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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
Veterans
For Peace will show
A Force More Powerful
(2000). This documentary explores one of the 20th century's most important but
least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression
and authoritarian rule all over the world.
Veterans For Peace is a national organization with chapters around the country, including Tacoma. They draw on their personal experiences and perspective gained as veterans to raise public awareness of the true costs and consequences of militarism and war - and to seek, and encourage, the search for peaceful, effective alternatives to war.
September 9 * 7 pm. Craft Night: Fused Silk Design!
September 10 * 7 pm. Distinguished Writer Series and Open Mic.
This monthly event features a
Distinguished Writer and an Open Mic for
poets. This month features
po
Justen Ahren lives on Martha's Vineyard, a small island off the coast of Massachusetts. He runs a poetry reading series, teaches poetry, and is founder and director of the Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency. For the past several winters he has been traveling to and writing in Latin America. These travels have greatly influenced his current collection of poetry, Gone. Justen received his MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, Boston. |
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218 St. Helens Ave. 877.529.9525 (toll free) 253.272.2022 (fax)
Store Hours except Tuesdays 10 am - 5 pm Open
later for Events
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September 11 * 11 am. Stadium District History Talk & Book Signing.
Join us as we celebrate the release of the book
Tacoma's Stadium District by Joy Keniston-Longrie,
Kelsey Longrie, and Amberose Longrie. The book
chronicles the development of the neighborhood from old-growth
Joy Keniston-Longrie's family arrived in Tacoma in 1884 and includes five generations of Stadium High School graduates spanning more than 100 years, including co-authors Kelsey & Amberose Longrie (Stadium High classes of 2010 and 2014, respectively). Joy will be talking about the process of researching and selecting photographs for the book, as well as signing copies.
At 1022 South, 1022 S J St, Tacoma Join this book club perfect for people just starting to read graphic novels or confirmed geeks. September's book is The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S. by Jaime Hernandez, books available for purchase at King's Books. Come join us! We meet the second Monday of every month at 1022 South, Hilltop's book-themed cocktail lounge. NOTE: Must be 21 to go to 1022 South. Email sweet pea or call 253.627.8588 for more information. To view books previously read, click here. If you're on Facebook, join our group! |
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Are you in a Book Club or desperately in need of interesting reading material? We've gathered together a panel of experts who will talk about both their new favorites and overlooked gems that you should read! Panelists are Lisa Bitney, Elise DeGuiseppi & Lisa Oldoski from Pierce County Library and Kelda Vath & Rhonda Kristoff from Tacoma Public Library. Join us for the discussion! The talked-about books will be available for purchase that night. Sponsored by Amy Hanson Massage and King's Books.
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