March 2020 Events at Florey's Book Co.

Florey's invites you to our special events this month!

Remember that you can get more information on each event as it approaches on our sites:

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

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Please note our ongoing events:

-Monday Meditation Group
A guided meditation with Bruce Tassi and Amy Hanley
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft,
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm All varieties of string and fabric craft are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event,
the second Saturday each month, March 14th, 10:00-11:00am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Writers Open Mic
Come and share the joy of writing, reading, and poetry!
Saturday, March 14th, 2:00-4:00pm

-Wellness Chit-Chat with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong
Healthy practices to keep you well!
Saturday, March 21st, 11:00am-12:00pm

-Pacifica Book Club
Get to know your neighbors, read and discuss the book of the month.
This month: 'Bad Blood' by John Carreyrou
All are welcome to join!
Thursday, March 26th 7:00-8:30pm

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As always, we hope to see you!

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Wellness Chit-Chat with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

Florey's Books invites you to an event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong.

***Saturday, February 29th, 11:00am-12:00pm***

About the event:

What alternatives do you consider when maintaining your healthy lifestyle?

Cleaning, Make-up, supplements, drinks, etc.

About the host:

Lorna Rodriguez-Wong is a seeker of a healthy lifestyle that is effective. She will venture to address various modalities for the mind, body and soul. Since each and every one of us are uniquely different, her approach is to open the discussion on what alternatives are available. Her recent studies have included Energy Medicine with Donna Eden and Prune Harris, BodyTalk with MaryAnn Gutoff and Dreambuilder with Lauren Broilier. She has been a Young Living member since 2013. She also has a desire to introduce others to a healthier lifestyle by incorporating the use of essential oils into their daily life.

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We hope to see you!

Vote for Wellness, with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

***Saturday, February 29th, 11:00am-12:00pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Florey's Book Club: 'Little Fires Everywhere' February 27th!

Florey's welcomes you to our book club!

***Thursday, February 27th, 7:00pm-8:30pm***

Come by for a chat about our February book, 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng.

About the book:

In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned--from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules.

Enter Mia Warren--an enigmatic artist and single mother--who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.

When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town--and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia's past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs.

Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood--and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.

About the author:

Celeste Ng grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Shaker Heights, Ohio. She graduated from Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan. Her debut novel, Everything I Never Told You, was a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Massachusetts Book Award, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and the ALA's Alex Award. Little Fires Everywhere, Ng's second novel, was a New York Times bestseller, winner of the Ohioana Book Award, and named a best book of the year by over twenty-five publications. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages and she was the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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We hope to see you!

Florey's Book Club
***Thursday, February 27th, 7:00-8:30pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Writers Open Mic, February 8th at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to the Pacifica Writers Open Mic.

***Saturday, February 8th, 2-4pm***

The Pacifica Writers Open Mic is open to all readers and writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Come and share your work, or just listen and enjoy.

Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share.

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We hope to see you!

Pacifica Writers Open Mic:

***Saturday, February 8th, 2-4pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday Story Time at Florey's.

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, February 8th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole & Patrick Sayres.
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday Story Time occurs the second Saturday each month.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, February 8th, 10am-11am***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

February 2020 Events at Florey's Book Co.

Florey's invites you to our special events this month!

Remember that you can get more information on each event as it approaches on our sites:

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

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Our special events this month:

Retirement Investing Strategies
Wealth Preservation Workshop
Help plan for your financial future!
More info: (740)656-5411
Thursday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30pm

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Please note our ongoing events:

-Monday Meditation Group
A guided meditation with Bruce Tassi and Amy Hanley
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm

-Drop-in Card Readings (by donation)
Hosted by Cyndera Quackenbush of Story Through Stone
Explore tools of imagination and intuition
that stem from dreams, cards, and natural imagery.
www.storythroughstone.org
Wednesday, February 5th, 7:00-8:00pm

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft,
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm All varieties of string and fabric craft are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event,
the second Saturday each month, February 8th, 10:00-11:00am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Writers Open Mic
Come and share the joy of writing, reading, and poetry!
Saturday, February 8th, 2:00-4:00pm

-Pacifica Book Club
Get to know your neighbors, read and discuss the book of the month.
This month: 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng
All are welcome to join!
Thursday, February 27th 7:00-8:30pm

-Natural health event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong
Health and diet practices to keep you well!
Saturday, February 29th, 11:00am-12:00pm

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

As always, we hope to see you!

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Frozen -Two-book event with author John Edwards!

