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                      Book Launch Party
              Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade
                           Experiment        
            
Saturday, February 18th 6:30 pm

Come and celebrate the launch of Sundee Frazier's newest title, Brendan Buckley's Sixth-Grade Experiment.  This sequel to Brendan Buckley's Universe has Brendan graduating to middle school but still filled with lots of questions and doubts as he deals with the trials and tribulations facing him at school and his continuing search identity within his own family.  So join the author and all of us at the party honoring her new book!
Other titles by the author include Other Half of My Heart.


                Book Launch Party
                         Dragonswood
             Saturday, Feb 25th 6:30 pm

Join the Book Launch party for Dragonswood, the newest title from Pac Nw Young Adult author, Janet Lee Carey. Dragonswood is a poignant fantasy adventure of a strong willed girl, Tessa who wants more from her life and finds herself on a dangerous journey after she and two friends are accused of witchery and are forced to flee a threatening witch hunter.  So join in as we celebrate another excellent read from an accomplished local author.  Other titles include Beast of Noor, Dragons of Noor, Stealing Death, Wenny has Wings, and Dragon's Keep, the companion book to Dragonswood.

            Psst  Early Bird Announcement!!!  
   An Evening For Bookclubs
      Wednesday March 21st 7:00 pm
    
Join us for our twice yearly book presentation for bookclubs as we recommend the best in new paperback titles for great bookclub discussions.  This is always a fun and informative evening so join us in what is our favorite past time other than reading...Talking About Books! 
 
                Come early as seating fills fast. 

 


Order a BOOK from us!!

See something you like or need a recommendation?
Not sure what the title is?
Can't make it into the bookstore?

Well, call or email us with your order or questions.  Nine times out of ten,
we can have the right book for you in 1 to 3 days.


Shop Kirkland First!

When you shop at your local independent bookstore...
You keep money in your local economy,
You help create and keep local jobs,
You conserve tax dollars,
You help the environment and you nurture our community.

All of this along with discovering the next great reads!

             Upcoming Events
               February 2012


                   Poetry Night 
                      at 
           Parkplace Books
     Wednesday
, Feb 8th 7:00 pm
 
Join featured PacNW poet, Lyn Coffin for an evening of poetry reading and Open Mic. 
This is a great
chance to read your own personal work and hear from some of our best local talent.  
Open to All.


Author Appearance
Thursday, Feb 9th 7:00 pm
Lee Ilchi

Meet Lee Ilchi, author of Call of the Sedona: Journey of the Heart, a meditative look at the healing energies of Sedona's natural spirtual environs.  This is an unique guidebook to finding and experiencing deep peace, joy and messages of hope and guidance.


Author Appearance
Saturday, Feb 11th 1:00 pm
Saving with Salmon


Meet Kathy Rusk, co-author of Saving with Salmon as she discusses this informative and delicious cookbook that describes the healthy benefits of eating salmon and also looks at the positive side benefits to your food budget.  This focused cookbook is filled with a wide assortment of mouthwatering recipes.


Instore Book Clubs

Sunday, February 26th 3:00 pm
Knit Too Readers Bookclub 
will discuss Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomon.

Tuesday, February 28th 7:00 pm
Reading Circle Bookclub 
will discuss The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht.

 Both Bookclubs are Open To All

348 Parkplace Center Kirkland, WA 98033    (425) 828-6546    parkplacebooks@integra.net