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Dec 15, 2009 0

Lake Forest Park, WA – 12/15/09 – Third Place Books – Langdon Cook

Who	Langdon Cook
When	Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00pm - All Ages
Where	Third Place Books (map) 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA, USA 98155 Sociologist Ray Oldenberg's book The Great Good Place suggests that to lead a rewarding life, each of us needs three places. First is the home. Second is the workplace or school. Beyond lies the place where people from all walks of life and all social levels interact, experiencing and celebrating their commonality as well as their diversity. It is a third place. Third Place Books is the deliberate and intentional creation of a community of booklovers, a fun, comfortable and safe place to browse, linger, lounge, relax, read, eat, laugh, play, talk, listen and just watch the world go by. We invite you to make Third Place Books your third place.
Other Info	This Seattle author and forager tells us how to gather the region’s bounty in his book, structured around the seasons and including recipes using wild edibles available for the taking. Dandelion greens, squid, fiddleheads, mushrooms – the quest is as satisfying as the meals.

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Dec 11, 2009 0

Lake Forest Park, WA – 12/11/09 – Third Place Books – Joe Fitzpatrick

Who	Joe Fitzpatrick
When	Friday, December 11, 2009 6:30pm - All Ages
Where	Third Place Books (map) 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA, USA 98155 Sociologist Ray Oldenberg's book The Great Good Place suggests that to lead a rewarding life, each of us needs three places. First is the home. Second is the workplace or school. Beyond lies the place where people from all walks of life and all social levels interact, experiencing and celebrating their commonality as well as their diversity. It is a third place. Third Place Books is the deliberate and intentional creation of a community of booklovers, a fun, comfortable and safe place to browse, linger, lounge, relax, read, eat, laugh, play, talk, listen and just watch the world go by. We invite you to make Third Place Books your third place.
Other Info	Puget Sound realtor, trucker, and Sunday cook Joe Fitzpatrick delights his family with his winning culinary skill! You can meet him and taste some of his favorites!

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Dec 7, 2009 0

Seattle, WA – 12/07/09 – Bastille Restaurant – Thomas Keller

Who	Thomas Keller
When	Monday, December 7, 2009 6:00pm - $190 - All Ages
Where	Bastille Restaurant (map) 5307 Ballard Ave NW Seattle, WA, USA 98107-4061
Other Info	6pm reception followed by 7pm dinner at Bastille: Thomas Keller, chef & proprietor of the French Laundry and New York’s Per Se, may be the most acclaimed chef in America, but he still enjoys classic “home food". Born in California, and raised in Maryland & Florida, some of his fondest food memories are of iconic American dishes: fried chicken, spareribs, burgers, milkshakes, cherry pie and coconut cake. He has collected over 200 of his favorite casual recipes (done Thomas Keller style) and collected them in his new book, Ad Hoc at Home. On this one night we’ll get to sit down with Thomas for a family style dinner (but without the family bickering, perhaps). All courses, wine, tax, gratuity, and a copy of Ad Hoc at Home ($50 retail price) included in the per person price of $190. Kim Ricketts Book Events connects people by creating author events in non-traditional venues. When authors visit Seattle, we find innovative ways to celebrate their books. The Cooks and Books Series brings the giants of the culinary world to Seattle to celebrate the release of their new books. Come and enjoy menus created by our local stars at a variety of venues, and get to know the visiting author in a festive and delicious atmosphere. More information about this series, Words & Wine, The Good Life: books for better living Series or any of our public events, go to our website: www.kimricketts.com

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Dec 3, 2009 0

Seattle, WA – 12/03/09 – University Book Store – U District – Barry Foy

Who	Barry Foy
When	Thursday, December 3, 2009 7:00pm - All Ages
Where	University Book Store - U District (map) 4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA, USA 98105 The University Book Store is the largest bookstore in Washington state. It is one of few college bookstores organized as an independent, tax paying corporation with direct student involvement in management oversight. It feature an expansive Art/Architecture Department in their general bookstore with strong emphasis on graphic design, high quality art/photography monographs, contemporary architecture and esoteric gift ideas.
Other Info	Barry Foy is reading from THE DEVIL'S FOOD DICTIONARY: A PIONEERING CULINARY REFERENCE WORK CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF LIES in a presentation called "The Devil's Food Dictionary 15th Anniversary Celebration!" And yes, according to Mr Foy, the exclamation point is included.

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Dec 1, 2009 0

Seattle, WA – 12/01/09 – Elliott Bay Book Company – Langdon Cook

Who	Langdon Cook
When	Tuesday, December 1, 2009 7:00pm - All Ages
Where	Elliott Bay Book Company (map) 1521 Tenth Avenue Seattle, WA, USA 98122 The Elliott Bay Book Company is Seattle's leading independent bookstore and hosts an incredible reading series. Elliott Bay moved from it's location in Seattle's Pioneer Square (a historic district that is known as the source of the term "Skid Road") in April 2010. On the new location, Elliott Bay Book Company says, "Be assured--the new place will have its own distinct charms, many of them very similar to what people have known and enjoyed about our Pioneer Square home. Everyone that we know of who's had a sneak peek as construction has ensued has gone 'wow' in appreciation and anticipation."
Other Info	Seattle's Langdon Cook writes of forsaking the corporate world for life in a cabin off the grid—with his wife and son. Food is a major part of this undertaking, as chronicled here with insight and a sense adventure. "In Fat of the Land, Langdon Cook invites us to share in his enthusiastic, salubrious, wild food foraging quests. Get out of town, breathe in the fresh air, hear the quiet, exercise, feel good, connect with nature and the season—then return to the kitchen to delicious preparations of dandelion greens, squid, fiddleheads, or whatever the quarry. Lively, informative, soul-satisfying narrative." - Jon Rowley. (pre-event dinner with Cook $38 ($57 with the book) at the Elliott Bay Cafe see Elliott Bay for more details.)

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Nov 30, 2009 0

Seattle, WA – 11/30/09 – Elliott Bay Book Company – Daniel Orr

Who	Daniel Orr
When	Monday, November 30, 2009 7:00pm - All Ages
Where	Elliott Bay Book Company (map) 1521 Tenth Avenue Seattle, WA, USA 98122 The Elliott Bay Book Company is Seattle's leading independent bookstore and hosts an incredible reading series. Elliott Bay moved from it's location in Seattle's Pioneer Square (a historic district that is known as the source of the term "Skid Road") in April 2010. On the new location, Elliott Bay Book Company says, "Be assured--the new place will have its own distinct charms, many of them very similar to what people have known and enjoyed about our Pioneer Square home. Everyone that we know of who's had a sneak peek as construction has ensued has gone 'wow' in appreciation and anticipation."
Other Info	A child of Indiana farm country who has gone on to culinary renown in New York and the Caribbean, Chef Daniel Orr visits with his tasty, timely, beautiful new cookbook, FARMfood: Green Living with Chef Daniel Orr (Indiana University Press). "By reinterpreting his two decades on the global culinary stage through the lens of his Midwestern roots, Daniel Orr has created an instant, modern American classic. From farm- and garden-fresh ingredients to those foraged in the woods, Daniel's vision of inventive, sophisticated simplicity also reminds us of the incomparable pleasures of bringing together family and friends at the table." - John Bowen. "Daniel Orr has always been ahead of the curve in creating market-based, sensitive, and simply delicious food woven of a sophisticated American fabric." - Mario Batali.

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