For this food-loving novel, I thought we'd offer something a little extra: you can buy a VIP ticket for $18 which includes a paperback copy of The School of Essential Ingredients (signed and personalized by the author the night of the event, of course!) and a pre-signing tasting reception with the author, featuring sumptuous nibbles from Eat Local.  The VIP event starts at 6:00.  Tickets are limited and will be on sale at the store (or over the phone) through closing on Thursday January 14.

If you can't make it to the VIP tasting at 6:00, please join us at 6:30 for our no-reservations-required reading and signing with Erica Bauermeister.  This portion of the evening is free and open to the public.  Erica will read from her novel, which is centered around a cooking class.  Savor her evocative taste descriptions and richly-created characters!  The reading will be followed by a question and answer session and a signing, when the author will autograph copies of her book.

Storytime with Charles is our monthly children's picture book
read-aloud.  The phenomenal Charles reads picture books perfect for the
2-8 year-old-set (and their grown-ups).

Charles usually reads on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00.  If
you would like to receive email reminders, you can sign up for our
Storytime with Charles email list in the store or send us an email
saying you'd like to be on our Storytime list!

As a relative newcomer to Seattle, I hadn't heard of the Love Israel Family, but as soon as I heard this book published by the University of Washington Press, I started hearing about people's memories of the commune, which at one point had its headquarters on Queen Anne.

Whether the Love Israel Family is a blast from your past or something new to learn about local history, our event will give you the opportunity to meet author Charles LeWarne and find out more about this fascinating piece of Seattle history.

Join us for a free reading, question and answer session with the author, and signing.

Discuss Edgar-Award-winning Citizen Vince by Jess Walter with our Book Mixer group.

We meet every other month, usually the last Saturday at 8:00pm.
Our book choices tend to be a little edgier than the traditional book
club fare, and our discussions are focused yet fun. After about an hour
talking about the book, most of us head to a bar or restaurant to
socialize. This helps us spend our book club time talking openly and
in-depth about the book, then gives us a great opportunity to bond with
fellow readers afterwards.

Everyone is welcome to take part in the discussion, and all are
encouraged to join us for social time after, too. Remember, they're
Saturday nights starting at 8:00.

Whole Foods in Interbay welcomes Queen Anne Books for read-aloud for little ones and their grown-ups. Why not treat yourself to a few good picture books when you pick up your groceries?  

Mary from Whole Foods provides us with a bright but cozy space-- the Chill Lounge-- and fresh, wholesome treats. (Last time we had chocolate Mighty-O mini donuts and fresh strawberries-- yum!) Tegan picks a few books to share and reads aloud.   

For all that's happening at Whole Foods: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/interbay/storecalendar.php

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/interbay/ 

All weekend Valentine's weekend, independent booksellers around Seattle and its environs will be hosting children's book authors and illustrators to celebrate "Kids [Heart] Books."  (There's supposed to be a nifty little heart there between kids and hearts, but I'm technologically challenged today....)

Please come to Queen Anne Books on Sunday February 14 at 2:00 for stories with beloved author Nancy White Carlstrom.  She's the creator of the delightful "Jesse Bear" series, and her latest books are "It's Your First Day of School, Annie Claire" and "Mama, Will it Snow Tonight?"  

We'll have treats, and if the kids want to, we could even make some homemade Valentines. 

For more about Nancy's books and work, please see her website: http://www.nancywhitecarlstrom.com/ 

Storytime with Charles is our monthly children's picture book
read-aloud.  The phenomenal Charles reads picture books perfect for the
2-8 year-old-set (and their grown-ups).

Charles usually reads on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00.  If
you would like to receive email reminders, you can sign up for our
Storytime with Charles email list in the store or send us an email
saying you'd like to be on our Storytime list!

Treat yourself this Valentine's month to this unique event!  

Jennifer Carroll, owner of Bellefleur Lingerie in Fremont and co-author of Underneath It All, will share her knowledge about that most crucial of layers:  the one closest to your skin.  Yes, I'm talkin' undies and bras (and slips and tangas and all those other things that can be lacy, racy, supportive, and sexy).

Learn how the proper undergarments can make you feel your best!  

Jennifer will bring some samples and examples.  We'll bring the chocolate. You?  Just bring yourself!  (And friends are always welcome-- this would be a great start to a ladies' night out, don't you think?)