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Start: 7:00 pm
Diesel, A Bookstore in Brentwood is positively delighted to host former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian George McGovern and author, columnist, and commentator John Dean as they talk politics on Thursday, August 27th, at 7 p.m.
George McGovern's most recent book is Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President, 1861-1865. Author of Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin, says “McGovern’s Lincoln is a finely wrought gem. In this small volume McGovern captures Lincoln’s character and leadership strength better than many weighty tomes. It is a worthy addition to the brilliant American Presidents Series.”
Most famously, John Dean served as White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1970-1973, and became the star witness of the Watergate prosecution. Dean frequently appears on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olberman and is the author of numerous books including, Worse Than Watergate, Conservatives Without Conscience and, most recently, a reissue of Blind Ambition: The End of the Story.
Don't miss this special appearance by two influential and important American political figures.
There will also be a wine and cheese reception following the discussion!
See you there!
Start: 7:00 pm
Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland is proud to present store favorite Frank Portman in celebration of his sophomore young adult novel, Andromeda Klein, on Thursday, August 27th, at 7 p.m.
“Why did you decide to write a Young Adult Novel?”
That's usually the first question you get when someone learns you have written a book like King Dork. One way to respond is to say: "I've only written the one book. But I've read… several." Said in the right way, it can be pretty funny. You pause, make your eyes go a bit wry, yet serious, and slightly emphasize the word "several." See, "several" sounds like too few books to have read when you're going around saying you're an author. But of course, the questioner thinks, he could be kidding. Couldn't he? If things go according to plan, the next question will be: "What is your favorite book you've ever read?" You can answer with a question of your own: "you mean all the way through?" Then look a bit stumped. With any luck, the original question will have been forgotten by then, and you can go back to whatever you were doing.
Read more about Frank Portman in his own words...
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