MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
TICKETS ON SALE for Tom Brokaw and Anthony Bourdain Events
Tom Brokaw
Boom: Personal Reflections of the 60's and Today (Persea)
Thursday, November 8th, 2007 at 7:30pm
Rio Theater: 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
One of America’s premier journalists, the 20-year anchor of NBC’s Nightly News, and bestselling author of The Greatest Generation, Tom Brokaw now gives us an epic portrait of a fault line in American history: the tumultuous sixties. Through the voices of famous people and ordinary citizens, Boom! explores how both individuals and the nation were affected by a controversial era and how the aftershocks of the sixties continue to resound in our lives today.
- With the purchase of one copy of Boom, up to two event tickets can be bought at the reduced price of $12.00 each.
- Event tickets without book purchase are $25.00 each.
- Prepaid books available for in-store pickup by November 6.*
*Please Note: Picking up prepaid copies of Boom from the store prior to the November 8 event is strongly recommended. Those pre-paid copies remaining at Book Café after 4pm on November 8 will be brought to Rio Theatre.
Anthony Bourdain
No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach (Persea)
Friday, November 16th, 2007 at 7:30pm
Rio Theatre: 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Want to know where to get good fatty crab in Rangoon?
How to order your reindeer medium rare?
How to tell a Frenchman that his baguette is invading your personal space?
Anthony Bourdain is your man and this is your book.
Anthony Bourdain is the bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential, the executive chef at Les Halles in Manhattan, the host of the Travel Channel’s No Reservations, and an undaunted global culinary ambassador. No Reservations is a behind-the-scenes world travel journal of his hell-for-leather world tour of food, travel and mayhem. Tracing his trips from New Zealand to New Jersey and everywhere in between, this entirely new work mixes beautiful photos with Bourdain’s outrageous commentary on what really happens when you give a bad-boy chef an open ticket to the world.
- With the purchase of one copy of No Reservations, up to two event tickets can be bought at the reduced price of $12.00 each.
- Event tickets without book purchase are $25.00 each.
- Prepaid books available for in-store pickup by October 30.
Books and tickets available ONLY at Capitola Book Café:
1475 41st Ave, Capitola CA 95010
Phone Orders:
(831) 462-4415
Online:
www.capitolabookcafe.com
Capitola Book Café is not responsible for lost tickets.
Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:30pm
Susan Faludi
Terror Dream: Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America
(Metropolitan)
Focusing on the media, popular culture, political life, and the American psyche since 9/11, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Faludi (Backlash) looks into why we responded to an assault against American global dominance with a frenzied summons to restore “traditional” manhood, marriage, and maternity. Why, she asks, did we react as if the hijackers had targeted not a commercial and military edifice but the family home and nursery? Writes Barbara Ehrenreich, “When the viciously misogynist al Qaeda attacked America, the mainstream media responded…with a call for a revival of manly men, frail females, and traditional domesticity…This is a book that had to be written, and only Susan Faludi could do it so brilliantly and engrossingly.” (This title is the World Affairs Book Group selection for October. The discussion is on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00pm.)
Saturday, October 6th at 3:30pm *
Belle Yang
Always Come Home to Me (Candlewick)
and
Ying Chang Compestine
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party (Henry Holt)
An event for readers of all ages
Belle Yang is an award-winning painter and author of adult nonfiction books including Baba and the children’s book Hannah Is My Name, in which she candidly shares pieces of her own childhood immigration story from China to San Francisco. Always Come Home to Me is an illustrated and uplifting tale of two Chinese children and their parents, and the beloved pet doves that help them to understand one another. The documentary about the author, My Name is Belle, brilliantly recounts Belle’s childhood in America and will be screened at Santa Cruz’s Pacific Rim Film Festival.
Ying Chang Compestine is the renowned author of several children’s picture books, including The Story of Noodles, as well as the three cookbooks focusing on the healthy delights of a Chinese kitchen. Her new novel for young readers draws on her own childhood experiences. A story of a struggle waged with hope and humor that is being called “Anne Frank in the Cultural Revolution,” Revolution is Not a Dinner Party is told through the voice of intelligent and observant nine year-old Ling, whose parents are both dedicated doctors in Wuhan. In a growing atmosphere of mistrust and fear, Ling tries to keep her spirit intact in a world gone crazy.
*Please Note Time.
Monday, October 8thth at 11:00am
Storytime with Billie Harris
Talented British actress and beloved radio personality Billie Harris will delight young readers—and soon-to-be-readers—every Monday at 11am by reading new stories and old tales. The animated reading will last about one half hour, be responsive to the group gathered that day, and can be followed by lunch from the special kid’s menu in the café.
(Of course, mochas, soup, sandwiches and cakes are available for parents, too!)
*Please Note Time. This event will occur every Monday at 11am.
