Events
Join several editors and contributors for a reading celebrating the release of this exciting new anthology!
Robin Chapman, co-editor of the anthology, is author of six books of poetry, most recently Abundance, recipient of the Cider Press Review Book Award. She also co-edited the anthology On Retirement: 75 Poems.
Please join us for our 35th anniversary celebration on Sunday, May 9th at 2:00 pm at A Room of One's Own Bookstore.
We will provide sweets, tea, and coffee for this Mother's Day reception. There will be a suggested donation of $10 to benefit the Room of One's Own Foundation, our non-profit charity for supporting the education of women and girls.
During the reception we will add five new women to our permanent installation of "Madison Women Who Have Made A Difference", displaying their photographs and biographies proudly on the wall of our store entrance. The women we honor this year are Liz Karlin, Midge Miller, Mariamne Whatley, Nancy Worcester, and Becky Young. They have all been invaluable contributors to the Madison community, particularly in the field of women's health. Please join us in honoring these fantastic women!
Miriam Hall is a Madison poet, who has now released two chapbooks of poetry through Finishing Line Press. The first, At Home Here, explores travel through poetry; the second, Dreams Of Movement, is due out in June of 2010.
Sarah White is an author and personal historian who believes writing a travel memoir is a spectacular opportunity to practice the craft of creative nonfiction writing. Her book offers five lessons packed with useful information, perfect for a writing workshop or self-study program.
Join the Shameless Hussies Book Club for their discussion of Fingersmith by Sarah Waters! Get 10% off the cover price of the book when you buy it at A Room of One's Own.
The Gay Men's Book Club will meet to discuss Probation by Tom Manicino. Get 10% off the cover price when you buy the book club pick at A Room of One's Own!
With profound honesty, sharp wit, and genuine heart, Probation portrays one man's search--for love and passion, acceptance and redemption--and for the courage to really live.
A Room of One's Own welcomes WisCon, the world's foremost feminist science fiction convention, for its 34th year by hosting a reception. This year's Guests of Honor, Nnedi Okorafor and Mary Anne Mohanraj, will give a reading in the store. Come by and mingle, enjoy the snacks and refreshments provided by A Room of One's Own, and help us kick off the convention in style!
Come see Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of The Name of the Wind give a reading WisCon weekend! This event is free and open to the general public. For more information, see Pat's facebook event to RSVP!
