Dear Friend of Rakestraw Books,
Welcome to the twelfth issue of “Bookpost”
a.k.a. “The Rakestraw Reader” online. As always, it is our intention to make
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BRIEF ARTICLES
These pieces
are from the April 2001 issue of our print newsletter.
Some authors can define a genre. Since the publication of Blue Highways, William Least Heat-Moon has been one of those authors. With his latest project, River-Horse, Least Heat-Moon is again out to discover the soul of America, this time traveling by river.
It is our great honor to request your company at a
reading and signing with William Least Heat-Moon on Friday, 6 April 2001 at 7:15 PM. This
event will take place at the Danville Library located at 400 Front Street. Tickets are $5
and will benefit the Friends of the Danville Library Endowment Fund. For more details,
call us at (925) 837-7337. To make a contribution to the Endowment Fund, call Helen
Pearlstein at (925) 938-7323.
A Feast for the Imagination
A Pleasure for Book Groups
For fans of Rebecca Wells and Fannie Flagg comes the paperback publication of Amanda Trigiani’s first novel, Big Stone Gap. Set in rural Virginia, this is the story of Ave Maria Mulligan and her loveable, eccentric family. Big Stone Gap is a gentle, down-home that will appeal to readers and book groups looking for a pleasant break from the tragic intensities of much contemporary fiction.
It is our pleasure to request your
company at a reading with Amanda Trigiani on Tuesday, 17 April 2001 at 7:00 PM. As a
special treat for this event, we are hosting an informal pie social starting at 6:00 PM.
If you’d like to contribute a pie to this lively affair, please give us a call at
(925) 837-7337. Reservations for pie social requested.
RAKESTRAW’S READERS RECOMMEND
Mangoes and Quince by Carol Field
(Bloomsbury, $24.95). Cookbook writer and food historian turned novelist, San Francisco’s
Carol Field gives a first novel that is a feast for the senses. Evocative, sensuous
writing conveys not only the passion of love, but also the hunger for it. Charged and
lovely writing, some wonderful characters, and more than a few great recipes.
More recommendations will follow later in
the month. New titles we are currently reviewing include: Gardens of Kyoto; No
Great Mischief, Mary and O’Neil; and Tower.
EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS
What a Trip Amber Brown! & Justin Time Amber Brown
Thursday, 5 April 2001 at 10:00 AM
William Least Heat-Moon discusses
Friday, 6 April 2001 at 7:00 PM
This event takes place at the Danville Library. Tickets
are $5 and benefit the Friends of the Danville Library Endowment Fund.
The Fantasy Book Group discusses Parsifal’s Page
by Gerald Morris on Tuesday, 10 April 2001 at 7:00 PM. New members welcome.
Carol Field reading
Wednesday, 11 April 2001 at Noon
Luncheon by reservation $12.
Adriana Trigiani reading
Tuesday, 17
April 2001 at 7:00 PM
Adult Book Group discusses Becoming Madame Mao by
Anchee Min on Wednesday, 18 April 2001 at 7:00 PM. New members are always welcome.
Lois Ehlert presents
Waiting for Wings & Top Cat
Wednesday, 25 April 2001 at 10:00 AM
Group reservations essential.
The Mother-Daughter Book Group discusses Dave at Night
by Gail Carson Levine on Thursday, 26 April 2001 at 7:00 PM. Please note: Gail Levine will
be joining us this evening.
Gail Carson Levine discusses
Friday, 27 April 2001 at 10:00 AM
Group reservations essential.
If you have any questions about these
events, please do not hesitate to call us at (925) 837-7337 or e-mail us at rakestraw_books@yahoo.com.
Danville, California 94526
Located in downtown Danville, less than a
block from the Danville Farmers’ Market and Andronico’s Grocery.
Owner & Manager: Michael Barnard.
Booksellers: Julie Barnard (webmistress); Trudy Macmillan; Joni Nelson; Katie Nicholson; and Edith Rubanyi.
Book Group Moderators: Jo Loecher, Kathy
Moore and Jonathan Hunt.
(925) 837-7337 · Fax (925) 837-7645
E-mail us at rakestraw_books@yahoo.com
Visit us online at www.rakestrawbooks.com.
Great books, gifts, and lots of
recommendations from folks who read an average of four books every week, plus gift
certificates, author events and more! We also sponsor four book groups: Adult;
Mother-Daughter for elementary school; Mother-Daughter for middle school; and Children’s
Fantasy.
Remember all book groups receive 10%
their group’s monthly selection as do Friends of the Danville Library and teachers
purchasing materials for classroom use. Greater discounts are available for bulk
purchases.
Hours of Opening: M thru Th. 9 AM to 6:00
PM; F 9 AM to 7 PM; Sat 9 AM to 5:30 PM; and Sun 12 PM to 5 PM.
And don’t forget dogs and children are always welcome!
Best wishes for a Happy April Fool’s Day, a joyous
Easter, Passover, Tax Day or what have you!
Thanks,
Mike Barnard
Rakestraw Books