California Bookstore Day
May 3, 2014
9 am - 10:45 pm
Pegasus Books
On May 3rd, Pegasus Books will sell limited edition books and art created exclusively for indie bookstores. Look for numbered, signed books from George Saunders and Lisa Brown, a limited edition book by Neil Gaiman,
limited edition prints signed by Lemony Snicket and Brian Selznick, an exclusive book by McSweeney's, and other unique book art. Join us for music, readings, refreshments, and storytime for the children. (See below for a schedule of activities at each store.) And in the evening, we 're hosting events with
Dave Eggers,
Malcolm Margolin and
First Person Singular's HOOT!Plus, get an exclusive issue of COMETBUS on sale May 3rd,
only at Pegasus Books!
At Pegasus Books on Solano
9 am - 4 pm: On camera, say in one sentence why you love your local
independent bookstore, and get 15% off a single item*
12:30 - 1 pm: Storytime and Snacks in the kids section
1-3 pm: Crafts for kids
1-3 pm: Typewriter haiku with Mario Gonzales
7 pm: First Person Singular's HOOT! Numbering Our Faults: California Songs
At Pegasus Books Downtown:
3-5 pm: Portrait artist Elizabeth Beier
4-7 pm: Curbside Creamery ice cream cart
7:30 pm: McSweeney's Books founder Dave Eggers, in conversation with Heyday Books founder Malcolm Margolin. Hosted by Pegasus Books' Amy Thomas
At Pegasus Books Oakland:
12:30 - 1 pm: Kids' storytime, snacks and balloons
2 pm: French café/ Gypsy Tango musical duo, Chavi-Chava
All day, all stores:
Free calendar with purchase!
Fill a bag of cart books for $5!
Mention the code word we'll be posting on Facebook to receive 10% off your purchase*
*Discounts do not combine
