"Only a Girl" Book Event with Author Lian Gouw, Sat., August 4th!

Florey's Books welcomes author Lian Gouw as she discusses her book "Only a Girl"

***Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm***

About the book:

In 'Only a Girl', three generations of Chinese women struggle for identity against a political backdrop of the World Depression, World War II, and the Indonesian Revolution.

Nanna, the matriarch of the family, strives to preserve the family’s traditional Chinese values while her children are eager to assimilate into Dutch colonial society.

Carolien, Nanna’s youngest daughter, is fixated with the advantages to be gained through adopting a Western lifestyle. She is proven wrong through her turbulent and ultimately failed marriage and by the consequences of raising her daughter in the Dutch culture.

Jenny’s Western upbringing puts her at a disadvantage in the newly independent Indonesian state where Dutch culture is no longer revered.

The unique ways in which Nanna, Carolien and Jenny face their own challenges reveal the complex tale of Chinese society in Indonesia between 1930 and 1952.

About the author:

Lian Gouw was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, then a Dutch colony known as the Netherlands’ East Indies.

Lian’s short stories and poems have appeared in Quietus Magazine, Writing for our Lives, Voices and Visions, The Highland’s Low Down and Reflections.

Her Predicament, an earlier version of the first chapter of her novel, Only A Girl, was included in the 2006 anthology of the SF Writers Conference, Building Bridges from Writers to Readers.

In her writing, Lian explores themes of human relationships, connection with animals, and fable-like fantasy. She is particularly interested in the lives and struggles of women.

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For more on Ms. Gouw, see her site: http://www.liangouw.com/
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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm***


Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
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August 2012 Calendar of Events at Florey's!

Here is the August 2012 calendar of events at Florey's Book Co.

Note our ongoing events:

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

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

-Sharon the Health Presents: natural healing workshops, 3rd Wednesday of the month. August 15th 7-8:30pm. This months topic: 'Healing Through Art'

-"Speak Easy", a Read-aloud and book discussion group, Sundays 4-6pm
Come share a fun or exciting passage from a new or old favorite book.

-Pacifica Poetry Forum, meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, the 16th, 7:30 pm

-Poetry at Florey's, the last Saturday of the month,the 25th, 7:30-9:30pm
Featured poets, followed by an open mic period. Share your poems, or just listen.

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Also, the special events this month:

-"Only a Girl" book event with author Lian Gouw. Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm
See here site here: http://www.liangouw.com/

-Children's Angel Meditation Salon with Wanda Whitaker. Wednesday, August 8th, 1-3pm
See her site here: http://www.AnchoredInSpirit.com
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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

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

July Poetry at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to our two ongoing poetry events.

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday July 19th, 7:30pm***

The Forum is open to the public and is free of charge. The Pacifica Poetry Forum meets monthly, the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come and share the joy of poetry.

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Next, is the July Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, July 28th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Sande Anfang and Steve Arntson. The featured poets will be followed by an open mic period. Open mic sign-up is first come, first served. This event is also open to the public and free of charge.

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We hope to see you!


Pacifica Poetry Forum: ***Thursday, July 19th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, July 28th, 7:30-9:30pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

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

Sharon the Health Presents: Color is Energy, Wed. July 18th at Florey's!

Florey's Book Co. welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health and guest speaker Cindy Rodoni. She will lead a free, interactive workshop on the topic "Color is Energy".

***Wednesday, July 18th, 7-8:30pm***

Ms. Rodoni will discuss:

-Color is energy that affects you and those around you.

-Color can help you look and feel healthier and more balanced.

-Up to 90% of your first impression is based on color alone. Learn why!

Please see her site for more info:

http://www.donellalloyd.com/blog/

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RSVP to Sharon at (650)359-6579

or email sharon@sharonthehealth.com

For more information on Sharon, please see her site:

http://sharonthehealth.com/sharoncaren/

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, July 18th, 7:00-8:30pm***

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

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