2400 Square Feet of Book Goodness!

Now Closed

2011-08-29T22:56:00.000-07:00

Camalli Book Company closed its doors on August 26, 2011. Thanks for four great years!

Going Out of Business

2011-08-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

Late notice, but Camalli Book Company is open today (Saturday), but only from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Today everything goes down to 60% off the regular price. And ALL used books are only $1.00 or 50% off, whichever amount is less.

This coming week marks our last week in business. Many people have asked what they can do to help, and honestly right now what will help us most of all is if people take inventory and shelving off of our hands! Please, if you need or know of anyone or any organization that needs bookcases---send them my way as soon as possible. These are fantastic, custom-made bookcases. They’re durable and beautiful and would work in a home, a library, a school, or any retail environment.

SALE PRICES

Progressive sale next week will work as follows:

Monday 8/22: Everything $6.00 or 60% off, whichever is lowest

Tuesday 8/23: Everything $5.00 or 65% off, whichever is lowest

Wednesday 8/24: Everything $4.00 or 70% off, whichever is lowest

Thursday 8/25: Everything $3.00 or 80% off, whichever is lowest

Friday 8/26: Everything $2.00 or 90% off, whichever is lowest.

All week: USED books are all $1.00 or 50% off, whichever is lowest.

During this sale we cannot accept credit cards or debit cards for purchases less that $15.00. LOTS of books still left in fiction, classics, biography/memoir, 8-12 y/o readers, teen readers, parenting, world religions, and diet/health/fitness. Pickings are getting slim, but still there, in history, picture books, mind/body/spirit, cook books, poetry, science and nature. The earlier you come in, the better your chances are of finding lots of good books. Consider purchasing a supply of children's books and donating them to your favorite school or library.

Remember: all sales are final and we cannot hold an item for any reason.

Next week we are open 10:00 - 6:00 (expect for Tuesday, opening at 10:30). Our last day is August 26.

Thank you!

Kim Cooper Findling at Camalli

2011-07-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

Join us as we celebrate the release of Kim Cooper Findling's Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir.

July 25, 2011 -- 6:30 p.m.

CHANCE OF SUN unfolds the story of an Oregon girl coming of age in the 1970s and 80s, navigating her way through pick-up trucks, dive bars, higher education and backwoods trails before finding a place she belongs. In 23 essays set over 20 years, Findling presents a fresh and distinct literary voice.

Beginning with her childhood in Coos County, Findling relates a rural unbringing spent walking beaches and hiking in the woods with her forester father, attending summer camp just over the hill from the Oregon Country Fair, road-tripping to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival with schoolmates, and learning about the fickleness of love in campgrounds, beer joints and on the University of Oregon campus. Yet, following a move to Oregon’s biggest city after college, Findling lost her way and her connection to Oregon’s landscape, becoming caught up in the drugs and booze that flowed so freely in Portland’s restaurant scene. But it was Oregon that helped Findling find herself again later, this time on the east side of the mountains, where she found clarity in High Desert trails and a wide-open sky, as well as life’s most grounding phenomenon—love.

Kim Cooper Findling at Camalli May 24

2011-05-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

Time to make summer travel plans!

Join us Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. when author Kim Cooper Findling discusses her new book Day Trips from Portland. We'll have light snacks and drinks, too! Kim's book is filled with destinations that are easily accessible from Central Oregon.

Book Club Discussion May 5

2011-04-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, for our discussion about Jane Gardam's Old Filth. The Camalli Book Club is open to all and always provides a great exchange of ideas and insights.

River Jordan at Camalli Book Company

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Author River Jordan

Camalli Book Company

Tuesday

April 19

6:30 p.m.

Author River Jorday, April 19

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"Instead of discovering that the world needed me, what I discovered was that I needed the world."
- River Jordan

Mark your calendars! Author River Jordan joins us on April 19 to discuss her new book Praying for Strangers: An Adventure of the Human Spirit. Be sure to check out her website for more information about the book, and remember to join us at 6:30 on April 19 when River is at Camalli Book Company.

Author Kai Strand Presents THE WEAVER

2011-02-08T17:48:00.000-08:00

Thursday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m.:

A great event for young readers!

In a town of storytellers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.

Kai Strand's THE WEAVER is a middle grade novel that offers a little fantasy and a lot of storytelling.

Thursday Night Book Club

2011-02-02T11:41:00.000-08:00

Join us Thursday, February 3, at 6:30 when we discuss James Baldwin's Go Tell It On the Mountain. This book club is open to all.

Tuesday, Feb. 1: Author Suzanne Schlosberg

2011-01-25T13:56:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, February 1, 6:30 p.m.

Join us at Camalli Book Company as Suzanne Schlosberg discusses her new cookbook! Rumor has it there'll be food samples, and Camalli will provide some wine for our guests 21 and over.

Forget about the same old boring pasta salad or tuna casserole when you need to bring dinner to exhausted new parents, care for a friend recovering from surgery, or contribute to a business breakfast.

Sara Quessenberry and Suzanne Schlosberg offer 125 great new recipes inside THE GOOD NEIGHBOR COOKBOOK. Uniquely divided by occasion rather than food category, chapters include: Get Well Soon, Bringing Home Baby, Welcome to the Neighborhood, Novel Ideas for Book Club, Block Parties, Barbeques and Family Get-Togethers, and Meet and Eat. In addition to flavorful and health-conscious recipes, THE GOOD NEIGHBOR COOKBOOK also includes tips for preparing food ahead of time or freezing dishes for later. More than just a potluck cookbook, THE GOOD NEIGHBOR COOKBOOK is timely and relevant for today's "potluck economy."

Young Reader Book Club 1/18

2011-01-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

The tween/young adult book club discusses ELEPHANT RUN, by Roland Smith. This is a great opportunity to discuss one of the Oregon Battle of the Books books! Join in ... this book club is open to all. Refreshments are provided.

When: Tuesday, January 18

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Camalli Book Company

Led by: Teacher Robi Phinney

Reading Literature Course through Bend Park & Rec

2011-01-07T15:24:00.000-08:00

Want to get the most from your book club discussions?

Would you like to enhance your personal reading experience?

Whether you're a member of a book group or a solitary reader, you will gain analytical skills for a deeper exchange of ideas with an enriched understanding from the literature you read. These instructor-led courses (organized by Bend Parks & Rec) are held in a relaxed, book club-style setting and give you valuable methods to:

Creatively analyze literature
Refresh or gain knowledge of literary terms, devices, and techniques so you can articulate what you see and feel when you read
Examine book content to find connection and meaning to real-life experiences, giving you new ways to think about what you gain from a novel

NOVELS OF STUDY:

East of Eden, by John Steinbeck

Tuesdays, January 18 - February 22, 2011 :: 10:00 a.m. - noon

-- and / or --

Tess of the D'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy

Tuesdays, March 8 - April 12, 2011 :: 10:00 a.m. - noon

Classes held at Camalli Book Company, 1288 SW Simpson Avenue, Bend.

COST: $80.00 per six-week session.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: https://register.bendparksandrec.org/, phone 541-389-7275.

BEND PARK & RECREATION PROGRAM # 106212.01

INSTRUCTOR: Sally Jo Smith is a former English teacher, adult literature instructor, writer, and lifelong reader who enjoys discussing great literature with others.

Camalli Book Club Discussion Dec. 2

2010-11-22T15:38:00.000-08:00

Join us at 6:30 on December 2 for an open discussion about The Saga of Gösta Berling. The Camalli Book Clubs are open to all and provide a great opportunity to meet new book lovers and to discuss the craft of writing and storytelling. This general book club meets the first Thursday of every month. This book is available at the store for 15% until December 2.

The Saga of Gösta Berling was Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf's first novel, published in 1891. The novel is a notable and still much read example of the 1890s wave of Swedish Neo-romanticism. Using wolves, snow, supernatural elements and eccentric upper-class characters to project an exotic image of 1820s Värmland, the novel can be compared to magic realism. The novel is set in Värmland, Sweden---the author's birthplace---between 1820 and 1830. The first sentence, "Finally, the vicar was in the pulpit," is one of the more famous in Swedish literature.

Saturday, December 4: Take Your Child to a Booktore Day!

2010-11-19T13:31:00.000-08:00

November Book Clubs

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Join us for our November book clubs!

Ursula K. Le Guin & Roger Dorband at Camalli Book Co.

2010-10-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Author Ursula K. Le Guin and photographer Roger Dorband will join us at Camalli Book Company on Friday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. as they present their new book Out Here: Poems and Images from Steens Mountain Country.

Featuring 26 poems and 23 pen-and-ink drawings by Ursula K. Le Guin and 59 color photographs by Roger Dorband, Out Here draws its inspiration from the Steens Mountain region of the high-desert country of southeast Oregon, known for its elemental landscape, austere beauty, and immense spaces.t

Book Clubs!

2010-10-04T13:34:00.000-07:00

Author Saralee Lawrence at Camalli on October 12

2010-10-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

Join us on Tuesday, October 12, at 6:30 when Saralee Lawrence joins us at Camalli to discuss her new book, River House: A Memoir.

An exquisite blend of memoir and nature writing, River House is the story of a young woman returning to her family's ranch and building a log house with the help of her father. An avid river rafter, Sarahlee Lawrence grew up right here in Central Oregon (Terrebonne) and, by the age of twenty-one, had rafted some of the most dangerous rivers of the world as an accomplished river guide. But living her dream led her back to the place she least expected---her dusty beginnings and her family's home.

River House is a beautiful story about a daughter's return and her relationship with her father, who she enlists to help brave the cold winter and build a log house by hand. Together, they work through the harsh winter, father helping daughter every step of the way.

Sarahlee Lawrence was born and raised on her family ranch in Terrebonne. After a decade spent studying, traveling, river rafting, and earning her MS in Environmental Science and Writing from the University of Montana, she returned to the ranch, where she owns and operates an organic vegetable farm.

Ellen Waterston at Camalli 9/29!

2010-09-22T10:23:00.001-07:00

Ellen Waterston, author and founder of The Nature of Words, will be at Camalli Book Company on Wedesday, September 29, to read from and discuss her new book Where the Crooked River Rises: A High Desert Home. Please join us!

Join Any of Our Book Clubs ... Open to All

2010-08-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

Stuff to Win ... Stuff to Buy!

2010-08-13T11:41:00.001-07:00

Pilot Butte 6 has given us FIVE PAIRS of tickets to The Girl Who Played with Fire, and we're giving those away to our customers. Stop by the store anytime before August 19 to enter to win a pair.

We're also giving away a complimentary Advance Reader Copy of Sara Gruen's upcoming book Ape House. Gruen's bestselling Water for Elephants was a huge hit with out customers. Now you can be one of the first people to read her new book! Enter at the store any time before August 22.

Finally, Suzanne Collins's Mockingjay is released on August 24. This is the third installment in her hugely successful Hunger Games series. Call or stop by the store to pre-order your copy. And if you're interested in a midnight release for the book just let us know ... if enough people show interest we might have a party.

Tonight at 6:00 p.m. ... Discover Oregon!

2010-06-22T10:21:00.001-07:00

Oregon offers wilderness and wine country, quirky cultural scenes, the heritage of many Native American peoples, and the Oregon Trail. Explore lodgings for all budgets, dining options, and attractions old and new with OREGON: AN EXPLORER'S GUIDE. Author Denise Fainberg will join us to discuss some of the areas you may want to discover for yourself this summer.

As always, this is a FREE event, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about this great state in which so many of us live.

Friday, April 30, at Camalli: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism

2010-04-28T22:34:00.000-07:00

Join us Friday, April 30, when author Eileen Garvin visits Camalli Book Company at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her her new memoir, How to be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism.

