January... News, Events and What We are Reading!
Adieu to ’22…and Wait ‘til you see ’23!
Cheers, health and happiness to everyone in the New Year. And thanks to all of you who shopped with us this holiday season. It really does make a difference when you shop local and support small, independent businesses. I’m going to keep my intro short this month and offer up the following “Annual Report” – a recap of our accomplishments this past year with a few highlights of what promises to be an exciting, new chapter. This is the Newsletter of Lists, because I’ve also included a list of The 22 Best Books of ’22 based on our staff favorites.
Cheryl–
STATE OF THE BOOKSHOP
ANNUAL REPORT
– 22 Highlights of 2022 –
1. 43 author events in 12 months, showcasing more than 60 authors
2. SF Chronicle columnist Carl Nolte ranks Sausalito Books by the Bay as one of the top 3 bookstores in Marin! The other two were in West Marin – Stinson Beach Books & Point Reyes Books
3. The 244 Community Supported Bookstore (CSB) members who help keep us afloat
4. Special event with retired Superior Court Judge LaDoris Cordell – the first African American woman to serve on the Northern California bench – author of Her Honor: My Life on the Bench
5. Moderating an “Extraordinary Women” session at the Bay Area Book Fest which included Iceland’s first lady Eliza Reid, author of Secrets of the Sprakkar – and hosting another 24 authors of note for book signings
6. Our community forum on the Environment & Social Justice with civic leaders from Marin City, Hunter’s Point & Sausalito
7. A Women Lit event at the historic Pines Mansion with Minimalista author and expert organizer Shira Gill
8. Our wonderful monthly Book Club – an active, avid group of readers who met 10x last year for wine and literary exchange
9. A special standing-room only event with visionary Stewart Brand, author John Markoff and journalist Mike Cerre, discussing Markoff’s new biography Whole Earth: The Many Lives of Stewart Brand
10. Hosting the powerful Annual Poetry Night produced by the incredible Barbara Holmes, the SWC and Sausalito Library.
11. A dazzling debut at the Metropolitan Club in San Francisco with a presentation (“She Wrote”) about 45 women writers who have turned heads and history in the last two centuries
12. Providing over 700 books to the Marin City Library and its children’s programs
13. Our 3-year Anniversary! Having opened 3 months before the pandemic, we are delighted to have made it this far!
14. Hosting the Marin Writers Circle for a lively evening of readings by a dozen local authors
15. Jim Meyer & Patricia Wood – two Sausalito Books by the Bay unsung heroes and essential contributors (our webmaster and our accountant-bookkeeper) – both of whom work for a very reasonable salary… (they generously volunteer their time)
16. Partnering with the Sausalito Woman’s Club (SWC) on a winetasting and conversation with Bonny Meyer, founder of Silver Oak Cellars and author of Perfectly Paired.
17. Hosting Felecia Gaston & the Grandmothers to celebrate Marin City’s 80th anniversary and publication of a heritage cookbook – Grandmother’s Feed Us Love – with recipes from the book prepared by Sausalito Woman’s Club members
18. Community forum & tribute to Native American Indigenous People with poets, authors, filmmakers and activists.
19. Partnering with the Sausalito Library which included book provisioning, Rhapsody in Rune – a convocation of poets & writers – as well as a Flash Fiction contest!
20. The Dog Daze Photography Contest featuring Sausalito’s ubiquitous canine companions at our dog-friendly store
21. Showcasing the work of 5 different artists on our gallery wall
22. Holiday Story Time with author Tracy Tandy & the Performing Stars of Marin – a heartwarming event with Santa, arts & crafts, singing, much merriment and a book for every child….
Not bad for the little bookshop that could and a staff of 4…
What to Look Forward to in Q1 – 2023
The iconic and inimitable author Isabel Allende who ranks as one of my true inspirations on so many fronts will be joining us for a fundraiser on January 26th. We will be conversation about “Writing, Feminism & The Passionate Life”, as well as discussing her new novel The Wind Knows My Name which publishes later this year. Not to miss. It is a ticketed event; must register in advance at literacybythebay.org
After a year of planning we are launching Literacy by the Bay a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children, young adults, people of all ages and backgrounds grow as successful readers and writers, communicators. By improving literacy, we engage, enrich and inspire lives as well as our community. The organization will also help us remain sustainable as a brick and mortar independent bookstore. For more information Click Here
As part of our ongoing support and partnership with Women Lit and the Bay Area Book Fest, we will be hosting another literary luminary and feminist author Susan Griffin, for a special afternoon at The Pines historic mansion to celebrate the publication of her newest book Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something. For information & tickets Click Here
Creating A Life Of Integrity With Author & Buddhist Gail Stark. A series of classes that may actually change your life… once a month starting in February. Every first Tuesday, 6-7:30pm starting Tuesday February 7th (11 sessions over 11 months). The $200 class fee (all eleven sessions) includes a copy of Gail’s extraordinary book Creating a Life of Integrity. To sign-up, and for more details ask our booksellers, call 415.887.9967 or email staff@sausalitobooksbythebay.com.
February 9th we welcome Tappan Wilder and his tribute to his uncle, the legendary Thornton Wilder, who would have been 125 years old last year. The event is free to attend, but please register in advance at EVENTBRITE.
