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June's Question
In what city does Tales of the City take place? (The book began as a serial in the local paper of that city.)
All correct answers will be included in a drawing at the end of the month
for a $15.00 gift certificate.
Good Luck!
To enter, come in or email us your answer.
Please include your name and phone number.
Our May winner was
Cuauhtémoc Cisneros. |
| June Super Staff Pick |
A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are, Byron Katie (Three Rivers, $14.95).
"Katie's teachings and everyday life are pure wisdom. A Thousand Names for Joy shows us the way to inner peace, and she directs us there fearlessly, relentlessly, and with utmost generosity. I have rarely seen anyone-spiritual teachers included-embody wisdom as powerfully as Katie in her passionate embrace of each and every moment." --Roshi Bernie Glassman
Every month, we pick a title that we believe is deserving of extra attention. The books are available for 10% off at the store, or via email or phone.
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There are a few plusses about Tucson in the summer. Much needed rains if we're lucky, no lines at your favorite restaurants, and Antigone's free advanced reading copies (known as ARC's in the publishing world). With a minimum purchase of $5.00, you can choose a recently published or about-to-be published book from a vast array. Come on down and get a free book! |
| Upcoming Events & Readings |
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Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-7:30 PM: In honor of World Refugee Day, join us in celebrating and learning about our  Tucson neighbors from the central African nation of Burundi. The World Refugee Speaker Series was created to provide the newest refugee groups in town the opportunity to teach Tucsonans about their culture and history. Please join us!
Friday, June 20, 7 PM: Meet Jim Malusa, author of Into  Thick Air: Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents (Sierra Club, $16.95). With plenty of sunscreen and a cold beer often stored in his sleeping bag, writer and botanist Jim Malusa bicycled alone to the lowest point on each of six continents, a six-year series of "anti-expeditions" to the "anti-summits." See a video of Jim here. [more info]
Friday, June 27, 7 PM: Meet Nancy Whitney-Reiter, author of
Unplugged: How to Disconnect from the Rat Race, Have an  Existential Crisis, and Find Meaning and Fulfillment (Sentient, $16.95). Choices for what to do with one's life are virtually limitless, so how do you make sure your life is on the track you really want? Unplugged explains why career breaks are necessary in our modern, technologically-driven society and explains.....[more info]
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Book Groups |
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July 13, 12 noon: A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are, Byron Katie (Three Rivers, $14.95).....[more info]
July 13, 2 PM: Peony in Love, by Lisa See (Random House, $14.00).....[more info]
No July meeting
- Democracy & Dissent Book Group
No July Meeting
All Book Group books are 10% off the month before they're discussed. |
| Everyone Gets 10% off on Book Group Titles |
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Peony in Love by Lisa See (Random House, $14.00) is 10% off for anyone, book group participant or not, between June 15th and July 13th.
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