An author a day at Third Place Books this week

Where to start? Such an eclectic collection this week. A children's author. A tale of love, loss, and handwriting. Star-crossed spies. Boozy misadventures. Prayers and stories. Ancient places in the Northwest. A Seahawk with his inspirational story of being the first deaf Superbowl player. The final book in a trilogy - the book of life.

Dana Sullivan

Digger and Daisy Go to the City (Sleeping Bear Press)

Monday, June 8 at 7pm                       AGES 4-8

Writer and illustrator Dana Sullivan is the illustrator of the children’s series I am a Reader: Digger and Daisy

Stephanie Kallos

Language Arts (Houghton)

Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm

The new novel from the bestselling local author of Broken for You spins the stories of a dedicated teacher, his enigmatic son, and a wartime survivor into an affecting tale of love, loss, and handwriting. Featuring music by The Rejections and guest host TPB Alum Cheryl McKeon!

Jason Matthews

Palace of Treason (Scribner)

Wednesday, June 10 at 7pm

From the Edgar Award-winning author of Red Sparrow, comes a new novel with star-crossed Russian agent Dominika Egorova and CIA’s Nate Nash. Jason Matthews is a retired officer of the CIA’s Operations Directorate.

Mamrie Hart

You Deserve a Drink (Plume Books)

Thursday, June 11 at 7pm

A riotously funny story collection of boozy misadventures from the creator of the YouTube series, “You Deserve a Drink.” Hart accompanies each story with an original cocktail recipe, ensuring that it is useful and entertaining.

Priority Signing line with your purchase of You Deserve a Drink at Third Place Books Books. Tickets available 5/26/15.

Tosha Silver

Change Me Prayers (Atria)

Friday, June 12 at 6:30pm
From the author of the life-changing book Outrageous Openness, comes a thoughtful collection of prayers and stories to help you actively invite the Divine into your life.

Jack Nisbet

Ancient Places (Sasquatch Books)

Saturday, June 13 at 6:30pm

Nisbet uncovers touchstones across the Pacific Northwest that reveal the symbiotic relationship of people and place in our corner of the world. He is the author of Sources of the River.

Derrick Coleman, Jr. 

No Excuses (Gallery Books)

Sunday, June 14 at 12pm

The inspirational memoir from the current Seattle Seahawk showcases his challenging journey to becoming the first deaf NFL player.

This event is a book signing only. Tickets are required, available online only.

Deborah Harkness

The Book of Life (Viking)

Sunday, June 14 at 3pm

Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, past deeds and their present consequences with the highly anticipated finale to her bestselling trilogy. 

Priority Signing line with your purchase of The Book of Life, in paperback, at Third Place Books. Tickets and books are available 5/26/15.