In February we will launch our Young Adult Book Club led by Sausalito student Azalais Flanders. It will be the first Saturday of every month @ 4 PM at the bookshop. For more information, email Angela@sausalitobooksbythebay.com
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, our weekly Storytime for Toddlers is back! Wednesday & Saturday at 11-11:30 AM. We are delighted to be partnering with Ready Set Go Therapy. For more information contact Angela@sausalitobooksbythebay.com
Photo Gallery of Past Events
ABOVE
1) Story Time with author Tracy Tandy & Marin Performing Stars
2) The Holiday by the Bay Makers Faire
Upcoming Events
January 10th
Book Club
There There
by Tommy Orange
A shattering and brilliant debut novel. A multi-generational tale of violence, recovery, resilience and identity, set in the Bay Area. A portrait of the plight of the urban Native American, their complex and painful history as well as their beauty and spirituality. Should be required reading in schools everywhere! Tommy Orange was born and raised in Oakland and is a member of Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.
Register for the club & buy the book at the shop – or call 415.887.9967
January 18th, 5:30pm
The Joy of Cannabis
With Authors
Melanie Abrams
Larry Smith
Join local authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith as they talk about the making and baking of their book, The Joy of Cannabis: 75 Ways to Amplify Your Life Through the Science and Magic of Cannabis.
We'll talk about why this book is needed now and answer all of your questions about navigating this world. And we'll give away Audience Cannabis Quiz Show® prizes!
January 26th, 6pm
Writing, Feminism & The Passionate Life
Reception & Conversation with the Legendary & Inimitable Isabel Allende
In Conversation with Cheryl Popp
This will be a ticketed event/fundraiser which includes a copy of Isabel’s new book The Wind Knows My Name publishing in June
January 29th, 2:30pm
An Afternoon with Literary Luminary Susan Griffin
In Conversation with Cherilyn Parsonsrich
As part of our ongoing support and partnership with Women Lit and the Bay Area Book Fest, we will be hosting another literary luminary and feminist author Susan Griffin, for a special afternoon at The Pines historic mansion to celebrate the publication of her newest book Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something.
For information & tickets Click Here
Starting February 7th, 6pm
Creating A Life Of Integrity
With Author & Buddhist Gail Stark
A series of classes that may actually change your life…
Once a month starting in February 2023. Every first Tuesday, 6-7:30pm starting Tuesday, February 7th (11 sessions over 11 months).
The $200 class fee (all eleven sessions) includes a copy of Gail’s extraordinary book Creating a Life of Integrity.
To sign-up, and for more details ask our booksellers, call 415.887.9967 or email staff@sausalitobooksbythebay.com.
February 9th, 6pm
An Evening with Tappan Wilder, Celebrating Thornton Wilder
Since 1997 Tappan Wilder has served as the literary executor for his uncle Thornton Wilder, the celebrated author of Our Town, The Bridge of San Luis Rey and many more internationally known prize-winning plays and novels.
What has it been like managing Thornton Wilder’s intellectual property? What was his uncle and HIS Wilder family like? Drawing on readings by local actors, images and recording clips, Sausalito resident Tappan Wildern paints a brilliant picture of the man he knew as “Uncle Thorny”.
The event is free to attend, but please register in advance at EVENTBRITE.
Unless otherwise indicated all events are open to the public and there is no charge to attend.
Book Club By The Bay, January 10th, 5:30
There, There by Tommy Orange
Save the date for our February Book Club – Tuesday, February 14th – 5:30pm (We’ll be finished in plenty of time for you to make evening plans with your Valentine!)
Winter Wines
I love a good white wine, but with the winter weather that has descended – endless rain, grey days, cloudy vistas and stormy nights – a hearty, smooth red wine is a warming welcome. Our Malbec from the famous Malbec region of Mendoza in Argentina is a terrific value, and as good as any Malbec I had in Argentina. A flavorful, smooth, drinkable wine. The Austin Pope Cabernet from Paso Robles is also a great value for a great wine.
22 Best Books of '22
Selected by our staff of avid readers & booksellers!
Horse – Geraldine Brooks
Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver
Properties of Thirst – Marianne Wiggins
On the Rooftop – Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Fellowship House – Alice Elliot Dark
Nightcrawling – Leila Mottley
What Jonah Knew – Barbara Graham
Our Missing Hearts – Celeste Ng
The Pages – Hugo Hamilton
Candy House – Jennifer Egan
Violeta – Isabel Allende
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow – Gabrielle Zevin
Now is Not the Time to Panic – Kevin Wilson
Solito – Jaxier Zamora
Whole Earth – The Many Lives of Stewart Brand – John Markoff
Danger Close – Phil Gioia
The Coasts of California – Obi Kaufman
Bad Actors – Mick Herron
Dead in the Water – Matthew Campbell & Kit Chellel
America Second – Isaac Stone Fish
Grandmothers Feed Us Love – Felecia Gaston
Community Supported
Bookstore Program
By opening a CSB account with us – or adding money to an existing
account – you provide us with valuable working capital to help make ends
meet. The pandemic may be waning, but the business has not bounced
back at this independent bookstore!
For more information CSB program
Literacy By The Bay
To learn more about our new non-profit 501(c)(3) visit literacybythebay.org and learn how you can help make a difference.
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