Join us to celebrate Paolo Bacigalupi and his latest novel and first foray into the fantasy genre. According to bookstore owner and very avid reader Danica Ramgoolam, Navola is “an awe-inspiring work of historical fantasy from a prolific author of dystopian sci-fi. Bacigalupi shows us that he has incredible range by branching out and giving…
We’re so pleased to be able to host Colorado Book Award winner Edward Hamlin here at Townie! Fans of historical fiction will love this dual-timeline mystery novel. “Sonata in Wax is lush with music, mystery, and lyrical prose. Edward Hamlin manages to take the story of a lost sonata and transform it into a literary…
Join us for July Book Club! Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that’s “1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in.” (Gail Carriger) Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He’s tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical…
Firebird Theatre Co. proudly present their 2024 Staged Readings Series! Enjoy a night of classic and contemporary scripts read and brought to life live in front of an audience with local actors. Firebird’s Mystery Month reading will be Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer. Details below: Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth is a contemporary spin on the murder mystery…
In partnership with Townie Books/Rumors Coffee and Tea House, Firebird presents Jimmy’s Book Club! This June, Firebird is on the case with a full month of flatfoots, femme fatales, and forensics! “Mystery Month” will be chock full of great programming for all mystery lovers and aspiring gumshoes. June 9th will feature a great mystery selection…
Join the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, June 12 from 11:30am-12:30 pm for this month’s gathering. Caregiver Conversations are monthly book discussions about raising children, facilitated by Louise Perry, MSW. Read & discuss: “Never enough: when achievement culture becomes toxic– and what we can do about it” by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. About the facilitator: Louise Perry…
Join The Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 6 at 6 pm for an evening with writer and Gunnison native, Judy Fairchild. Judy will discuss her book The Old Eve Tree. About the book: During the summer of 1952, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, seven-year-old Tilly Harris begins to see her world differently. This story, told through…
Celebrate Steven Dunn and Katie Jean Shinkle’s highly acclaimed new book over drinks and toasts, and book giveaways. About the Book: Enter a world where time stands still and summer never ends. In the enchanted town of Tannery Bay, it’s July 37, and then July 2 again, but the year is a mystery. Trapped in…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful interconnected film series to ever exist, but at the turn of the century, they were crawling their way back from bankruptcy. Dave Gonzales, co-author of MCU The Reign of Marvel Studios, outlines how Marvel Studios cracked the formula for turning seemingly lackluster intellectual property into profitable blockbuster…
Join Trailhead Children’s Museum for a very special magazine workshop for kids ages 9 – 11. Upper elementary artists are invited to come create their own ZINE! A zine is a mini magazine that is very specific to the artist and their passions and interests, created through collage, painting, and other multi-media art forms. Emerging…