Eileen Garvin's older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn't easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours, and a quiet Sunday Mass might provoke an outburst of laughter, swearing, or dancing.

How to be a Sister begins when Eileen, after several years in New Mexico, has just moved back to the Pacific Northwest, where she grew up. Being 1,600 miles away had allowed Eileen to avoid the question that has dogged her since birth: What is she going to do about Margaret? Now, Eileen must grapple with this question once again as she tentatively tries to reconnect with Margaret. How can she have a relationship with someone who can't drive, send email, or telephone? What role will Eileen play in Margaret's life as their parents age, and after they die? Will she remain in Margaret's life, or walk away?

A deeply felt, impeccably written memoir, How to be a Sister will speak to siblings, parents, friends, and teachers of people with autism — and to anyone who sometimes struggles to connect with someone difficult or different.

Author Eileen Garvin was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. The youngest of five children, she has always been close to her sister Margaret. She completed her B.A. in English at Seattle University, and her M.A. in English at the University of New Mexico. She writes for newspapers, magazines, and Web sites from Hood River, Oregon, where she lives with her husband.

Join us Wednesday, 4/28, 5:00 - 7:00

2010-04-28T07:29:00.000-07:00

Join us tonight, April 28, as we get ready to celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Come by the store between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. and we'll help you create an illustrated poem. The poem can be an original of yours, or it can be copied from one of the many book we have on hand. Put your poem to paper, get some tips on illustrating it from zine artist Rachel Lee-Carman, and then we'll make a photo copy for you. The idea: on April 29 you'll have a poem to put in a pocket!

National Poem in Your Pocket Day has been celebrated each year since 2002.

Three Writers Rock Camalli Book Co. Thursday Night!

2010-04-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

Come out to listen to Will Akin, Suzanne Burns and Tony Topoleski WOW the audience with their mad writing skills this Thursday (April 22) at 7:00 p.m.

Suzanne will be reading from her newly released poetry chapbook, The Widow, in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Tony will read the kind of poems that make Auden just a tad bit jealous.

Will will be reading hybrid prose. If you don't know what that means, then you have to come listen. It is beautiful.

And Camalli will provide complimentary refreshments ... and there's even talk of Suzanne baking cupcakes! Literature and cupcakes? Who can pass this up?

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=116509358362384&ref=mf

Tuesday Night, 3/23, at Camalli ...

2010-03-22T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m., author Dianne Crampton discusses her new book, TIGERS AMONG US: WINNING BUSINESS TEAM CULTURES AND WHY THEY THRIVE. Crampton takes complex business team culture theories and makes them simple and easy to implement ... from how companies like Zappos.com and Dos Gringos thrive even in down economies to how you can improve your team's performance and inspire them to treat your company with care and commitment.

Dianne Crampton is one of North America’s leading experts on corporate team culture and is a sought-after executive leadership coach, business consultant, speaker and author.

Crampton is the founder and president of TIGERS Success Series, Inc., a trademarked team culture process that stands for Trust, Interdependence, Genuineness, Empathy, Risk and Success. In her many years of comprehensive research, Crampton discovered that these six values are necessary for building ethical, quality-focused, productive, motivated and enthusiastic groups of people.

Tonight at 6:30: Author Gregory Nokes

2010-02-24T11:24:00.000-08:00

Join us at 6:30 tonight, February 24, when author Gregory Nokes discusses his book Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon.

In 1887, more than thirty Chinese gold miners were massacred on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. Massacred for Gold, the first authoritative account of the unsolved crime—one of the worst of the many crimes committed by whites against Chinese laborers in the American West—unearths the evidence that points to an improbable gang of rustlers and schoolboys, one only fifteen, as the killers.

Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon

Story Time, Saturday 2/13

2010-02-12T23:18:00.000-08:00

Join us on Saturday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. for a special Valenine story time! We'll be joined by Karen Grace Kassy and her sweet Newfoundland, Splash. Karen will read from Patricia Reeder Eubank's VALENTINE ABCs. We'll follow it up with a special Valentine's Day craft.

Story time is ideal for children three and up.

Win a ticket to Greg Mortenson's Bend Presentation!

2010-02-01T13:17:00.001-08:00

Camalli is giving away TWO FREE TICKETS to GREG MORTENSON'S presentation in Bend! Just come in and fill out the entry, put it in the container, and keep your fingers crossed. Drawing is on Monday, February 8 (presentation is on 2/11). Enter only once, please, if you want to keep your good karma intact. No purchase necessary, of course. Two people will win, and each winner gets one ticket.

An Evening with Greg Mortenson

2010-01-13T14:03:00.001-08:00

Hey there, book geeks ...

Tomorrow is a big day here at Camalli Book Company, and in Bend in general. Tickets for An Evening with Greg Mortenson go on sale and the interest is insane; I can't think of anyone, or any group, who's come to Bend in the last year or two and generated such interest. If you have friends or family planning to go, please share this with them as well.

1. Tickets go on sale at Camalli at 10:00 a.m., and not a minute sooner.
People will be lined up. Bring a book, maybe a chair. We will be serving (free!) Bellatazza coffee starting at 9:00 a.m. But in fairness to all, we cannot open until 10:00.

2. Tickets go on sale at the COCC Box Office at 7:30 a.m.!
Did you get that? 7:30 a.m. So, we would recommend either going to the box office or calling the box office (541-383-7575) first if you can. Tickets there and here are only available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you can get them before 10:00 we certainly would not discourage you from doing so.

3. Payment ... checks and cash if you can.
All money from the ticket sales goes to Mortenson's Central Asia Institute. When you use a credit card we have to pay a fee based on that sale. Checks and cash would be greatly appreciated.

4. You can buy for your group.
Just be kind about it, and honest. If you're buying 10 tickets for you and your fellow teachers, that's great. If you're trying to buy 10 to sell later, we'll know and much bad karma will rain down upon you ... really, we'll haunt your dreams.

5. Prices.
$20 for general seating, $30 for premium seating, and $150 for a reception with Greg Mortenson at Jackson's Corner before the presentation. And remember ... we really, really, really would encourage you to pay with cash or check.

6. No do-overs.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you buy one and later on figure you can't go, then be a gem and donate your ticket to a local school kid who would love to go to this event.

So, I think that about covers it. Questions? Do call, we'd love to hear from you: 541-323-6134

Thanks,
Tina

An Evening with Greg Mortenson

2010-01-12T15:01:00.000-08:00

Tickets for

AN EVENING WITH GREG MORTENSON

go on sale Thursday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Camalli Book Company

*We CANNOT sell or reserve any tickets before that time*

Ticket prices:

$20 for general seating

$30 for premium seating

$150 for a reception with Mortenson (includes premium seating)

Tickets will also be sold at Paulina Springs in Redmond and Sisters (opening at 9:30 a.m.), as well as the COCC Box Office (beginning at 7:30 a.m.).

Author Willy Vlautin at the Bend Library 12/10

2009-12-03T12:40:00.000-08:00

The Deschutes Public Library highlights Oregon author Willy Vlautin during the month of December with programs and readings as part of the Celebrate Oregon Authors series being offered throughout the year of 2009. Willy Vlautin will be reading on December 10^th at 4:00 p.m. at the Redmond Public Library, and on December 10^th at 7:00 p.m. upstairs at the Bend Public Library. All events are free and open to the public!

http://www.dpls.lib.or.us/News.asp?NewsID=1683

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/books/review/Wray-t.html

Throwback Books Author Readings on Thursday!

2009-10-12T12:57:00.000-07:00

Join us on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, for an evening with c.vance and Jonathan Ludwig, both of Bend, and Jonathan Treadway of Kentucky ... as Ludwig says, "three men who wish they were the love children of Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, and Leonard Cohen." Come out and listen in ...

Based in Bend, Oregon, Throwback Books is a burgeoning small press company dedicated to publishing innovative writers in a retroactive style. Somewhere between mimeographs and cut-and-paste punk posters are their 32-page, typewriter written, perfect bound chapbooks.

Readings begin at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to all, though some content may not be suitable for young children.

Refreshments will be provided.

Great Author Readings Thursday Night!

2009-09-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 6:30 ...

Join us for an evening with writers Suzanne Burns, Cameron Prow, Bill Baber, and Alex Weiss--- writers who contributed to and placed in the 2008 Literary Harvest.

The Central Oregon Writers Guild is now accepting entries for the 2009 Literary Harvest. Contest rules and guidelines can be found at http://centraloregonwriters.blogspot.com/2009/05/central-oregon-writers-guilds-2009_08.html.

Out Today: The New Stieg Larsson Book

2009-07-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Out today ... Stieg Larsson's THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE, the follow up to the hugely successful THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. It's getting great reviews (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/26/AR2009072602644.html).

Join the 3/50 Project! www.the350project.net

2009-07-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally

2009-07-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

Camalli Book Company is pleased to welcome author Patti Digh to the store on July 25th!

What would you do if you only had 37 days to live? The death of her stepfather just 37 days after being diagnosed with cancer woke Patti Digh up, scared her, and made her examine her own life. She realized that living your best life doesn't mean ditching your job and sailing around the world--it means living each individual day with more intention.

Based on Patti's award-winning blog, 37days, LIFE IS A VERB provides 37 witty, literary, and inspiring life stories that illustrate six core practices for living without regrets, no matter how many days you have left.

Join Patti Digh at Camalli Book Company on July 25 at 5:00 p.m. Free and open to all!

THIRD THURSDAY WORDS

2009-04-15T16:51:00.000-07:00

Join us for THIRD THURSDAY WORDS, a monthly event at Camalli that features the words of local writers. April's event features Timmy Shakes, who has performed--and won--at the Bend Poetry Slam numerous times. Before Shakes performs we will be treated to music by Omar, who is a lovely visual and musical artist. Rumor has it that Shakes will be joined during at least one piece by MOsley WOtta.

Complimentary refreshments, as always ...

DATE: Thursday, April 16

TIME: 6:30 p.m. 'til it ends

PLACE: Camalli Book Co., 1288 SW Simpson

COST: Free, of course

Timmy Shakes

April is National Poetry Month!

2009-04-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

We'll post poems every day for the rest of the month. We've been doing this over on our Facebook site; if you haven't found us there, be sure to become a fan of Camalli Book Company on Facebook!

Today's poems are by Denis Johnson. His 2007 novel, TREE OF SMOKE, won the National Book Award, but he first started with poetry. Those collections--mostly out of print--include INNER WEATHER (1976), THE INCOGNITO LOUNGE (1982), and THE VEIL (1987). His newest novel, NOBODY MOVE, will be released next month.

Surreptitious Kissing

I want to say that
forgiveness keeps on

dividing, that hope
gives issue to hope,

and more, but of course I
am saying what is

said when in this dark
hallway one encounters

you, and paws and
assaults you—love

affairs, fast lies—and you
say it back and we

blunder deeper, as would
any pair of loosed

marionettess, any couple
of cadavers cut lately

from the scaffold,
in the secluded hallways

of whatever is
holding us up now.

The White Fires of Venus

We mourn this senseless planet of regret,
droughts, rust, rain, cadavers
that can't tell us, but I promise
you one day the white fires
of Venus shall rage: the dead,
feeling that power, shall be lifted, and each
of us will have his resurrected one to tell him,
"Greetings. You will recover
or die. The simple cure
for everything is to destroy
all the stethoscopes that will transmit
silence occasionally. The remedy for loneliness
is in learning to admit
solitude as one admits
the bayonet: gracefully,
now that already
it pierces the heart.
Living one: you move among many
dancers and don't know which
you are the shadow of;
you want to kiss your own face in the mirror
but do not approach,
knowing you must not touch one
like that. Living
one, while Venus flares
O set the cereal afire,
O the refrigerator harboring things
that live on into death unchanged."

