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New Arrivals

Profusely Illustrated
Profusely Illustrated

by Edward Sorel

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These Precious Days
These Precious Days

by Ann Patchett

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Harsh Times
Harsh Times

by Mario Vargas Llosa

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FSG Poetry Anthology
FSG Poetry Anthology

eds. Jonathan Galassi, Robyn Creswell

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Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone

by Diana Gabaldon

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Poems of the Sea
Poems of the Sea

ed. Gaby Morgan

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Upcoming Events

  • A Conversation with Amor Towles
    A Conversation with Amor Towles
    Tue, Nov 30
    Zoom Author Chat
    Nov 30, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
    Zoom Author Chat
    Save your spot for a virtual live event with Amor Towles, the New York Times-bestselling author of the November Buzz Pick of the Month, "The Lincoln Highway," as well as "A Gentleman in Moscow" and "Rules of Civility."
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  • Dr. Brené Brown "Atlas of the Heart" Zoom Book Launch
    Dr. Brené Brown "Atlas of the Heart" Zoom Book Launch
    Thu, Dec 02
    Zoom Book Launch
    Dec 02, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Zoom Book Launch
    Random House and Bookstore1Sarasota invite you to join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown for a special, one-night-only event to launch "Atlas of the Heart" on Zoom.
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  • "State of Terror" Mysteries to Die For Book Club
    "State of Terror" Mysteries to Die For Book Club
    Tue, Dec 07
    Zoom Book Club
    Dec 07, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom Book Club
    The Mysteries to Die For Book Club led by Elsie Souza. Meets online via Zoom. This month we are discussing "State of Terror" by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny.
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  • "On the Water" Poetry Book Club
    "On the Water" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Dec 08
    Zoom Book Club
    Dec 08, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    Zoom Book Club
    The Poetry Book Club led by Doug Knowlton. Meets online via Zoom. The poetry book club is currently discussing works of local published poets. This month’s selection is S. M. Kozubek’s "On the Water: Haiku, Tanka and Haibun."
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  • Composer & Conductor Matthew Aucoin In-Person Book Signing
    Composer & Conductor Matthew Aucoin In-Person Book Signing
    Mon, Dec 13
    Sarasota
    Dec 13, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Sarasota, 12 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Composer, conductor, writer, and pianist Matthew Aucoin will be at the store to sign his new book "The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera."
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  • Happy Birthday Anne Arsenault!
    Happy Birthday Anne Arsenault!
    Wed, Dec 22
    Sarasota
    Dec 22, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Sarasota, 12 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Please join us in celebrating our beloved friend and fellow book lover Anne Arsenault! Coffee & light snacks will be provided. Drop-in and give Anne your regards.
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  • "Silverview" Mysteries to Die For Book Club
    "Silverview" Mysteries to Die For Book Club
    Tue, Jan 11
    Zoom Book Club
    Jan 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
    Zoom Book Club
    The Mysteries to Die For Book Club led by Elsie Souza. Meets online via Zoom. This month we are discussing "Silverview" by John le Carré.
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  • "Cowboy Up" by Steve McAllister Poetry Book Club
    "Cowboy Up" by Steve McAllister Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Jan 12
    Zoom Book Club
    Jan 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom Book Club
    The Poetry Book Club led by Doug Knowlton. Meets online via Zoom. The poetry book club is currently discussing works of local published poets. This month’s selection is Steve McAllister’s "Cowboy Up: The Poetry of The Cowboy Cabaret ."
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About Bookstore1Sarasota

Bookstore1Sarasota was opened in 2011 with one mission: to bring a high-quality independent bookstore to the Sarasota area. Our passion for the joy of books inspired us in the beginning and continues to drive us today. We offer a shopping experience curated with our customers in mind, and we are gratified by the long-term relationships we have built with those who have come through our door: patrons and authors alike. Pay us a visit and join our Bookstore1 family of readers.

 
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