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Garth Stein har 51 tidligere arrangementer. (show)  Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein discussion  Author Talk & Booksigning with NYT-bestselling author Garth Stein! (28th Street) Join us in the studio for a discussion and signing with bestselling author Garth Stein for his newest novel A sudden light. Stein’s last novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, was a smash success, having sold more than 4 million copies in 35 languages, and having spent more than three years on the New York Times bestseller list. A sudden light (released 9/2014), is a spellbinding, atmospheric work rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty, and unforgettable moments of emotional truth that reflect Garth’s outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation. As a special incentive to local book clubs, the book group that has the most members in attendance at this event will win a set of 6 copies of The Art of Racing in the Rain for their next meeting! About A sudden light: A family confronts long-buried secrets as it struggles for forgiveness and redemption in this breathtaking story set against the majestic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle’s Puget Sound. Trevor’s bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: to join forces with his sister, Serena, dispatch the ailing and elderly Grandpa Samuel to a nursing home, sell off the house and property for development, divide up the profits, and live happily ever after. But as Trevor explores the house’s secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds with the family plan. Only Trevor’s willingness to face the dark past of his forefathers will reveal the key to his family’s future. A sudden light is a spellbinding, atmospheric work rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty, and unforgettable moments of emotional truth that reflect Garth’s outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation.
Location: Street: 2660 28th St SE City: Grand Rapids, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 49512-1619 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Author Event - A Sudden Light with Garth Stein Stein’s highly anticipated new novel, A sudden light, is an ambitious, sweeping, and wholly unexpected family saga that unfolds across beautifully rendered panoramas of the Pacific Northwest. The novel opens with Trevor Riddell beginning to tell his family the story of the fateful summer of 1990, twenty-three years earlier, when he first arrived at Riddell House just two days shy of his fourteenth birthday. Having recently endured news of his parents’ trial separation, seen his childhood home in Connecticut repossessed as a result of bankruptcy, and been whisked across the country to aid his father in selling the family’s ancient estate, Trevor’s arrival at the spectral, sylvan property is less than triumphant.
In the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird and A Prayer for Owen Meany, A sudden light is narrated by adult Trevor looking back on his childhood, allowing Stein to weave an intricate emotional tapestry in which a contemporary family must unravel its dark and complex history while struggling to connect with one another. The riveting plot is equal parts multigenerational saga, historical novel, and ghost story, laced with eloquent reverence for the majestic natural beauty that defines the Pacific Northwest. The detailed prose, fueled by years of Stein’s dogged hands-on research, pulls readers into the realm Stein has crafted, releasing them wholly changed and deeply moved.
About the Author: Garth Stein is the author of four novels, including his latest, A sudden light. His previous novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, was a New York Times and international bestseller. He is the co-founder of Seattle7Writers, a non-profit collective of Northwest authors working to foster a passion for the written word. He lives in Seattle with his family.
