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  Win a FREE book and front row seats to Laurie Notaro!New York Times bestselling author Laurie Notaro will be here Thursday, July 28 at 7pm with her hilarious new memoir, It Looked Different on the Model: Epic Tales of Impending Shame and Infamy (details here). Leave a comment or a quick thumbs up on our Facebook page and you're entered for a chance to win a free copy and two front row seats. We'll draw two winners on Friday, July 22. Enter now » | |||
  #1 INDIE NEXT PICK AUTHORALICE LaPLANTE TURN OF MIND 7pm Tuesday, August 23 Alice LaPlante presents her acclaimed debut novel, Turn of Mind, one of the biggest buzz books of the year and the current #1 Indie Next pick. Lisa Genova, the New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice and Left Neglected raves, "a uniquely entertaining murder mystery. LaPlante's portrayal of the prime suspect's escalating dementia is gripping, unnerving, and utterly brilliant." More » | |||
 FREE $10 CHANGING HANDS GIFT CARD**When you sign up for daily delivery of THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC for just $3 a week  A message from our friends at The Arizona Republic: "For nearly a year, Changing Hands Bookstore and The Arizona Republic have presented a "Republic Recommends" book selection inside the a&e section on the first Sunday of every month. This partnership has allowed both Changing Hands and The Arizona Republic to highlight works by emerging and established writers, promote author events and appearances, and work together toward the goal of building a stronger sense of community."To show our sincere appreciation for your continued support of Changing Hands, we'd like to give you a special subscription rate for The Arizona Republic—daily delivery for just $3 per week. When you sign up, we'll also send you a $10 Changing Hands gift card, good toward any Changing Hands purchase." If you'd like to receive this exclusive subscription offer and a $10 Changing Hands gift card, just click here You can also call 602-444-4444 and use the promo code "CHANDS"  7pm Thursday, July 28 | Beckett's Table | 3717 E Indian School Rd | Phoenix As part of the Republic's celebration of Arizona's centennial, The Arizona Republic is hosting a series of live storytelling nights this summer to bring the Arizona Storytellers project to life. The first event, held June 22 at La Bocca Pizzeria in Tempe, was a roaring success. You won't want to miss the next two events. Come early to save your seat, toss your name in the hat and get ready for another fun-filled evening of storytelling. First prize is a $100 Changing Hands gift card! Click here for details, or call 602.444.8770 | |||
 WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 3-5pm | TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP | ROBIN BRANDE | WRITE THE WAY YOU WANT TO WRITE | Aspiring teen writers: bring a pen and paper and be prepared to write your fingers off! Robin Brande, the award-winning author of young adult novels such as Fat Cat and Into the Parallel, hosts a fast-paced, fun and inspiring workshop to teach you to start writing, bring forth your individual voice, and finish what you begin. More » THURSDAY, JULY 21 10:15-10:45am | STORYTIME | Families with toddlers and preschoolers, join us every Thursday at 10:15am. Also see regular monthly events for kids. More » 7pm | MARIA LUCIA | LIBERATION: BOOK ONE OF THE ANDRUSIAN CHRONICLES | Maria Lucia visits with her debut fantasy novel (with a sci-fi twist) Liberation: Book One of the Andrusian Chronicles. More » FRIDAY, JULY 22 6pm | COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT: WHY WE FIGHT | Changing Hands and our next door neighbors Hoodlums Music & Movies present a free screening of Why We Fight, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. More » SATURDAY, JULY 23 10am | FAMILY EVENT | EXPLORE-A-STORY WITH CHILDSPLAY THEATRE | Childsplay visits to explore the world of story using dramatic play to guide kids through an exploration of scenes from Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber. They'll even create some of their own! 2-3pm | FAMILY EVENT | PIRATE DAY | Avast, ye landlubbers! Young pirates of all ages, come embrace your pirate side and have a swashbuckling good time at Changing Hands' Pirate Day! More » 5:30-8:30pm | TAROT READINGS | Mystic Journeyz with Suzie Coggins. "Your