Events
Take a trip back to Chaucer’s England with this month’s selection, Mistress of the Art of Death. In this novel, a female forensic anatomist from Italy is sent to England to solve a series of child murders. Along with the mystery, there is an examination of the struggle of church versus state in medieval England, science versus superstition, and romance versus realism. Believable, human characters bring the Middle Ages to life.
In January, we invited book club members from far and wide to attend our first Book Club Happy Hour, complete with wine, snacks, and a perfect selection of book recommendations for any book club. We had so much fun that we’re doing it again!
You’re invited to attend for some of the hottest, best discussion books that are just hitting the shelves. Local author Cricket McRae will also be available to talk about how she works with book clubs. Please RSVP by giving us a call, sending an e-mail or pick up your ticket in the store; space will be limited.
Join us to learn about the intricacies of cheese-making and murder in celebration of Cricket McRae's new book, Something Borrowed, Something Bleu, the latest in the Sophie Mae Reynolds homecrafting mystery series. There will also be an artisanal cheese tasting, with cheese from Windsor Dairy and homemade sourdough bread from Cricket herself!
Join us for a discussion of The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, by Jeff Sharlet. Sharlet’s book is a startling expose on a sect of elite fundamentalists, called The Family, who are focused on political power. The research and investigative reporting within this book will stun you as you learn about the invisible web that lies beneath so many of our nation’s politics. Both disturbing and entertaining, this book promises to change the way you see Christian Evangelical Fundamentalism forever.
Old Firehouse Books and the Poudre River Public Library District are partnering for a very special event featuring the renowned mystery writer J.A. Jance. Bring a brown bag lunch and munch on desserts provided by Old Firehouse Books while you hear J.A. Jance speak about her newest novel, Queen of the Night. Books will be available for sale before and after the author talk for 20% off. You can also pick up Queen of the Night at that discount at Old Firehouse Books before the event. Call the library at 221-6380 after June 25 to reserve your ticket; seating for this event is limited.
Join us as we discuss Jonathan Safran Foer’s 2005 book, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Foer, who garnered attention with his novel Everything is Illuminated, once more takes a dark subject and works in offbeat humor. On the surface this is a story of a peculiar hero, nine-year-old Oskar Schell, as he goes on a quest through New York for the lock that fits with the key his father left behind after his untimely death in the September 11th attacks. On a deeper level it is a story of truth and love.
Join us as we explore Kage Baker’s debut novel, In the Garden of Iden. Part time travel epic, part social commentary, this book explores themes of hypocrisy, xenophobia, and of course, love. When wise-cracking heroine Mendoza time travels from the 24th century back to 1553 on a company mission to collect endangered botanical samples she has no interest in the people of the past. But it isn’t long before she becomes torn between doing her job and following her heart.
Colorado Book Award winners Karla Oceanak and Kendra Spanjer will be at the store with activities and readings from their hit kids’ series. Their new book, Bogus, features Aldo Zelnick and friends as they go on a treasure hunt for a mysterious ring. This event should be wonderful fun for kids and parents alike.
Join us to discuss Alan Bradley’s best-selling mystery, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. His precocious protagonist, Flavia de Luce, is a twelve-year-old expert on poison, chemistry, and lock-picking. When a dead man turns up in the cucumber bed, naturally she feels that she will be the one to solve the mystery. Alan Bradley’s smart little mystery won the Agatha and was nominated for the Anthony and Macavity awards. As a special treat, we also have the opportunity for a live phone chat with Alan Bradley at 11 a.m. on August 21! Don’t miss this rare chance for a live talk with this award-winning author.
