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2 Green Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
Phone: 860-868-0525
Fax: 860-868-1356
Events
03 / 11
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03 / 12
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03 / 13
Start: 2:00 pm
Master storyteller, Frank Delaney, returns to the Hickory Stick Bookshop to sign his new book Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show.
“She sprang from the womb and waved to the crowd. Then smiled and took a bow.” And so we first meet Venetia Kelly, the beguiling actress at the center of this new, spellbinding, and epic novel by Frank Delaney, the bestselling author of Ireland and Shannon.
Interweaving historical figures including W. B. Yeats, and a host of unforgettable creations—“King” Kelly, Venetia’s violent, Mephistophelean grandfather; Sarah Kelly, Venetia’s mysterious, amoral mother; and even a truth-telling ventriloquist’s dummy named Blarney—Frank Delaney unfurls a splendid narrative that spans half the world and a tumultuous, eventful decade. If you are unable to attend, please call 860-868-0525 to reserve a copy.
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03 / 14
Start: 2:00 pm
Calling all cat lovers! Meet Dr. Sharon Eisen and Linda Francese who will be on hand to share their special cat stories and sign their new book Cat Tales. Cat Tales is a heartwarming and inspirational collection of stories about cats that will make you smile, laugh and cry, sometimes all at the same time. The stories will most certainly bring fond memories of all the cats that have graced your life, and they will make you love and appreciate your current feline companions even more. These cats that come and go from our lives leave indelible pawprints on our hearts, and the authors have captured many of these special cats in the tales they share in their book. If you are unable to attend, please call 860-868-0525 to reserve a copy.
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03 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
In 1925, the legendary British explorer Percy Fawcett ventured into the Amazon jungle, in search of a fabled civilization. He never returned. Over the years countless perished trying to find evidence of his party and the place he called “The Lost City of Z.” In this masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, journalist David Grann interweaves the spellbinding stories of Fawcett’s quest for “Z” and his own journey into the deadly jungle, as he unravels the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century.
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03 / 16
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03 / 17
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03 / 18
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03 / 19
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03 / 20
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03 / 21
Start: 2:00 pm
Art St. John will be reading from his new poetry book Everythin' But the Kitchen Zink on Sunday, March 21st @ 2:00pm. The book signing will follow. Mr. St. John began writing poetry after a traumatic period in his life. He underwent eight operations for total knee replacements and follow-up rehabilitation, then was diagnosed with a staph infection. The health care staff were concerned that isolation could impede remedies being made to cure the infection because Mr. St. John was already suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. He prayed that evening for help to cope with this stressful episode in his life. The next morning he awoke to a "spiritual voice" telling him to "write poetry." Mr. St. John is a WWII verteran, active in the American Legion since 1946 including state commander in 1961, and a member of the Connecticut's American Legion Hall of Fame. If you are unable to attend, please call 860-868-0525 to reserve a copy.
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03 / 22
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03 / 23
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03 / 24
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03 / 25
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03 / 26
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03 / 27
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03 / 28
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03 / 29
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03 / 30
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03 / 31
Start: 6:30 pm
Join us for a night of verse and music! Poet, Sean Hill, will be in shop reading and signing copies of his new book of poetry, Blood Ties and Brown Liquor. Then enjoy the soothing stylings of Cabinet of Natural Curiosities, who will be on hand with their unique blend of folk music. | ||
04 / 1
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04 / 2
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04 / 3
Start: 2:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome Diane Meier who will be signing her new book Season of Second Chances on Saturday, April 3 at 2:00pm. Coming-of-age can happen at any age. Joy Harkness had built a university career and a safe life in New York, protected and insulated from the intrusions and involvements of other people. When offered a position at Amherst College, she impulsively leaves the city, and along with generations of material belongings, she packs her equally heavy emotional baggage. A tumbledown Victorian house proves an unlikely choice for a woman whose family heirlooms have been boxed away for years. Nevertheless, this white elephant becomes the home that changes Joy forever. As the restoration begins to take shape, so does her outlook on life, and the choices she makes over paint chips, wallpaper samples, and floorboards are reflected in her connection to the co-workers who become friends and friendships that deepen. A brilliant, quirky, town fixture of a handyman guides the renovation of the house and sparks Joy’s interest to encourage his personal and professional growth. Amid the half-wanted attention of the campus’s single, middle-aged men, known as “the Coyotes,”and the legitimate dramas of her close-knit community, Joy learns that the key to the affection of family and friends is being worthy of it, and most important, that second chances are waiting to be discovered within us all. “As in an old house, you will encounter all manner of surprises on Joy’s journey and I promise, they will keep you reading far too late in the evening to be sensible.”—Katherine Lanpher, author of Leap Days, Chronicles of a Midlife Move
“The strong characters, believable situations, fine writing, and great storytelling make for a remarkably compelling book.”—Booklist
If you are unable to attend, please call 860-868-0525 to reserve a copy.
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04 / 4
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04 / 5
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04 / 6
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04 / 7
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04 / 8
Start: 8:00 pm
An Evening With David Sedaris presented by the Warner Theatre in association with 90.5 FM WNPR. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, NPR Humorist and Bestselling Author David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album, his most recent live album David Sedaris: Live For Your Listening Pleasure was just released in November 2009.
A post-show booksigning with the author will conclude the event. Books will be available for sale by Hickory Stick Book Shop.
Call or visit the Warner Theatre for Reservations: 860-489-7180
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04 / 9
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04 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
SOLD OUT!!!
Passage to Portugal No Passport Needed Pack up your appetite and join us for a culinary journey as author David Leite guides us through five delicious courses prepared from his acclaimed cookbook, The New Portuguese Table Embarkation Time Co-hosted by the Hickory Stick Bookshop, this special single seating at The Pantry will begin at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 10th Travel Fare The $50.00/person fare includes the five tasting courses, a glass of wine, and a $5.00 credit towards a cookbook purchase at the book signing that will follow the dinner. Additional wine and beverages may be ordered at the table | ||
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