Author Events, Sept 16-22

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SUNDAY  (Sept 16)

17th Annual Petaluma Poetry Walk, start time noon
A progressive walk through the businesses of Petaluma, highlighting poets and readings at each venue.
Begins at Viva Cocolat, Petaluma. Complete details and schedule at petalumapoetrywalk.org.

MONDAY (Sept 17)

Kristi Yamaguchi, “It’s a Big World, Little Pig,” 4 p.m.
Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris, in this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Dream Big, Little Pig by Olympic champion Yamaguchi.
Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com.

TUESDAY (Sept 18)

Tammy Strobel shares how downsizing changed her life in her blog turned book.

Tammy Strobel, “You Can Buy Happiness,” 7 p.m.
Tammy Strobel combines research on well-being with numerous real world examples to offer practical inspiration for downsizing one’s life. Her fresh take on our things, our work, and our relationships spell out micro-actions that anyone can take to step off the getting-and-spending treadmill and into a life that’s more conscious and connected, sustainable and sustaining, heartfelt and happy.
Copperfield’s Books, 138 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 823-2618, copperfieldsbooks.com.

WEDNESDAY (Sept 19)

Amy Cortese, “Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It,” 7 p.m.,
Locavesting is a term Cortese came up with to describe the emerging local investing movement. Most of us are familiar with the term locavore, which refers to the growing number of people who try to eat a diet sourced within a 100-mile or so radius. Locavestors are people who want to invest that way. The idea is that, by investing in local businesses, rather than faceless conglomerates, investors can earn profits while building healthy, self-reliant communities. Visit www.golocal.coop for full schedule.
Copperfield’s Books, 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 578-8938, copperfieldsbooks.com.

Naomi Wolf, “Vagina: A New Biography,” 7 p.m.
From one of our best-selling and most respected cultural critics comes an astonishing work of cutting-edge science and cultural history that radically reframes how we understand the vagina—and, consequently, how we understand women. Priority seating to this Book Passage event with purchase of the author’s new book from Book Passage.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

THURSDAY (Sept 20)

Writers Forum of Petaluma presents Ianthe Brautigan, “Finding Your Voice on the Page,” 7 p.m.
Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma. $15 at door.

Martin Amis, “Lionel Asbo: State of England,” 7 p.m.
The story of a terrifying yet weirdly loyal thug who has always looked out for his ward and nephew, the orphaned Desmond Pepperdine. This is vintage Amis, a savage, funny, and mysteriously poignant novel by a renowned author at the height of his powers.
Ticket required for admission. Call (415) 927-0960, ext. 1 to reserve. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera., bookpassage.com.

FRIDAY (SEPT 21)

Erin Hunter reads from her brand new animal fantasy series geared towards tweens.

Erin Hunter, “Survivors #1: The Empty City,” 7 p.m.
A brand-new animal fantasy series from the bestselling author of Warriors and Seekers! In Survivors, the humans are gone — and a new animal is ready to rule the wild. Which animals are brave enough to step up and take control when a strange disaster strikes? And what enemies will stand in their way?
Signing pass required. Two given with each purchase of Survivors #1: The Empty City from our Petaluma store. Seating availability limited to 200.
Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com.

SATURDAY (Sept 22)

Sonoma County Book Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Old Courthouse Square and other venues, Santa Rosa. Details, www.socobookfest.org.

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.