They know all about us on Andromeda,
they peek at us, they see us
in this world illumined and pasteled
phonily like a bus station,
they are with us when the streets fall down fraught
with laundromats and each of us
closes himself in his small
San Francisco without recourse.
They see you with your face of fingerprints
carrying your instructions in gloved hands
trying to touch things, and know you
for one despairing, trying to touch the curtains,
trying to get your reflection mired in alarm tape
past the window of this then that dark
closed business establishment.
The Andromedans hear your voice like distant amusement park music
converged on by ambulance sirens
and they understand everything.
They're on your side. They forgive you.

I want to turn for a moment to those my heart loves,
who are as diamonds to the Andromedans,
who shimmer for them, lovely and useless, like diamonds:
namely, those who take their meals at soda fountains,
their expressions lodged among the drugs
and sunglasses, each gazing down too long
into the coffee as though from a ruined balcony.
O Andromedans they don't know what to do
with themselves and so they sit there
until they go home where they lie down
until they get up, and you beyond the light years know
that if sleeping is dying, then waking
is birth, and a life
is many lives. I love them because they know how
to manipulate change
in the pockets musically, these whose faces the seasons
never give a kiss, these
who are always courteous to the faces
of presumptions, the presuming streets,
the hotels, the presumption of rain in the streets.
I'm telling you it's cold inside the body that is not the body,
lonesome behind the face
that is certainly not the face
of the person one meant to become.

Third Thursday Words

2009-03-18T16:39:00.000-07:00

THIRD THURSDAY WORDS is a monthly event that highlights the work of local and regional writers. This month we feature the work of:

- Alex Weiss

- John Martin

- Peter Lovering

Both Martin and Weiss have performed at the Bend Poetry Slam, and Martin has a chapbook of poetry, THE NICK OF TIME, published in limited edition by Iota Press. Lovering has published three books of poetry, including WALKING THE HILLS OF ANDROMEDA and ORION BRINGING UP THE SUN.

Come on by and listen to the words while you enjoy a complimentary beverage!

Knitting with Melinda Keba 2/25

2009-02-24T13:33:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, February 25 @ 6:30 . . .

Whether you're a knitting newbie or are experienced with the needles, this night offers a GREAT opportunity to learn and sharpen your skills with local knitting instructor Melinda Keba. Open to all! Bring your needles and some yarn ... we provide the instruction and wine!

February 17 at 6:30 ... Why are we here?

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Discover what you really are, why you're here, and what "here" really is! Join author Randall Shelton as he discusses his new book LIFE ON EARTH: THE GAME at Camalli on TUESDAY evening, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event that is open to all.

The book is the culmination of a 30-year research project by philosopher, psychologist, religious education major, and University of Denver alumni, Randall Shelton. In the book, he offers what he believes is the most compelling revelation ever about Living on Planet Earth. Shelton's book offers a combination of illustrations and down-to-earth disclosures of a paranormal nature all leading to the intriguing epiphany: we're all in a game.

Visit his website for more info: http://www.onlyuno.com/ ... and join us on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30 as Shelton discusses his book and his ideas.

Special Story Time 1/24

2009-01-21T22:32:00.000-08:00

Coming up ...

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Story times are back!

Thursday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. ... with guest reader Karen Casey and her adorable Newfoundland dog, Splash.

Also this month ... join us on Monday, January 12 when local author Diane Hammond visits the store. Hammond will discuss her new novel, HANNAH'S DREAM, and take any questions you may have. Time: 6:30.

Food! Food! Food! (And music...)

2008-12-14T16:28:00.000-08:00

Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, when Suzanne Martinson talks about her new book THE FALLINGWATER COOKBOOK: ELSIE HENDERSON'S RECIPES & MEMORIES. Henderson was the longtime and last cook for the Kaufmann family at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Fallingwater; author Martinson is a former food editor and writer for the Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Martinson is bringing snacks based on the recipes in the book ... and we will of course provide the wine for our guests over 21. Some recipes that make my mouth water include Salmon Rillette, Roquefort Souffle in Phyllo Cups w/ Apple, and an Onion Tart from Alsace.

Also this week . . .

On Wednesday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m. we're joined by the folks at KinderMusik for our story time. This is a great way to get the kids moving!

Great Events This Week!

2008-11-17T10:32:00.000-08:00

TONIGHT AT 6:30 . . .

Local author Darin Furry discusses his new book, BEYOND SAGEBRUSH: SECRETS OF CENTRAL OREGON'S NATURAL WORLD. Furry's book explores the natural history that is specific to Central Oregon. At this presentation and booksigning, the author will discuss what makes our area unique while giving insight to the science behind our natural world.

Also coming up in the store . . .

Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 3:00P
Story Time with Guest Reader Leah Davies

Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:00P
THIRD THURSDAY WORDS .... swing baby, swing! with jazz singer Teresa Ross

Friday, Nov 21 2008, 6:00P
George Wright :: Book Discussion & Signing

Monday, Dec 1 2008, 6:30P
Book Club Discussion ... LOVING FRANK ... discussion is open to any and all

Author Paty Jager Signing Books 11/8

2008-11-07T22:52:00.001-08:00

Author PATY JAGER will be at Camalli Book Company on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. signing copies of her new book MARSHAL IN PETTICOATS.

Tonight's Discussion ... THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE

2008-10-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

Monday night in the store (10/27 @ 6:30) we discuss THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, which was our October book club pick. It is quite a long book at over 500 pages. All are welcome.

As is always the case, I am up against the wall and rushing to finish the book in time for the discussion. And this is why I struggle with book clubs in general … I rarely choose to read a book that large groups are interested in reading, perhaps because I am, in no small measure, obstinate. So when compelled—shall we say—to read a book as part of a group "project" I fall woefully behind. I always have three to four books going at once and somehow manage to move the required reading to the bottom of the stack. All of which makes me a very, very bad candidate for book club leader … I fully admit this. So after this month Deirdre takes over book club duties and I'm happy to hand it over to her; and I'm quite sure everyone will be much happier with her as leader/organizer as opposed to me. I'll likely participate in discussions, but I think (I know) she is much more congenially suited to a book club than me.

With all of that said, I think Deirdre does have some good ones in the queue for the coming months, including:

* LOVING FRANK (November)

* HANNAH'S DREAM (December, with author Diane Hammond joining the discussion)

* CHURCH OF THE DOG (early 2009, with author Kaya McLaren visiting the store on May 28!)

But back to THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE. So many people have read the book, and any and all are welcome to join in the discussion. Don't get me wrong ... I am not panning the book. I'm just being a grump who wishes the book was perhaps 100+ pages shorter. It's a very ambitious first novel, and one that deserves much of the attention it is receiving. The supernatural and suspenseful elements of the book make me think it is well suited to people who liked THE LIFE OF PI. Very different books, but there's something there that connects the two somehow. If you can pull through the first 100 pages, you will undoubtedly go on to finish the book ... but in my opinion it's getting through those first 100 that provides the challenge. Some editing could have been done. It was likely a skilled editor that once said something along the lines of "in every fat book there is a thin book trying to get out." THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE is a good read that could have been made even better if that thinner book had been allowed to come through.

Camalli Downtown Tonight for Art Walk

2008-10-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

Tina will be downtown tonight at UMPQUA BANK as author Thor Hanson discusses and signs his book THE IMPENETRABLE FOREST: MY GORILLA YEARS IN UGANDA. I'll be selling copies of his book and partaking in the free wine ;-)

If you're out and about please stop in and say hi! I'll be handing out special store bookmarks that have a 20% off coupon.

Did I mention the wine?

Special Story Time

2008-10-01T18:06:00.000-07:00

Thursday, October 2, we have a GREAT story time with KINDERMUSIK! Bring the kid(s) in and enjoy music and motion. Starts at 10:00 a.m. ...

Fundraiser for THE NATURE OF WORDS

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Ales for Authors!

Enjoy great beer, catch some open mic performances and support The Nature of Words at "Ales for Authors" this Wednesday, October 1, at Bend's Silver Moon Brewing. The evening's $3.00 cover charge will go to benefit Central Oregon's premier literary festival, scheduled for November 5-9, 2008. Local slam poet Jason Graham will emcee the Open Mic from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Silver Moon Brewing is located at 24 NW Greenwood Avenue.)

Camalli Book Co. will definitely be there! Come on out and hear about The Nature of Words 2008, featuring eight guest authors, including Patricia Smith, four-time national individual poetry slam champion. The author roster also includes Ursula K. Le Guin, icon of the science fiction and fantasy genre; Craig Childs, adventure travel writer and desert ecologist; Charles Bowden, journalist and essayist who writes about the environment and social issues along the U.S.-Mexico border; Luis Urrea, 2005 Pulitzer Prize nominee whose dual-culture heritage influences his themes in fiction and literary non-fiction; Ekiwah Adler-Belendez, 19-year old poet prodigy from Mexico; Pam Houston, award-winning short story writer and novelist; and Judith Barrington, internationally known poet and memoirist.

Bring your own work to share at the Open Mic, or just come to listen and learn about The Nature of Words.

Monday Night Book Club - 9/29, 6:00 p.m.

2008-09-28T21:22:00.000-07:00

As always, procrastination wins and I'm once again rushing to finish the book club selection for this month. But reading Ursula LeGuin's LAVINIA has been a treat. Lavinia comes from Virgil's (or Vergil's, depending on your source) 2000-year-old epic poem THE AENEID, where she is given ever-so-brief treatment and truly does not speak a word (though, her hair does catch fire most impressively). Lavinia is the daughter of King Latinus, and a plethora of men are doomed to die over who will eventually marry her. Her eventual marriage to Aeneas (after whom, of course, the epic is titled) signals the founding of the Roman race.

LeGuin weaves a story that imagines Lavinia's life as a young girl, her courting by that asshole Turnus, her eventual marriage to Aeneas--which leads to the war between the Trojans and the Latins--and on to the end of her life.

I do like feminine takes on old tales ... such as Marion Zimmer Bradley's MISTS OF AVALON ... but LAVINIA is more than a "feminist" tale. As one reviewer stated: "The three characters [Lavinia, Latinus, Aeneas] together embody the Roman belief in fate as it relates to the virtue of pietas (dutifulness, spiritual awareness, a deep listening for and acceptance of the truth at the heart of the matter)." It is a novel for anyone interested in classic mythology, and of course for anyone fascinated by the story of the Trojan War.

I don't think having read THE AENEID is essential, but it would certainly enrich the experience. For a translation, I'd suggest Robert Fagles's, which is now out in paperback.

ANYWAY ... book club discussion Monday night (9/29) at the store at 6:00. Wine flows freely, of course.

Great Event Thursday . . .

2008-08-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

Locals Love Locals!

2008-08-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks! We're happy to announce that Camalli Book Co. just got the Honorable Mention award for Best Bookstore by The Source Weekly! Our friends over at Between the Covers won top prize. We got Best Bookstore by Bend Living, and they got the honorable mention in that one. So, we're sharing awards. We have a great relationship with Between the Covers, and we all just want everyone to SHOP LOCAL! Buy here, buy there ... just buy at a local store! Thanks to everyone for your support over the last year; it's hard to believe we've been open for almost 13 months!

