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  • Tertulia Latina: An Evening of Spanish Literature & Music
    Tertulia Latina: An Evening of Spanish Literature & Music
    Tue, Apr 16
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    A "tertulia" is a social gathering with literary/artistic overtones, and this one is sure to be inspiring. Come hear from local Latin American authors as they share their work while accompanied by live instrumental guitar.
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  • "The Creative Act" Georgia's Occasional Book Club
    "The Creative Act" Georgia's Occasional Book Club
    Thu, Apr 18
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Georgia’s Occasional Book Club is for those who would like to read the best non-fiction every once in a while. April’s selection is "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" from legendary music producer Rick Rubin, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity.
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  • "The Tropic of Cancer" Banned Book Club
    "The Tropic of Cancer" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Apr 23
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 23, 2024, 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 "Tropic of Cancer." Now hailed as an American classic, Henry Miller's masterpiece, was banned as obscene in this country for twenty-seven years.
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  • Local Author Book Fair
    Local Author Book Fair
    Sat, Apr 27
    In the Breezeway Outside Bookstore1
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    In the Breezeway Outside Bookstore1, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    In the Breezeway Outside Bookstore1, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come meet 16 of our local authors on this special Saturday! Buy their books, have them signed, and support your local indie bookstore.
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  • From Page to Stage: Florida Studio Theatre's New Play Development
    From Page to Stage: Florida Studio Theatre's New Play Development
    Mon, Apr 29
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join us for a conversation that goes behind the scenes of Florida Studio Theatre's New Play Development program. FST's Literary Manager and Associate Artist, Catherine Randazzo, will lead this discussion that will take you deeper into the process of writing and developing work for the stage.
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  • "Wrong Norma" Poetry Book Club
    "Wrong Norma" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, May 08
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota
    May 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    May 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    This monthly book club is for those who like to read and discuss poetry. May’s selection is "Wrong Norma," acclaimed poet Anne Carson’s first original work since "Float" (2016).
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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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117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

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