Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 PM – “Kick Off” Event for Creekside Book Club  Creekside and Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) have joined forces for a spectacular season!

In conjunction with The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series, we are introducing a “NEW” Book Club featuring the lecture series. Join us as we read the featured authors books together, discuss them at our book club meetings at Creekside and then organize an evening in Syracuse to attend the coinciding lecture at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Creekside Books & Coffee is a proud media sponsor and book vendor for the series

Complimentary wine and cheese will be served at the “Kick Off” scheduled for Thursday, September 17th. The Book Club is free to the public. Registration is required. Call Creekside Books at 685-0379.

Creekside Book Club Dates
-Author Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series Dates – Thurs, Oct 1st at 6:30 PM
-Author Khaled Hosseini – Tues, Oct 6th at Civic Center Thurs, Nov 5th at 6:30 PM
-Author Geraldine Brooks – Tues, Nov 10th at Civic Center Thurs, Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM
-Author Pete Hamill – Wed, Dec 9th at Civic Center Thurs, Mar 11th at 6:30 PM
-Author Richard Russo – Tues, March 16th at Civic Center Thurs, April 22nd at 6:30 PM
-Author Sara Gruen – Tues, April 27th at Civic Center Thurs, May 13th at 6:30 PM
-Author Jeffrey Toobin – Tues, May 18th at Civic Center

Tuesday, September 15th – Cleopatra’s Daughter & Treasure Hunt Creekside Books is one of fifty independent bookstores across the country participating in a treasure hunt in celebration of Michelle Moran’s latest novel, Cleopatra’s Daughter. We have concealed, somewhere on our shelves, a red ribbon bearing the seal of a true literary archaeologist. To find the clues that will lead you to the ribbons, just go to www.michellemoran.com/treasurehunt.htm. The clues will test your knowledge of literature as you attempt to pinpoint the book where the ribbon is waiting for you.
For the lucky winner who finds the ribbon, simply present it at the front counter to claim your treasure chest of prizes, including gold-plated Cleopatra earrings, a Roman artifact with a certificate of authenticity, plus a signed copy of Michelle Moran’s latest novel, Cleopatra’s Daughter. The 50 winners across the country will be recognized on MichelleMoran.com!

Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 PM
An Evening with Andie Ryan, Author of “Shakedown” – IndiBound Author for September 2009 With uncanny timing after a year’s worth of corporate bankruptcies, bailouts and massive investment frauds, SHAKEDOWN tells the story of Tom Hollister, a media executive for the most highly respected financial services giant in the world – until he finds a murder conspiracy at the heart of a massive insider trading scandal. Against the backdrop of a corporate meltdown, Hollister races to expose the fraud and bring the killers to justice without risking his life and the lives of those he holds dear.

(Special Event: Andie Ryan will meet with the Mystery Book Club at 6:00 PM and then will be our featured Author at 7:00 PM.)

“Creekside Writers Academy”
This autumn, Creekside Books will offer another round of writing workshops through our “Creekside Writers Academy”. The courses focus on developing creative, professional and personal writing. Classes are generally 5 weeks in length and will be offered throughout the fall, beginning the week after Labor Day. The seminars are taught by retired literature professor and local novelist, Bob Comenole. For the past year, Mr. Comenole has taught numerous workshops at Creekside in an informal, interactive atmosphere.

The schedule of courses this fall include: Writing for Memoirs and Autobiography, Writing for Children, Power Writing (adding grace, clarity and muscle to your writing) and The Hero’s Journey for Storytellers (using myth and archetypes). Visit or call Creekside at 685-0379 to sign up for these inspiring classes!

LIVE AT THE COFFEEHOUSE
(All Events are from 7:30-9:30 PM unless otherwise noted.)
Enjoy Creekside’s new “Wine & Appetizer Menu” featuring global & local wines, rustic pizzas, hand-craft cheese & fruit plates and light fare.

Friday, September 4th – Dave Ball
Saturday, September 5th – Gypsy Red
Friday, September 11th – Jon Peterson’s “Song Writer’s Night”
Saturday, September, 12 – David Eno
Friday, September 18th – “Collective” Mic Night
Saturday, September 19th – Derek Knott
Friday, September 25th – The Barrigar Brothers ($8 or 2 for $15)
Saturday, September 26th – Two Feet Short!

CREEKSIDE BOOK CLUBS
“New” Wine & Appetizer Menu Specials available for attendees.

Fiction Book Club on Monday, September 14th at 11:00 AM – “The Bridge of Sighs” by Richard Russo
History Book Club on Thursday, September 17th at 6:00 PM – “Grant and Twain” by Mark Perry
Mystery Book Club on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 PM – “Shakedown” by Andie Ryan (Special Event: Andie Ryan will meet with the Mystery Book Club ay 6:00 PM and then be our featured Author at 7:00 PM.)

Creekside Books & Coffee is located at 35 Fennell Street in Skaneateles. The bookstore is the only retail store in the village selling new hardcover and paperback books as well as toys, gifts, greeting cards and unique seasonal merchandise. The coffeehouse features freshly roasted coffee, local wines and selected appetizers as well as a light fare menu for breakfast and lunch. Come and enjoy the pleasant, relaxing atmosphere n the bookstore and coffeehouse.