Author Events, Sept 2-8

Local author Rayme Waters shares her romantic mystery novel set in Sonoma County at the Sebastopol Copperfield's on Friday, Sept 7

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TUESDAY (Sept 4)

Debut Dinner with Amanda Coplin, “The Orchardist,” 6 p.m.
In her stunningly original and haunting first novel, Coplin evokes a powerful sense of place, mixing tenderness and violence as she spins an engrossing tale of a solitary orchardist who provides shelter to two runaway teenage girls in the untamed American West, and the dramatic consequences of his actions.
Forchetta/Bastoni, Sebastopol, 6948 Sebastopol Road, Sebastopol, $75 ticket includes dinner and book. Details, copperfieldsbooks.com

WEDNESDAY (Sept 5)

Jerry Mander, “Capitalism Papers,” 7 p.m.
Nationally recognized social critic Mander researches, discusses, and exposes the momentous and unsolvable environmental and social problem of capitalism. He argues that capitalism, utterly dependent on never-ending economic growth, is an impossible absurdity on a finite planet with limited resources.
Copperfield’s Books, 138 North Main St., Sebastopol, 823-2618, copperfieldsbooks.com

THURSDAY (Sept 6)

Next Sonoma County Poetry Slam, 7 p.m.
Crepevine Restaurant, 740 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa. For more details, contact Tom J. Mariani, southforkboots@gmail.com

FRIDAY (Sept 7)

Rayme Waters, “The Angel’s Share,” 7 p.m.
Recovering addict Cinnamon Monday attempts to put her life in order, overcome her demons, and find the strength to live life on her own terms while working at  Sonoma County vineyard. A mysterious, romantic story, perfect for book clubs, by local author Rayme Waters.
Copperfield’s Books, 138 North Main St., Sebastopol, 823-2618, copperfieldsbooks.com

SATURDAY (Sept 8)

“Surviving the Shark: How a Brutal Great White Attack Turned a Surfer into a Dedicated Defender of Sharks,” Jonathan and Margaret Kathrein, 4 p.m.
This jolting and inspiring true-life story of Jonathan Kathrein’s encounter with a great white shark describes his incredible experience and the changes it brought in the author’s life.
Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, 415-927-0960, bookpassage.com

Katherine Hastings, “Cloud Fire,” 7 p.m.
A book of Katherine’s poems.  Book release party with live music provided by violinist Timothy Zieminski and a guest appearance by New York poet Lee Slonimsky.
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol, Call 829-4797 for details.

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.