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READERS

August 15 (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.) — Join Q Karmue as he discusses and signs his new book, Witness: A Civil War Through The Eyes of A Child. Quanuquanei A. Karmue, better known as Q, is a survivor of the Liberian Civil War, activist, artist, and president/founder of Save More Kids, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of Liberia's children and rebuilding a country left in devastating conditions.

Additional information: https://www.warwicks.com/event/q-karmue-2019

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

August 16 (Friday, 7:00 p.m.) — T Jefferson Parker signs The Last Good Guy. As a newspaper reporter for The Newport Ensign, then later the Daily Pilot newspaper where he won three Orange County Press Club awards, T. Jefferson Parker began to tuck away stories and information that he would eventually use for his books. Mr. Parker’s first novel, Laguna Heat,was published to rave reviews and became an HBO movie.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Parker-08-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 17 (Saturday, 4:00 p.m.) — Celebrating Bookstore ROMANCE DAY with local artist Renee Carlino. Joins us for Bookstore Romance Day, a day of romance giveaways, celebrations, and more! Renée is a screenwriter and the bestselling author of Sweet Thing, Nowhere But Here, After the Rain, Before We Were Strangers, Swear on This Life, and Wish You Were Here.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Carlino-08-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 18 (Sunday, 2:00 p.m.) — Robert Crais signs A Dangerous Man. Robert Crais found early success working in television, writing scripts for Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, and L.A. Law. He earned an Emmy nomination for his work on Hill Street Blues, and his four-hour NBC miniseries, Cross of Fire.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Crais-08-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 18 (Sunday, 11:30 a.m.) — Coffee with the Catapult - an informal discussion about what's new in the world of lit, lead by our book buyer & co-owner, Seth. We discuss new titles we think will surprise you, books our staff has loved, reads that you won't find in most places. Plus we offer complimentary coffee from our neighbors at Communal Coffee and a 20% discount off all books discussed for those in attendance!

The Book Catapult – 3010-B Juniper Street – San Diego, CA – (619) 795-3780 – https://www.thebookcatapult.com

August 18 (Sunday, 4:30 p.m.) — DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Session. Calling all humans, elves, orcs, halflings, dwarves, and gnomes! Mysterious Galaxy is proud to now host a Dungeons and Dragons club! Whether you're an experienced player or this is your very first campaign, any and all levels are encouraged to come join.

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 18 (Sunday, 12:00 p.m.) — WEEKENDS WITH LOCALS Program we will be hosting J.R. Strayve Jr. author of First Spouse of the United States.

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

August 18 (Sunday, 2:00 p.m.) — WEEKENDS WITH LOCALS Program we will be hosting Nadirah R. Bray, author of Goddess in Motion: An Inspirational Activity Book to Step Into Your Healing Power.

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

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WRITERS

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SAN DIEGO WRITERS, INK CLASSES

Go to: http://www.sandiegowriters.org for a complete list of all the classes & Events for San Diego Writers Ink and the Ink Spot.

8/14 Overcoming Underearning for Writers and Artists (an online course) with Tia Meredith

8/24 Self-Publishing for the Bewildered, Confused, or Terrified with Marie Andreas

8/25 Vision Board Your Face Off! Fall Edition with Kristen Fogle NEW!!!

August 15 (Thursday) — OREGON CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE “Following your Call.” Top editors, agents, and authors dedicated to help you reach your writing goals. More info at: https://oregonchristianwriters.org/

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LINKS

SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

In addition to books, your local library has many events for children to include crafts, games and storytimes.

http://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/month

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS:

https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/

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