Queen Anne Books

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!

Discuss How the Dead Dream by Lydia Millet with our drop-in, no-guilt 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.

Vermont storyteller extraordinaire Howard Frank Mosher returns to Queen Anne Books for a presentation about his latest novel, Walking to Gatlinburg (click for Patti's review).

On Sunday April 11 starting at 3:00, novelist Howard FrankMosher will be presenting his entertaining and informative slide show/talk,“Transforming History into Fiction: the Story of a Born Liar.”  Where do the boundaries lie between history and fiction?  How far can a novelist go in appropriating and “transforming” history into fiction?  Using his personal slides, and stories from his travels to the old Erie Canal, Pennsylvanian Amish country, the battlefield at Gettysburg, historical sectors of Richmond, and the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, Mosher will discuss his use of historical events and characters in his just-released Civil War novel, Walking to Gatlinburg.  As part of his research for the novel, Mosher read more than 100 Civil War histories and novels – his favorites are Cold Mountain and The Killer Angels – and retraced the entire trek of the novel’s hero, Morgan Kinneson, from northern Vermont to the Smokies.

Howard Frank Mosher is the author of ten acclaimed novels and a travel memoir.  Described by the Los Angeles Times as “a combination of Ernest Hemingway, Henry David Thoreau, and Jim Harrison,” Mosher is the recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters LiteratureAward, the New England Book Award, the ACLU Excellence in the Arts Award, andGuggenheim and NEA fellowships.  Three ofhis novels have been made into feature films. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviewcalls Walking to Gatlinburg an“expertly written novel . . . in which every word matters.”  Publisher’sWeekly praises the novel as “old-fashioned in the best sense . . . an engrossing tale with mass appeal.”

We've hosted Howard Frank Mosher before, so we know that he is hilarious, informative and all-around delightful!  We hope you can join us for this afternoon with a true American treasure.

Queen Anne Books welcomes all interested readers to its drop-in,
no-guilt book club. We get together the second Monday and following
Wednesday of every month, so pick the day that works best for you and
join us at 7:00. No reservation or sign-up is needed-- just drop by. Click here for more information about this book club.

Queen Anne Books welcomes all interested readers to its drop-in,
no-guilt book club. We get together the second Monday and following
Wednesday of every month, so pick the day that works best for you and
join us at 7:00. No reservation or sign-up is needed-- just drop by. Click here for more information about this book club.

Author Heather Davis returns to her neighborhood bookstore to celebrate the release of her second novel for teens, The Clearing.

Here's the summary for the magical, romantic new book:

Amy, a sixteen-year-old recovering from an abusive relationship, moves to the country to start a new life with her aunt.  All she wants iS for everything to be different.  In the clearing at the back of Aunt Mae's property, she makes an amazing discovery:  Henry, a boy stuck in the endless summer of 1944.  Henry and his world become Amy's refuge, and she begins to learn that some moments are worth savoring. But when the past and present come crashing together, both of them must find the courage to face what is meant to be, even if it means losing each other forever.  

It is so beautiful and delightful!  If you're in the mood for true love, look no further.

Join us for a reading, Q&A, and signing reception with Heather Davis, local talent and all-around fabulous woman!  What a way to kick off the weekend!!!

For more information about Heather Davis (plus a link to her blog), check out http://www.heatherdavisbooks.com/index.html.

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!

What if things had gone differently for Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet?

Local author Emma Hox reimagines Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in her new novel, Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker.

Do you love Jane Austen?  Are you ready to revisit favorite characters and settings, without any zombies but with plenty of romance? Mark your calendars, air out your dresses or frock coats, and join us for a splendid launch party!

Mrs. Emma Hox will read, answer questions, and sign her novel.   

We will serve not-so-sticky sticky toffee pudding and other light oh-so-British nibbles.   

Period dress (or creative interpretation of it) is highly encouraged!  

For some inspiration and smiles, click to see photos from a fun Pride & Prejudice themed ball hosted in Phoenix by We Make History.  

