Elaine and bill petrocelli from book passage in the bay area came by the office. So with that in mind, ronns guest, elaine petrocelli, president of book passage in corte madera and the ferry building in san francisco, visited today. Live virtual event with book passage michael connelly. Bookstores can be saved mcsweeneys internet tendency. Whether you are an author on book tour or the curator of a reading series, the literary events calendar can help you find your audience. Elaine petrocelli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. This annual event features a book talk by elaine petrocelli, owner of the book passage bookstores. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers the kite runner, a thousand splendid suns, and and the mountains echoed. In october 2017, book passage announced a strategic marketing and content relationship with the journal of alta california, a vibrant new print and online magazine launched by william r. When talking with elaine petrocelli, cofounder of two book passage stores, you notice contentment on her face, laughter in her voice and a sparkle in her eyes. Thats nothing short of remarkable, considering shes been in the brutal business of retail bookselling for almost 40 years.
You can order the books you want right now either by placing your order on our website or by calling us at the store 4159270960, ext. When she started in the book business in 1976, book passage founder and president elaine petrocelli had the goal of creating the best possible bookstore for the people of marin county. Although this chapter has come to a close for bill and elaine petrocelli, the book passage coowners say the story is far from over. Author isabel allende joins book passage bookstore and cafe owner elaine petrocelli to discuss isabels new novel a long petal of the sea. Now, their three stores offer 900 events and bring writers and readers. Interview with book passage founder elaine petrocelli. Book passage celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Elaine petrocelli, cofounder of book passage, will highlight new literature and suggest books for holiday giftgiving. At the time, she envisioned a place that would bring the world of books to customers of all ages. Learn more about elaine petrocelli, the owner and founder of book passage. Before marin countys shelterinplace orders went into effect in march, corte maderas book passage boasted a nearly daily schedule of live events with authors reading and talking about their latest literary works. Ronn owens book passages elaine petrocelli came by and. They have recently had events at book passage bookstore in corte madera.
Elaine petrocelli and her husband, bill, opened a tiny store called book passage in 1976. A clip of the interview with author isabel allende at book passage bookstore and cafe owner with elaine petrocelli discussing isabels new novel a long petal of the sea as well as their. Elaine petrocelli of book passage in corte madera is appealing to the community to help keep her bookstore alive. Michael connelly discusses his new novel, fair warning, via book passage s conversations with authors series with elaine petrocelli. Standing against such forces, as verdant and welcoming as a leafy green island in a sea of salty sameness, elaine petrocelli s beloved book passage stores the original in corte madera, the other in san francisco have for years been championing the works of bay area authors. Petrocelli and her husband, bill, opened their first store in 1976, a. However, since january, the petrocellis and book passage have been in the news for another reason. Elaine petrocelli founder and president of book passage in san francisco. Elaine and bill petrocelli, the owners of book passage in corte madera and san francisco, most recently made the news with the announcement, on may 24 in californias marin independent journal, that they plan to open a third store in novato, california.
She and her husbandpartner, bill petrocelli, had the vision of a unique book businessone that would bring the world to marin county as well as bring marin county to the world. Elaine petrocelli opened a tiny bookstore, 40 years ago. Shelterinplace has given many of us far more free time to fill. See more ideas about words, pretty words and book passage. District court for the north district of california, pitting the bookstore against california state attorney general xavier. Book passage president elaine petrocelli and book passage buying director luisa smith share all the best books theyve read and loved lately. Elaine will be the subject of this weeks and the prime women interview on may 21st. Elaine petrocelli is the president of book passage, the fiercely independent bookstore in corte madera, california, and at the ferry building in san francisco. Isabel allende and elaine petrocelli at book passage bookstore and. Elaine and bill petrocelli of book passage visit new york publishers the petrocellis are in new york this week for book expo america, the huge books convention. The store is successful in a day when book stores are getting rarer. Were a sure thingour customers will buy their books, says cofounder elaine petrocelli. Elaine petrocelli is cofounder and president of one of the top bookstores in the west.