Location: Street: 415 2nd St City: Davis, Province: California Postal Code: 95616-4620 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Garth Stein - A Sudden Light Saturday February 14th 2015 we have the honor of presenting Garth Stein at 5:00 PM at the SHARC Center. In his first novel since his 2008 mega hit The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein wields magical realism like an enchanted sword, somewhere Gabriel Garcia Marques is smiling. We are happy to pre-order this title for you, it is scheduled to release September 30th 2014. Trevor is 14 when his world implodes. His parents are broke and estranged; their home in Connecticut gone. Mom left for her native Cornwall and Trevor’s Dad is taking his son to their ancestral home in Puget Sound. Trevor is sullen and withdrawn when he is gob-smacked by the sheer, immense beauty of the land of his forbearers. Jagged snow covered mountains, huge trees, the changing colors of the white capped Puget Sound, overwhelming. This is Trevor’s first visit to the immense, neglected mansion of his Grandfather. The plan is to place his Grandfather, in the early stages of dementia, into a reputable facility then sell the vast estate curing his father’s financial ills, setting free his enigmatic aunt Serena, and making possible a brighter future for himself (Trevor hopes also healing the breach between his parents). Complications ensue. Trevor finds his aunt complicated and a bit dangerous. Grandpa Samuel isn’t so straightforward either. In the Northwest his family name meant power and wealth, in the early years the Riddells were timber barons, logging vast swaths of the pristine forests, all that remains by the 1990’s is the forested family estate Trevor’s father and aunt seek to sell. What is our responsibility to family, to our ancestors, to promises made, to the land that embraces us? Where does honor lay? Heady questions for a sad teenage boy. Questions the other occupant of Riddell House waits for Trevor to face. The Ghost of his great-uncle Ben resides in the old mansion too, bound there until an obligation is fulfilled. Trevor confronts these issues alone, Mom is far away, and Dad is battling his own demons as secrets from the past press on him. As Ben’s approaches to Trevor become more direct the teen realizes his faith must come from within. We are all connected, the past, the present, those we love now, those who walked before us, all living with the consequences of the decisions made, all responsible to walk gently on the earth. A sudden light may have a charismatic ghost but the story encompasses so much more. It is filled with history of the Pacific Northwest, a wonderful work of historic fiction skillfully blending real events with imagined to give a compelling look at a majestic land. The family journey is epic, generations touching generations, the sins of the fathers visited on their progeny. There is compelling mystery as Trevor uncovers the secrets haunting his family. When the obligations of the past meet the desires of the future in the hands of a confused teenage boy this novel shines. The authors who live through history, those we remember, take us new places with each book. Great Expectations and Bleak House share the wit and beautiful prose of Charles Dickens, but they are very different stories, with different characters, atmosphere and plots. Over a century later Dickens is still a name known well by passionate readers. Garth Stein’s body of work shares this trait, the stories are each unique, yet they all share the graceful prose he brings so seamlessly to the page. I would be remiss if I did not mention Garth’s other novels in case you have not read them. The Art of Racing in the Rain is an award winner and an International Best Seller, spending an amazing 3 years on the New York Time’s Best Seller List. 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; a race driver with natural talent. Deft hands, hair trigger reactions, and ferocious courage can only take you so far. Life changes direction in a heartbeat. Who knows what is around the next bend? Denny’s heart change is Eve, a woman he loves with all his being. Together they build a life in Seattle; Denny finds work in an upscale car repair shop. Their family soon includes a cherished daughter. Life may be about to take another curve. Denny’s life turns down dark alleys, but Enzo is right by his side, always steadfast, ready to help, his belief in Denny unwavering. The Art of Racing in the Rain is poignant, funny, and highly relevant to life; who we are, who we are willing to become, and what we will countenance to achieve our goals. 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! Enzo is such a beloved character that Garth Stein, a devoted father, wrote Racing in the Rain for adolescents, the story of a loyal dog who yearned to be a race car driver, and shared his adventures with humor. It is a favorite of our young readers! Enzo Races In The Rain releases October 2014, a funny picture book for children, sure to delight. How Evan broke his head and other secrets is another award winning story set in the Northwest. Evan is a rock musician, thirty years old, still avoiding responsibility for his life, worried that he is a one song wonder. Epilepsy complicates his life. Garth Stein’s sister suffers from the disease, in his career as a documentary filmmaker he showed the struggle of those afflicted with epilepsy. He brings this knowledge to the story of Evan with respect and empathy, showing a realistic glimpse. Evan’s father is a noted surgeon, upset by his son’s drift less navigation of life. His parents live in the quiet upscale Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. In his teens Evan had a child, a son he has never met. The child’s mother has died; it is finally time for Evan to grow up. The story moves from Yakima, to Seattle, to Walla Walla taking the reader into the music scene and into the life of a young man learning to be a father. How Evan broke his head and other secrets 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 blends the folklore of Garth Stein’s Tlingit heritage with the story of a Seattle woman whose son dies in a boating accident on vacation in Alaska. Two years after the drowning death of her son Robert, Jenna feels compelled to return to Alaska, the scene of his death. Leaving her husband in Seattle, she heads north. Garth uses the natural beauty of the landscape almost as a character in the story, making the reader feel they are on the journey right along with Jenna. Feeling vulnerable and alone in her grief, Jenna’s journey must be to one of strength and connection with those she loves. On the ferry to Alaska she is given a kushtaka charm of a Tlingit spirit. Soon it will have greater significance for her. Please sign up early to attend by calling 541-593-2525, e-mailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com, or stopping by Sunriver Books & Music. Events with Garth Stein are a real pleasure! He is not only a brilliantly talented author and a wonderful person, he is also a great entertainer! We will have drawings for prizes and lots of fun!
