Past Events

Boulder Bookstore

Nov12

PastPanelCookingBoulder, CO

A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2 — Stories from Boulder’s Restaurant History

6:30 PM • Thursday, November 12, 2026Boulder Bookstore$10

Join authors from Savor Productions, Jessica Benjamin and Rachael Caraluzzi, for a special conversation celebrating the release of A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2, on Thursday, November 12th at 6:30pm, at the Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $10 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE.For this special event, longtime Boulder food writer and historian John Lehndorff will lead a panel conversation with people behind several of Boulder’s most memorable restaurants: Laudisio’s Ristorante, Magdalena’s Holland Restaurant, Mataam Fez, The Mediterranean, and John’s Restaurant.Together, they’ll revisit the Boulder restaurant scene of decades past: the personalities, places and dishes people still remember; what it was really like to run a restaurant in Boulder; how the city’s dining culture evolved; and why certain restaurants became so deeply woven into the community.Expect plenty of stories, memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the people who lived this history — and a chance to remember some truly great meals along the way.About the Book:Five years after the original A Bite of Boulder, Savor Productions returns with A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2, an entirely new collection celebrating Boulder’s food community.The book brings together over 55+ recipes from some of Boulder’s favorite restaurants alongside the stories and people behind them. From longtime institutions to newer neighborhood favorites, each chapter offers a glimpse into the businesses that give Boulder its distinct culinary identity.The book also preserves an important piece of Boulder history through a special collection of historic restaurants — sharing the stories, photographs and recipes of beloved establishments that helped pave the way for the restaurants of today.Created in collaboration with Boulder’s restaurant community, A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2 is part cookbook, part local history and, above all, a celebration of the people and places that have gathered Boulder around the table.IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATIONTickets are $10 (plus a small processing fee).A coupon good for $10 off A Bite of Boulder: Volume 2 or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact events@boulderbookstore.com

Nov11

PastAuthor EventMemoirBoulder, CO

Pius K. Kamau -- "Running with Lions"

6:30 PM • Wednesday, November 11, 2026First Congregational Church$10

Pius K. Kamau will speak about and sign Running with Lions, on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30pm, at First Congregational Church (1128 Pine St. Boulder). Tickets for this event are $10 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE.About the Book:As a boy in colonial Kenya, Pius Kamau learns early what it means to run with lions-both the metaphorical powers that stalk his people and the real leopard he encounters alone in the forest, the first of many times he will stand eye-to-eye with death.Born under British rule and hardened by the unspeakable violence of the Mau Mau Rebellion, Pius grows up where curable illnesses claim loved ones and hope feels scarce. Inspired by his tubercular father, he dares to believe education can be his escape. He flees on foot toward Sudan in search of schooling but is arrested and sent back. He refuses to surrender. A scholarship to Strathmore College in Nairobi leads to medical studies in Spain, where Europe's art, philosophy, and culture widen his world even as he confronts the contradictions of colonialism.Returning to an independent Kenya as a doctor, Pius discovers oppression has simply changed hands. This powerful memoir traces his journey from dirt-poor village boy to physician and eventually to surgeon, proving resilience, intellect, and courage know no color or border.IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATIONTickets are $10 (plus a small processing fee).Books purchased at this event will be 20% off.This event is co-sponsored by the First Congregational Church

Nov11

PastAuthor EventTheologyBoulder, CO

Niki Dewart and Elizabeth Marglin -- "Wild & Sacred Masculine Deck"

6:30 PM • Wednesday, November 11, 2026Boulder Bookstore$5

Niki Dewart and Elizabeth Marglin will speak about and sign Wild & Sacred Masculine Deck, on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:30pm, at the Boulder Bookstore. They will be in conversation with Jeffrey James for this special event. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE.About the Book:In a world where the masculine is often constrained by stereotypes, this 52-card deck and guidebook offers a rare invitation to rediscover what is essential, noble, and true in the masculine spirit. Here, the masculine is envisioned not as a monoculture of conformity, but as a vibrant permaculture of diversity and possibility.Inspired by sources ranging from Native American animal medicine to the Upanishads, this deck is organized into four suits—Wild, Elemental, Archetypal, and Divine Masculine—each reflecting a unique facet of masculine energy. The accompanying guidebook provides concise interpretations and shadow insights, inviting honest self-reflection and growth. Masculinity is presented as a force of balance: wild yet sacred, steadfast yet adaptable, powerful yet vulnerable.Created as a companion to The Wild & Sacred Feminine Deck, this deck is a powerful tool for anyone who seeks to know and understand the masculine more deeply, whether within themselves, their partner, or the world around them. Designed for self-inquiry and guidance, this deck can also serve as a touchstone in men’s groups, therapy, or daily life.IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATIONTickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).A coupon good for $5 off a copy of Wild & Sacred Masculine Deck, or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact events@boulderbookstore.com

Nov10

PastBook ClubPoetryBoulder, CO

The Living Poets Society Poetry Book Club -- "Easy Victims to the Charitable Deceptions of Nostalgia"

5:30 PM • Tuesday, November 10, 2026Boulder BookstoreFree

The Living Poets Society, the BBS poetry book club, will be reading and discussing Easy Victims to the Charitable Deceptions of Nostalgia by Emily Schulten in November.Tuesday, November 10th at 5:30pmThis book club will meet at the table in the Upper North Room. The Living Poets Society Book Club is open to the public and typically meets at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of every month. Unless otherwise noted, the author will not be present at the discussion. Please join us!

Nov9

PastWorkshopBusinessBoulder, CO

Fireside Ink Fireside Chat: The State of Publishing in 2026

6:30 PM • Monday, November 9, 2026Boulder Bookstore$5

Join us for a panel discussion on Monday, November 9th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Publishing professionals break down the different routes to publication, offering insight into what each path requires, what to expect along the way, and how to determine the best fit for your work. This panel will be moderated by Fireside Ink Writers Workshop. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE.About this event:The path to publishing a book is no longer one-size-fits-all. With options ranging from self-publishing to small press to the Big Five, today’s writers face both exciting opportunities and complex decisions.Join a panel of publishing professionals as they break down the different routes to publication, offering insight into what each path requires, what to expect along the way, and how to determine the best fit for your work.Featuring voices from self-publishing, independent presses, and a local literary agency, this conversation will provide practical guidance and insider perspective. Moderated by Fireside Ink Writers Workshop co-founder Loie Rawding, the event will conclude with an audience Q & A.IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATIONTickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).A coupon good for a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact events@boulderbookstore.com

Nov7

PastCommunity EventPicture BooksBoulder, CO

Children's Book Festival

10:00 AM • Saturday, November 7, 2026Boulder Public LibraryFree

8th Annual Children's Book Festival: November 7, 2026, at Boulder Public LibraryThe CU Boulder School of Education and the Boulder Bookstore invite teachers, students, families, librarians, and all who enjoy children’s literature to join us for the 2026 Children's Book Festival.The CU Children's Book Festival is supported by a grant from the CU Office for Public and Community Engaged Scholarship (PACES)Saturday, November 7: In-person event at the Boulder Public Library10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.CLICK HERE to registerFeatured Authors and Illustrators:Patty Cisneros Prevo, Author of All of ApoloniaJolene Gutiérrez, Author of Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration CampRaúl the Third, Author & Illustrator of El Toro & Friends: Tough TimesErnesto Cisneros, Author of Queso, Just in TimeAndrea L. Rogers, Author of Death in the Tallgrass