Queen Anne Books is proud to sponsor Seattle Art & Lectures.

Hurray for El Diablo Coffee Co.!

We're so excited to celebrate with El Diablo. In honor of their anniversary we'll be having a store-wide sale and a Galley Giveaway from May 5th to 9th.

Hurray for El Diablo Coffee Co.!

We're so excited to celebrate with El Diablo. In honor of their anniversary we'll be having a store-wide sale and a Galley Giveaway from May 5th to 9th.

Hurray for El Diablo Coffee Co.!

We're so excited to celebrate with El Diablo. In honor of their anniversary we'll be having a store-wide sale and a Galley Giveaway from May 5th to 9th.

Hurray for El Diablo Coffee Co.!

We're so excited to celebrate with El Diablo. In honor of their anniversary we'll be having a store-wide sale and a Galley Giveaway from May 5th to 9th.

Oh wow!!!  We're big fans of Elinor Lipman, so we're thrilled to have her coming to our store for her tour for the paperback release of her latest novel, The Family Man.

Her humorous and heartfelt social satire makes me think that she'll be a hoot in real life-- I can't wait to meet her!  

Here's what Entertainment Weekly wrote about The Family Man:

"In The Family Man, a sparkling, sprightly comedy—Elinor Lipman's 10th—dapper Manhattan attorney Henry Archer gets the shock of his life when he realizes the receptionist he's just tipped is none other than his stepdaughter, Thalia, whom he hasn't seen in 25 years. Before long, Thalia's back in his life (ensconced in his maisonette apartment, in fact), and Henry's got his hands full with her, his endlessly chatty ex-wife Denise, a new lover, and the countless others who wander in and out of his elegant Upper West Side brownstone. As always, the pleasure of a Lipman book is not so much the wispy plot but the original, funny, achingly human characters. Grade: A" 

That sounds like one heck of a summer read to me.

Join us for an afternoon with Elinor Lipman-- reading, answering questions, signing books, and partaking of delightful refreshments. You'll be glad you did! 

Hurray for El Diablo Coffee Co.!

We're so excited to celebrate with El Diablo. In honor of their anniversary we'll be having a store-wide sale and a Galley Giveaway from May 5th to 9th.

Queen Anne Books is proud to sponsor Seattle Art & Lectures.

Queen Anne Books welcomes all interested readers to its drop-in,
no-guilt book club. We get together the second Monday and following
Wednesday of every month, so pick the day that works best for you and
join us at 7:00. No reservation or sign-up is needed-- just drop by. Click here for more information about this book club.

Queen Anne Books welcomes all interested readers to its drop-in,
no-guilt book club. We get together the second Monday and following
Wednesday of every month, so pick the day that works best for you and
join us at 7:00. No reservation or sign-up is needed-- just drop by. Click here for more information about this book club.

Parents-- relax, have fun, and feel confident with Kerry Colburn and Rob Sorensen's accessible, funny, and extremely useful new parenting book!  "How to Have Your Second Child First: 100 Things That Are Good to Know... the First Time Around."  This real-world mom and dad give first-time parents insight and wisdom in a very entertaining and helpful way.

Join us for a fantastic event with Kerry Colburn and Rob Sorensen!  They'll share some of the tips from the book, answer your questions, and sign books while we all enjoy snacks and a night out at the bookstore.  Whether you're a parent-to-be, a parent of one, or a parent of more than one looking for some new ideas, this is a great opportunity.

Stock up on signed copies for baby showers-- a perfect gift for parents-to-be.  As always, please let us know if you can't make it to the event but would like us to set aside a signed copy for you.

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!

It's opening day at the Queen Anne Farmers Market at West Crockett between Queen Anne and 1st West!  (Near Pasta & Co)

This year, Queen Anne Books will have a booth all season long (Thursdays May 20- October 7 from 3:00- 7:00).  Look for the blue tent with all the books.  We'll take cash, credit card, or checks.  Our booth will feature books about food, gardening, and healthy lifestyles.