Location: Additional: SHARC Center City: Sunriver, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97707 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Garth Stein, A Sudden Light When a boy tries to save his parents' marriage, he uncovers a legacy of family secrets in a coming-of-age ghost story by the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, The Art of Racing in the Rain. In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant, whole trees, and is set on a huge estate overlooking Puget Sound. Trevor's bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: to join forces with his sister, Serena, dispatch Grandpa Samuel—who is flickering in and out of dementia—to a graduated living facility, sell off the house and property for development into "tract housing for millionaires," divide up the profits, and live happily ever after.
But Trevor soon discovers there's someone else living in Riddell House: a ghost with an agenda of his own. For while the land holds tremendous value, it is also burdened by the final wishes of the family patriarch, Elijah, who mandated it be allowed to return to untamed forestland as a penance for the millions of trees harvested over the decades by the Riddell Timber company. The ghost will not rest until Elijah’s wish is fulfilled, and Trevor’s willingness to face the past holds the key to his family’s future.
A sudden light is a rich, atmospheric work that is at once a multigenerational family saga, a historical novel, a ghost story, and the story of a contemporary family's struggle to connect with each other. A tribute to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it reflects Garth Stein's outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation, and his rare ability to see the unseen: the universal threads that connect us all.
Garth Stein is the author of Raven Stole the Moon, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets. Before turning to writing full-time, Garth was a documentary filmmaker, directing, editing, and/or producing several award-winning films, including The Lunch Date, winner of the Academy award for live action short in 1990, and The Last Party, starring Robert Downey, Jr.
Garth is co-founder of Seattle7Writers, a non-profit organization dedicated to energizing readers and writers and their communities by providing funding, programming, donations of free books to those in need, and generally inspiring enthusiasm for reading.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle, Garth’s ancestry is diverse: his mother, a native of Alaska, is of Tlingit Indian and Irish descent; his father, a Brooklyn native, is the child of Jewish emigrants from Austria. After spending his childhood in Seattle and then living in New York City for 18 years, Garth returned to Seattle in 2001, and lives there currently with his wife, three sons, and their dog, Comet.
Location: Street: Porter Square Shopping Center Additional: 25 White Street City: Cambridge, Province: Massachusetts Postal Code: 02140 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Garth Stein: A Sudden Light St. Louis County Library - Headquarters A sudden light is a rich, atmospheric work that is at once a multigenerational family saga, a historical novel, a ghost story, and the story of a contemporary family's struggle to connect with each other. When a boy tries to save his parents' marriage, he uncovers a legacy of family secrets in a coming-of-age ghost story by the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, The Art of Racing in the Rain.
For more information, please contact the St. Louis County Library at 314.994.3300.
