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10/31/06
This Friday, November 3rd, William Kittredge will be
reading at the UI Administration Auditorium at 7:00. Do not miss this one!
Saturday, from 10:00-12:00, Elyse Cregar, author of
"Feline Online," will be here for a book signing. In "Feline Online," a
smart Siamese cat learns to use the internet and discovers the powerful
potential of Egyptian mythology just in time for a costume party. It is a
great story about the potential of reading, especially for those 7-12.
After lunch, still on November 4th, Michael Anthony
Cariola, author of "Arcalian Apocalypse," will be signing from 1-3.
"Children of the Prophecy" is the story of a young woman whose actions will
determine the balance of light and dark in the universe.
Congratulations to Peter Wilson, WSU professor and author
of "Disturbance-Loving Species: A Novella and Stories" for winning the
Bakeless Fiction Prize from the Bread Loaf Writer's conference, which is
affiliated with Middlebury College in Vermont.
Sunday, November 5th the Sub Borah Theater will be
housing an exploration of feminism through all mediums. The night begins at
7:30pm. Hope to see you there.
November 5-6 will be WSU's 29th Annual Roger Williams
Symposium. This year's featured speaker is Dr. Matthew Fox, author of
"Original Blessing" and "A New Reformation." For further information and
registration, visit www.wsu.edu/~commin.
Parents: next Saturday, November 11th, Don Orlich will be
here from 11:00-1:00. His book, "School Reform: the Great American Brain
Robbery," draws upon 50 years in public education to indict the public
school system for letting private bidders and federal administration
"destroy a noble institution." The concluding chapter presents Orlich's idea
for reforming American schools, in part by eliminating the Department of
Education. While he is in the store, Mr. Orlich will discuss the state of
education and answer any questions.
Heard around the store: Alice Barbut said that "A Year in
Japan," by Kate Williamson, is just beautiful. It is a delightful book for
anyone interested in Japan. The illustrations are stunning.
Tom Spanbauer's book, "Now is the Hour," is the best yet,
according to Peter Vincent. "Story sure hit me--rings true--I recommend it!"
Last weekend at the Western Literary Association's annual
conference in Boise, a panel was devoted to UI professor Mary Clearman Blew
and her impact on Western feminism. Panelists discussed her use of monsters,
"Balsamroot," "All but the Waltz," and "Writing Her Own Life," in each case
investigating how she expands the female role in the West. Also at the
conference, Claire Davis read from "Labors of the Heart," her new collection
of short stories. She read "Stiff Soup," which combines a young boy, pea
soup that congeals over the course of a nice dinner, parental discontent,
and froggy swamp gas. That story alone is worth the price of the book!
We bid you a good week,
BookPeople of Moscow
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