Author Events, July 1-7

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SUNDAY (July 1)

Francis Slakey, “To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes,” 4 p.m.
A gripping adventure of the body and mind, Slakey’s memoir depicts the quest that leads the a physics professor around the globe, almost takes his life, challenges his fiercely held beliefs, and opens his heart.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com

Where’s Waldo in Petaluma, 7am-4pm
This year Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, turns 25. And just where is Waldo after all these years? He’ll be in Petaluma! Starting on July 1st, Copperfield’s Books will be hosting an exciting month-long scavenger hunt to find Waldo in 30+ local downtown businesses. Prizes will be awarded to participants throughout the month culminating in a big shindig on July 31 at 4:00pm in Copperfield’s with food and fun for everyone!
Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma.  (707) 762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com

MONDAY (July 2)

Cheryl Strayed, “Wild” 6:30 p.m.
Wild is a powerfully honest memoir: the story of an  eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from  catastrophe–and built her back up again.
Gallery Bookshop, Main & Kasten streets, Mendocino, 937-2665, www.gallerybookshop.com

THURSDAY (July 5)

Lloyd Kahn, “Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,” 7:30 p.m.
In Tiny Homes, Bolinas author Lloyd Kahn presents the tiny homes (less than 500 sq. ft.) that 150 builders have created — on land,  on wheels,  on the road,  on water, even  in the trees.
Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station. www.ptreyesbooks.com

FRIDAY (July 6)

100 Thousand Poets for Change, “Patriotism — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” 7:30 p.m.
Poets Michael Rothenberg, Terri Carrion, Joan Brady, Pauline Laurent, Andrew Mayer, Attila Nagy, Frank Kahl, Lilith Rogers, Rebel Fagin, Ari Camarota, Ann Carranza. Vegetarian/vegan dinner buffet available before reading ($4 minimum purchase). Sponsored by the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County.
Gaia’s Garden Restaurant, 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa.

SATURDAY (July 7)

Jerry Mander, “The Capitalism Papers: Fatal Flaws of an Obsolete System,” 7:30 p.m.
Bolinas author Jerry Mander, nationally recognized social critic and environmental campaigner, argues that capitalism is no longer a viable system.
Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station. www.ptreyesbooks.com

To submit book events for consideration in this column, contact Sara Peyton at sara.peyton@gmail.com at least three weeks in advance of the event.