Angels are Waiting." Cost: $20 for 15 minutes. Registration and pre-payment: 480.730.0205. More info: MysticJourneyz.com. SUNDAY, JULY 24 1-2:45pm | SIGN LANGUAGE | Basic sign language class taught by Cindy Ashcraft, a teacher of hearing-impaired children. Open for adults and teens: 1-1:45 for beginners with no signing experience, 2-2:45 for beginners with some signing skills. More info: Cindy at 480.472.6203. MONDAY, JULY 25 7pm | OFF THE CUFF COMEDY IMPROV SHOW | Join non-profit comedy troupe Off the Cuff for an interactive, high-energy, family-friendly show created from audience suggestions. If you enjoy improv comedy in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you'll love Off the Cuff! TUESDAY, JULY 26 6:30-8:30pm | WORKSHOP | EVO TERRA: PROMOTING YOUR BOOK IN THE DIGITAL WORLD | Evo Terra, founder of Podiobooks.com and author of Podcasting for Dummies, has been involved in digital business strategies for over a decade. In this workshop, he'll help you match your own aptitudes with author-focused promotional and marketing strategies. More » WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 7pm | LAUNCH PARTY | QUINN MCDONALD: RAW ART JOURNALING | Local artist and creativity coach Quinn McDonald visits to launch her new book Raw Art Journaling: Making Meaning, Making Art. More » THURSDAY, JULY 28 10:15am | FAMILY EVENT | STORYTIME WITH SEEKING SITTERS | A certified babysitter from Seeking Sitters, a locally-owned on-demand babysitter referral service, reads stories for preschoolers. More info: SeekingSitters.com. 7pm | LAURIE NOTARO: IT LOOKED DIFFERENT ON THE MODEL | New York Times bestselling author Laurie Notaro visits with her hilarious new book, It Looked Different on the Model: Epic Tales of Impending Shame and Infamy. More » 7pm | WRITERS ROUNDTABLE | Share, discuss and critique two to four pages of writing once a month with a group of peers. RSVP (required) and more info: shariannegaylee@juno.com. Browse the full July calendar » | |||
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  A $25 gift card tucked into a Changing Hands mug makes a handy gift. In fact, it's already wrapped and ready to go! (Available in-store only.) KARMA BRACELETSAnahata jewelry presents this collection of bracelets, designed in Los Angeles and handcrafted and blessed in the Himalayas. The makers say these 12" bracelets detoxify bad karma and help you start fresh again. The threads eventually change form, fade, loosen and fray, symbolizing the progress of your journey down the path of a new awareness. According to the maker, "Once the bracelet falls off, your karma has recovered and you don't need the bracelet to serve as a reminder anymore." All bracelets constructed of various semi-precious gemstone and 14-karat gold vermeil beads. Available in peridot for relationships (shown), citrine for prosperity, amethyst for the self, garnet for strength, rose quartz for love, and crystal quartz for clarity. $22.99 each, colors may vary, one size fits all.  HANGMAN WORD GAMENow kids can enjoy the classic game of hangman in a new way -- without pencils and paper! High quality components give years of play. The special hangman revealer keeps track of where each player is. Includes 2 game modules, 84 game pegs, 144 letter plates, and a rule booklet. For 2 players. $12.99 each, contains small parts, best for children ages 6 and up. | |||
House by Tracy Kidder | Was $15.00 | Now $7.95 | Tracy Kidder takes readers to the heart of the American Dream: the building of a family's first house with all its day-to-day frustrations, crises, tensions, challenges, and triumphs. Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin | Was $17.00 | Now $8.95 | The international bestselling memoir of world-renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin's defection from Mao's China to America when he was selected to perform with the Houston ballet at the age of eighteen. The Turquoise Ledge by Leslie Marmon Silko | Was $25.95 | Now $9.95 | Silko's first new work in 10 years combines memoir with family history and reflections on the creatures and beings that command her attention and inform her vision of the world, taking readers along on her daily walks through the arroyos and ledges of the Sonoran desert in Arizona. *Quantities of sale books are limited. Many different titles available. | |||
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