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Upcoming Events

  • "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" Banned Book Club
    "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Sep 17
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Sep 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Banned Book Club is led by Bryn Durgin. September's selection is "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer. Set in New York with a nine-year-old narrator, it is one of the most popular and widely read novels of the post 9/11 fiction subgenre.
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  • Tertulia Latina
    Tertulia Latina
    Wed, Sep 18
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    An Evening of Spanish Literature & Music Featuring Poet Clara Eugenia Ronderos. A "tertulia" is a social gathering with literary/artistic overtones, and this one is sure to be inspiring.
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  • Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration
    Ground Control: An Argument for the End of Human Space Exploration
    Fri, Sep 20
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come spend some time with author and space anthropologist, Savannah Mandel, as she explores questions like, "Is it worth it to send humans to space?" and "What cultural outcomes will result from continued human space exploration and the colonization of other worlds?"
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  • "Florida Spectacular" with Cathy Salustri & Jono Miller: Author Talk and Book Signing
    "Florida Spectacular" with Cathy Salustri & Jono Miller: Author Talk and Book Signing
    Tue, Oct 08
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come discover Florida in a new light through little-known moments from its fascinating history in a conversation with Cathy Salustri, the author of "Florida Spectacular: Extraordinary Places and Exceptional Lives." She is joined by Jono Miller, the author of "The Palmetto Book."
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  • "What is Otherwise Infinite" Poetry Book Club
    "What is Otherwise Infinite" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Oct 09
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    This monthly book club led by Doug Knowlton is for those who like to read and discuss poetry. It celebrates the integral role of poets and poetry in life and literature. October’s selection is "What is Otherwise Infinite," a searching, startling new collection of poems from Bianca Stone.
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  • Poetry Open Mic!
    Poetry Open Mic!
    Sun, Oct 13
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join our spoken word community and take part in our Poetry Open Mic! Share original work or recite your favorite poem. Whether you're a reader or a member of the audience, everyone is welcome. The sign-in for reading begins at 11:30 a.m.
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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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