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Thursday, August 14 ... Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a reading and release party celebrating Jonathan Ludwig's first chapbook of poetry and short stories, FALSE STARTS, FRAGMENTS & FALSEHOODS. Ludwig's chapbook is published locally by THROWBACK BOOKS ... you may have seen the article about THROWBACK in the August 9 Bend Bulletin. Ludwig is a member of the 2006 and 2007 Bend Poetry Slam Teams. Either everything in this new chapbook is a lie or the title is--it is tough to tell. The content is difficult to believe: buying bits of a woman's body, making molotov cocktails for our generation out of Hostess Pink Snowballs and chopsticks, late night bottles of booze that have more of a social life than the author. But each becomes difficult to discount after reading these maybe-autobiographical stories. Typed in the font of a classic Oliver No. 5 with its butterfly falling keys, these textured stories will have you rereading each cryptic line to try to find a lie or a truth within it. This is a FREE event, open to all. Guests over 21 can enjoy complimentary wine or beer; those under 21 are welcome to soda or water.

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Thursday, August 21 ... THIRD THURSDAY WORDS in the store at 7:00! This Thursday we're lucky to have in a team of talented local poets: Pete Lovering, John Martin, Judy Montgomery and Ellen Waterston. They will read nothing but short poems (their own and others’), from haiku to limerick to sonnet. Peter is celebrating the publication of a new hand-produced book of haiku, INNERVOICE/OPEN SPACE. John, inspired by a month-long poetry residency at Caldera, will read new work and poems from his chapbook, NICK OF TIME. Ellen will read from her prize-winning chapbook, I AM MADAGASCAR, and give us a taste of work from her soon-to-be-published new book of poems. And Judy, just returned from a poetry getaway, will read some of her new (short!) poems and work from her recent chapbook, PULSE & CONSTELLATION. Join us—and if you'd like, bring a short poem (yours or one of your favorites) to read aloud! This, also, is a FREE event and open to all. Guests over 21 can enjoy complimentary wine or beer; those under 21 are welcome to soda or water.

Stephenie Meyer Frenzy!

2008-07-24T12:04:00.001-07:00

So many people are getting amped up for the release of BREAKING DAWN, the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT series. The book is released on August 2 (Saturday), and you can get your hands on a copy at midnight! We're opening the doors at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1 for some food, drink and low-key interaction (costumes welcome!), and the book goes on sale at the stroke of midnight. AND, get this ... everyone here that night can enter to win a free SIGNED COPY of Stephenie Meyer's THE HOST.

To make sure that you get your hands on a copy of BREAKING DAWN give us a call to reserve your copy. You can pick it up at midnight or the next day. But to win the signed copy of THE HOST you do need to be present on August 1 when we announce the winner just before midnight.

July 21 @ 6:00 ... "Our government can make you disappear..."

2008-07-20T18:19:00.000-07:00

Join us on Monday, July 21, at 6:00 p.m. as Steven Wax discusses his new book KAFKA COMES TO AMERICA: FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE IN THE WAR ON TERROR.

Taken from the book's website:

A public defender’s dedicated struggle to rescue two innocent men from the recent Kafkaesque practices of our vandalized justice system

“Our government can make you disappear.” Those were the words Steven Wax never imagined he would hear himself say. In his twenty-nine years as a public defender, Wax had never had to warn a client that he or she might be taken away to a military brig, or worse, a “black site,” one of our country’s dreaded secret prisons. How had our country come to this? The disappearance of people happens in places ruled by tyrants, military juntas, fascist strongmen—governments with such contempt for the rule of law that they strip their citizens of all rights. But in America?
Under the current Bush administration, not only are the civil rights of foreigners in jeopardy, but those of U.S. citizens. Wax interweaves the stories of two men that he and his team represented: Brandon Mayfield, an American-born small town lawyer and family man, arrested as a suspected terrorist in the Madrid train station bombings after a fingerprint was incorrectly traced back to him by the FBI; and Adel Hamad, a Sudanese hospital administrator taken from his apartment to a Pakistani prison and then flown in chains to the United States military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kafka Comes to America reveals where and how our civil liberties have been eroded for a false security, and how each of us can make a difference. If these events could happen to Brandon Mayfield and Adel Hamad, they can happen to anyone. It could happen to us. It could happen to you.

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JULY 15, 3:00 p.m. … special children’s STORY TIME, craft & booksigning. Local author and illustrator JUNE ATSUKO MARTEL does a story time, reading her new book IN MY DAY to the kids. This children's book helps kids experience the sights and feelings of contrasting cultures in a nostalgic era by spending a day with a girl from Japan and a boy from America. June will also do a Japanese paper craft with the kids.

JULY 17, 7:00 p.m. … THIRD THURSDAY WORDS, featuring local artist, writer, performer and spoken word master JASON GRAHAM, aka MOSLEY WOTTA. Join us for what’s sure to be a great performance. I really encourage you to give this event a go. Graham is phenomenal performer and was featured in The Bulletin earlier this year. Those over 21, come on down and enjoy complimentary wine or beer … those under, we’re happy to share Coca Cola, tea or water.

JULY 19, 2:00 p.m. … I will be at the Tower Theatre selling TODD PARR’s books in conjunction with his STORY STARS presentation for the Deschutes Public Library. I'll be selling at the table before as well as after, when Todd will also be at the table to sign books. His many colorful children's books include the Otto series (OTTO GOES TO THE BEACH, OTTO GOES TO BED, etc.) as well as others, including READING MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD and a perennial favorite with the three- to five-year-old set, UNDERWEAR DO'S AND DON'TS. Tickets to this event are free, but are required, so be sure to pick up yours at the library.

JULY 21, 6:00 p.m. … Federal public defender STEVEN T. WAX is in the store to discuss his book KAFKA COMES TO AMERICA: FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE IN THE WAR ON TERROR, A PUBLIC DEFENDER'S ACCOUNT. Wax masterfully delivers a harrowing story of the erosion of civil liberties after the September 11 terrorist attaches in a powerful testimony that reads like a thriller. Wax’s book follows the story of two men he represented, both victims of post-9/11 conterterrorism measures.

And at the end of the month we have our BOOK CLUB (JULY 28 at 6:00 p.m.). Our book for July is the Oscar Wilde classic THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. Reading this you can see why it was scandalous at the time (it first appeared in Lippincott’s Magazine in 1890). Immerse yourself in a classic and join us on the 28th for a good discussion and some wine. Speaking of classics, I finally watched the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice last night. While I’m not usually a fan of movies adapted from books, I must say it’s a delight to see Mr. Darcy come to life!

Top sellers in the store … moving fast are David Sedaris’s WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, David Wroblewski’s THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, Jhumpa Lahiri’s UNACCUSOMED EARTH, Salman Rushdie’s THE ENCHANTRESS OF FLORENCE, Richard Bartlett’s MATRIX ENERGETICS: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF TRANSFORMATION, William P. Young’s THE SHACK, and Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT and NEW MOON, which are likely moving in anticipation of the fourth book in Meyer’s TWILIGHT series.

Speaking of the TWILIGHT series … that fourth book in the series, BREAKING DAWN, is released on August 2. We have a few cases coming in and will do a midnight selling for those of you who just cannot wait to get your hands on a copy! So, fans, mark your calendars for August 1 at 11:00 p.m., when we open the doors late for Meyer fans! We can begin selling the book at midnight. If you would like to reserve your copy just give us a call or send an e-mail.

Want to see your name in print?? Just fill out a CUSTOMER RECOMMENDATION and share your favorite books with the community! We have the little shelf tags in the store and would love to hear what you’ve read and loved .... just stop on in to pick one up.

Best of Bend 2008

2008-06-30T15:53:00.000-07:00

Bend Living's Best of Bend 2008 just came out, and Camalli Book Company was voted Best Bookstore! Thanks to anyone and everyone who not only voted for us, but to everyone who has been so kind and supportive over this last year. I have a hard time believing that we've been open a full year come the end of July!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Most of all, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR INDEPENDENT RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS.

What's New, What's New...

2008-06-27T18:06:00.000-07:00

It’s been a busy week in the store. People are stocking up on their summer reads, many of them going off to enviable locals … Italy, France, Kauai. As for me, I’m pretty much here with Bodhi every day except Saturdays and some Sundays, but there are worse ways to spend your summer than sharing books. For those of you traveling with kids, we have a lot of activity books to help keep them occupied while in the car or on the plane.

EVENTS

I’m very excited about this … on Thursday, June 19, we kicked off THIRD THURSDAY WORD here in the store. This will be a monthly event featuring a regional poet or writer. So mark your calendars for every third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Graciously kicking it off for us on the 19th was c.vance, host of the Bend Poetry Slam and author of the new chapbook of poetry and short stories, The Alley Flowers Bloom. We of course have his books in stock … it’s a bargain at $5, people! Support a local writer. For THIRD THURSDAY WORD in July (7/17) we have Jason Graham coming in. Jason is a local artist/poet/musician … you may have read the article about him in the Bulletin back in January. Join us on July 17th for an evening of spoken word and perhaps a glass of wine or beer …

Another one to mark on your calendar … on Monday, July 21 at 6:00 author Steven T. Wax comes to Camalli to discuss his new book Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror, A Public Defender’s Inside Account. Here’s what Publisher’s Weekly had to say about the book (you also may have heard Wax on OPB a couple of weeks ago):

Federal public defender Wax masterfully delivers a harrowing story of the erosion of civil liberties after the September 11 terrorist attacks in a powerful testimony that reads like a thriller. Wax follows the stories of two men he represented, both victims of post-9/11 counterterrorism measures. The first---American citizen and fellow lawyer Brandon Mayfield---was arrested by the FBI as a suspect in the Madrid train station bombings in 2004, after the FBI claimed that a latent fingerprint found on the scene matched Mayfield’s. The second story revolves around Adel Hamad, a Sudanese-born hospital administrator arrested in Pakistan while doing refugee relief work. Imprisoned for six months in “a fetid hell” for alleged connections with al-Qaeda, Hamad was hooded and shackled and transferred to Guantánamo Bay, where he has languished for the past four years. With considerable finesse, the author narrates these two gripping stories in alternating chapters through each stage of his clients' cases. Wax offers personal insight and professional outrage; his is a powerful voice that deserves to reach all Americans.

BOOK CLUB

On Monday, JUNE 30, the Camalli Book Club discusses our June pick, Stef Penney's The Tenderness of Wolves (6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.). Join in for the discussion or just be honest about it, say you didn't read the book, and join us for a glass of wine, anyway ... that's okay, too! Our July pick is The Thirteenth Tale.

STORY TIMES

We went on a brief hiatus, but will resume story times starting Wednesday, July 2, at 3:00. Because of summer schedules, we are unable to do morning story times for awhile. Here’s the story time schedule for July:

Wednesday, July 2, 3:00 p.m., Theme: The Moon
Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 p.m. … special story time! Join us as local authors/illustrators June Atsuko Martel and Sandy Beelmann share their new children’s book, In My Day. June will also do a paper craft with the kids after the story. In My Day follows two children, one in Japan and the other in America, through a typical day in the early 1900s. It’s a charming book. Again, support your local authors!
Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 p.m., Theme: Gardens
Wednesday, July 23, 3:00 p.m., Theme: Trucks

Camalli Events

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Events at the store this week:

Tuesday, June 17, 6:00pm-7:00pm … local authors and landscapers Fred Swisher and Sarah Whipple have recently released their book, 55 Myths, Tips & Secrets: Bend’s Essential Guide to Landscaping. Anyone who tries to garden in this town is well aware of the challenges involved. So come on down Tuesday night for a booksigning and discussion that will shed some light on some of those myths, tips and secrets.

Wednesday, June 18, 3:00-3:30 ... story time! Our theme this week is BIRDS.

