Tattered Cover Happenings
April 2015 Young Children's Storytimes Tuesdays at 10:30 am, Colfax Avenue Tuesdays at 10:30 am & Saturdays at 10:30 am, Aspen Grove James Anderson Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue James Anderson will read from and sign his highly praised debut novel The Never-Open Desert Diner ($25.00 Caravel Mystery), a unique blend of literary mystery and noir fiction that evokes a strong sense of place. Francine Mathews Thursday, April 2, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Bestselling Colorado author Francine Mathews will read from and sign her new novel Too Bad to Die ($27.95 Riverhead), a tense and enthralling historical thriller in which British Naval Intelligence officer Ian Fleming attempts to foil a Nazi plot to assassinate FDR, Churchill, and Stalin. America Hart Thursday, April 2, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo America Hart will read from and sign Into the Silence: the fishing story ($15.95 Red Hen Press), her genre-bending, time-warping debut novel. Blaine Harden Friday, April 3, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Journalist Blaine Harden will discuss and sign his new book The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot: The True Story of the Tyrant Who Created North Korea and The Young Lieutenant Who Stole His Way to Freedom ($27.95 Viking). Tattered Cover Film Series Sunday, April 5, 2:00 pm, Sie FilmCenter This month we'll screen the 1970 Louis Malle classic Murmur of the Heart. Tickets are $1.00, and are available one hour before the screening from the box office. Page to the Stage: One Night in Miami Tuesday, April 7 12:00 noon, Colfax Avenue Ian Caldwell Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Ian Caldwell, coauthor of the bestselling debut novel The Rule of Four, will read from and sign his long-awaited new book The Fifth Gospel ($25.99 Simon & Schuster). Hannah Nordhaus Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Hannah Nordhaus, the award-winning journalist and author of The Beekeeper's Lament, will join us in conversation with local author Mark Stevens to discuss and sign her new book American Ghost: A Family's Haunted Past in the Desert Southwest ($25.99 HarperCollins). Carole Bumpus Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Retired family therapist and food and travel writer Carole Bumpus will read from and sign her debut novel A Cup of Redemption ($16.95 She Write's Press), an historical novel based on three women's compelling stories of love and loss during times of war. Manuel Ramos Thursday, April 9, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Multiple award-winning Colorado author Manuel Ramos will read from and sign his new collection The Skull of Pancho Villa and Other Stories ($17.95 Arte Publico Press). An Evening with Erik Larson Friday, April 10, 7:00 pm, University of Denver, Sturm Hall The University of Denver's Enrichment Program joins us in welcoming bestselling author and master storyteller Erik Larson to celebrate the publication of his latest work of narrative nonfiction Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania ($28.00 Crown). Tickets are $35.00 per person and include a copy of Dead Wake. Visit our website for a registration link. David Morrell Friday, April 10, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Award-winning mystery and thriller writer David Morrell will read from and sign his new historical thriller Inspector of the Dead ($26.00 Mulholland Books), which transports readers to the fogbound streets of London, where a killer plots to assassinate Queen Victoria. Aspen Grove Grand Opening Kick-off Event Jessica Brody Friday, April 10, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Bestselling author Jessica Brody will read from and sign Unchanged ($17.99 FS&G), the stunning conclusion to her acclaimed Unremembered Trilogy. We'll have Unchanged book posters for everyone at the event, sampler chapters and Grilled Cheese Bites provided by Panera Bread. Aspen Grove Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, April 11, All Day, Aspen Grove Join us for a full day of festivities -- author appearances, drawings, games, food and fun -- as we celebrate our new location in the Aspen Grove Shopping Center. Visit our website for more information and a schedule of events. Colorado Author's League Writing Awards Reading & Signing Poetry & Features/Essay Finalists Monday, April 13, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Dick Katte & Mark Wolf Monday, April 13, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Accomplished and acclaimed Colorado basketball coach Dick Katte and local journalist Mark Wolf will discuss and sign their new book Over Time: Coach Katte on Basketball and Life ($22.95 Blue River Press). Active Minds Lecture: Putin's Russia Tuesday, April 14, 12:30 pm, Aspen Grove Sarah E. Schantz Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Boulder, Colorado author Sarah Elizabeth Schantz will read from and sign her new novel Fig ($17.99 Margaret K. McElderry Books), a brilliant and provocative debut of rare beauty about a girl dealing with her mother's schizophrenia and her own mental illness. Betsy Schwarm Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Betsy Schwarm, a familiar voice from the vintage KVOD "The Classical Voice of Denver," will read from and sign her fourth book of music history and commentary Classical Music Insights: If All Else Fails, Play Mozart ($22.00). David Roberts Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Award-winning author and veteran mountain climber David Roberts will discuss and sign his new book The Lost World of the Old Ones: Discoveries in the Ancient Southwest ($27.95 W.W. Norton). Carol Weston Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 pm, Historic LoDo Carol Weston will read from and sign her new book for young readers Ava and Taco Cat ($15.99 Jabberwocky), a diary-style novel about word-loving Ava, this time dealing with her new pet Taco Cat (a perfect palindromic