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  Roma Downey Talks About Her New Book "Be an Angel"

  Sat, Apr 01

  In-person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 01, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

  In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  Roma Downey, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author, talks about her latest book "Be an Angel:" a beautiful collection of quotes and reflections full of wisdom, affirmation, and encouragement to ignite the power of kindness in every one of us.

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  Bookstore1 April PoetryMic with Owen Hodge and Allison Hadlock

  Sun, Apr 02

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 02, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  Our free PoetryMic series introduces you to a varied group of talented poets that live in and around Sarasota. But you never know what visiting, well-known poets may drop by the loft! This month's poets are Owen Hodge and Allison Hadlock.

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  "Liberation Day" Short Story Book Club

  Wed, Apr 05

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 05, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  In this monthly book club dedicated to reading collections of short stories, April's pick is "Liberation Day," George Saunders' masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics, and justice and cuts to the very heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans.

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  The Fun Widow's Book Tour: A Reading & Conversation with Zoe Fishman

  Sat, Apr 08

  In-person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 08, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

  In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  From the author of "Inheriting Edith"comes a brave new novel about the intersection of art and grief and the tragic loss of her own husband in 2017. Zoe Fishman is the 2020 Georgia Author of the Year. She is the bestselling author of five previous novels and several awards including Booklist’s “Top

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  "A Judgement in Stone" Mysteries to Die For Book Club Vintage Edition

  Tue, Apr 11

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 11, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  This monthly book club led by Elsie Souza is dedicated to reading vintage mystery novels. April's pick is "A Judgement in Stone" one of Ruth Rendell’s finest psychological thrillers.

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  "Playlist for the Apocalypse" Poetry Book Club

  Thu, Apr 13

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 13, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  This monthly book club led by Doug is for those who like to read and discuss poetry. April’s selection is "Playlist for the Apocalypse," a piercing, unflinching new volume from Rita Dove that offers necessary music for our tumultuous present.

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  Local Author Book Fair Spring 2023

  Sat, Apr 22

  Bookstore1Sarasota Outside Breezeway

  Apr 22, 10:00 AM EDT – Apr 29, 2:00 PM EDT

  Bookstore1Sarasota Outside Breezeway, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  Save the Date for our Spring Local Author Book Fair! Authors and their works will be announced soon. Hope to see you on Saturday, April 22 and April 29!

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  "The Satanic Verses" Banned Book Club

  Tue, Apr 25

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota

  Apr 25, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

  In Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

  In this monthly book club dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation, April's pick "The Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie, one of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, and Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book.

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