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Independent Bookstore Day at Vintage Books

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vintage Books is celebrating all day with a “Where’s Maisie?” search, discounts, drawings and prizes. We’ll also have fun activities in the store. Vintage Books will also offer exclusive "day-of" merchandise created especially for Independent Bookstore Day by major publishers and authors. Since its inception in 2014, more than 200 authors have demonstrated their support for independent bookstores by donating work for Bookstore Day. The 2019 Bookstore Day Exclusives: Independent Bookstore Day is proud to announce a selection of exclusive books and art pieces for Bookstore Day 2019. These limited edition, unique items will be available only at participating IBD bookstores, on April 28. Not before. Not online. And not in chain stores. This will also include free items, available to first come, first serve…

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Author Event: Gary Corbin with A Woman of Valor

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vintage Books is excited to welcome local author Gary Corbin back for his latest book, A WOMAN OF VALOR For rookie policewoman Valorie Dawes, #metoo means it’s time to #fightback. Jack Reacher meets Tracy Crosswhite as #metoo victims find a heroine who will fight back for them—with a vengeance. Gary Corbin is a writer, actor, and playwright in Camas, WA. In addition to his novels, he writes on assignment for private sector, government, individuals, and not-for-profit clients, and his articles have been published in BrainstormNW, the Portland Tribune, The Oregonian, and Global Envision, among others. This event will include a short reading, discussion and Q&A. It is a free event and all are welcome.

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Author Event with Heather Redmond & Grave Expectations

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vintage Books invites you to join us August 10th at 2pm to celebrate Heather Redmond and her new release, GRAVE EXPECTATIONS. She will be discussing her books, doing a short reading, answering questions and a book signing. In this clever reimagining of Charles Dickens's life, he and fiance Kate Hogarth must solve the murder of a spinster wearing a wedding gown... This is a follow up to her popular first book in the A Dickens of a Crime series, A TALE OF TWO MURDERS. Heather Redmond lives in Clark County and her 2018 Heather Redmond debut, A Tale of Two Murders, has received a coveted starred review from Kirkus Reviews. This is a free event and all are welcome!

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Bookstore Romance Day!

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Join us August 17th (all day!) for Bookstore Romance Day! We'll have fun activities and a Book Club at 2 pm. We'll have a place to share a beautiful moment for our pin-board and we'll have some lovely specials on some items in the store. Write a romance novel! This is a continuous novel writing experience- where each person takes off from where the previous person ended. This continues the story in a fun and entertaining way and with no pressure (it's anonymous!). At 2 pm join us to discuss The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts by Annie Darling for a Book Club (all welcome!). This adorable romance takes place in a bookshop in London! So much fun and highly recommended by Candace. In addition…

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Author Event with Kelli Estes

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vintage Books invites you to join us for an event with author Kelli Estes to celebrate the release of TODAY WE GO HOME. Kelli will join us at 1 pm to discuss her book, read an excerpt and answer questions. She will be available to sign books and chat with customers after the discussion. She is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl Who Wrote in Silk. She’s passionate about stories that help us see how the past shaped who we are today and how we all have more in common than not. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. This event is free and everyone is invited. You are also invited to join a book club meeting here prior to the…

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Sweet & Greet

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Come visit with Kate here at Vintage Books! She has 2 new books, A Cup of Holiday Fear, and Beyond a Reasonable Stout. The Sweet & Greet is a drop-in style event. Book signing, photo opportunities, tastings, and Bakeshop & Cozy Mystery merch! This event will be free & open to the public.

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Multi-Author Literary Sci-Fi Event

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Vintage Books invites you to join us for a literary sci-fi event October 6th at 2 pm. Authors Fonda Lee, Curtis Chen and Mike Chen will lead us in an hour of discussion, answering questions and signing their books! Fonda Lee is an author of science fiction and fantasy novels for adults and teens. Her fantasy trilogy, the Green Bone Saga, begins with Jade City, which won the 2018 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel and was a finalist for the Nebula and Locus Awards. The sequel Jade War is now available. Her young adult science fiction novels have garnered accolades including being named Junior Library Guild Selections and Andre Norton Award finalists. Fonda is a recovering corporate strategist, black belt martial artist, and action…

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Mystery Author Event

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Please join Friends of Mystery members and authors J. S. James and W. H. Cameron for an afternoon of readings from River Run and Crossroad, followed by conversations with the authors and book signings on Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 pm. The authors have won recognition for their work from writer’s organizations, including the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association, the UK’s Crime Writer’s Association the Spotted Owl Award and the Rocky Award. James was desperately spinning his writing wheels when he won the PNWA mystery/thriller competition and got the traction needed to finish his debut novel. He lives near Portland, Oregon with his family, including their “Velcro” Vizsla and furry red exercise machine, Maggie. He writes in a casino for atmosphere, and is hard at work…

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From Cozy to Chilling Author Event

Vintage Books 6613 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Local authors H.R. Mason, Carolyn J. Rose, and Sheryl Scarborough present recently released novels to tingle your spine and tickle your funny bone. They'll also offer advice on finding the perfect book for your Valentine. They'll be at Vintage Books February 8th at 1 pm to discuss their books and sign copies! Nothing Hidden Ever Stays is a chilling paranormal thriller, No Substitute for Mimes is a cozy mystery that will have you laughing out loud and To Right the Wrongs is a teen suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. There's a little bit of everything for every type of mystery lover. Come out to support our local authors and have a great time chatting books with like minded folks!…

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Flea Market at Kindred Homestead Supply

Birdhouse Books 1001 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

All day we’ll be down at Kindred Homestead Supply (606 Main St in Downtown Vancouver, WA) peddling our wares and having a wondrous time! We’ll be bringing a bunch of modern and vintage books from our backstock to the market so come snag some great finds before they make their way to the shelves. For more information, head to kindredhomesteadsupply.com.

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