Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Saturday, September 12 – Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting
Creekside Books is hosting the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 pm. JASNA is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writings. If you are interested in sharing Jane Austen writings with others, please plan to attend this special meeting. Free Registration. Call 685-0379

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 for middle readers, Cleopatra’s Daughter. To find the clues that will lead to the treasure chest, visit www.michellemoran.com/treasurehunt.htm. Creekside Books has a treasure check and the first middle reader to follow the clues will win 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 17th at 6:30 PM – “Kick Off” Event for Gifford Lecture 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 & Gifford Lecture Series Dates Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, Oct 1st at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Tues, Oct 6th at 7:30 PM Author, Khaled Hosseini

Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, Nov 5th at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Tues, Nov 10th at 7:30 PM Author Geraldine Brooks

Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, Dec 3rd at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Wed, Dec 9th at 7:30 PM Author Pete Hamill

Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, Mar 11th at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Tues, March 16th Author Richard Russo

Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, April 22nd at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Tues, April 27th at 7:30 PM Author Sara Gruen

Book Club at Creekside – Thurs, May 13th at 6:30 PM
Lecture at Civic Center – Tues, May 18th at 7:30 PM Author Jeffrey Toobin

Saturday, September 19th at 1 PM
An Afternoon with Cathy Buchanan, Author of “The Day the Falls Stood Still”
Cathy Buchanan has written a lovely love story full of adventure that includes many historical occurrences in the Niagara Falls area. While the main characters in the story are fictional, their deeds are closely aligned with true history. Bess and Tom Cole meet each other while on daily walks. Tom is an expert on the entire falls area and iwas known for his rescues of those that fell, jumped or went over the falls by plan. Bess tries to help Tom keep Niagara Falls the way it always had been with a constant full flow above and below the falls but the falls is important link in the advancement of power between Canada and the United States.

Saturday, September 19th at 3 PM
Children’s Event: Fancy Nancy Extrodinaire Party!
Join us for a very “fancy” party featuring Fancy Nancy books, activities and snacks. $5 Fee. Call to Register at 685-0379.

Sunday, September 20th at 3 PM
An Afternoon with Larry Denton, Author of “William Seward and the Secession Crisis”
Join us for a special presentation of Larry Denton’s book, “William Seward the Secession Crisis”. Mr. Denton will discuss the how William Seward tried to prevent war and how our local area, especially Auburn, played a part in these historic events.

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.)

Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 PM
Wine & Food Event: Lebanese Cuisine Featuring “Gratifying Grape Leaves with a Classic Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad” by Julie Ann Sageer.
September’s Wine & Food event features Lebanese Cuisine by Julie Ann Sageer. She will demonstrate how to prepare Grape Leaves with a classic Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt. Please check our new website for the schedule of Wine & Food Events for October, November and December. $25 per person. Reservations 685-0379.

”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 – Bone & Doolittle
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.