Two bits of news, one an announcement for Kent Krueger, the other a correction to the April 10 AAUW Scholarship lunch.

Rob and I visited the Desert Botanical Garden early this morning to check on the wild flowers. Rob took this photo of a palo verde coming into bloom. So beautiful... And the orange blossoms are just beginning to scent the air around The Pen. It's worth a visit just for that.

Jackie's party last night for her 10th Maisie Dobbs was a joy. And somehow all the cookies got gobbled up! 

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Will has composed a blog post explaining how to use new search features in our STORE

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TUESDAY MARCH 26 7:00 PM Launch Party

William Kent Krueger signs Ordinary Grace (Atria $25)  

An April Indie Next Pick by independent booksellers across the country

Kent has signed every one of his novels at The Poisoned Pen. We are thrilled he and his publisher picked us to launch a very special new fiction, a standalone he cherishes. 

We've ordered a cake and I'm pulling galleys for a couple of forthcoming novels to give away. Please join us at 7 PM tonight!

"Death visits small-town New Bremen, Minnesota, in 1961 and particularly touches 13-year-old Frank Drum and his family. Frank, his Methodist minister father, his "fed up with God" mother, his Julliard-bound older sister, and his inseparable, perceptive, but stuttering 10-year-old brother endure a summer of repeated tragedy that tests their faith and their relationships, both within their family and within the community. Krueger, the author of Cork O'Connor series, expertly weaves this tale of mystery as he always does, but also illuminates characters as never before. I can't wait to share this amazing book."

"A resonant tale of fury, guilt, and redemption."

-Publishers Weekly

 "This is a book that makes the reader feel better just by having been exposed to the delights of the story. It will stay with you for quite some time."

-The Huffington Post

The 2013 SciFi Meets SciFi Fact Lecture 

Doors Open: Approximately 6:30pm

Start Time: 7:30pm

Cost: Free & open to the public

Where: MUR 101, ASU Tempe Campus | Click HERE for a map of ASU.

Parking: MUR 101 is in the center of campus so you have many choices. For a detailed list of parking locations and rates please click HERE. 

Seating: Seats are open to reservation holders on a first-come, first-served basis and only to the person(s) present at registration. We recommend arriving by 7pm to ensure a seat. We will be opening up all unoccupied seats to non-RSVP'ed guests by 7:15pm.

Questions: Please feel free to contact us via email at deepthought@asu.edu or by calling us at 480-965-3240

TUESDAY APRIL 9 7:00 PM

Our First Ever Baby Shower/Book Signing 

It's a Girl, so let's go frilly and pink for Lauren's first child

On Wednesday April 10, Lauren Willig speaks to the Scottsdale Chapter at its Author Luncheon in the wonderful Artichoke Grill at Scottsdale Community College. Proceeds go to scholarships for the College.

Mail your check for $45 per reservation to the Maricopa Community College Foundation (memo line must say AAUW Scottsdale) and mail them with the coupon to 

Helen Frantz, 27397 North 112th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85262. 

A confirmation email will arrive in lieu of a ticket. The Foundation will send a letter confirming your $25 tax deduction after the event. Barbara will be on hand to host Lauren and sell The Ashford Affair

I will be on  hand selling books