Linden Tree News

October 22, 2014

--PLEASE NOTE: LINDEN TREE BOOKS WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TOMORROW, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT.--

RSVP: Young Adult Author Kendare Blake with "Mortal Gods" Plus Aromatherapy Demos: Saturday, October 25 at 4PM!

Please join us in welcoming Kendare Blake, author of the Goddess War series with a special afternoon author visit, reading, and book signing this Saturday, October 25, at 4PM.

Natalia, the owner of Earth Beauty (next door to Linden Tree) will do a Aromatics Alchemy Demonstration prior to our event.

RSVP by calling the store at 650-949-3390 so we can provide seats and plan for aromatherapy supplies!

Due to content this excellent series and other books by this talented author are recommended only for older teens and adults.

You can read more about the author and her books from Tor Teen on Kendare Blake's website.

Author Story Time: Jenny Hurwick with "Frazzle and Twitch" Saturday, October 25 at 11:00AM

Join us for a special Story Time

with author Jenny Hurwick. She will be sharing her adorable book The Adventures of Frazzle and Twitch: A Halloween Story with a Christmas Twist (recently featured in the Los Altos Town Crier.)

Please join us for FREE Picture Book Story Time every Saturday at 11 AM.

Booksellers or authors will share classics and NEW favorites around a particular theme.

Story Time will be most appreciated by children ages 2-6 but all are welcome.

"Spirit Animals" & "Wings of Fire" Author Tui T. Sutherland Monday, November 3 at 4PM

Readers and fans in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will not want to miss popular Scholastic author Tui T. Sutherland as she presents her latest books in a special visit to Linden Tree Books.

Spirit Animals #5: Against the Tide: In the world of Erdas, every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal. Four children, who each share a rare and powerful bond with a spirit animal, come together to save their world.

Wings of Fire #4: The Dark Secret: The Wings of Fire series continues with a visit to the mysterious island of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice..his home or his friends?

This event is best suited for Grades 3-5.

Please RSVP to Linden Tree Books at (650) 949-3390.

Kara Fundraising Day & Author Event with Esther Ehrlich ("Nest") Thursday, November 6

Kara is a nonprofit organization whose volunteers facilitate others' journeys during life-threatening illness and bereavement.

Linden Tree will donate a portion of supporters' sales all day and will host Esther Ehrlich, author of Nest, on Thursday, November 6 starting at 6 PM.

Nest from Wendy Lamb Books, an imprint of Random House, is a heartfelt and unforgettable middle-grade novel about an irresistible girl and her family, tragic change, and the healing power of love and friendship.

Please tell a bookseller when checking out for all your purchases that day that you are a Kara supporter and please join us for the special author event in the evening!

Author Brian Falkner with "Northwood"; "Maddie & the Tongue Taker" Saturday, November 8 at 4PM

Please join us in welcoming author Brian Falkner to present his latest books: Maddy West and the Tongue Taker and Northwood on Saturday, November 8 at 4 PM.

He will present two middle grade titles: Maddy West and the Tongue Taker is a thrilling story with surprising twists and a strong female protagonist who can speak every language in the world while Northwood features witty dialogue and daring action!

New Zealand author Brian Falkner's newest books from Capstone Press (he also writes Young Adult fiction like The Tomorrow Code and Brainjack) are perfect for fantasy adventure readers ages 8-12.

RSVP by calling Linden Tree at (650) 949-3390.