Florey's Books welcomes author John Edwards as he discusses his new books, "Frozen: 5-Minute Stories" and "Frozen II: We'll Always Have Each Other".

***Saturday, January 25th, 2:00pm-4:00pm***

About the books:

Frozen: 5-Minute Stories-

Join Anna, Elsa, Sven, Kristoff, Olaf, and some all new friends for adventures in Arendelle! With 12 fantastically-frozen stories that can each be read in five minutes, this padded storybook is the perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime!

Frozen II: We'll Always Have Each Other-

Princess Anna and Olaf discover that some things change during the fall season but important things never do, like their friendship!

About the author:

John Edwards has dual degrees in English and psychology and a masters in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University. As a writer and consultant, John works with companies ranging from United Airlines to Warner Bros., has published children's books for Walt Disney, and produced episodes of Tom & Jerry. A Bay Area resident, John dedicates time to local schools as a volunteer and guest speaker. His concern for education has led him to spearhead special projects and talk to kids around the world as a Microsoft Educator Community Speaker.

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We hope to see you!

Florey's Book Club
***Saturday, January 25th, 2:00-4:00pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Florey's Book Club: 'Just Kids' January 23rd!

Florey's welcomes you to our book club!

***Thursday, January 23rd, 7:00pm-8:30pm***

Come by for a chat about our January book, 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith.

About the book:

It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation.

Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-Second Street, and eventually to the celebrated round table of Max's Kansas City, where the Andy Warhol contingent held court. In 1969, the pair set up camp at the Hotel Chelsea and soon entered a community of the famous and infamous, the influential artists of the day and the colorful fringe. It was a time of heightened awareness, when the worlds of poetry, rock and roll, art, and sexual politics were colliding and exploding. In this milieu, two kids made a pact to take care of each other. Scrappy, romantic, committed to create, and fueled by their mutual dreams and drives, they would prod and provide for one another during the hungry years.

Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. It serves as a salute to New York City during the late sixties and seventies and to its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists' ascent, a prelude to fame.

About the author:

Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. She gained recognition in the 1970s for her revolutionary merging of poetry and rock and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Her seminal album Horses, bearing Robert Mapplethorpe's renowned photograph, has been hailed as one of the top one hundred albums of all time. Her books include M Train, Witt, Babel, Woolgathering, The Coral Sea, and Auguries of Innocence.

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We hope to see you!

Florey's Book Club
***Thursday, January 23rd, 7:00-8:30pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Vote for Wellness, with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

Florey's Books invites you to an event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong.

"Vote for Wellness"

***Saturday, January 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm***

About the event:

This is the Year to “Vote for Wellness”
Lorna will discuss energy exercises from a recent Energy Medicine class as taught by Donna Eden and Prune Harris. She will cover Young Living’s current and newly released products, as they celebrate 25 years young.

About the host:

Lorna Rodriguez-Wong is a seeker of a healthy lifestyle that is effective. She will venture to address various modalities for the mind, body and soul. Since each and every one of us are uniquely different, her approach is to open the discussion on what alternatives are available. Her recent studies have included Energy Medicine with Donna Eden and Prune Harris, BodyTalk with MaryAnn Gutoff and Dreambuilder with Lauren Broilier. She has been a Young Living member since 2013. She also has a desire to introduce others to a healthier lifestyle by incorporating the use of essential oils into their daily life.

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We hope to see you!

Vote for Wellness, with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

***Saturday, January 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Writers Open Mic, January 11th at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to the Pacifica Writers Open Mic.

***Saturday, January 11th, 2-4pm***

The Pacifica Writers Open Mic is open to all readers and writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Come and share your work, or just listen and enjoy.

Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share.

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We hope to see you!

Pacifica Writers Open Mic:

***Saturday, January 11th, 2-4pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday Story Time at Florey's.

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, January 11th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole & Patrick Sayres.
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday Story Time occurs the second Saturday each month.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, January 11th, 10am-11am***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

January 2020 Events at Florey's Book Co.

Florey's invites you to our special events this month!

Remember that you can get more information on each event as it approaches on our sites:

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

--We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for New Year's Day--

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Please note our ongoing events:

-Monday Meditation Group
A guided meditation with Bruce Tassi and Amy Hanley
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft,
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm All varieties of string and fabric craft are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event,
the second Saturday each month, January 11th, 10:00-11:00am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Writers Open Mic
Come and share the joy of writing, reading, and poetry!
Saturday, January 11th, 2:00-4:00pm

-Natural health event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong
Health and diet practices to keep you well!
Saturday, January 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm

-Pacifica Book Club
Get to know your neighbors, read and discuss the book of the month.
This month: 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith
All are welcome to join!
Thursday, January 23th 7:00-8:30pm

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

As always, we hope to see you!