Wednesday, October 10th at 7:30pm
Gail Tsukiyama
The Street of a Thousand Blossoms
(St. Martins)
"Every day of your lives, you must always be sure what you’re fighting for.” It is Tokyo in 1939. On the Street of a Thousand Blossoms, life is full of promise for two brothers, one pursuing sumo wrestling, one carving masks for actors in the Noh theater. Then Pearl Harbor changes everything. As the ripples of war spread through their quiet neighborhoods, all of the generations must put their dreams on hold and then find their way in a new Japan. By the author of Women of Silk and The Samurai’s Garden, this exquisitely moving story spans thirty years, and it illuminates a world of tradition and change and the impact of events beyond any one person’s control on ordinary, decent men and women.
Thursday, October 11th at 7:30pm
Andrew Kimbrell
Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and the Secret Changes in Your Food
(Earth Aware)
More than half of America's processed grocery products — from granola bars to diet drinks — contain genetically altered ingredients. They are unlabeled and untested. With a forward by Nell Newman, Your Right to Know is an accessible reference guide outlining how genetically modified foods go from the factory to the family dining table, what consumers can do about the health risks they present, and where to find healthy alternatives. Andrew Kimbrell serves as the executive director of the Center for Food Safety and has been involved in public interest legal activity for nearly 20 years.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
SECOND SATURDAY SALE
You saved. You raved. The SECOND SATURDAY SALE is back!
20% OFF ALL HARDCOVERS*
10% OFF ALL PAPERBACKS*
*Inventory items only. Not valid with any other offer
Final Second Saturday Day Sale Before the Holiday Season!
Sunday, October 14th at 2:30pm *
Ken Foster
Dogs I Have Met: And the People They Found
(Lyons)
Adoptable Dog Show and Dog Goodie Drive!
These tales of people who rescued dogs and the joy that their new pet brought them was inspired by the hundreds of “karmic canine rescue” letters Foster received in response to his bestselling The Dogs Who Found Me. From Oakland to New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, four-legged wonders are everywhere. To celebrate this inspiring work in just the right way, we’ll start off the event with an Adoptable Dog Show organized by the hardworking local animal organizations No Voice Unheard, Santa Cruz SPCA and County Animal Services. This could be a lucky night for both you and a dog in need!
Please bring dog appropriate blankets, toys and food to be donated to area animal shelters.
Monday, October 15th at 11:00am
Storytime with Billie Harris
Talented British actress and beloved radio personality Billie Harris will delight young readers—and soon-to-be-readers—every Monday at 11am by reading new stories and old tales. The animated reading will last about one half hour, be responsive to the group gathered that day, and can be followed by lunch from the special kid’s menu in the café.
(Of course, mochas, soup, sandwiches and cakes are available for parents, too!)
*Please Note Time. This event will occur every Monday at 11am.
Wednesday, October 17th at 6:30pm *
Book Club
My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
(Vintage)
This month’s selection is My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk. The Sultan has commissioned a cadre of the most acclaimed artists in the land to create a great book celebrating the glories of his realm. Their task: to illuminate the work in the European style. But because figurative art can be deemed an affront to Islam, this commission is a dangerous proposition indeed. The ruling elite therefore mustn’t know the full scope or nature of the project, and panic erupts when one of the chosen miniaturists disappears. The only clue to the mystery–or crime? –lies in the half-finished illuminations themselves. Part fantasy and part philosophical puzzle, My Name is Red is a kaleidoscopic journey to the intersection of art, religion, love, sex and power. Read the book and join the discussion.
* Please Note Time
Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30pm
Ann Packer
Songs Without Words
(Knopf)
The national bestseller The Dive from Clausen’s Pier established Ann Packer as one of our most gifted chroniclers of the interior lives of women. Now, with keen introspection and psychological nuance, she explores what happens when there are inequities between friends and when the hard-won balances of a long relationship are disturbed. The childhood friendship between the now responsible-mother-of-two Liz and the bohemian Sarabeth has been a source of strength and continuity. But when Liz’s daughter enters dangerous waters, they are forced to reexamine their most deeply held beliefs about their connection. This is a gripping look at the sometimes confining roles we take on in our closest relationships and the limits—and the power—of the friendships we create when we are young.
Thursday, October 18th at 7:30pm
Courtney Cochran
Hip Tastes: The Fresh Guide to Wine
(Studio)
If you’re advanced in your yearning for wine but novice in your learning, meet certified sommelier Courtney Cochran. With knowledge, humor, and style, she delivers hip tips that will help you navigate the world of wine with confidence. For the budding enthusiast, the basics she covers range from vintages and varieties, to surefire ways to not get ripped off in restaurants. Her specialty, though, is tasting, and the success of her own company, Your Personal Sommelier, proves she knows her stuff. So with the magical guidance of Katy Oursler, director of Outstanding In the Field, Book Café will be pouring local Santa Cruz wines to spark our discussion. We may even be able to quiz the vintners in person! More details in the store soon.
