The politics of Burma in a romance novel - Third Place authors this wek

A novel of romance set in the violent politics of Burma marks this week's author events at Third Place Books in Town Center, Lake Forest Park.

Upper level Town Center, Ballinger at Bothell Way NE.

Tuesday, March 27
Lis Kessler

Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island (Candlewick)

While on vacation, half-mermaid Emily Windsnap finds herself swept up in an ancient prophecy as the New York Times bestselling middle grade series continues.

Wednesday, March 28
Rosalie Metro

Have Fun in Burma (Northern Illinois University Press)

Adela Frost wants to do something with her life. Spending the summer after high school volunteering in a Buddhist monastery in Burma, Adela finds fresh confidence as she immerses herself in her new environment. But her secret romance with Thiha, an ex-political prisoner, reveals a shadowy past. A fascinating look at a tormented region by a real-life education anthropologist.

Friday, March 30 at 6pm
Sarah Peyton

Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain's Capacity for Healing (W. W. Norton)

Peyton— a certified trainer of nonviolent communication— synthesizes the latest discoveries in brain science, trauma treatment, and the power of empathy into an effective healing method that literally rewires our brain and restores our capacity for self-love and well-being.