name, T A C O C A T) who only wants to hide. Jean Reagan Thursday, April 16, 6:00 pm, Aspen Grove Jean Reagan, the author behind the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma, will discuss and sign her new book How to Surprise a Dad ($16.99 Knopf), an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads. Benjamin Percy Thursday, April 16, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Benjamin Percy, the author of Red Moon and The Wilding, will read from and sign his critically acclaimed new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dead Lands ($26.00 Grand Central). Ryan Gattis Thursday, April 16, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Ryan Gattis will read from and sign his new novel All Involved ($27.99 Ecco Press), an ambitious, brutal and mesmerizing epic of crime and opportunity, race, revenge, and loyalty, set in the chaotic streets of South Central L.A. Dan Simmons Saturday, April 18, 2:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Multiple award-winning Colorado author Dan Simmons, whose bestselling books include the Hyperion science fiction series, The Terror, and Drood, will read from and sign his new novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Henry James The Fifth Heart ($28.00 Little, Brown). Nancy Atherton Sunday, April 19, 2:00 pm, Aspen Grove Colorado Springs author Nancy Atherton, the bestselling author of the Aunt Dimity mysteries, will read from and sign Aunt Dimity and the Summer King ($25.95 Viking), in which everyone's favorite paranormal sleuth is back with her twentieth otherworldly adventure! Colorado Author's League Writing Awards Reading & Signing Non-Fiction Finalists Monday, April 20, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue David Kramer Monday, April 20, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Denver software business entrepreneur turned university educator, David Kramer will discuss and sign his new book Entering the Real World: Timeless Ideas Not Learned in School ($35.00 Rowman & Littlefield).
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Mike Butler Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Littleton, Colorado author Mike Butler will present his new book Littleton: Images of America ($21.99 Arcadia). Ann Packer Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Ann Packer, the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of The Dive From Clausen's Pier, will join us in conversation with bestselling local author Eleanor Brown, to discuss and sign Packer's new novel The Children's Crusade ($26.99 Scribner). Book & Lover's Day Thursday, April 23, beginning at 9:00 am All Tattered Cover Locations Colorado Matters at the Tattered Scott Sampson Thursday, April 23, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Colorado Public Radio joins us in presenting paleontologist Scott Sampson, in conversation with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner, to discuss his new book How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature ($25.00 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Christian Kiefer Thursday, April 23, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Christian Kiefer will read from and sign his critically acclaimed new novel The Animals ($25.95 Liveright), a literary thriller from one of the most exciting voices in American fiction. Doann Houghton Thursday, April 23, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Colorado author Doann Houghton will discuss and sign her travel memoir Voice of a Voyage: Rediscovering the World During a Ten-year Circumnavigation ($24.95). Musical Family Friday Night Friday, April 24, 6:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Family Friday Night Friday, April 24, 6:00 pm, Aspen Grove John C. Hampsey Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue John Hampsey will read from and sign his new book Kaufman's Hill: A Memoir ($25.00 Bancroft Press), the tale of his coming of age in the suburbs of Pittsburgh in the early 1960s. Colorado Author's League Writing Awards Reading & Signing Mainstream, Genre and Young Adult Fiction Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Matt Kepnes Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Matt Kepnes (a.k.a. Nomadic Matt) will discuss and sign his new book How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter ($15.00 Perigee Books). Andrew Gross Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove New York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross will read from and sign his new novel One Mile Under ($26.99 William Morrow), a propulsive thriller set amid the drought-stricken oil country of Colorado's beautiful high plains. Active Minds Lecture: Tibet Tuesday, April 28, 5:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Richard Martin Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Boulder author Richard Martin will discuss and sign his new book Coal Wars: The Future of Energy and the Fate of the Planet ($28.00 Palgrave Macmillan). John Marshall Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 pm, Aspen Grove Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director John Marshall will discuss and sign his new book Wide-Open World: How Volunteering Around the Globe Changed One Family's Lives Forever ($26.00 Ballantine). Christian Hageseth Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Denver author and seasoned entrepreneur Christian Hageseth will discuss and sign his new book Big Weed: An Entrepreneur's High-Stakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Business ($26.00 Palgrave Macmillan). Cara Swanson Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm, Historic LoDo Colorado author Cara Swanson will read from and sign her new book The Long Journey: Tales of a World Yet to Come ($12.99). T. C. Boyle Thursday, April 30, 7:00 pm, Colfax Avenue Critically-acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author T. C. Boyle will read from and sign his eagerly anticipated new novel The Harder They Come ($27.99 Ecco). |