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Author Mindy Hall – Meet & Greet

Join us for a meet and greet at the store with author Mindy Hall, the creator of the Louisa Daniel mystery series.

In Nowhere is Somewhere, Mindy Hall tells the story of Louisa Daniel and her daughter, Emily Kristich, as they travel to West Texas to attend a family funeral… which ends up turning into three funerals. What was initially a straightforward trip turned into one of mystery in the town they believed to be small.

In It Takes Two, the following book in the Louisa Daniel mystery series, we follow Emily Kristich as she begins working in a non-profit organization with strange board members and even stranger events. Emily, with the help of her mother Louisa, sort through mysterious murders, life responsibilities, and more.

Mindy Hall is a versatile writer who has honed her skills through a diverse career path. From bookkeeping and speech therapy to teaching, Mindy’s life experiences have provided her with a wealth of inspiration to craft captivating fiction. Now based between Arizona and California, she is dedicated to sharing her stories with readers and capturing the energy of her life through the power of the written word.

Silent Writing Club

This event will be a space for writers of all skill levels and genres to carve out time to work on your current work. Bring your notebooks, laptops, and preferred writing tools to the store and tea will be provided. Co-hosted by VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories.

  • October 16: 2 pm (notice time change)
  • November 20: 12-1:30 pm
  • December 18: 12-1:30 pm

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About the presenter:
VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She self-published a cookbook memoir in 2023, and will be writing her second book with this club. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.

Unearthed: Author Chanchal Garg with Mansi Goel

Join author Chanchal Garg in conversation with Mansi Goel to discuss Chanchal’s new book “Unearthed” and her journey of healing. Hope to see you here.

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Chanchal Garg is a speaker, executive coach and facilitator at The Stanford Graduate Business School. She is also the author of Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury.

Previously Google’s Global Head of Product Policy, Mansi Goel is now ranked among the Top 5 Executive Coaches in Silicon Valley. Her core passion is to rewild herself and this earth.

Storytime with the Author: Karen Faciane

Storytime with the author Karen Faciane as she reads her book The Sun and Moon’s Big Idea. Join us on Sunday at 11 am. One lucky attendee will receive a free copy her her book and each attendee will receive a Halloween treat.

Our top picks to close out women's history month

Our Top Picks to Close Out Women’s History Month

Before the end of Women’s History Month, we wanted to share some of our top picks.

  • “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
  • “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros
  • “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri
  • “In the Time of the Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez
  • “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan
  • “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker

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