We place book orders every Monday and can usually have the book by the end of the week.
Contact us at:
books@kingsbookstore.com
Upcoming Events
All Events are at King's Books, Unless Otherwise Noted
May 16 * 7 pm. "Table for One, No Wait", A One-Woman Play
Fionna Larcom will perform her
new play "Table for One, No Wait". War has historically been
associated with men and their journey to become warriors. As a veteran of
the United States Navy, Fionna Larcom wanted to
speak
up for those who are not men, and also who do not fit the typical idea of
warrior. "Table For One, No Wait" explores one woman's journey through
military life and the devastation of war. It is not a story of personal
accomplishment, but rather one of personal enlightenment. It asks the
question: can one learn about life through death?
While serving as a Navy Recruiter in New York, Fionna Larcom rekindled her love of theater through an evening program at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. When, after six years of service, her contract ended, she went on to study full time at the Academy's Los Angeles campus. Three years later her journey brought her to Washington and ultimately to a desire to combine both her military and acting experience to an audience known for its politics and for its appreciation of the arts.
For more information, contact Patrick Daugherty of Pierce College at 253.964.6683.
May 29 * 7 pm. Fundraiser with Mark Lindquist.
Join
Mark Lindquist in a fundraiser for the
Pierce County Democratic Party.
Lindquist will read from his novel The King of Methlehem.
Following the reading will be a discussion of literature, politics, and
Pierce County. He will be joined by
Rep. Adam Smith,
Booth Gardner (former Governor & Pierce County Executive), Gerald
Horne (Piece County Prosecutor), and Nathe
Lawver
(Pierce County Democratic Party Chair). Refreshments provided.
$15 donation suggested.
Mark Lindquist is a Pierce County Deputy Prosecutor and Team Chief. He has successfully prosecuted the Tacoma Mall shooter, meth labs, domestic violence, rapes, child abuse, and homicides. He is the author of four novels, including Never Mind Nirvana, and The King of Methlehem.
218 St.
Helens Ave.
Tacoma, Washington 98402
253.272.8801
877.529.9525 (toll free)
253.272.2022 (fax)
books@kingsbookstore.com
Store Hours
Mon. - Sat. 10am -
7pm
May 30 * 6:30 pm. Community Discussion about Darfur.
Join us as we talk about the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and ways to get involved.
May 31 * 2 pm - 12 am. Stand Up for Darfur! Benefit Show.
In the Parking Lot (between Doyle's & King's Books)
Stand up for Darfur! is an event to raise awareness of the genocide happening in Darfur and to unite Tacoma in raising money and speaking out for the people of Darfur. There will be bands, food, drinks, lots of information, and ways to get involved. Bands include Sea Navy, Kate Tucker & the Sons of Sweden, Stephanie Johnson, Blanco Bronco, Heidi Vladyka, Matt Coughlin, The Joshua Cain Band, Negative 7, and John Walker & the Hitchhikers. $7 admission benefits the Save Darfur Coalition.
View more of our Upcoming Events here.
Monthly Meetings
May 14 * 6:30 pm. Writer's Roundtable. (2nd & 4th Wednesdays, monthly)
A writer's group that is open to the public.
May 21 * 7 pm. Tacoma Film Club. (3rd Wednesday, monthly)
A film discussion club - check their webpage to see what films are up for discussion.
May 28 * 6:30 pm. Writer's Roundtable. (2nd & 4th Wednesdays, monthly)
A writer's group that is open to the public.
May 19 * 6 pm. South Sound for Hillary Meeting.
Open to all.
Book Clubs
We have no active book clubs that meet at the store. If you are interested in starting one, email us.
May 20 * 7 pm. Tempest Lounge Banned Book Club.
Join
this florid book group reading books that have been banned or challenged.
The next selection is The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. Come
join the discussion. We meet the third Tuesday of every month at
Tempest Lounge, 913 MLK Way,
Tacoma. Note: Must be 21 to go to Tempest. Call
253.272.4904 or email sweet pea
for more information. The books are available for purchase at King's
Books. For a list of the most frequently challenged books of 2007,
click
here. To view books previously read, click
here.
May 21 * 7 pm. Swasey Book Club.
Join this community-oriented book group which meets at the Swasey branch library. Come join the dialogue. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the George O. Swasey Library, 7001 6th Ave, Tacoma. For more information, visit their website, or email Nina Heritage. The books are available for purchase at King's Books.