 1714 Route 9 (One block north of Rt. 146) - Clifton Park, NY 12065 East Line Books has over 10,000 new, used, and out of print books at affordable prices. Genres include literary and popular fiction, suspense, U.S. and world history, politics, journalism, social issues, science, philosophy, contemporary and vintage mystery, classics, religion, poetry, biography and memoir, cookbooks, how to write and publish, travel, sports, pets, science fiction and fantasy, drama, art and photography, and more. East Line Books also stocks an extensive collection of books for children and young adults.  East Line Books sponsors events like author signings, speakers, book clubs, workshops, and even comedy shows by the local Improv Club and open mic nights for local writing groups like the Mavens of Mayhem and WomanWords. East Line Books hosts a monthly book club and creative writing classes for adults, teens and children. During the school year, we sponsor creative writing classes for homeschoolers, a poetry circle for adults, and--the highlight--our six-week personal essay/memoir class. FEBRUARY EVENTS AT EAST LINE BOOKS Wednesday, February 3rd, 6:30 p.m. READINGS From Mentors, Muses & Monsters An Anthology Featuring 30 Writers on the People Who Changed Their Lives Edited by Elizabeth Benedict This event Features 3 brilliant writers: Elizabeth Benedict, Bob Boyers and Alex Chee Saturday, February 6, 1-3 p.m. WORKSHOP: Freelance Writing: How to Get Your Articles and Essays Published Instructor: Katie Navarra Cost: $25 Thursday, February 11th, 7 p.m. READING by author Teri Gay from her book: Strength Without Compromise: Womanly Influence and Political Identity in Turn-of-the-Twentieth Century Rural Upstate New York EVENT INCLUDES CELEBRATION OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S BIRTHDAY! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Masha Hamilton teaches fiction-writing workshop and reads from her latest novel 31 Hours TIME: Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. READING from 1:30-2 p.m. COST for workshop: $45 READING: Free and open to the public WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AND MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 , 31 6-WEEK SESSION: How to Write the Personal Essay/Memoir Wednesdays 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Robyn Ringler Cost: $120 for six weeks Students have called this a "life-changing" course! Sign up now as seating is limited. About the Bookseller  In 2008, Robyn Ringler started East Line Books to create a haven for booklovers and creative writers in Clifton Park and the Capital Region. Over the years, Robyn has "changed hats" several times. She graduated from Duke University's School of Nursing in 1979 and worked as a medical/surgical and cardiac nurse at the George Washington University Hospital. In 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was shot, Robyn was assigned to be his evening nurse for 10 days until he was well enough to return to the White House. In 1987, Robyn graduated from Hofstra University Law School. She worked as a defense attorney in Schenectady, then spent over 10 years as a stay at home mom, Girl Scout leader, political activist, and writer. Over the past six years, Robyn's articles have been published in the Albany Times Union, Newark Star-Ledger and have been sent out over the New York Times wire. Robyn's Letter to Al Pacino appears in the anthology Women's Letters: America from the Revolutionary War to the Present. East Line Books Old Village Plaza  1714 Route 9Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Just one block north of Rt. 146 on Rt. 9, across from Snyder's Restaurant, between Clifton Park Pizza and Captain's Treasures) Hours: Tues - Fri: 10AM to 5PM Sat: 10AM to 4PM Sun and Mon: Closed For further info, call Robyn Ringler, Bookseller, at (518) 371-4151. On the web at http://www.eastlinebooks.vpweb.com/ |