Location: Street: St. Louis County Library - Headquarters Additional: 1640 S. Lindbergh City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63131 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)GARTH STEIN - A Sudden Light Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM BookPeople Presents Bestselling Author Garth Stein speaking & signing A sudden light BookPeople is pleased to welcome Garth Stein, the bestselling author of the beloved book The Art of Racing in the Rain, to Austin to share his new novel, A sudden light, about a boy who uncovers a vast legacy of family secrets as he tries to save his parents' marriage. href="/author/steingarth">Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, published in thirty-five languages, and two previous novels, How Evan Broke, His Head and Other Secrets, and Raven Stole the Moon. He is the cofounder of Seattle7Writers, a non-profit collective of Northwest authors working to foster a passion for the written word. He lives in Seattle with his family. Visit him online at GarthStein.com. About A sudden light: The bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain presents a long-awaited new novel in which a boy trying to save his parents' marriage uncovers a vast legacy of family secrets. Spellbinding and atmospheric, A sudden light is rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty, and unforgettable moments of emotional truth that reflect Garth Stein's outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation--a triumphant work of a master storyteller at the height of his power. In order to have anything signed at a BookPeople event, a copy of the event book must be purchased from BookPeople. If you purchase your book from BookPeople in advance of the event, please save your receipt and present it at the event. Thank you for supporting Garth Stein & your local independent bookstore! Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Garth Stein What: Garth Stein will discuss and sign A sudden light, his newest novel. When: Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 pm Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Garth Stein, please purchase A sudden light from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. About the Author: Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times bestselling l THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, HOW EVAN BROKE HIS HEAD AND OTHER SECRETS, RAVEN STOLE THE MOON, and a play, BROTHER JONES. He is the cofounder of Seattle7Writers.org, a nonprofit collective of sixty-two Northwest authors dedicated to fostering a passion for the written word. Garth lives in Seattle with his family and his dog, Comet. Book: The bestselling author of THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN presents a long-awaited new novel in which a boy, trying to save his parents' marriage, uncovers a vast legacy of family secrets. In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the profits of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant whole trees and is set on a huge estate overlooking Seattle's Puget Sound. Trevor's bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: with the help of his sister, Serena, to dispatch the ailing and elderly Grandpa Samuel to a nursing home, sell off the house and property for development, divide up the profits, and live happily ever after. But as Trevor explores the house's secret stairways and hidden rooms, he discovers a spirit lingering in Riddell House whose agenda is at odds with this plan. Only Trevor's willingness to face the dark past of his forefathers will reveal the key to his family's future. Spellbinding and atmospheric, "A sudden light" is rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty, and unforgettable moments of emotional truth that reflect Garth Stein's outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation--a triumphant work of a master storyteller at the height of his power. Ordering: A limited number of autographed copies of Garth’s book will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, and would like a personalized copy of his new book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675. If you can't attend the event or need a copy shipped to you, you may call the store or add the appropriate book to your cart on our website. Payment type must be "CreditCard." In the order notes, add personalization details. To place an international order, please email orders@bluewillowbookshop.com to obtain shipping details and to have items shipped to you. Staff will respond within 24-48 hours. Attachment Size garthsteinthumb.jpg 23.07 KB
Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Chuckanut Radio Hour with special guest Garth Stein, A Sudden Light--fiction Our special guest this month is author Garth Stein, who wrote The Art of Racing in the Rain, discussing his book, A sudden light, a rich, atmospheric work that is at once a multi-generational family saga, a historical novel, a ghost story, and the story of a contemporary family’s struggle for forgiveness and redemption. Once again, New York Times bestselling author Garth Stein dazzles with his keen insight into human nature and motivation, his empathy for human endurance in the face of difficulties, failures, and tragedy, and his rare ability to see the unseen: the invisible thread binding us all together. Our musical guest, The Rejections, is a group of Seattle authors, including Garth Stein, who perform together in the area.
The Chuckanut Radio Hour, a recipient of Bellingham's prestigious Mayor's Arts Award, is a radio variety show that began in January 2007. Each Chuckanut Radio Hour features a guest author and includes guest musicians, performance poet Kevin Murphy, Cascadia Weekly columnist Alan Rhodes, an episode of "The Bellingham Bean" serial radio comedy, and some groaner jokes by hosts Chuck & Dee Robinson and announcer Rich Donnelly. The Chuckanut Radio Hour's first guest was Erik Larson and has since included Alexander McCall Smith, Elizabeth George, Cheryl Strayed, Sherman Alexie, Tom Robbins and Garrison Keillor, among many others. The Radio Hour airs every Saturday evening at 6pm and Sunday at 9pm on SPARK RADIO, KMRE 102.3FM.
Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and are available at Village Books and BrownPaperTickets.com. Receive one FREE ticket w/ each pre-event, in-store purchase of A sudden light. Doors open at 6:30pm, and you must be seated by 6:45pm as the show begins promptly at 7pm. Co-sponsored by Whatcom Community College Foundation, 12th Street Shoes, and Westside Pizza.