Thursday, June 19, 7:00pm-whenever … landscaping of the mind. Bend Poetry Slam host c.vance is in the store for a reading/performance. He recently released a collection of poems and stories: the alley flowers bloom…. This Thursday kicks off the store’s Third Thursday poetry/spoken word events, officially titled Third Thursday Word. In July for Third Thursday we’ll have Jason Graham, aka MOsleyWOtta/MoWo. We very much enjoy c.vance's work, but just want to give everyone the head's up that there are some 'adult' themes and language.

Story Time AND Author Visit

2008-06-04T10:08:00.000-07:00

Today (6/4) at 3:00 ... STORY TIME! The theme: The Beach! Come join us for some ocean-themed stories and, of course, a fun craft. Bodhi's here today and anxious for some kid love!

SUNDAY, 6/8, at 4:00 ... come in for a reading and signing by Portland-based author TREVOR SCOTT. A former Air Force officer and the author of more than a dozen books, Scott will stop in at Camalli for a reading and discussion centered on his books’ themes of espionage and intrigue. Scott’s most recent book, BURST OF SOUND, was called “highly entertaining” by the Midwest Book Review and “very exciting” by WP Book Reviews. Scott joined the Navy just shy of 18, working on the dangerous flight deck of aircraft carriers as an aviation ordnanceman on cruises to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Letting an 18-year-old loose on the streets of the world was an excellent training ground for his future career as an international thriller writer. Done with the Navy after four years, Scott attended the University of Minnesota, earning a degree in English and journalism. He soon rejoined the military as an Air Force officer. He was stationed first in Missouri in a communications squadron supporting Minuteman II ICBMs. Then he moved on to a Ground-Launched Cruise Missile unit in Germany for three years during the crumbling of the Berlin Wall and the fall of communism, where he participated in joint exercises with the German Army and Air Force, and escorted Soviet inspection teams in compliance with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

SO ... Scott's visit will be of interest to all kinds of folks. And if you're a budding writer yourself, come on in and ask questions! It's the best way to learn about publishing process.

Signed Editions

2008-05-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

We're building a very small collection of signed books in the store. They're all for sale and would make great gifts for fans of the authors. Signed books include:

THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer. Author-signed first edition, first printing. New hardcover. Price: $45.00.

FLOTSAM, by David Weisner. Author-signed first edition, first printing of his Caldecott Medal winner. New hardcover. Price: $50.00.

BUDDHA: A STORY OF ENLIGHTENMENT, by Deepak Chopra. Author-signed first edition. New hardcover. Price: $60.00.

ELDEST, by Christopher Paolini. Author-signed first edition, first printing. New hardcover. Price: $95.00.

LIFE OF PI, ILLUSTRATED EDITION, written by Yann Martel and illustrated by. Author- and illustrator-signed first edition, first printing. New hardcover. Price: $29.95.

We also have in stock signed copies of local author and naturalist Al St. John's OREGON'S DRY SIDE: EXPLORING EAST OF THE CASCADE CREST; Brian A. Connolly's novels for the 8 - 12 set, including WOLF JOURNAL, HAWK, and NOT FAR FROM TOWN; and Judy Montgomery's poetry collections RED JESS and PULSE & CONSTELLATION.

Coming Up...

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UPCOMING:

Thursday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. ... ANIMALS story time

Thursday, May 29, 6:00 p.m. ... book club discussion for THEY POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY

Sunday, June 8, 4:00 p.m. ... author Trevor Scott in store to discuss his books

Tuesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. ... local landscapers/gardeners Fred Swisher and Sarah Whipple in store to discuss gardening in the high desert.

Big Bodhi's Birthday

2008-05-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

Bodhi the Bookstore Dog turns 11 today! We're celebrating all day long by giving him lots of treats and love (more than the normal amount of outrageous treats and love) AND by having a sale ... all "dog" theme books are 25% off. That includes all categories, from kid picture books to biographies to, of course, the breed-specific books.

STORY TIMES!

2008-05-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY, May 21 @ 3:00 p.m. (Theme: Silly Stories)

THURSDAY, May 29 @ 10:00 a.m. (Theme: Animals)

WEDNESDAY, June 4 @ 3:00 p.m. (Theme: More Animals)

As always, story times last approximately 30 minutes (including a craft after the stories). Our schedule may change during the summer, where we may cut back to two story times a month ... it will depend on turnout in the next couple of weeks.

Check back or call (323-6134) for story time details.

Story Time Thursday

2008-04-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

Come in Thursday morning (May 1) at 10:00 for our TRAINS story time! Remember ... every story time at Camalli is FREE, and every story time includes a craft. Story times last approximately 30 minutes, and the ideal ages are 3 - 6, however the younger & older ones are always welcome, too. We just ask that parents mind their little ones so that everyone can hear and participate in story time.

Story Time Thursday!

2008-04-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

Thursday morning 10:00 a.m. is story time. This week the theme is penguins and we have a VERY cute craft to go with our stories. All kids, all ages welcome.

We hope to see you!

Cold Day, Warm Poem

2008-04-08T10:25:00.000-07:00

Those of us in Bend woke up to more than an inch of snow on the ground this morning. Yep, on the eighth of April we woke up to snow, when in many other places the only white on the trees comes from the spring blossoms. So, we're sharing a warm poem. It's a Neruda poem, so the warmth comes from the author's love heat ;-)

Te recuerdo como eras (I Remember You as You Were)

by Pablo Neruda (1904-1973)

I remember you as you were in the last autumn.
You were the grey beret and the still heart.
In your eyes the flames of the twilight fought on.
And the leaves fell in the water of your soul.

Clasping my arms like a climbing plant
the leaves garnered your voice, that was slow and at peace.
Bonfire of awe in which my thirst was burning.
Sweet blue hyacinth twisted over my soul.

I feel your eyes traveling, and the autumn is far off:
grey beret, voice of a bird, heart like a house
towards which my deep longings migrated
and my kisses fell, happy as embers.

Sky from a ship. Field from the hills:
Your memory is made of light, of smoke, of a still pond!
Beyond your eyes, farther on, the evenings were blazing.
Dry autumn leaves revolved in your soul.

Driving with Books

2008-04-05T15:01:00.001-07:00

I’m about to take a long drive … down to Berkeley, California for a dear friend’s wedding on April 12. So I’m driving down on Thursday the 10th and when it comes to a long trip like that I’ve discovered that I actually do enjoy books on CD. If you’re traveling with others listening to a book is tough, because not everyone enjoys the same thing. But seeing as this is a solo trip for me, I can pick whatever I want! Being a reader and a book lover, listening to a book has always felt like cheating to me, but I was quickly converted on my last drive south. I listened to three books on that trip: The Reluctant Fundamentalist, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, and The Fourth Bear. I did miss my music a bit … another joy of driving by yourself is you can crank up the stereo as loud as you want and no one asks you to change the CD. There is a certain joy to be found cruising down I-5, a joyless stretch on its own, and twisting the knob clockwise and being washed over by tunes from your favorite bands (for me, Wilco, Flaming Lips, vintage X and Throwing Muses).

So this time I may do one or two books on CD and some music. I’m thinking about listening to a personal hero, Joseph Campbell … perhaps The Hero with a Thousand Faces. I’m also considering a good classic, such as Hesse’s Siddhartha or Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury. Hmmm. I also very much want to read Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray (so twisted!) … but that I may save to read rather than listen to.

Decisions, decisions. Regardless of what I listen to, it will be a great trip. A weekend spent with life-long girlfriends, sharing a hotel room and laughing into the wee hours. It’s hard for any book to beat that.

Spring is Springing!

2008-04-02T18:16:00.000-07:00

Many people (us included) are anxiously awaiting that warmer weather, whether it's to dig our fingers in the dirt or to sip a glass of wine on the deck. If you're itching to get your home ready for a new season there are (of course) some books you may want to consider. Architect Sarah Susanka's books bring to light a new way of thinking about what makes a place feel like home—characteristics that many people desire of their homes and their lives, but haven't known how to verbalize. Her books include The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, Outside the Not So Big House: Creating the Landscape of Home, and one of my favorites, The Not So Big Life: Making Room for What Really Matters. For your yard, local landscapers and gardeners Fred Swisher and Sarah Whipple offer up 55 Myths, Tips and Secrets: Bend's Essential Guide to Landscaping. Fred and Sarah were in the store last month, but they'll be back again with more tips and answers to local gardening dilemmas.

Shaping Up in Spring
Some might consider doing a little spring cleaning beyond their homes. I spoke with a customer today who goes through a multi-day fast at the start of every spring ... a body spring cleaning, if you will. If you're looking to do some personal spring cleaning, consider joining Camalli on Friday, April 11 at 6:00 when Lorette Simonet-Jones discusses her book, Kiss Your Fat Goodbye. By no means a slim-down-quick book, Lorette's book focuses on helping people develop the healthy attitudes that allow them to achieve the health and fitness they deserve. Lorette is a yoga instructor, health educator, and weight managment expert.

Book Club
We had a great discussion on Monday that started with Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl and eventually branched off into all sorts of thought-provoking topics. Eventually we got around to naming our April pick: Bernhard Schlink's The Reader. Originally published in Germany, Schlink's book explores the difficulties of comprehending the Holocaust as experienced by the generations growing up afterward—and whether it can be understood through language alone. We will discuss The Reader on Monday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. Remember … EVERYONE is welcome to join us!

Story Times
Here are the April Story Time dates:
Thursday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. ... theme: DOGS
Wednesday, April 9, 3:00 p.m. ... theme: SPACE
Thursday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. ... theme: PENGUINS & PUFFINS
Wednesday, April 23, 3:00 p.m. ... theme: TINA'S PICKS

Thursday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. ... theme: TRAINS
Story times are approximately 30 minutes long, and that includes craft time.

Recent Releases and Top Sellers
Perhaps you heard the interview on NPR … Kurt Vonnegut's son discussed his Dad's posthumous release, Armageddon in Retrospect. It was officially on sale today and was snapped up immediately (but of course more are now in)! Also out and receiving a lot of attention given the recent uprising in Tibet is Pico Iyer's The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Saturday's article in the Bulletin has renewed interest in Molly Gloss's novel, Hearts of Horses, and it's moving back onto the bestseller table. If you're a mystery lover, look for this year's Edgar Award nominees, including Benjamin Black's Christine Falls; Tana French's In the Woods; Vincent Bugliosi's Reclaiming History: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy; Kevin Wignall's Who is Conrad Hirst?; and Michael Chabon's The Yiddish Policeman's Union. Also off the shelf as soon as it landed … Red Bird: Poems by Mary Oliver

Speaking of Poetry . . .
April is National Poetry Month! National Poetry Month was established by the Academy of American Poets as a month-long, national celebration of poetry. So celebrate! Pick up an anthology, a classic, or something brand new. And remember … Camalli posts new poems weekly (sometimes bi-weekly) outside the front of the store. These poems are by locals whenever possible (hint, hint: submit your poems!) and are BEAUTIFULLY illustrated by our lovely artist and bookseller, Britanny Zendejas.

Camalli Book Club Discussion 3/31

2008-03-30T20:48:00.001-07:00

Open to all ... Monday night, 3/31 at 6:00 p.m. we discuss Philppa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl. Whether you've recently read the book, read it years ago, or have only seen the movie, feel free to join us! There's usually a free glass-o-wine to be had ... ;-)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

Top o' the mornin' to you . . . and a merry St. Patrick's Day! St. Patty's 'tis also the birthdate of Camalli's own Britanny Zendejas, so a happy birthday to Brit Brit. This annual feast day honors one of the patron saints of Ireland, and what better way to show honor than with green beer, corned beef, and green clothes?

