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Bookish diversions on Clement Street
November 1, 2013
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Greetings!
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Thanks @richiefredell
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Well, we survived the cuteness of tricked-out kids on Clement Street last night. So it's back to shelving books, helping customers, and prepping for a busy month of author events here at Green Apple.
In today's newsletter we offer:
- the Book of the Month;
- a Small Business Saturday offer; and
- twelve November author events.
We'll also be back in your in-box in a week or two with gift ideas, reviews of new releases, and more.
And remember: you can read digitally AND shop locally. Our partnership with Kobo allows you to read eBooks on any device (except Kindle). Sign up here and Green Apple will forever get a cut of your eBook purchases.
Read on!
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November's Book of the Month
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Each month, Green Apple presents a truly excellent book, one that we guarantee you'll love. This month's pick comes from Green Appler Martin. Drumroll, please. . . . .
Duke: a Life of Duke Ellington by Terry Teachout (Gotham)
"At least one day out of the year all musicians should just put their instruments down, and give thanks to Duke Ellington." (Miles Davis)
A little ways into this book, I got rid of my other books on Duke Ellington. Teachout's book is that good. Duke Ellington was a notoriously private man, allowing very few people to see the person behind the legend. By peeling away the layers and stories, Teachout succeeds in giving us a look at a flawed human being who gave us some of the 20th century's greatest music. I had more admiration for Duke after reading this biography than I did when I started. (I consider him to be the greatest composer of the 20th century.)
Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington not only gets as close as we're ever going to get to the "real" Duke Ellington, but it's also excellent at placing his music in its historical context. Teachout, who wrote an excellent biography of Louis Armstrong several years ago, is emerging as one of the best jazz biographers.
You can buy the book on our site, as an eBook, or in the store.
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Small Business Saturday
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We're big supporters of the Shop Local movement, and we're gearing up for Small Business Saturday on November 30. To that end, Green Apple will be giving away free re-usable shopping bag with every purchase. We don't even have to charge you that Bag Ban $.10 fee!
And if you have an American Express card and you register your card with them, you can get a $10 statement credit when you spend $10 or more here at Green Apple. Details are here.
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November Events
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Our events series continues in November, and they're all FREE! Why not get out of the house and meet some other booklovers? And if you can't make a certain event but want us to get you a signed or inscribed copy, just pre-order by phone: (415) 387-2272.
 November 2: The Noise Beneath the Apple--Book Launch and Live Music: Jason Adamo and Tara Hack perform live in-store. November 5: Allie Brosh, author of Hyperbole and a Half-- SOLD OUTNovember 6: Heather Terrell presents her brand new young adult novel Relic November 7: Local author Ethel Rohan celebrates her new story collection: Goodnight NobodyNovember 8: The Oulipo's Winter Journeys--members of The Oulipo reading from "the most extended and congenial literary experiments of recent times."  November 12: Physicist and System Theorist Fritjof Capra, reading from his new book Learning from Leonardo: Decoding the Notebooks of a Genius. November 13: Novelist Darrin May reads from and signs copies of is new book Look Around. November 14: Book release party-- Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers, and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade by Peter Maguire and John Ritter. November 16: Yes, THAT Brian Boitano will be here to discuss and sign What Would Brian Boitano Make?: Fresh and Fun Recipes for Sharing with Family and Friends!  November 19: Debut novelist Karryn Nagel celebrates the publication of Stockings Required: Tales of a Cigarette & Candy Girl. Refreshments! November 20: Fellow bookseller and accomplished author Kevin Sampsell reads from and signs his new novel This Is Between Us. November 25: An evening with local favorite Barry Gifford at the Elks Lodge, reading from and signing The Roy Stories.
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Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
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Pete et al
Green Apple Books and Music
415-387-2272
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