCREDIBLE event.
www.Seattle7Writers.org
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Mercer Island Arts Council | Date: October 23, 2010 (Sat) Time: 7:30 PM Location: Aljoya Address: 2430 76th Ave SE City: Mercer Island, WA
| Book support by Island Books. www.mercerislandbooks.com
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Fort Collins Reads | Date: November 7, 2010 (Sun) Location: Colorado State University Address: Lory Student Center City: Fort Collins, CO
| Fort Collins chose The Art of Racing in the Rain for their Community Reads, and Garth will participate int two main events held at the Lory Student Center at CSU.
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Past Events (these already happened)
Animals in Literature: Enzo, Buck, and Charlotte | Location: Tacoma Art Museum City: Tacoma, WA Date: June 12, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM
| 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!
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Neurological Vocational Services Gala | Location: Chateau St. Michelle Winery City: Woodinville, WA Date: May 15, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM
| Garth will speak and present awards at the 2010 Neurological Vocational Services Gala where he will discuss his novel, HOW EVAN BROKE HIS HEAD AND OTHER SECRETS, and his own experience with epilepsy. For more information, please visit: www.nvsrehab.org
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An Evening with Garth Stein in Wenatchee | Location: North Central Regional Library City: Wenatchee, WA Date: April 22, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM
| Author appearance for Community Read.
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Seattle7Writers Book Group Luncheon | Location: The Nile Country Club City: Mountlake Terrace, WA Date: April 21, 2010 Time: 11:30 AM
| A luncheon to benefit Writers in the Schools. Book support by Third Place Books. Participants include Jennie Shortridge, Stephanie Kallos, Kit Bakke, Carol Cassella, Randy Sue Coburn, Erica Bauermeister. Ticket price, $50 (includes lunch and $30 tax deductible donation to WITS). Go to Seattle7Writers.org for more information!
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Brickell Avenue Literary Society | City: Miami, FL Date: April 19, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM
| Private ticketed event.
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Reading and Signing | Location: The Writer's Center City: Bethesda, MD Date: April 17, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM
| Garth will be at The Writer's Center to discuss his novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and answer questions from the audience. For more information, visit www.writer.org.
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Reading at Books & Crannies | Location: Books and Crannies City: Middleburg, VA Date: April 17, 2010 Time: 2:00 PM
| Come meet Garth at Books & Crannies and learn a little more about Enzo & Family, and ask the questions you've been wanting answered.
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Reading at Borders in Fairfax | Location: Borders Books & Music City: Fairfax, VA Date: April 16, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM
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A Tale For Three Counties | Location: Wyoming County City: Perry, New York Date: March 13, 2010 Time: 2:00 PM
| Author appearance for Community Read at Perry Elementary/Middle School
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A Tale For Three Counties | Location: Orleans County City: Medina, New York Date: March 12, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM
| Author appearance for Community Read at Lee-Wheadon Memorial Library
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A Tale For Three Counties | Location: Genesee County City: Batavia, New York Date: March 11, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM
| Author appearances for community read:
1:00 pm - Genesee Community College
7:00 pm - Richmond Memorial Library
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Niagara Region Porsche Club Meeting | City: Batavia, NY Date: March 10, 2010 Time: 6:30 PM
| Garth will meet with members of the Niagara Region Porsche Club during their dinner meeting held at Terry Hills Golf Course.
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Community Read in Kentucky | Location: West Kentucky Community College City: Paducah, KY Date: March 9, 2010 Time: 2:00 PM
| 2:00 pm - student presentation
7:00 pm - keynote presentation
Book signing and reception to follow evening event.
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Gods and Monsters! | Location: Richard Hugo House City: Seattle, WA Date: February 19, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM
| 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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Reading at Warwick's | City: La Jolla, CA Date: February 2, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM
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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
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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....
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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
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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.
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Reading at Book Passage | City: Corte Madera, CA Date: November 11, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM
| More info? (415) 927-0960
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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
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Reading at Copperfield's | City: Santa Rosa, CA Date: November 10, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM
| More info? (707) 578-8938
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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Books by the Banks | Location: Duke Energy Center City: Cincinnati, OH Date: October 17, 2009
| Presentation and Q & A
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All Kirkland Reads | Location: Parkplace Book Store City: Kirkland, WA Date: October 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Reading at Capitola Book Cafe | City: Capitola, CA Date: August 13, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM
| For more information, please visit www.capitolabookcafe.com
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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.
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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
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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!
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"One Book Two Villages" Student Discussion | Location: Winnetka Main Library City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 17, 2009 Time: 1:15 PM
| By invitation only.
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"One Book Two Villages" Signing | Location: Winnetka Annual Sidewalk Sale City: Winnetka, IL Date: July 17, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM
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"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
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"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.
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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
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Reading at River Run Books | City: Portsmouth, NH Date: July 14, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM
| For more information, please visit www.riverrunbookstore.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reading at Quail Ridge Books | City: Raleigh, NC Date: July 8, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM
| For more information, please visit www.quailridgebooks.com
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Reading at Bookpeople | City: Austin, TX Date: June 20, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM
| For more information, please visit www.bookpeople.com
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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
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Reading at Boulder Bookstore | City: Boulder, CO Date: June 17, 2009 Time: 7:30 PM
| For more information, please visit www.boulderbookstore.com
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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
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Reading at Bookworm of Edwards | City: Edwards, CO Date: June 15, 2009 Time: 6:00 PM
| For more information, please visit www.bookwormofedwards.com
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Reading at Explore Booksellers | City: Aspen, CO Date: June 14, 2009 Time: 4:00 PM
| For more information, please visit www.explorebooksellers.com
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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
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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
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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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