Northshire Bookstore -- February Events

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and at Northshire Bookstore, Manchester Center, Vermont. Information: http://www.northshire.com/.

Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.
Helen Thayer -Join National Geographic Explorer Helen Thayer as she presents a slide show about her remarkable 1,600 mile trek across the Gobi Desert and her new book, Walking the Gobi.

Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m.
Mary Crowley - Rutland artist Mary Crowley presents her delightful children's book about a young elephant's special relationship with her grandmother, I Love to Visit My Grammy.

Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.
Jeff Kinney - Meet the author of the New York Times bestselling children's book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, as he presents the second book in the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.

Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.
Russell Banks - First time at Northshire! The highly acclaimed, bestselling author discusses The Reserve, his suspenseful 1930's-era novel about a passionate affair between an heiress and a mysterious local artist in a remote Adirondack town.

Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
Frances Moore Lappé - Meet the best selling environmental author (Diet for a Small Planet) as she discusses her inspiring new approach to solving global problems, Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity and Courage in a World Gone Mad.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at The Inn at Stratton Mountain
Michael Kodas - Journalist Michael Kodas presents a slide show and the shocking exposé of his 2004 expedition to Mount Everest in his new book, High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed.

Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
National Book Critics Circle - Join a panel of prominent Vermont authors as they discuss the February installment of the National Book Critics Circle's new project, The Best Recommended, a book list composed of recommendations by critics and writers.

Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
Thomas Moore -The bestselling author of Care of the Soul and many other books on spirituality explores the path to finding that work that connects with our deep soul in his new book, A Life at Work.