Because her stores rely on income from a dizzying schedule of events and classes about a thousand a year she has little revenue coming in, and significant rent and payroll costs. You can order a signed copy of fair warning from book passage. Find information about venues that host readings and author events, including bookstores, bars, cafes, libraries, literary arts centers, and more. Besides writing books, they all turned to elaine petrocelli, the founder and president of book passage stores in san francisco and corte madera, ca to help sell their publications. Elaine petrocelli has always been the face and heart of book passage, with her husband, bill, working in the background. Check out this profile in read it forward with book passage president elaine petrocelli. Today there are book passage stores in corte madera, the san francisco ferry building and sausalito. These books are also displayed in each branch of the bank of marin, as part of the program partnership for literacy sponsored by book passage and bank of marin. Book passage s elaine petrocelli, of mill valley almost everything by anne lamott shes funny, as well as very spiritual, so i found myself laughing again, which was a good thing. Local bookstores keep the conversation going online. Published on jan 16, 2020 author isabel allende joins book passage bookstore and cafe owner elaine petrocelli to discuss isabels new novel a long petal of. Owner, book passage bookstores in san francisco, corte madera, and sausalito ca. That debut went on to launch one of the biggest literary careers of our time.
Book passage s elaine petrocelli came by and had some great suggestions for your holiday reading or shopping list. Isabel allende talks a long petal of the sea with elaine. Book passage is a center for world famous authors to come and sign new books but also elaine points out that the store is noted for discovering authors that later gain world wide fame and win major literary prizes. She has worked hard to ensure that book passage remains marins favorite bookstore. During and after an elegant lunch in the san francisco yacht club dining room, elaine highlights the best books of the year and provides anecdotes and commentary about the authors, many of whom she knows personally, and the books, all of which she has read. Learn about elaine petrocelli, the owner and founder of book passage. Elaine petrocelli from book passage talks about whats. Petrocelli, coowner of book passage, filed passage v. Call us to order books or place an order through our website. Elaine and bill petrocelli of book passage visit new york. Interview with book passage founder elaine petrocelli read it. Book passage bookstores in san francisco and marin when she started in the book business in 1976, book passage founder and president elaine petrocelli had the goal of creating the best possible bookstore for the people of marin county and the san francisco bay area. The two organizations will collaborate on instore author events and promotional campaigns under the joint branding of book passage. Author isabel allende joins book passage bookstore and cafe owner elaine petrocelli to discuss isabels new novel a long petal of the sea as well as their friendship which has spanned over 29 years.
Please share how you got into the book business, and some of the history of book passage. Isabel allende and elaine petrocelli at book passage. Petrocelli will have the books she recommends for sale at the event. Elaine petrocelli is often available to offer her book talks to local groups and organizations. For more information on amy tan and her book, please visit.
Book club recommendations seasonal recommendations for the best books for your book club. Elaine petrocelli is the coowner of book passage and luisa smith is a book buyer for the store. Al gore, courtney love, and lemmony snicket have at least one thing in common. Elaine petrocelli, book passage, corte madera, ca description defense attorney dismas hardy returns to defend a close friend against murder charges in new york times bestselling author john lescroarts most suspenseful and intricately plotted novel to date. Corte madera elaine petrocelli shines like a beam of light in the shadow of the big retail stores. About khaled hosseini is speaking live with book passages elaine petrocelli, saturday, april 18, 2020 in march 2001, while practicing medicine, khaled hosseini began writing his first novel, the kite runner, which was published by riverhead books in 2003. Petrocelli discusses the best new books, cultural trends, and. Novelist amy tan discusses her novel the valley of amazement with elaine petrocelli at book passage on december 7, 20. Book passage ships books across the world, and hosts over 900 author events each year. What marin literary types are reading marin independent. Elaine petrocelli, founder of book passage, a worldclass bookstore in corte madera and san francisco, california, chats with paul about books that make great gifts for the traveler on your list, before or after the holidays. Chronicle photo by lacy atkins a serious tale of survival book passage is. She has housed many authors over the years and paves the way for future writers.
Elaine petrocelli, cofounder of book passage in corte madera, highlights new literature and suggests books for holiday gift giving on thursday, december 5 at 1pm at the outdoor art club, one west blithedale, mill valley. The two organizations will collaborate on instore author events and promotional campaigns under the joint branding of book passage and alta present. Elaine petrocelli is the president of book passage, the fiercely independent bookstore in corte madera, california, and at the ferry building in san. Elaine also reveals the yearround learning opportunities the bookstore offers, including author talks and signings.
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Elaine petrocelli, book passage, corte madera and san francisco, calif. Book passage holiday book fair with elaine petrocelli. Bill petrocelli, a mill valley resident who owns book passage with his wife, elaine, said the couple had contacted the twin cities police department in march after noticing misuse of company. She announces speakers, introduces new programs, speaks to the community and will recommend a string of books at the slightest request. Dec 14, 2009 i opened the postmistress amy einhorn books, feb. Khaled hosseini book passages conversations with authors. When she started in the book business in 1976, book passage founder and president elaine petrocelli had the goal of creating the best possible bookstore for.