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Upcoming Events

  • "As I Lay Dying" Banned Book Club
    "As I Lay Dying" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Jan 21
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 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. It is dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation. January’s pick is "As I Lay Dying," one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama.
  • Former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Attorney Larry D. Thompson
    Former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Attorney Larry D. Thompson
    Wed, Jan 22
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Looking back on a life of service to the law with Larry D. Thompson, former Deputy U.S. Attorney General. In his new thoughtful and candid memoir, "Quiet Counsel," Thompson explores the big questions of his life and career. A conversation and book signing.
  • The Art of the Scene: Bringing Your Memoir to Life: Workshop with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    The Art of the Scene: Bringing Your Memoir to Life: Workshop with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    Mon, Jan 27
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Will this be the year you get started on (or finish) your memoir? Get a jump-start and learn from New York Times bestselling author Julie Metz as she shares the secrets to crafting unforgettable scenes that capture your unique voice and captivate readers! 10 a.m. - Noon, Jan. 27 - Jan. 31.
  • Talk and Signing with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    Talk and Signing with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    Wed, Jan 29
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join us as the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir PERFECTION unearths her mother's hidden past in Nazi-occupied Austria. You won't want to miss this conversation about Julie Metz's experience of writing EVA AND EVE.
  • A Reading and Book Signing with Poet Raymond McNiece
    A Reading and Book Signing with Poet Raymond McNiece
    Thu, Jan 30
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join us as award-winning poet Raymond McNiece reads from some of his many poetry collections, signs books, and shares a bit of his music with our audience in the loft.
  • "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy" with Kathy Kleiner-Rubin
    "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy" with Kathy Kleiner-Rubin
    Wed, Jan 15
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Author talk and signing with the author of the first book by a confirmed survivor of Ted Bundy, and the only memoir to challenge the popular narrative of Bundy as a handsome killer who charmed his victims into trusting him.
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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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