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Coastside Detectives: Foundations - Book event with author Matthew F. O'Malley!

Florey's Books welcomes author Matthew F. O'Malley as he discusses his new book, "Coastside Detectives: Foundations".

***Sunday, December 15th, 1:00pm-3:00pm***

About the book:

Following the fiery attacks that decimated the offices and homes of the Coastside Detectives, Mike Mason finds himself in the unusual positon of being on unsteady ground. Searching for a place to call home and for a purpose in life while struggling with his own paranoia, Mike Mason is lured back onto the streets of San Francisco where he explores new income opportunities as detective Marilyn Jackson pieces together a fresh clue to an old crime. Investigations into missing persons unexpectedly point to Mike’s nemesis while a call from an old friend sends Mike onto a high seas chase that ends in gunfire and his interrogation by government officials. In Coastside Detectives: Foundations, Mike Mason is hunted by government agencies as he chases his nemesis and the groundwork is set for a new level of global terror. This is the fifth book in the Coastside Detectives series.

About the author:

Matthew F. O’Malley is a native of San Francisco and currently lives in Pacifica. The towns and countryside along the coast provide the backdrop for the Coastside Detective series. A detective novel, film noir, and classic radio mystery buff, he is the author of several books and collections of short stories.

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We hope to see you!

***Sunday, December 15th, 1:00pm-3:00pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Writers Open Mic, December 14th at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to the Pacifica Writers Open Mic.

***Saturday, December 14th, 2-4pm***

The Pacifica Writers Open Mic is open to all readers and writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Come and share your work, or just listen and enjoy.

Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share.

--------------------------------
We hope to see you!

Pacifica Writers Open Mic:

***Saturday, December 14th, 2-4pm***
---------------------------------

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday Story Time at Florey's.

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, December 14th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole & Patrick Sayres.
The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday Story Time occurs the second Saturday each month.

-------------------------------------------
We hope to see you!

***Saturday, December 14th, 10am-11am***
-------------------------------------------

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Vote for Wellness, with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

Florey's Books invites you to an event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong.

"Vote for Wellness"

***Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00-8:00pm***

About the event:

This is the Year to “Vote for Wellness”
Lorna will discuss energy exercises from a recent Energy Medicine class as taught by Donna Eden and Prune Harris. She will cover Young Living’s current and newly released products, as they celebrate 25 years young.

About the host:

Lorna Rodriguez-Wong is a seeker of a healthy lifestyle that is effective. She will venture to address various modalities for the mind, body and soul. Since each and every one of us are uniquely different, her approach is to open the discussion on what alternatives are available. Her recent studies have included Energy Medicine with Donna Eden and Prune Harris, BodyTalk with MaryAnn Gutoff and Dreambuilder with Lauren Broilier. She has been a Young Living member since 2013. She also has a desire to introduce others to a healthier lifestyle by incorporating the use of essential oils into their daily life.

--------------------------------
We hope to see you!

Vote for Wellness, with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong

***Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00-8:00pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Drop-in Card Readings w/ Cyndera Quackenbush

Florey's Books invites you to an event with Cyndera Quackenbush, of Story Through Stone.

***Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00-8:00pm***

Awaken your essence, Align with your Purpose, Know your Story! Story Through Stone Reflection Card Readings connect you to the source of your wisdom through a process of intuitive imagination and playful storytelling. The past is placed within a new perspective, meaning is found for present circumstances, and possibilities for your future's greatest good are considered with clarity. Bring a life question that you would like to explore in a safe and nonjudgmental space.

-Donation requested for reading-

Cyndera Quackenbush, MA is a gifted and compassionate guide that supports you in a process of play, storytelling, and reflection. Readings resolve complicated life questions with clear next steps.

For more information, see her site:

www.storythroughstone.org

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00-8:00pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

December 2019 Events at Florey's Book Co.

Florey's invites you to our special events this month!

