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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
    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
    "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
    "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!
    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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  • Fruit, Florida, and Felony with Annabelle Tometich
    Fruit, Florida, and Felony with Annabelle Tometich
    Fruit, Florida, and Felony with Annabelle Tometich
    Wed, Oct 16
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come spend some time with journalist and author ANNABELLE TOMETICH, as she talks about the twists and turns, the joys and the juicy-sweet deliciousness, that are part of her memoir, THE MANGO TREE. She'll also personalize your books!
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  • The Gothic Library Presents Jekyll & Hyde
    The Gothic Library Presents Jekyll & Hyde
    The Gothic Library Presents Jekyll & Hyde
    Thu, Oct 17
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Robert Louis Stevenson's Masterpieces Brought to Life by the Art of Live Radio Theatre. An immersive audio experience based on Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. There are three performances: Oct. 17, 18, and 19. Select your date when purchasing tickets.
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  • "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Banned Book Club
    "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Banned Book Club
    "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Oct 22
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Oct 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Oct 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    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, October’s pick is "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston, a classic of the Harlem Renaissance and Hurston's most widely read work.
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  • Children's Book Reading & Author Talk with Jackie Morera
    Children's Book Reading & Author Talk with Jackie Morera
    Children's Book Reading & Author Talk with Jackie Morera
    Sat, Nov 02
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Nov 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join us as author Jackie Morera reads her debut children's book, "Abuelo's Flower Shop," and chats about what it means to remember someone you love.
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  • "The Glass Castle" Banned Book Club
    "The Glass Castle" Banned Book Club
    "The Glass Castle" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Nov 12
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Nov 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    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, November’s pick is "The Glass Castle," Jeanette Walls’ remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption.
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  • "Grace Notes" Poetry Book Club
    "Grace Notes" Poetry Book Club
    "Grace Notes" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Nov 13
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Nov 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Nov 13, 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. November’s selection is "Grace Notes", one hundred never-before-published poems by the beloved poet, speaker, and teacher Naomi Shihab Nye..
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  • "Locker Room Talk" with Melissa Ludtke and Tommy John: Author Talk & Signing
    "Locker Room Talk" with Melissa Ludtke and Tommy John: Author Talk & Signing
    "Locker Room Talk" with Melissa Ludtke and Tommy John: Author Talk & Signing
    Wed, Nov 13
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Nov 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join us for a front-row seat as author and award-winning journalist, Melissa Ludtke, discusses her celebrated courtroom battle against Major League Baseball that resulted in an enduring win for women's equal rights. She's in conversation with former MLB All-Star, Tommy John.
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  • "Bite by Bite" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "Bite by Bite" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "Bite by Bite" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    Thu, Nov 14
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Nov 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Short and Satisfying Book Club is for those looking for a shorter read that is ripe for discussion. November’s selection is "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a lyrical book of short essays about food.
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  • A Conversation and Book Signing with Dave Mishkin Radio Announcer of the Tampa Bay Lightning & Author of "Blind Squirrel
    A Conversation and Book Signing with Dave Mishkin Radio Announcer of the Tampa Bay Lightning & Author of "Blind Squirrel
    A Conversation and Book Signing with Dave Mishkin Radio Announcer of the Tampa Bay Lightning & Author of "Blind Squirrel
    Mon, Dec 02
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come spend some time with the radio play-by-play announcer of the Tampa Bay Lightning and author DAVE MISHKIN, as he talks about hockey and healing as part of his debut novel, BLIND SQUIRREL. He'll also personalize your books!
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  • Poetry Open Mic! December, 2024
    Poetry Open Mic! December, 2024
    Poetry Open Mic! December, 2024
    Sun, Dec 08
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 08, 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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  • "To 2040" Poetry Book Club
    "To 2040" Poetry Book Club
    "To 2040" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Dec 11
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 11, 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. December’s selection is "To 2040," the visionary new poems of Jorie Graham's fifteenth poetry collection.
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  • "Until August" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "Until August" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "Until August" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    Mon, Dec 16
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Short and Satisfying Book Club is for those looking for a shorter read that is ripe for discussion. December’s selection is "Until August" by Gabriel García Márquez, the extraordinary, rediscovered novel from the Nobel Prize–winning author. A moving tale of female desire and abandon.
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  • The Phantom Patrol: A Conversation & Book Signing with James R. Benn Author of the Billy Boyle World War II Mysteries
    The Phantom Patrol: A Conversation & Book Signing with James R. Benn Author of the Billy Boyle World War II Mysteries
    The Phantom Patrol: A Conversation & Book Signing with James R. Benn Author of the Billy Boyle World War II Mysteries
    Mon, Dec 16
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    An investigation into a gang of Nazi-affiliated art thieves leads Billy Boyle and his comrades directly into the line of fire at the catastrophic Battle of the Bulge. Come learn more about the book and its author, James R. Benn, on the 69th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
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  • "Night" Banned Book Club
    "Night" Banned Book Club
    "Night" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Dec 17
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 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. It is dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation. December’s pick is Nobel Peace Prize winning author Elie Wiesel’s famous holocaust memoir "Night," a slim volume of terrifying power.
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