In the store we celebrate St. Patty's ... and Britanny's birthday ... as we celebrate most things: with a book! Tina is in the midst of four books: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, and How to Be Happy All the Time by Yogananda. Note that A NEW EARTH and THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL will be discussed as part of the store's book club, which is open to anyone and everyone. We will discuss A NEW EARTH on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-6:30, and THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL on March 31 from 6:00-7:00.

Deirdre just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns and is now reading A New Earth. Remy is reading the graphic novel, Persepolis, and Jonathan is reading the graphic novel Maus as well as Port Townsend, a history of the Washington port town.

We have two more story times scheduled for March: March 20 at 10:00 a.m. and March 26 at 3:00 p.m. For our March 26 story time we will have in a guest reader, preschool teacher Marcee Zendejas. Our story time with Karen Kassy and her dog Splash was great! Splash was a perfect gentleman with all the kids. Tina's dog, Bodhi, is often at the story times as well, but even at 110 pounds Bodhi looks like a mini-lab compared to Splash!

There's still time to register for Karen Castelbaum's inspiring series of "playshops," which are designed to help you drink from the inner wellsprings of creativity, imagination, and curiosity through guided work and art play. This three-part series features: THURSDAY, MARCH 20 - Alluring Activity: The Art of New Beginnings ... THURSDAY, APRIL 3 - The Gifts You Bring to the World ... and THURSDAY, APRIL 17 - The Muse is "IN": Living with Vision & Zest. Each workshop goes from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The cost for each session is $25.00, and Karen is donating 10% of all proceeds to the Kid's Center. Karen is a counselor, artist, & expressive arts facilitator who loves fooling around with words and images. Contact the store for more information or to register.

Special Story Time

2008-03-10T13:28:00.000-07:00

Join us on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 for a special story time! Local author Karen Kassy will read from the book Seaman's Journal: On the Trail with Lewis and Clark, by Patricia Reeder Eubank. Kassy will bring her dog, Splash, who happens to be the perfect likeness of the book's hero, Seaman! The book tells the tale of Seaman, a newfoundland dog, who spends three years on an adventure of more than 8,000 miles to the Pacific Ocean and back. The book tells the story of Lewis & Clark's expedition from Seaman's viewpoint. Based on the true entries in Lewis's own journal describing his dog, Seaman. This story time will be great for young readers as well as elementary-school age children who are studying, have studied, or will study this important part of history.

What's In Store ... In the Store

2008-03-05T09:30:00.000-08:00

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

There's still time to take part! Bestselling local author, national journalist and writing coach Linden Gross will conduct a series of five one-hour workshops geared towards helping aspiring writers get published. The series, conducted at the store, will cover the following topics: (1) Getting Started, (2) Breaking into Magazines, (3) Getting a Book Deal, (4) Writing that Grabs the Right Kind of Attention, and (5) The Ins and Outs of Publishing vs. Self-Publishing. The How to Get Published workshop series will be conducted on five consecutive Wednesday evenings, starting tonight at the stpre, from 5 - 6 p.m. Linden's fee is $25 per workshop or $100 for the series of five. Contact us for registration information. Walk-in registrants are welcome.

CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS

Release your creative spirit! Join Karen Castelbaum for an inspiring series of "playshops" designed to help you drink from the inner wellsprings of creativity, imagination, and curiosity through guided work and art play. This three-part series features: THURSDAY, MARCH 20 - Alluring Activity: The Art of New Beginnings ... THURSDAY, APRIL 3 - The Gifts You Bring to the World ... and THURSDAY, APRIL 17 - The Muse is "IN": Living with Vision & Zest. Each workshop goes from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The cost for each session is $25.00, and Karen is donating 10% of all proceeds to the Kid's Center. Please call about a sliding price scale if cost is an issue. Karen is a counselor, artist, & expressive arts facilitator who loves fooling around with words and images. Contact the store for more information or to register.

BOOK CLUBS

We have two books going on this month, and everyone and anyone is invited to join the discussions. First up is the Oprah pick, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, which we will discuss on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE FROM 6:00 to 5:30).

SECOND BOOK ... the March pick for the store is The Other Boleyn Girl, which is of course now out as a film. I have many customers who count this as one of their favorite reads ever, so it seems like an appropriate time to delve in. We will discuss The Other Boleyn Girl on March 31 at 6:00 p.m.

STORY TIMES

Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. ... all Dr. Seuss!

Wednesday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m. ... special story time with guest reader and local author of Health Intuition, Karen Kassy. Karen will read from the children's picture book Seaman's Journey, which tells the tale of a Newfoundland dog who traveled with Lewis & Clark on their journey. Karen will bring her own Newfoundland, Splash, for the reading. Karen is a health intuitive and all-around great spirit. The story time will be fun for kids and grownups.

Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. ... Super Silly Stories

Wednesday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. ... Super Silly Stories II. For this story time we're looking for anyone who might want to be a guest reader. Tina will be out of town.

READING MATERIAL

Tina is in the midst of four books . Tolle's A New Earth, Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl, Yogananda's How to Be Happy All the Time, and Richard Yates's Revolutionary Road. I'm amazed by Revolutionary Road, a modern American classic that on one hand I wish I would have read long ago, but on the other hand it's such a pleasure to be so swept away by something for the first time. New in hardback or paperback . check out Aryn Kyle's The God of Animals, just in in paperback, as is Peony in Love, Lisa See's latest since Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Recent hardcover releases to check out include John Burnham Schwartz's The Commoner, Geraldine Brooks's People of the Book, and Life Class by Pat Barker. Do you have a book-contemporary or classic-that you love, and that you'd love to tell others about? Write a recommendation and we'd be happy to place it with your book selection in the store. Just stop by and ask for the Customer Pick card.

Thursday 2/21 Events

2008-02-20T15:00:00.001-08:00

On Thursday 2/21 we have a few things going on . . .

10:00 a.m. . . . Aaargh, matey, it's Pirate Story Time! After reading some books and swabbin' the decks, my hearty mateys will be makin' hats and eye patches.

5:30 p.m. . . . Ladies, join us for a discussion and Q&A with naturpathic physician Dr. Azure Karli. Dr. Karli is focus on menopause and bio-identical hormones. Now’s you chance to pepper an expect with questions! Join us for a fun and informative discussion while you enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine.

ALL DAY LONG . . . it's Deirdre's birthday!

Book Event Tonight: POWERLESS

2008-01-31T14:55:00.001-08:00

Join us tonight when local author Jim Owen discusses his new book Powerless: Our Children's Future at 7:00 p.m. here at Camalli (1288 SW Simpson, Suite C). We are not daunted by the snow, so the event goes forward as planned.

Other upcoming events . . .

February 7 . . . Story Time at 10:00 a.m.; theme is transportation
February 8 . . . Judith Montgomery @ 6:00 p.m., reading from her latest poetry chapbook, Pulse and Constellation
February 13 . . . Story Time at 3:00 p.m.

Outside the store, mark your calendars for February 21, when Word Cafe once again takes place at COCC at 7:30. This event features poetry and fiction performed featuring Brad Hills new repertory group as well as a unique reading of poetry interpreted by dance and accompanied by live music. The performances will be followed by readings by featured local authors--including Suzanne Burns (see below) and an open mic.

On FEBRUARY 4 we begin Creative Consciousness. The idea for this program was taken from local resident Karen Castelbaum, who places an information box (real-estate style) in front of her house. Every month she places a poem in the box for people to take. We're using the idea (thanks Karen!) with Creative Consciousness. Each week we'll feature a new poem, literary passage, or piece of art (changing each Monday). On Monday the 4th we begin with a wonderful piece of poetry by Bend resident Cassie Moore, with original art by our own Britanny Zendejas. The poem and art are beautiful together, so be sure to stop by sometime after the 4th to pick one up! These are FREE, and you can pick up your piece of Creative Consciousness from the flyer box outside the front door of the store. If you'd like to submit your own work just e-mail us! We want this to be a community-centered project.

Also upcoming in the store ... local author Suzanne Burns will read from her wonderful new chapbook, Double Header. Check back in for date and time! Also look for upcoming author visits from Wayne Kee, author of the narrative poem Song of the Snake Wars . . . and Fred Swisher & Sarah Whipple, authors of 55 Myths, Tips & Secrets: Bend's Essential Guide to Landscaping.

Coming Now and Later

2008-01-13T15:26:00.000-08:00

STORY TIMES: Thursday, 1/24, 10:00 a.m. & Wednesday, 1/30, 3:00 p.m. ... Tina's Favorites! Thursday, 2/7, 10:00 a.m. & Wednesday, 2/13, 3:00 p.m. ... Transportation. And great news ... we have guest reader Karen Grace Kassy coming in March. She'll read a story about Lewis & Clark and will bring her sweet and gentle Newfoundland, the type of dog that is at the center of our story. Mark your calendars for March 12 at 3:00 p.m. for that story time.

BOOK SUGGESTIONS: We've had some great special orders and book club picks recently. One book club is reading Ursula K. LeGuin's translation of Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching. It's one of the best selections yet, as it's unique and filled with simple & beautiful wisdom . . . and I was completely surprised to find this version from LeGuin. Another unique selection is Persepholis: The Story of a Childhood. This graphic novel tells the story of a young girl's life under the Islamic Revolution. If you've never looked through a graphic novel, we highly recommend you take a few minutes to browse a few. These are kids' comic books ... many graphic novels are sophisticated tales accompanied by amazing art. They certainly warrant a look.

The Devil and Miss Prym: A Novel of Temptation, by Paulo Coehlo, is another pick from a local book club. Coehlo's book is a parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear—as it struggles with the choice between good and evil. Another club is reading Coehlo's Veronika Decides to Die.

If you're looking for a classic for your club pick, consider Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary. One of my personal favorites, this tale of adultery in the provinces certainly deserves another look following any requisite high school reading. The "Madame" here is Emma Bovary, the wife of a doctor who is less than satisfied with the banalities of her provincial life. She embarks on adulterous affairs and comes to a tragic end. She would be the most desperate of the desperate housewives. Other classics to look at again: The Scarlett Letter, Fahrenheit 451, Invisible Man, Atlas Shrugged, Lolita, Under the Volcano . . . so many!

BOOK CLUB: Camalli Book Co.'s next book club selection is SPECIAL TOPICS IN CALAMITY PHYSICS by Marisha Pessl. Don't let the title scare you! This mesmerizing debut novel centers on the clever, deadpan Blue van Meer, who has a head full of literary, philosophical, scientific, and cinematic knowledge. But she could use some friends. Upon entering the elite St. Gallway school she finds some--a clique of eccentrics known as the Bluebloods. One drowning and one hanging later, Blue finds herself puzzling out a byzantine murder mystery. Nabokov meets Donna Tartt in this novel--with "visual aids" drawn by the author--that has won over readers of all ages. Paperback. We will meet to discuss the novel on Wednesday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. We had a great book-focused discussion for The World to Come, so we hope you can join us on the 27th! Everyone is welcome. Our March pick discussion will be held on Monday, March 31, at 6:00 p.m.

WHAT'S UP: Join us on January 31 as Bend author Jim Owen discusses his new book, Powerless: Our Children's Future. Owen explores the world’s need for a massive new energy economy in this powerful new book. Written by a grandfather to his three young grandchildren to read in ten years, it’s also a call to action, for anyone concerned about the world’s future. Powerless is a wake-up call based on the scientific research and ideas of great thinkers from Adam Smith, E.O. Wilson and Thomas L. Friedman. The book shows how four key elements create our coming environmental disaster: world population, distribution of power and wealth, natural resources and humans’ natural hesitation to act on long-term problems, even when they pose a threat to our children.

