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  • January PoetryMic with Susan Delaney Spear and Tim Conroy
    January PoetryMic with Susan Delaney Spear and Tim Conroy
    Sun, Jan 05
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Our free PoetryMic series introduces you to a varied group of talented poets who live in and around Sarasota. Plus, you never know what visiting, well-known poets may drop by the loft! Join us this week as Susan Delaney Spear and Tim Conroy share their work.
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  • "The Best American Poetry 2024" Poetry Book Club
    "The Best American Poetry 2024" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Jan 08
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    This monthly book club led by Doug Knowlton is for those who like to read and discuss poetry. It celebrates the integral role of poets and poetry in life and literature. January’s selection is "The Best American Poetry 2024," seventy-five poems that capture the dynamism of American poetry today.
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  • January PoetryMic with Jamaal Rocke and Louisa Wargo
    January PoetryMic with Jamaal Rocke and Louisa Wargo
    Sun, Jan 12
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Our free PoetryMic series introduces you to a varied group of talented poets that live in and around Sarasota. Plus, you never know what visiting, well-known poets may drop by the loft! Join us this month as we hear Jamaal Rocke and Louisa Wargo share their work.
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  • "The Road to the City" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "The Road to the City" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    Mon, Jan 13
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Short and Satisfying Book Club is for those looking for a shorter read that is ripe for discussion. January’s selection is the magnificently stark and intimate novella, "The Road to the City" by Natalia Ginzburg.
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  • "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy" with Kathy Kleiner-Rubin
    "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy" with Kathy Kleiner-Rubin
    Wed, Jan 15
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Author talk and signing with the author of the first book by a confirmed survivor of Ted Bundy, and the only memoir to challenge the popular narrative of Bundy as a handsome killer who charmed his victims into trusting him.
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  • "As I Lay Dying" Banned Book Club
    "As I Lay Dying" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Jan 21
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Banned Book Club is led by Bryn Durgin. It is dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation. January’s pick is "As I Lay Dying," one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama.
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  • The Art of the Scene: Bringing Your Memoir to Life: Workshop with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    The Art of the Scene: Bringing Your Memoir to Life: Workshop with New York Times Bestselling Author Julie Metz
    Mon, Jan 27
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Will this be the year you get started on (or finish) your memoir? Get a jump-start and learn from New York Times bestselling author Julie Metz as she shares the secrets to crafting unforgettable scenes that capture your unique voice and captivate readers! 10 a.m. - Noon, Jan. 27 - Jan. 31.
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  • Poetry Open Mic! February, 2025
    Poetry Open Mic! February, 2025
    Sun, Feb 09
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Feb 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Feb 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Join our spoken word community and take part in our Poetry Open Mic! Share original work or recite your favorite poem. Whether you're a reader or a member of the audience, everyone is welcome. The sign-in for reading begins at 11:30 a.m.
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  • "The Famous Magician" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "The Famous Magician" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    Mon, Feb 10
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Feb 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Feb 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Short and Satisfying Book Club is for those looking for a shorter read that is ripe for discussion. February’s selection is "The Famous Magician" by César Aira, a special item for Aira fans, and shiny bait for those curious about his work.
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  • "Dearly" Poetry Book Club
    "Dearly" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Feb 12
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Feb 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Feb 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    This monthly book club led by Doug Knowlton is for those who like to read and discuss poetry. It celebrates the integral role of poets and poetry in life and literature. February’s selection is "Dearly" by Margaret Atwood, a collection that highlights her virtuoso wit and unmistakable style.
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  • "Invisible Man" Banned Book Club
    "Invisible Man" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Feb 18
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Feb 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Feb 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Banned Book Club is led by Bryn Durgin. It is dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation. February’s pick is "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison, a deeply compelling novel and epic milestone of American literature.
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  • March PoetryMic with Doug Knowlton and Avni Vyas
    March PoetryMic with Doug Knowlton and Avni Vyas
    Sun, Mar 09
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Mar 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Mar 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Our free PoetryMic series introduces you to a varied group of talented poets that live in and around Sarasota. Plus, you never know what visiting, well-known poets may drop by the loft! Join us this week as Doug Knowlton and Avni Vyas share their work.
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  • "Antwerp" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    "Antwerp" Short and Satisfying Book Club
    Mon, Mar 10
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Mar 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Mar 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Short and Satisfying Book Club led by Georgia Court is for those looking for a shorter read that is ripe for discussion. March’s selection is Roberto Bolaño’s radical first novel, "Antwerp."
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  • Book Launch Celebration for "Six Weeks in Reno" with Lucy H. Hedrick
    Book Launch Celebration for "Six Weeks in Reno" with Lucy H. Hedrick
    Mon, Mar 10
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Mar 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Mar 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Come celebrate the release of the novel Six Weeks in Reno alongside its author, Lucy H. Hedrick. In this powerful historical fiction novel about heartbreak, hope, and the allure of the unknown, a woman at a "divorce ranch" in 1930s Reno strives to live on her own terms.
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  • "Modern Poetry" Poetry Book Club
    "Modern Poetry" Poetry Book Club
    Wed, Mar 12
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Mar 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Mar 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    This monthly book club is led by Doug Knowlton. March’s selection is "Modern Poetry," an extraordinary new collection by Diane Seuss, author of "frank: sonnets," winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
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  • "Persepolis" Banned Book Club
    "Persepolis" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Mar 25
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Banned Book Club is led by Bryn Durgin. March’s pick is the wise, funny, and heartbreaking graphic memoir "Persepolis," Marjane Satrapi’s acclaimed story of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
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  • The Gothic Library Presents "A Christmas Carol"
    The Gothic Library Presents "A Christmas Carol"
    Thu, Dec 19
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 7:30 PM – Dec 20, 2024, 9:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Charles Dickens's Novella Brought to Life by the Art of Live Radio Theatre. Two performances: December 19 and Friday, December 20 from 7:30-9 p.m. Select your preferred performance when purchasing tickets.
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  • "Night" Banned Book Club
    "Night" Banned Book Club
    Tue, Dec 17
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota
    Dec 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    Dec 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    In-Person Bookstore1Sarasota, 117 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
    The Banned Book Club is led by Bryn Durgin. It is dedicated to reading and protecting the most important and threatened books for our generation. December’s pick is Nobel Peace Prize winning author Elie Wiesel’s famous holocaust memoir "Night," a slim volume of terrifying power.
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