Location: Street: 231 W. Kellogg Rd. Additional: Whatcom Community College's Heiner Theater City: Bellingham, Province: Washington Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)Garth Stein - "A Sudden Light" Warwick's, torsdag, oktober 16, 2014 kl. 7:30pm Warwick's is hosting New York Times bestselling author Garth Stein on Thursday, October 16th, to present his latest book, A sudden light. Garth is well known for his popular book The Art of Racing in the Rain. Reserved Seating is available. Call Warwick's at (858) 454-0347 to purchase. When a boy tries to save his parents' marriage, he uncovers a legacy of family secrets in a coming-of-age ghost story by the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, The Art of Racing in the Rain.
In the summer of 1990, fourteen-year-old Trevor Riddell gets his first glimpse of Riddell House. Built from the spoils of a massive timber fortune, the legendary family mansion is constructed of giant, whole trees, and is set on a huge estate overlooking Puget Sound. Trevor's bankrupt parents have begun a trial separation, and his father, Jones Riddell, has brought Trevor to Riddell House with a goal: to join forces with his sister, Serena, dispatch Grandpa Samuel--who is flickering in and out of dementia--to a graduated living facility, sell off the house and property for development into "tract housing for millionaires," divide up the profits, and live happily ever after.
But Trevor soon discovers there's someone else living in Riddell House: a ghost with an agenda of his own. For while the land holds tremendous value, it is also burdened by the final wishes of the family patriarch, Elijah, who mandated it be allowed to return to untamed forestland as a penance for the millions of trees harvested over the decades by the Riddell Timber company. The ghost will not rest until Elijah's wish is fulfilled, and Trevor's willingness to face the past holds the key to his family's future.
A sudden light is a rich, atmospheric work that is at once a multigenerational family saga, a historical novel, a ghost story, and the story of a contemporary family's struggle to connect with each other. A tribute to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it reflects Garth Stein's outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation, and his rare ability to see the unseen: the universal threads that connect us all. To see a video of Garth discussing his new book, A sudden light, CLICK HERE.
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| | Relationer | | | Organisationer | | | Priser og hædersbevisninger | | | Agenter | | | Kort biografi | Oplysninger fra den engelske Almen Viden Redigér teksten, så den bliver dansk. Garth Stein is an American author and film producer from Seattle, Washington. Widely known as the author of the novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, Stein is also a documentary film maker, playwright, teacher, and amateur racer.
Stein has worked as a director, producer and/or writer of documentary films, several of which won awards. In 1991, he co-produced an Academy Award winning short film, The Lunch Date. He then co-produced The Last Party, a film commentating on the 1992 Democratic National Convention. Stein also produced and directed a documentary about his sister's brain surgery, entitled When Your Head's Not a Head, It's a Nut.
After films, Stein took up creative writing. At one time, he taught creative writing at Tacoma School of the Arts. His published works include three books and two plays. Brother Jones, his first play, was produced in Los Angeles, California in 2005. Garth wrote another play (No One Calls Me Mutt Anymore, 2010) for the theatrical department at his alma mater, Shorewood High School in Shoreline, WA.
Stein's third novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain (Harper, 2008) became a New York Times bestseller, a #1 BookSense Pick., and winner of a 2009 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award.
The novel follows the story of Enzo, a race car-obsessed dog who believes he will be reincarnated as a human. While his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, teaches him about the art of racing, most of Enzo's ideas and knowledge— including the Mongolian legend that a dog who is prepared will be reincarnated in its next life as a human— come from watching television.
Stein was inspired to write the book after viewing a documentary on Mongolia called State of Dogs and after hearing a reading of the Billy Collins poem "The Revenant," told from a dog's point of view.
The racing experience and insights of the novel's protagonist, Enzo, and his owner Denny are based on Stein's own experience racing cars. Stein moved from New York City to Seattle in 2001 and became involved in "high performance driver education," received his racing license with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), won the points championship in the Northwest Region Spec Miata class in 2004, and left racing after a serious crash — while racing in the rain.  | |
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Garth Stein chatted with LibraryThing members from May 17, 2010 to May 28, 2010. Read the chat.
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