WOMEN ... HOT FLASHES GOT YOU DOWN?: On 2/21 Dr. Azure Karli of Bend Naturopathic Clinic will discuss the variety of menopause treatments available. Questions are welcomed, and you'll also find a range of books available to help you navigate your way through the change. :)

Story Time / Book Club

2008-01-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

STORY TIMES
Story Times continue to be wild and fun! Here's the January schedule:

Thursday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. - Folk/Fairy Tales
Wednesday, January 16, 3:o0 p.m. - Folk/Fairy Tales
Thursday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. - Tina's Favorites
Wednesday, January 30, 3:00 p.m. - Tina's Favorites

BOOK CLUB
We're closing in on our discusson of Dara Horn's The World to Come. We'll meet on Thursday, January 10 at 5:30 p.m. here at the store. EVERYONE is welcome. If you can think of one discussion ahead of time that'd be great. I know I'll be re-reading the last two chapters of the book before we meet . . . what happens at the end will certainly help propel a spirited discussion! We'll also need to decide on our next read. Books in consideration include (all in paperback):

The Known World, by Edward P. Jones
The Autumn of the Patriarch, by Gariel Garcia Marquez
Blood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthy
Special Topics in Calamity Physics, by Marisha Pessl
Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates

But we're also open to more suggestions! Shoot me an e-mail if you have a book in mind. We hope to see you on the 10th!

Open Earlier and Later

2007-12-18T17:56:00.000-08:00

Temporary holiday hours this week . . . not to say there are any last-minute shoppers out there, but just in case ;-)

Monday - Friday: 9:30-7:00
Saturday: 9:30-6:00
Sunday: 10:00-5:00
Monday 12/24: 9:00-1:00

If you know exactly what you want, you can always call ahead of time and we'll pull it off of the shelf for you and have it wrapped and ready when you pick it up. We have until Thursday (12/20) morning to place our last holiday order, so if there's anything out there you want us to order simply give us a ring and we'll get it in the order for arrival on Friday.

STORY TIME ... Christmas books galore on WEDNESDAY, 12/19 at 3:00. I plan on reading Snowmen at Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, and Olive the Other Reindeer. The craft is a good ol' paper chain garland.

We have 4 copies left of the author- and illustrator-signed Life of Pi Illustrated Edition books left (hardcover/$29.95). A great and rare gift for the book lover. I'm in love with Bird: The Definitive Guide from DK & Audubon (hardcover, $50.00). It's a gorgeous book and would be a welcomed treat by any birder on your list.

We still have a few stuffed penguins left, and the kids love these (2 ft. plush toy, $19.99). Pair the stuffed penguin with a penguin book and, voila, you're a hero ... Santa would be jealous. Or, for the mini chef, perhaps a copy of William Steig's hilarious book, Pete's a Pizza (hardcover, $16.99), paired with Melissa & Doug's Pizza Party pizza toy ($19.98). Mmmm, pizza.

For the know-it-all, try The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge (hardcover, $31.95). They may know a lot, but this book will show them that there still are a few new things to be learned.

And, yep, gift wrap is complimentary! We get backed up from time to time with wrapping, but you can always buy it, leave it, let us wrap it, and come back later if you're short on time.

Happy holidays!! We look forward to seeing you soon . . .

2007-12-11T22:08:00.000-08:00

The holidays are upon us and we at Camalli are caught in a festive whirlwind of wrapping paper and ribbon! Wow . . . some of us are simply impressed that people get their shopping done anytime before the 15th. But it's been wonderful to meet so many new people and catch up with our more regular visitors. Our Holiday Catalog titles are moving quickly . . . remember, titles from the catalog are 20% off through December! The Adventures of Cinnamon Bear is in much demand, but luckily we have many in stock. Whether the person on your list is a little reader-to-be or a life-long bibliophile, we have great ideas for unique gifts. And remember . . . COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP lets you cross one more thing off of your list!

NEXT STORY TIME . . . we hope to see you Thursday 12/13 at 10:00 a.m. with your little one. Our theme this week is HOLIDAY, and if we miss you on Thursday the story time and craft repeats on Wednesday, 12/19, at 3:00 p.m.

BOOK CLUB . . . remember to mark your calendars for January 10, 5:30 p.m., when we will discuss our December book selection, The World to Come. It's not too late to pick up and read this fabulous book. Dara Horn's provoking tale centers on a Chagall painting, tracing its possible provenance in Russia through its theft from a Jewish museum in New York and forward in time to the thief's motivations. Drawn from the real-life theft of the painting, Horn's narrative beautifully blends the real and the mystical to paint a memorable tale that will stay with you long after you've finished the last page.

Thanks so much for sharing your love of reading with us!

Camalli Book Company Recent Bestsellers:
The World to Come
The Adventures of Cinnamon Bear
Three Cups of Tea
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Water for Elephants
... and cookbooks! Lots and lots of cookbooks!

Be Independent!

Stuffed Turkey, Stuffed Store

2007-11-26T13:16:00.000-08:00

Unbelievably, the holiday shopping season is already upon us. Our holiday catalog is filled with great titles for gift giving, from northwest authors to children's books. If you didn't get your catalog in the Bulletin, be sure to swing by and pick up one. All books in the catalog are 20% off through December. Going fast: the Mark-My-Time digital bookmarks. These are GREAT for kids! They make it easy to track your child's reading time . . . and therefore make it a breeze to fill in their time on those class reading logs.

We have a few copies left of the Life of Pi signed illustrated editions, but they are going much faster than I had anticipated. So many people loved this book. And the illustrations in this new edition are gorgeous. The books are first edtion/first printing, and they're signed by Yann Martel and illustrator. A rare treat!

STORY TIMES . . . we added another one to our schedule! This week's story time is on Thursday (11/29) at 10:00 a.m., with the theme of SNOW. That story time and theme then repeats next Wednesday (12/5) at 3:00 p.m. We'll of course do a craft after we read the books. Thursday Story Times are ideal for kids 2 - 5, while Wednesday Story Times will be geared to a little older audience (ages 3 - 6+) for those getting out of school early. Regardless of age, though, all are welcome!

AUTHOR SIGNING . . . Paty Jager joins us this Saturday, 12/1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to sign copies of her latest Western romance, A Perfectly Good Nanny. Come by, pick up a cookie to munch on, and chat with Paty about her book as well as her experience as a writer.

Following the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm reminded of how thankful I am to own an independent bookstore. It's the best job I've ever had, and the people I've met have been amazing. Thank you for shopping with us!

Be Independent!

New Edition of Life of Pi ... Signed and Illustrated!

2007-11-05T17:21:00.000-08:00

This just in . . . signed copies of the NEW illustrated edition of Yann Martel's Life of Pi! We at Camalli are very lucky to have these signed editions, especially considering that they are signed by both the author and the illustrator, and are first edition/first printing copies. Best of all, they're available at the retail price of $29.99. We have only 20 copies, and when they're gone, they're gone. A copy of this beautiful book would make a wonderful gift for a friend . . . or a perfect gift for yourself! With the gorgeous illustrations, now is the time to re-read (or read for the first time) this Man Booker-prize winning novel.

Camalli Events

2007-10-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

Friday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.: Come meet author Paty Jager as she reads from her latest novel, Perfectly Good Nanny. Paty will also answer questions about writing and her road to publication. Perfectly Good Nanny received Four Lips from twolipsreviews.com, which said Jager ". . . paints a beautiful picture of truth, trust, determination, and love . . . captures the essence of working hard for your family and home."

Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10, all day: Camalli will be in the Literary Lounge at the Women's Expo at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. Stop by and browse . . . we'll have plenty of titles on hand that will be of particular interest to women and girls. We'll of course be open at the store, too!

Thursday, November 15, 10:00 a.m.: Story Time! Join us as we read stories and do a craft centered on the theme of THANKSGIVING.

Wednesday, November 14, 5:00 p.m.: Kid Poets! A third grade class of students will be in the store reading their poetry. I've been amazed at what I've heard from some of these youngsters.

Friday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.: Join Rick Steber for a release party celebrating the publication of his latest novel, Forty Candles on a Cowboy Cake. Coming to us from Prineville, Rick has gained a well-deserved national reputation and is best known for writing honest stories about the strong people and the open landscapes of the Old West. Of Rick's writing, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said "Steber's writing is plain, picturesque, almost Hemingwayesque; the measure that lends dignity and understanding to the colorful past," and the LA Times said "Steber's words remind you of Hemingway or Fitzgerald...."

Readings and . . . a Sale!

2007-10-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

A few things to mention today . . .

STORY TIME: Thursday's Halloween Story Time was a hoot. The kids were adorable in their costumes . . . from princesses (three of 'em) to a ghost to a ladybug to a horse. The kids really got into The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, and after stories we made some not-so-spooky finger puppet bats. Next story time will be Thursday, November 15, and theme will be THANKSGIVING.

STORIES FOR GROWN UPS: Join us on Friday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. for the release of Paty Jager's Perfectly Good Nanny. This western contemporary romance received four lips from twolipsreviews.com, so come in on the 2nd and meet Paty as she reads from the book and answers questions about writing and her road to publication.

SALE, SALE, SALE!: Be sure to come in and take advantage of our book sale! You'll find a table full of titles discounted from 20% to 40%. Sale titles include fiction and non-fiction, so browse the selection and you're likely to find something of interest!

WOMEN'S EXPO: Look for Camalli in the Literary Lounge at this year's Central Oregon Women's Expo! We'll have a table full of books that are of particular interest to girls and women.

GIFTS: We just received another toy shipment, so we're stocked to the gills with presents for kids. Whether you're birthday shopping or are one of those people who are ahead of the rest of us in your holiday shopping, be sure to stop by and have a look. Remember, we'll gift wrap your present, too!

SIMPSON IN THE CLEAR?: Simpson Avenue, that is. Looking out the window today there's NO sign of the construction on Century and Simpson. Phew! Could they really be done for good? Traffic is flowing again, so come on down!

Story Time Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

2007-10-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

Thursday's dinosaur story time was a hoot. Funny how kids of all ages and genders seem to be fascinated by dinosaurs. We followed up the books with a craft, and the kids made their own dinosaurs:

Our craft for the previous story time involved taking some beautiful fall leaves and pressing them between clear Contact paper:

On Thursday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m. we'll have our HALLOWEEN story time. We would love the kids to come in costume!

Stories . . . and Dust

2007-10-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

Next story time is Thursday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. Our theme this time is DINOSAURS. Looking out the window I realize I perhaps should have chosen the theme of CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS, as the construction on Simpson continues. Again. Which makes it hard for customers trying to access either the shopping center we're in or the one across the street. Make your way in via Century/14th if you can. The trucks are a bit loud and they're kicking up some dust, but anyone with a young child who loves construction trucks should stop in in the next two days and read some big truck books while watching the show outside the window. Lots of "heavy machinerey," as my son used to call them.

I recently finished Mister Pip, a book that was shortlisted for this year's Man Booker prize. A very good book, but it drained the emotion out of me at one point. I won't give it away here. But I was left thinking about it for days after. Very powerful. It was one of those books that affected me in a way that I had to immediately get into another book to help clear my head of the imagery. So I picked up an advance reader's copy of The Somnambulist, which doesn't publish in the U.S. until February, though it's already out to good reviews in the U.K. It's somewhat of a gothic mystery set in Victorian England. Or, as the cover describes it, "An extraordinary tale of poetry, secret societies, travelling circuses and walking dead set in a richly realised Victorian London." Interesting so far.

What are you reading? What have you loved? We'd love to publish you favorites in the store . . . give you your own little shelf corner with your recommedation. Just drop an e-mail!

