One Book, One Denver 2011: The Art of Racing in the Rain
The 2011 One Book, One Denver selection is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Reserve your copy now in the format of your choice!
One Book, One Denver Events
An Adventure Awaits at Every Turn! There's something for everyone during the 2011 One Book, One Denver program. Book scavenger hunts, crafts for you and your furry friend, a teen writing contest, writer's workshops, film showings, book discussion groups, and an evening with the author are but a few of this year's options.
For a complete list of events, please consult the One Book, One Denver Event Guide (PDF). You may also browse the City of Denver's One Book, One Denver site for schedules and other information.
Events at the Denver Public Library
Canine Creations
Saturday, September 24, 10-11 a.m.
Schlessman Family Branch Library
Chat about the book while making a craft item for you and your furry friend.
Book Discussion
Saturday, October 15, 2-3 p.m.
Schlessman Family Branch Library
Colorado Book Award winner for literary fiction Teague Bohlen will lead a book discussion.
About the Author
Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times best selling literary novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain. Now published in 30 languages, The Art of Racing in the Rain was the #1 BookSense selection for June, 2008, the Starbucks spring/summer 2008 book selection, and has been on the IndieBound™ bestseller list since its publication. Stein's previous novel, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets won a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award, and was a BookSense Pick in both hardcover and paperback. Raven Stole the Moon was Stein's first novel. He has also written a full-length play, "Brother Jones," and produced a number of award-winning documentaries.
With an M.F.A. in film from Columbia University, Garth worked as a documentary film maker for several years, and directed, produced, or co-produced several award winning films.
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, where he currently lives with his wife, three sons, and their dog, Comet.
About One Book, One Denver
One Book, One Denver is Mayor Hancock's citywide book club created to build community and stimulate people to read. Denver citizens, young and old, are encouraged to join others in the shared experience of simultaneously reading the same book and participating in related events. One Book, One Denver is brought to the community by the Arts & Venues Denver and a diverse group of partners including educational, arts and literary organizations throughout the city.