Monday, October 22nd at 11:00am
Storytime with Billie Harris
Talented British actress and beloved radio personality Billie Harris will delight young readers—and soon-to-be-readers—every Monday at 11am by reading new stories and old tales. The animated reading will last about one half hour, be responsive to the group gathered that day, and can be followed by lunch from the special kid’s menu in the café.
(Of course, mochas, soup, sandwiches and cakes are available for parents, too!)
*Please Note Time. This event will occur every Monday at 11am.
Monday, October 22nd at 7:00pm *
Craft Café Night
An informal gathering for those who enjoy craft work of all types. Tonight, learn a bit about Knitting for Peace and how you can create crafts for deserving local causes this holiday season. Bring your project, meet in the café and come and go as you please. 20% OFF all Craft titles tonight.
*Please Note Time.
Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:30pm
Michael Krasny
Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life
(Stanford General Books)
KQED Radio’s Michael Krasny, host of Forum, is one of the country’s leading interviewers of literary and cultural luminaries. Once an aspiring writer, Krasny, after following a twisty path through the politically charged 1960s, would later discover his true calling: talking. In a mix of memoir, reportage, and sound-booth secrets, Off Mike gives an account of the polarization of talk radio, his civil and intelligent discussions, and the conversations he has had with Umberto Eco, Philip Roth, Art Speigelman, Norman Mailer, Francis Ford Coppola, Pat Buchanan, Molly Ivans, Wole Soyenka and others.
Thursdy, October 25th at 7:00pm *
World Affairs Book Club
Terror Dream (Persea)
Susan Faludi
This month’s selection is Terror Dream by Susan Faludi who will be speaking at Book Café on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:30pm.
Focusing on the media, popular culture, political life, and the American psyche since 9/11, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Faludi (Backlash) looks into why we responded to an assault against American global dominance with a frenzied summons to restore “traditional” manhood, marriage, and maternity. Why, she asks, did we react as if the hijackers had targeted not a commercial and military edifice but the family home and nursery? Writes Barbara Ehrenreich, “When the viciously misogynist al Qaeda attacked America, the mainstream media responded…with a call for a revival of manly men, frail females, and traditional domesticity…This is a book that had to be written, and only Susan Faludi could do it so brilliantly and engrossingly.” Attend the event, read her book, and join the discussion.
*Please Note Time.
Thursday, October 25th at 7:30pm
Daniel J. Levitin
This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
(Plume)
In this groundbreaking union of art and science, rocker-turned-neuroscientist Levitin explores the connection between music—its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it—and the human brain. Drawing on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen, Levitin reveals how the best composers exploit the way our brains make sense of the world, why we are so emotionally attached to the music we listened to as teenagers, and how those insidious little jingles (called earworms) get stuck in our heads. An unprecedented study of a human obsession, this work is praised by Oliver Sacks and David Byrne alike.
Monday, October 29th at 11:00am
Storytime with Billie Harris
Talented British actress and beloved radio personality Billie Harris will delight young readers—and soon-to-be-readers—every Monday at 11am by reading new stories and old tales. The animated reading will last about one half hour, be responsive to the group gathered that day, and can be followed by lunch from the special kid’s menu in the café.
*Please Note Time. This event will occur every Monday at 11am.
Monday, October 29that 7:30pm
Mollie Katzen
The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without (Hyperion)
With supporting edible delights from local farms and chefs!
The talent who made eggplant, string beans and even those tough winter vegetables desirable and delicious again, Mollie Katzen is widely credited with bringing vegetarian cooking into the mainstream. She has made converts of adults and children alike with her books Moosewood Cookbook, The NewEnchantedBroccoliForest, Pretend Soup, and Eat, Drink and Weigh Less. Even carnivores will enjoy her latest collection of 100 vegetable side dishes that she loves the most.
Enjoy a little edible veggie magic tonight provided by talented chef Heidi Schlect of the River Cafe & Cheese Shop, generous farmers Mike and Teresa of Everett Family Farm and Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce, and tireless small farm advocate, photographer and blogger, Tana Butler.
Thursday, November 1st at 7:30pm
Eduardo Machado
Tastes Like Cuba: An Exile's Hunger for Home
(Gotham)
Esteemed playwright Eduardo Machado (“Kissing Fidel”,“Havana is Waiting”) tells his life’s story—from his childhood in Cuba during the revolution, to his current life in America—through the culinary flavors of his past and memories of his eccentric family. Machado seamlessly integrates mouthwatering descriptions of food (and recipes) and its place in his life in this memoir. Born into a well-to-do family in Cuba in 1953, Eduardo saw firsthand the effects of the rising Castro regime. When he and his brother, Othin, were sent to the United States on one of the Peter Pan flights of 1961, they did not know if they would ever see their parents or their home again. From his experience living in exile in Los Angeles, to becoming an actor, director, playwright and professor in New York, Machado explores what it means to say goodbye to one’s homeland, and what it means to be a Latino in America today. Tastes Like Cuba delivers a fascinating story of two worlds—and one delectable life.
