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  • "The Lights" Poetry Book Club
    "The Lights" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Apr 10
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Poetry Book Club led by Doug Knowlton. Our selection for April is "The Lights" by Ben Lerner. A constellation of verse and prose, voice mails and vignettes, songs and felt silences, that brings the personal and the collective into startling relation.
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  • The Gothic Library Presents "Treasure Island" Sat. 4.13 at 8, Sun. 4.14 at 5
    The Gothic Library Presents "Treasure Island" Sat. 4.13 at 8, Sun. 4.14 at 5
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 13
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 13, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT – Apr 14, 2024, 6:30 PM EDT
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT – Apr 14, 2024, 6:30 PM EDT
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Robert Louis Stevenson's Masterpiece Brought to Life by the Art of Live Radio Theatre. There are two performances of the Gothic Library. Choose your date when purchasing tickets.
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  • From Memory to Memoir
    From Memory to Memoir
    Sun, Apr 14
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
    In-person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    So, you want to write a memoir? Join us for a conversation between author Herb Keyser and Bookstore1Sarasota's very own Georgia Court as they discuss the process of self-publishing a memoir from A-Z.
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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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  • Tertulia Latina: An Evening of Spanish Literature & Music
    Tertulia Latina: An Evening of Spanish Literature & Music
    Tue, Apr 23
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Apr 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Apr 23, 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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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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