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Heartbreak. (Ouch.) Who among us has escaped the agony\, the angst? Certainly not us at Bookshop Santa Cruz. But what better than to read about it and commiserate? Especially when we're talking about the fantastic Daniel Handler and his new book\, Why We Broke Up\, the story of two teenagers and their break-up. And\, OMG\, and it’s illustrated by Maira Kalman\, too? (Be still our hearts.)
We’ve all been there\: hearts shattered\, songs on the radio bringing us to tears. The only thing that helps is talking about it with someone who gets it. And you know who gets it? Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman. And guess what? They’re coming to town. Yes\, both the mega-selling author (hello\, Lemony Snicket) and the phenomenal artist will be here to showcase heartbreak in all its glory.
Come hear them at Santa Cruz High School on Wednesday\, February 1st at 7\:00. Purchase your copy of their book\, Why We Broke Up\, at Bookshop Santa Cruz and receive a free ticket to the event. When buying the book/ticket\, you may also purchase one additional ticket for $5.00. Purchase them in-store or online (below).
Why We Broke Up is Handler and Kalman’s novel of broken romance. Do you have your own story of heartbreak? Head on over to the Why We Broke Up Project (the blog they created\: http\://whywebrokeupproject.tumblr.com/) and share your experience. Email us a copy of your submission (bookshopevents@yahoo.com) and you’ll be entered into Bookshop’s raffle for a chance to win a free book and two tickets to the event!
PLEASE NOTE\:
Tickets are needed to enter the High School venue. Doors open at 6\:30\, event will start promptly at 7\:00pm. Parking is limited so please allow yourself time to make it to the event’s start time. Both Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman will sign ONE additional title of any of their previous books\, provided there is also one copy of Why We Broke Up (purchased at Bookshop) being signed.
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"\;Bacigalupi's future earth is brilliantly imagined and its genesis
anchored in contemporary issues...The characters are layered and
complex\, and their almost unthinkable actions and choices seem totally
credible. Vivid\, brutal\, and thematically rich\, this captivating title
is sure to win teen fans for the award-winning Bacigalupi."\; —Booklist (starred review)
Have you ever ached for a loved one but lacked the ability to convey it? Had them rock your terra firma but didn't know how to tell them? Help is on the way!
The weekend before Valentine's Day\, Santa Cruz Writes\, a grass roots non-profit\, will hold a pre-launch event for its local literary online magazine\, phren-Z. The event is co-sponsored by The Museum of Art and History\, Bookshop Santa Cruz\, and Felix Kulpa Gallery.
"\;Love Letters"\; will take place on Saturday\, February 11th at three locations\: The Museum of Art and History\, Bookshop Santa Cruz\, and Felix Kulpa Gallery. Anyone can sign up with the on-site Guide for a 15-minute time slot. Lovers will answer questions about their beloved before meeting with writers who will create a letter or poem using a typewriter or handwriting on stationery. The heart revealed!
Writers participating in the event include Wallace Baine\, Stephanie Golino\, Neil Hellman\, Erin Johnson\, Wincy Liu\, Cheyenne Street Houck\, Alyssa Young and more. Guides will be available to register Lovers for appointments beginning at noon.
Love Letters is a linked interactive event requiring permission from Lovers to publish poems and letters in the inaugural issue of Santa Cruz Writes' online literary magazine\, phren-Z.org\, and to display them during the Museum of Art's upcoming exhibit\, "\;All You Need Is Love."\;
And that ache in your heart? It'll be down on paper. Old style.
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Santa Cruz County is a seedbed of pioneering organizations and farms that have transformed the food system locally and beyond over the past four decades. The sampling of narratives in this collection documents a multifaceted and interdependent community of change-makers who speak for themselves\, offering a window into the dynamic history of the movement.
The editors will read colorful\, inspirational stories from this anthology based on extensive oral history interviews released in 2010. This event will be lively and informative and we look forward to seeing you there for the presentations\, signing\, and Q&\;A.
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