Hot Reads

2007-10-11T19:30:00.001-07:00

We've had two book clubs meet at Camalli this week, and it's been great fun listening in on their discussions. One group just finished Eat, Pray, Love, while the other group read Mountains Beyond Mountains. Eat, Pray, Love has been one of the best sellers at the store since we opened back in August, and it's keeping a top position along with Three Cups of Tea, Water for Elephants, and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Just recently Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time has been flying off the shelves. Egan will be in Bend at the end of the month along with an impressive line up of authors and poets for The Nature of Words. I'm currently reading Benjamin Percy's Refresh, Refresh: Stories. Percy will also be here for The Nature of Words, and his short story collection is filled with references to Bend and Central Oregon; it's a wonderful read.

Also on the nightstand right now is Mister Pip, which has been short-listed for the Man Booker prize. From the short list I've also read On Chesil Beach and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. I'm very much enjoying Mister Pip, but I think The Reluctant Fundamentalist remains my favorite so far. Still to read from the short list: Animal's People, Darkmans, and The Gathering.

But before I get to the next Man Booker title, I'm reading up on my dinosaurs . . . Camalli's next story time is Thursday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m., and we'll be reading about dinosaurs. Nothing scary; we'll keep this fun and colorful for the preschool crowd.

Story Times and Stories

2007-10-04T16:23:00.000-07:00

We had a lovely story time today, complete with fall leaves--the warm colors of which kept us cozy as it rained and hailed outside! Our next story time is Thursday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m.; the theme will be DINOSAURS. We'll then follow that up with another story time one week later on Thursday, October 25, with a HALLOWEEN theme (costumes welcome!). If you want your name added to the e-mail announcement list for story times let us know.

Central Oregon's premier literary event, The Nature of Words, is quickly approaching (October 31-November 4), so now is the time to get your tickets ... and to get your hands on some of the books by this year's guest authors. I'm currently reading Benjamin Percy's wonderful short story collection, Refresh, Refresh, and Timothy Egan's National Book Award winner The Worst Hard Time is moving off the shelves at a rapid pace. And there's plenty more to choose from! Look for:

TIMOTHY EGAN: The Good Rain, Lasso the Wind, and The Worst Hard Time
HEATHER VOGEL FREDERICK: The Education of Patience Goodspeed, The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed, The Mother-Daughter Book Club, Spy Mice: The Black Paw, Spy Mice: For Your Paws Only, and Spy Mice: Goldwhiskers
CRAIG JOHNSON: The Cold Dish, Death without Company, and Kindness Goes Unpunished
TED KOOSER: Delights & Shadows, Flying at Night, The Poetry Home Repair Manual, Writing Brave & Free, and Weather Central
KATHLEEN DEAN MOORE: The Pine Island Paradox and Riverwalking: Reflections on Moving Water
BENJAMIN PERCY: The Language of Elk and Refresh, Refresh
PATTIANN ROGERS: Firekeeper: Selected Poems, Generations, and Splitting and Binding

Story Time Thursday: Fall Leaves

2007-10-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks again to everyone for the fantastic turnout at our last story time! This Thursday, October 4, we'll have our second story time. Our theme this week centers on Fall and the changing season. We'll read a few books about leaves and will then do a kid craft using some of the gorgeous leaves we have around Bend at this time of year. If you and you child find some beautiful leaves feel free to bring them in for the craft.

We'll open a little early on Thursday so that we can begin our story time at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE, to keep spaces available for our neighboring businesses, we would greatly appreciate it if you either parked directly in front of Camalli or in one of the spots in the interior lot. Please do not park in front of Pizzicato.

Thanks again to everyone for supporting your local, independent bookstores!

I Read Banned Books.

2007-09-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

And I don't even live dangerously. Did you know that this week, September 29 through October 6, is Banned Books Week? This week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, American Library Association, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Association of American Publishers, and National Association of College Stores. It is endorsed by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

Come in to Camalli and view some of the many books that have been challenged in the past . . . from Harry Potter to Catcher in the Rye, you may be surprised by what you find.

Live on the edge and let your inner rebel run loose . . . read a Banned Book!

Story Time Thanks!

2007-09-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

Wow ... what a fantastic turnout for our FIRE TRUCK AND FIREFIGHTER story time this morning! Thanks so much everyone for you patience with our first venture into Story Time World. The kids were great, and the firefighters were absolutely amazing. I think we overwhelmed them with our turnout, but they of course took it in stride like the pros they are. Thank you Bend firefighters!

Our next story time will be on Thursday, October 4, and the theme will be FALL COLORS AND LEAVES. No exciting trips to the fire station, but we will do a craft that involves using some of the beautiful fall leaves we have here in Bend. It would be great if you and your child could find some leaves of various colors and shapes to bring in.

While I'm here, I'll post our best sellers at Camalli over the past week:

FICTION:
1. A Thousand Splendid Suns
2. Water for Elephants
3. Spot of Bother
4. Kite Runner
5. Middlesex

NON-FICTION:
1. Three Cups of Tea
2. Eat Pray Love
3. Glass Castle
4. Worst Hard Time
5. Dangerous Book for Boys

CHILDREN'S INTEREST:
1. Runaway Bunny
2. Look What I Did with a Leaf
3. Big Red Barn (board book)
4. Puff the Magic Dragon
5. B is for Beaver

Fire Truck Story Time Scheduled!

2007-09-07T16:31:00.000-07:00

This just in . . . our first story time will be on Thursday, September 20 at 10:15 sharp. We will read a few books that center on fire trucks, fire fighters, and fire safety. Following our story time we will take a short walk across the parking lot to the fire station, where the kids will get an eyefull of REAL fire trucks and REAL fire fighters! Fire fighters are so important to all of us; if your child wants to draw a special picture to take to the fire station I would encourage you to help him or her do so. These folks put their lives on the line for us every day, and they still find time to do station tours for the kids!

Note for story times the prime ages are between 2 and 5. The younger folks are welcome, too, but stories will be geared to a pre-school audience.

Thursdays will continue to be our story time hours for the near future, aiming for every Thursday at 10:30. This first Thursday (9/20) starts a little early because of the extra field trip, but other story times will be at 10:30, and we'll do our best to include an activity. Have a suggestion for story time? Let us know; we'd love to hear from you! camallireaders@gmail.com

Stories & Teachers

2007-09-07T16:15:00.000-07:00

Lots of construction going on lately on Simpson and Century . . . but don't let that deter you! We're open every day. Friday, September 7 we'll stay open until 7:00, so stop by, browse and have a cup of tea or coffee.

We're close to finalizing our story times . . . the first one will be with the Bend Fire Dept. We'll read stories here about fire engines and fire fighters, and then as a special treat we'll walk over to the fire department to see the real engines and real fire fighters! E-mails will be going out to those who signed up to be notified by e-mail, and we'll post the times here as well.

Teachers . . . Camalli Book Company appreciates our local teachers. Bring in a pay stub or other proof of employment at a local school and we'll offer you a 20% discount on most items (books only, please; discount does not apply to sale merchandise or to "short" discount items).

Story Times

2007-08-12T17:43:00.000-07:00

Story times will start up in September . . . when the "big" kids are heading back in school and everyone is back from their summer vacations. To begin we'll have one story time a week, but would like to add a second. First story times will include themes such as Off to School and Fabulous Fire Engines. Because Camalli is so close to the fire department, our Fabulous Fire Engines story time may include a walk next door to see the trucks and the fire fighters in person! Dates are to be scheduled in the coming weeks, so watch the web site for details.

What are you reading?

We'd love to know what your favorite books are . . . whether they be contemporary or classic. Give us your recommendation and we can include it on the shelf with the book(s) you think other people need to know about. Stop by the store for your "Community Pick" form, or e-mail us at camallireaders@gmail.com and let us know the book title, author name, and a brief description of why you recommend the book.

Wired & Wireless

2007-08-04T20:04:00.000-07:00

In addition to books, gifts, cards, and coffee, we failed to mention we also offer free wireless access in the store. Just stop at the register to get your login key number.

We're loving the kid area! It has a lot of room for the younger set to move around, and some plush bean bags for relaxing with a good read. Our 8-12 section is bursting with good books, too! And the teen/young adult section a nice selection . . . remember, Stephenie Meyer's Eclipse comes out on Tuesday, 8/7. We also have Twilight and New Moon in stock for anyone who's ready to start reading this vampire love saga.

Grand Opening Sale ... and Coffee's On!

2007-08-01T16:42:00.000-07:00

Camalli Book Company officially opened its doors Tuesday (7/31) with a ribbon cutting ... and our signs are finally up! We're on Simpson Avenue, just three spaces down from Pizzicato and right next to Complements in the Ray's shopping center.

Grand-opening sale . . . hard-back titles in stock are currently on sale for 20% off, so pick up your next read at a great price! The sale runs through August 15. While here, sign up for our frequent buyer program and earn a $5.00 credit for every $100.00 spent. Look for popular hard-back titles such as The Dangerous Book for Boys; Peony in Love; The Yiddish Policeman's Union; The Diana Chronicles; Einstein; Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; The Omnivore's Dilemma; and more.

We also sell Strictly Organic coffee in the store, as there's nothing quite like a good book and a good cup of coffee. And if a cup of tea is more your, well, cup of tea, then stop in for a cup from Harney & Sons.

We hope to see you soon!

Ribbon Cutting & More

2007-07-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

Join us for our ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 31, at 4:30. We'll have a small smattering of refreshments on hand.

In the meantime, we're busy adding books to the shelves. Besides Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the hot sellers this week have been Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin's Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time, Jeffrey Eugenide's Middlesex, and Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants. Coming up on August 7 for young adult readers Eclipse, Stephenie Meyer's much anticipated third book in the Twilight vampire series.

Come on In!

2007-07-22T18:44:00.001-07:00

We opened our doors for the first time at 10:00 p.m. on July 20, just two hours ahead of the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We are now open seven days a week, so come on by!

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hours may extend, so watch this space for details.

We're building our donations to The Education Foundation for Bend-LaPine Schools and the Friends of the Library. With every purchase of HP7 we're donating $5.00 to the organization of the customer's choice. We still have copies of the book left, so upcoming purchases of HP7 also qualify.

We hope to see you soon!

Indies for Muggles!

2007-07-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

Whew ... it's close to opening time! Harry Potter is about here. We receive a very limited quantity on Friday, July 20 and will begin selling those at MIDNIGHT ... technically July 21. Because planning a store opening is a full-time job in and of itself, we are not having a big-splash party for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We are having a low-key, open-the-doors kind of thing to ensure the die-hard fans can get a copy of the book at midnight.

We'll open at 11:00 pm on July 20 and will then unchain the boxes at midnight and sell the book on a first-come first-served basis. If we sell out, we'll have more on the way next week. If you want to reserve a copy to make sure we have one for you at midnight call us at 323-6134 and leave your name and phone number. We'll hold your book for the evening, but will have to release all unsold copies on Saturday at noon.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will sell for $29.99, and with your purchase we will donate $5.00 to the organization of your choice . . . The Education Foundation for Bend-LaPine Schools or the Friends of the Library. We obviously love books and are excited to donate to organizations that support learning and literacy in our community.

Following this weekend's release of Harry Potter, we hope to remain open permanently, but there are kinks still being worked out. Watch this space or call for details on store hours.

Celebrate our opening with Harry Potter

2007-06-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

It's coming . . .

Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows is released on July 21. $5.00 of every copy of HP7 sold will go to the local organization of your choice: either The Education Foundation for Bend-LaPine Schools, or to the Friends of the Library for the Deschutes Public Library.

In the meantime, we're working like crazy to get the books on the shelves and the doors ready to open. We're in a great spot just off of the Century/Simpson roundabout, so finding us and finding parking is easy.

1288 SW Simpson Avenue
Suite C
Bend, OR 97702