Mavericks in Sunriver has been absolutely wonderful in helping us with space in the meantime.  They will be helping to host Zoe Ferraris' event on September 4th and Garth Stein on October 9^th.

Sunriver Goes Wild For Garth Stein!

International best selling author Garth Stein will be here October 9th for a fund raiser to benefit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.  The show will be at Mavericks located at 18135 Cottonwood Road, just across the street from the North Country Store.    

The fun begins at 4:30 with an appearance by Garth’s co-stars, a majestic Golden Eagle and a Great Horned Owl.  Garth will speak from 5:00 to 6:00 and sign books from 6:00 to 6:30.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Sunriver Books & Music.  Buy your tickets early while they last! Garth will give a presentation featuring 3 of his books, and maybe a sneak preview of his upcoming new release.  

The Art of Racing in the Rain is soon to b a major motion picture starring Patrick Dempsey. Sometimes if you are very lucky fate gives you a special friend.  Denny’s friend Enzo will stand by him through some of the best and worst times of his life, his faith in Denny bone deep.  Enzo is a dog with a very old soul; he looks at Denny seeing all that is good, a man full of the possibilities of life. Denny has magic in his hands; he is a race driver with natural talent. Deft hands, hair trigger reactions, and ferocious courage can only take you so far. Talent will not fulfill your destiny on its own; life changes direction in a heartbeat.  Who knows what is around the next bend in the road?  Denny’s life turns down dark alleys, but Enzo is right by his side, always understanding, ready to help.  Throughout all the good times, bad times, and challenges Enzo remains steadfast, his belief in Denny unwavering.  The Art of Racing in the Rain  is poignant, funny, and highly relevant to life, it is not another fluffy dog book.  There are life lessons on the pages; believing in yourself, really listening to one another, cherishing those close to you, and sometimes being willing to risk it all!

How Evan Broke His Head & Other Secrets is set in Seattle, Walla Walla, and Yakima.  Even is a 31 year old rock musician from Seattle, afraid of being a one song wonder.  He has avoided growing up, taking no responsibility for his situation.  His life is complicated by Epilepsy.  As a teenager he had a child, a child he has not contacted.  His son’s mother has died, his son needs him.  It is time to grow up.  This lively, quirky, ultimately uplifting story is about the choices we make in life, the consequences they bear and whether we get a chance to re-write our life’s script.  

Raven Stole The Moon by Garth Stein is his first book, a very different story from his wildly popular book,  The Art of Racing in the Rain, but with the same inspired writing.  It is wonderful to have it back in print! Mixing Tlingit legend with the story of a bereft young woman from Seattle, he weaves a compelling story of loss and redemption. How far would a woman go to save the soul of her child?  Jenna’s son drowned two years ago on a vacation in Alaska, on the anniversary of his death she is drawn back to Wrangell Alaska.  From a Shaman she learns the legend of the Kushtakas, she begins to suspect they have taken her son.  Would you go into the heart of darkness for the child you love?  Garth vividly blends legend, belief, and a rousing adventure.  Jenna is a sympathetic character, you will root for her. 

Authors of great talent are set apart by their courage in taking risks, their ability to write new stores and speak in different voices.  Garth Stein is such an author, each of his books speaks with a different voice and tells a good story.