To kick off the season, author Valerie Easton will be joining us from 4:00- 5:30 on Thursday May 20 to sign her books, including her liberating and delightful newest title, The New Low Maintenance Garden.

See you at the market!

Finland, Finalnd, land of reindeer and... polar ocean coast? 

Find out more about Finland, Lapland, and Norway (and delightful author Bob Goldstein) at our free author event!  Bob will present slides from his trip biking from Helsinki to the Barents Sea as he tells about his new book, Riding with Reindeer.

You'll quickly understand why Debra Dean and Nancy Pearl are fans; Bob writes armchair adventure at its best.

Visit Queen Anne Books at the Queen Anne Farmers Market at West Crockett between Queen Anne and 1st West! (Near Pasta & Co)

Author Langdon Cook will be signing at 5:00 on Thursday June 3.  Learn about foraging in the Pacific Northwest and get autographed copies of his book "Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager!" 

This year, Queen Anne Books will have a booth all season long (ThursdaysMay 20- October 7 from 3:00- 7:00). Look for the blue tent with all the books. We'll take cash, credit card, or checks. Our booth will feature books about food, gardening, and healthy lifestyles.

Visit Queen Anne Books at the Farmers
Market at West Crockett between Queen Anne Ave and 1st West (near
Pasta & Co).

For June 3, our theme is "GO LOCAL!"  From eating locally to shopping locally, our book selection will highlight the environmental and community benefits of supporting local businesses and agriculture.

This year, Queen Anne Books will have a booth all season long (Thursdays
May 20th to October 7th, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm). Look for the blue tent
with all
the books. We'll take cash, credit card, or checks. We will
feature books about food, gardening, and healthy lifestyles.

Special guest authors will visit our booth throughout the season.  Be
sure to sign up for our email events list or check our calendar
frequently for updates about who will be signing and when.

Join us to discuss this Russian masterpiece!  Be sure to join our Book Mixer mailing list if you would like us to mail you an encouraging, thought-provoking email while we're reading-- plus a reminder to come to the discussion.

This no-guilt, drop-in group meets every other month, usually the last Saturday at 8:00pm but this time, we'll meet one week later than usual due to the Holiday Weekend at the end of May.

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.

(To sign up for our email list, you can sign up through the "Join our free Email Mailing List" form on this site, or you can call, email us at qaabooks@qwest.net, or come in and visit!)

We are proud to partner with Book-It Theatre to promote their wonderful 2009-2010 Season. Season ticket holders will receive 15% off the books that Book-It will perform.

The Cider House Rules, Part One: Here in St. Cloud’s
by Peter Parnell, adapted from the novel by John Irving
June 9 – July 11, 2010
And for the icing on our 20th Anniversary cake, we are thrilled to produce The Cider House Rules, Part One: Here in St. Clouds—the
first full-length novel adapted in the Book-It Style™. This is the
story of orphan Homer Wells’ life in a Maine orphanage and his
education under the tutelage of Dr. Larch, who saves not only babies,
but mothers too, by performing illegal abortions when necessary. The
1996 production at Seattle Rep put Book-It on the national theatre map
and we can’t wait to bring this gem from our repertory to the Center
House Theatre stage.

Visit us at the Queen Anne Farmers Market at West Crockett between Queen Anne and 1st West!  (Near Pasta & Co) Our booth is located next to the crepe tent, in the Queen Anne Pool parking lot.  Listen for the music and follow your nose for all the cooking food, and you'll see us!

This year, Queen Anne Books will have a booth all season long (ThursdaysMay 20- October 7 from 3:00- 7:00).  Look for the blue tent with all the books.  We'll take cash, credit card, or checks.  Our booth will feature books about food, gardening, and healthy lifestyles.

Author Tara Austen Weaver will join us from 5- 6 on Thursday June 10 to sign her book about coming to grips with her carnivorous side, The Butcher and the Vegetarian.

See you at the market!