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STEVE CLORFEINE
Tuesday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.

Nepal is a place where ordinary reality is interlaced with peaceful and wrathful deities, with sacred caves, and with the mingled devotions of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. STEVE CLORFEINE reveals the rich complexity of the people and culture of Nepal in his new book, In the Valley of the Gods: Journals of an American Buddhist in Nepal (Station Hill/Barrytown, $14.95).

In the Valley of the Gods: Journals of an American Buddhist in Nepal

JIMMY SANTIAGO BACA
Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.

JIMMY SANTIAGO BACA has been called an heir to Pablo Neruda and one of the best poets in America today. At the age of twenty-one, however, he was illiterate and facing five to ten years in a maximum-security prison. A Place to Stand (Grove Press, $24.00) is his memoir, a vivid portrait of one man’s spirit in overcoming the most brutal adversity. Baca will also present his latest work of poetry, Healing Earthquakes (Grove Press, $15.00).

A Place to Stand

Healing Earthquakes

WHITLEY STREIBER
Thursday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.

Nearly two decades ago, WHITLEY STRIEBER’s vampire classic, The Hunger, introduced the truly eternal heroine Miriam Blaylock to the world. Now she has returned in Strieber’s long awaited follow-up, The Last Vampire (Pocket Books, $24.95), which tracks Blaylock’s obsessive hunt for a companion as well as Interpol agent Paul Ward’s desperate quest to extinguish the last vampire left on earth.

The Hunger ($ 6.99)

The Last Vampire

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME
Friday August 10, 10:00 a.m.

Gymboree Play and Music and Boulder Book Store are partnering to bring the wonderful world of books to children. Join us on the second Friday of the month for children’s storytime in our children’s room. Storytime is for children 2-6 years old.

BRIGITTE MARS
Tuesday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.

Addiction is one of today’s most serious health issues. Modern lifestyles encourage us to consume excessive amounts of caffeine and sugar and to unwind from our stressful lives with tobacco, alcohol, or tranquilizers. Addiction-Free – Naturally (Healing Arts Press, $14.95) by local herbalist BRIGITTE MARS offers gentle but effective ways to ease cravings and nourish the body, and cleanse the body of accumulated toxins.

Addiction-Free – Naturally

BK LOREN
Wednesday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.

In the beautifully written essays in The Way of the River (Lyons Press, $22.95), local author BK LOREN shares stories from her lifelong passion for the martial arts. She illustrates the concept of chi energy, explains why meditation is an integral part of any real training program, and shows why the ideal goal is not having to fight. Loren’s writing embodies the power and grace of the martial arts, yoga, and other mind/body pursuits.

The Way of the River

SHAMBHALA, SACRED PATH OF THE WARRIOR
Thursday August 16, 7:30 p.m.

Inspired by the ancient legend of the kingdom of Shambhala, the teachings of Shambhala are concerned with how we can lead open and genuine lives that inspire wakefulness and confidence by following the path of enlightened warriorship. Directors of Shambhala Training, a program of study and practice founded by Chogyam Trungpa will give this new series of talks, based on the book by Trungpa.

SHAMBHALA, SACRED PATH OF THE WARRIOR ($ 13.95)

MARK ROSS
Friday, August 17, 7:30 p.m.

On March 1, 1999, safari guide MARK ROSS was camped with four clients in Uganda, searching for endangered mountain gorillas. By day’s end, two clients and six other tourists were dead at the hands of Rwandan rebels who had slipped across the border from the Congo. Dangerous Beauty (Talk Miramax, $24.95) is Ross’ account of the tragedy, and of the beauty and unpredictability of East Africa.

Dangerous Beauty

JOHN FARNBACH, Ph.D.
Tuesday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.

Why does E=mc² ? The equation was born in 1905 in Einstein’s addendum to his paper on Relativity Theory. Einstein’s thinking has propelled our understanding of the Universe just as far as Copernicus’ idea that the Earth orbits the Sun…But what does this famous equation mean, and what led Einstein from the speed of light to mass and energy? This talk explains Relativity without algebra, for lay persons with a basic understanding of science and a sense of humor.

JOHN ROBBINS
Wednesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m.

Genetically engineered food. E.coli. Mad cow disease. Celebrity endorsed diets full of saturated fats and cholesterol. If we are what we eat, then what are we becoming? JOHN ROBBINS, who revolutionized the way we thought about food with his groundbreaking book, Diet for a New America, reveals the truth about today’s food in his long awaited new book, The Food Revolution (Conari Press, $17.95).

Diet for a New America ($ 15.95)

The Food Revolution

RICHARD RHINEHART & DAVID HARRIS
Thursday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.

Though Colorado is well known for its mountains, the subterranean domain beneath its lofty peaks has often gone unheralded. Colorado Caves (Westcliffe, $24.95) celebrates these awe-inspiring geological wonders. Through informative text and sublime photography, RICHARD RHINEHART and DAVID HARRIS unlock the secrets that dwell within these dark chambers while fostering a deep respect for the earth’s fragile underground environment.

Colorado Caves

Author events are also supported by your purchase of the author's books. These purchases are tracked and used by the publishers in decisions about other authors who might visit.

IAll events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call us to confirm on the day of the event. For more information, call 447-2074. If you are unable to use the stairs to the second floor where our events are held, please call and ask about our closed circuit television service on the main floor.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Boulder Book Store has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s in Boulder to bring elementary school aged children (grades 1-5) our SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

Here’s how it works:

Read an age-appropriate chapter book (no picture books, please)
Write a short (50-100 word) book report and turn it in to get a certificate for a free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cone!

We will post the best reports in the store, and use them as recommendations for other children of the same age. Books need not be purchased at Boulder Book Store. The program will run from June 1 through August 30, 2001.

News from the Boulder Co-Op Market

Hello Friends;
I was interested to read an article written by Wendell Berry in the Winter 2001 issue of Orion Magazine. In the article, Berry maintains that it is up to each of us to take action in our everyday lives in order to reduce our dependence on global multi-national corporations and the products and services they provide us. Only by doing this, according to Berry, can we strengthen our local economy. As Berry states, “Without prosperous local economies, the people have no power and the land no voice.” Many communities across the country are acting by establishing local food cooperatives. Given Boulder’s reputation for progressive action, it is surprising that Boulder does not have an established co-op, however, that is soon to change. The Boulder Co-op Market already has over 600 members, and is actively looking for a location. The Market intends to carry as many locally grown or produced products as possible.

I invite you to join the Boulder Co-op Market and take back your community! You can find out more information by visiting their web site at www.bouldercoop.com, or by calling (303) 447-2667.

Thank you for your continuing support.
David Bolduc
Owner, Boulder Book Store

If you are interested in obtaining a reprint of Wendell Berry’s article “The Idea of a Local Economy,” please stop by the store or give us a call at (303) 447-2074, and we will mail one to you.