***Holiday Hours! Open 10am to 8pm December 9th-24th***

Remember that you can get more information on each event as it approaches on our sites:

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

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-Christmas and New Year's Day
*Florey's will be closed both days.*
Wednesday, Dec. 25th & Wednesday Jan. 1st

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Our special events this month:

-'Coastside Detectives: Foundations'
Book event with local author Matthew F. O'Malley
The newest volume of his popular detective series.
Sunday, December 15th, 1:00-3:00pm

-Special Holiday Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Featuring Pacifica Poet Laureate Camincha and
San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto
Saturday, December 28th 2:00-4:00pm

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Please note our ongoing events:

-Monday Meditation Group
A guided meditation with Bruce Tassi and Amy Hanley
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm

-Drop-in Card Readings (by donation)
Hosted by Cyndera Quackenbush of Story Through Stone
Explore tools of imagination and intuition
that stem from dreams, cards, and natural imagery.
www.storythroughstone.org
Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00-8:00pm

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft,
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm All varieties of string and fabric craft are welcome!

-Natural health event with Lorna Rodriguez-Wong
Health and diet practices to keep you well!
Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00-8:00pm

-Pacifica Book Club
Get to know your neighbors, read and discuss the book of the month.
This month: No book this month, Holiday party instead!
All are welcome to join!
Thursday, December 12th 6:00-8:00pm

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event,
the second Saturday each month, December 14th, 10:00-11:00am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Writers Open Mic
Come and share the joy of writing, reading, and poetry!
Saturday, December 14th, 2:00-4:00pm

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

As always, we hope to see you!

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (10am to 8pm Dec. 9th-24th!)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Notorious San Francisco - Book event with author Paul Drexler!

Florey's Books welcomes author Paul Drexler as he discusses his new book, "Notorious San Francisco: True Tales of Crime, Passion, and Murder".

***Saturday, November 23rd, 2:00pm-4:00pm***

About the book:

San Francisco, a city founded in part by criminals, was once one of the most dangerous cities in America. Its Barbary coast was called “a unique criminal district that was the scene of more viciousness and depravity, but it possessed more glamour, than any other area on the American continent.”

“Notorious” brings back the glamorous depravity and noir atmosphere that made it the premier location for murder thrillers like “The Maltese Falcon,” “Vertigo,” and “Zodiac.”

This book contains more than 20 compelling tales of serial killers, deadly women, con-men, masters of escape, and unsolved mysteries. San Franciscan criminals were as colorful as the city they inhabited. Take William Thoreson, a murderous millionaire who hid the nation’s largest private armory in his Pacific Heights mansion. Then there’s Isabella Martin, the murderous “Queen of Grudges” who tried to poison an entire town, or Ethan McNabb and Lloyd Sampsell, the “Yacht Bandits,” who used a luxurious sloop as a getaway vehicle for their dozens of bank robberies.

Most of these unusual cases are largely unknown and have never appeared in book form. Included are cases that are still mysteries today, including the mysterious tale of the Zodiac Killer, complete with a new analysis and a startling new theory on the murder.

About the author:

PAUL DREXLER has been writing about San Francisco crime since 1984. He worked for years with the late Kevin Mullen, retired Deputy Chief of the San Francisco Police Department. Paul designed and co-produced SFPD Homicide, the interactive award-winning true crime video game that has been used to teach police procedures. His column, "Notorious Crooks," appeared regularly in the Sunday San Francisco Examiner.

He has taught crime history at San Francisco State, and appeared on the Discovery ID Network show Deadly Women as an expert on San Francisco murderesses, and on Spike TV as an expert on the Zodiac Killer. Paul also directs Crooks Tours of San Francisco, which offers walking crime tours of Chinatown and the Barbary Coast. In July 2017 Paul received the Oscar Lewis Award from the San Francisco History Association for his writing on San Francisco.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, November 23rd, 2:00pm-4:00pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day! (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Florey's Book Club: 'Crossing to Safety' November 21st!

Florey's welcomes you to our book club!

***Thursday, November 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm***

Come by for a chat about our November book, 'Crossing to Safety' by Wallace Stegner.

About the book:

Called a “magnificently crafted story . . . brimming with wisdom” by Howard Frank Mosher in The Washington Post Book World, Crossing to Safety has, since its publication in 1987, established itself as one of the greatest and most cherished American novels of the twentieth century. Tracing the lives, loves, and aspirations of two couples who move between Vermont and Wisconsin, it is a work of quiet majesty, deep compassion, and powerful insight into the alchemy of friendship and marriage.

About the author:

Wallace Earle Stegner (February 18, 1909 – April 13, 1993) was an American novelist, short story writer, environmentalist, and historian, often called "The Dean of Western Writers". He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1972 and the U.S. National Book Award in 1977. He wrote fourteen novels, seventeen works of non-fiction, and several collections. 'Crossing to Safety' was his final published novel.

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We hope to see you!

Florey's Book Club
***Thursday, November 21st, 7:00-8:30pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day (8pm Fridays)
http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo