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• Quotes About Life from a Little Man Wearing a Bow Tie

  

  I was in the parking lot at Book Passage in Corte Madera early Wednesday morning. I dropped my son off at school and was sitting in my car waiting to go into a... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• GUEST BLOG: Josh Hanagarne, Author of The World's Strongest Librarian

  

  Hey there, fans of Book Passage! I’ve been tasked with bringing you a list of spring/summer reading recommendations. I’m all too happy to do so. Relieved, even. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• World Book Night 2013

  

  Recently, Book Passage and some of our customers took part in World Book Night (WBN). Each year, thirty books are chosen by an independent panel of librarians... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• "Shadow on the Crown" Comes to TV

  

  A book launch party for Patricia Bracewell's debut novel, Shadow on the Crown (reviewed here) was held at Book Passage on the day the book was released, Februar... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Check Out the Newest Issue of the Mill Valley Literary Review

  The Mill Valley Literary Review, a literary e-Zine published by J. Macon King, released a special spring women's issue on March 15, 2013. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Short Story is Alive and Well

  

  In the past months, patrons have flocked to Book Passage to listen to their favorite authors read. We’ve had an incredible lineup of writers and some of our mos... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• “Shadow on the Crown”: 11th Century Intrigue

  

  By Dick JordanIt’s November, 1001 A.D., and the recent death of his wife has left the King of England between a hard place and rock.He won’t be lacking “female... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• An Unexpected Pleasure: Bilbo Baggins on the Big Screen

  

  At home, my mother pours glasses of wine for the family. We all pause midway through cooking dinner and, raising our glasses solemnly, give the toast we’ve... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Request for Assistance After Newtown

  Hi everybody,Please pardon the interruption. I'm taking a break from writing crime novels today to ask for help from my fellow writers, publishing professionals... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books to Give Travelers This Holiday Season

  

  By Dick JordanSo, you’re saying to yourself: “OMG! Christmas is just a week away and my shopping’s not done!”Not to worry.Here are ten books from my own... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• What I Learned at Book Passage

  

  Since I left college 7,000 years ago I've often longed to go back and attend the classes I missed out on or didn't pay attention to due to an overriding desire... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• An Evening with Ina Garten

  

  (l to r) Moira Forbes, Marissa Mayer, Ina GartenOn November 14th, Book Passage hosted an event featuring Ina Garten in conversation with new Yahoo Director/CEO... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Dapper Legend Tom Wolfe Swings by Ferry Building Store

  

  On Thursday, November 1 Tom Wolfe made an appearance at Book Passage in the Ferry Building to sign copies of his new, blockbuster novel, Back to Blood. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 BOOKS

• Community

  

  I’ve been coming to Book Passage for many years. Often I came for the author events; sometimes the author was my brother Dave Barry, which meant Event Director... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Bookman's Bookstore Video Launches Banned Book Week

  

  Bookman's Bookstore, with four locations across Arizona, is celebrating the beginning of National Banned Books Week (Sept. 30 - Oct. 6) with an incredible... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• J. K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy Checks In to Book Passage

  

  Book Passage is stocking up on miniature soaps and pillow mints as we welcome the release of J. K. Rowling's first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Andrew McCarthy Brings The Longest Way Home to Book Passage

  

  Having previously visited Book Passage in conjunction with our annual Travel Writers Photographers Conference, we are very excited to welcome back... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Passage Heads to Telegraph Avenue

  

  Book Passage may be across the bay, but we feel like we’re smack dab in the middle of Telegraph Avenue these days. That’s because Pulitzer winner (and Book... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Passage Awaits the Return of Captain Underpants!

  

  We have spent many moons staring out at the night sky, looking up in hopes of seeing a glimpse of red cape or a brief flash of starch white briefs. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 BOOKS

• The Week Ahead at Book Passage

  

  Among Bay Area bookstores, Book Passage in Corte Madera has one of the most active schedules going of author events, readings, classes and other literary... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE