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Could I Eat a Horse?

Laurie McAndish King — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:29:52 +0000

Please join us for the launch of a new Travelers’ Tales anthology, Venturing in Italy: Puglia, Land Between Two Seas. Laurie McAndish King will read from her story “Could I Eat a Horse?” about her search for the Puglian delicacy.

“Rolls of veal or horse and tomatoes,” the translation read.

There it was.

In that moment, when I expected to feel delight, a seed of doubt arose. I was not certain whether I could actually eat an equine. I had never owned a horse; my personal experience of them was not unlike my experience of cows, visible chiefly in rural fields, and from a distance. I eat steak occasionally, but I began to worry that horses might somehow be different. Could I actually consume a Seabiscuit steak? A Black Beauty roast? Filet oâ€™ Flicka?”

This event is free. Location:

Book Passage Bookstore
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-0960
(800) 999-7909

Tango, an Argentine Love Story

Laurie McAndish King — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:29:26 +0000

Itinerant Camille Cusumano has been livingâ€”and dancingâ€”in Argentina for more than a year. A book about her experiences, called Tango, an Argentine Love Story, is due out from Seal Press in October, 2008.

Venturing in Ireland

Laurie McAndish King — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:16:10 +0000

Come hear Laurie read from the Travelers’ Tales anthology, Venturing in Ireland: Quest for the Modern Celtic Soul.

Sunday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Book Passage
Corte Madera

Saturday, January 5 at 5 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Arden Fair shopping mall
Sacramento

Monday, January 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Book Passage at the Ferry Plaza
San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m.
Get Lost Travel Books
San Francisco

“These writers have wonderful stories to tell. I am proud they chose my homeland for their unique gathering and even prouder that the resulting book demonstrates the power of place in inspiring imaginations and nurturing creative souls.”
– Maureen Wheeler, Lonely Planet Publications

Venturing in Ireland is filled with true stories that transport the reader to the southwest region of the Emerald Isle where a dynamic young society thrives, pubs are filled with lively folk music, and modern and traditional culture coexist in a land where ancient stone tombs predate the Pyramids. Explore aspects of life in Ireland from luxuriant gardens to local stout breweries, from castles and ancient ruins to whale watching in the Celtic Sea. Join these writers as they plunge into Irish culture.

Hot Flashes

Laurie McAndish King — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:22:15 +0000

Come hear contributors read from Hot Flashes 2: more sexy little stories and poems, which Laurie co-edited (along with Linda Watanabe McFerrin). It’s an anthology of quickies: flash fiction, nonfiction, and poetry guaranteed to warm you up for the holiday season and beyond. And it’s a great, um, stocking stuffer for that special someone.

Monday, December 10 at 5:30
Book Passage at the Ferry Building
San Francisco

Parking in the lot directly north of the Ferry Building validates with purchase.

Pauline Frommer’s Italy

Bill Fink — Tue, 01 May 2007 20:49:32 +0000

OK, it’s “ Pauline Frommer’s” Italy, but I did write 200 pages for the Tuscany and Umbria sections, as well asÂ a 4-page skewed version of Italian history which I’m sure would horrify my high school history teacher, Mr. Matucci.Â

Â From the bookjacket:

Â ”If you’d like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic wayâ€”the way the locals do.

Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not stay in a light-filled apartment in Rome’s historical Trastevere neighborhood from just $125 or in one of Italy’s monasteries for as little as $35?

Or how about enjoying a plate of hearty appetizers at Venice’s Cantino do Mori, so you can splurge on Paolo Senni’s tagliata di fesa di vitella at Cane & Gato in Sienna?Â (yum)

Let me show you the “other” Italyâ€”the one only insiders know about. Take a one-day paper marbling class in Venice or learn to cook the perfect rag? in Bologna. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Italy.

Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose

Constance Hale — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:29:17 +0000

Sin and Syntax is designed for those “who need more spunk than Strunk.” Its readers are not students trying to write competent term papers, but writers hoping to make their sentences sing. Each chapter contains a little grammar lesson (called “Bones”), a sermonette on writing (”Flesh”), a list of common minefields (”Cardinal Sins”), and brilliant passages of creative misbehavior (”Carnal Pleasures.”). Examples are pulled from great books, brilliant advertising, cheeky wine labels, and unforgettable song lyrics. It has been called “the hippest grammar guide ever written.”

Urban Travel Guide San Francisco

Bradley Charbonneau — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:46:10 +0000

urban travel guide SAN FRANCISCO describes today’s best addresses for eating and drinking, shopping, going out, lodging, culture and leisure. The guide is structured around the city’s main features, including: fashion, architecture, design, going out, music, food, interiors and where to discover new trends. It is the ultimate guide for: getting hold of the hottest designers; where to find their shops; the up-and-coming neighborhoods; and it tells you about the city’s new trends and innovative talents in food, music, fashion and art.