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Summer Solstice Celebration with Author Janni Lee Simner

June 21, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Alamosa Books
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Author Event: Lois Ruby - Rebel Spirits

July 3, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm – Alamosa Books
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A Night at the Opera at Alamosa Books

June 15, 2013 from 4pm to 8pm

Alamosa Books welcomes Oliver Prezant from The Santa Fe Opera, presenting on The Marriage of Figaro in celebration of the Opera’s upcoming Youth Night performances. The Santa Fe Opera has generously donated two family packages (tickets for two adults, three children) for the June 25th Youth Night performance of The Marriage of Figaro. Buy ANY book at our Night of the Opera event on June 15th and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of these Youth Night ticket packages! The drawing will…See More

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Author Event: Lois Ruby - Rebel Spirits at Alamosa Books

July 3, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm

Alamosa Books welcomes local author Lois Ruby with her latest book, Rebel Spirits.What would you do if you fell in love with a ghost and had only three days to solve an ancient murder? That’s what happens to sixteen-year-old Lori Chase, in Lois Ruby’s haunting new book for young adults. Infused with history and mystery, Rebel Spirits is an edge-of-your-seat tale of ghosts, love, and murder set in present-day Gettysburg, where the Civil War still looms large. Lori Chase doesn't know what to…See More

May 30

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Alamosa Books posted events

Author Event: Shea Berkley, Darynda Jones & Jane Lindskold
June 13, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Summer Solstice Celebration with Author Janni Lee Simner
June 21, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Author Event: Daniel Abraham - The Tyrant's Law
June 8, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm

May 14

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"NM author Ian Tregillis presents his alternate WW2 history novels the Milkweed Triptych 5/11 @ 3pm.(http://ning.it/11M1HQC)"

May 5

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Brandon Sanderson ~ The Rithmatist at UNM Continuing Education Conference Center

May 22, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm

Alamosa Books presentsBrandon Sanderson in a book event for The Rithmatistat the UNM Continuing Education Conference CenterMay 22 at 7pm.The Rithmatist is a teen steampunk adventure — read our review here:http://www.alamosabooks.com/review/The-Rithmatist-Brandon-Sanderson…See More

May 4

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Feb 26

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Cory Doctorow ~ Homeland at South Broadway Cultural Center

February 27, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm

Cory Doctorow comes to Albuquerque for Homeland — the follow-up to his chilling YA dystopian novel, Little Brother.See More

Feb 26

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International Book Giving Day at Alamosa Books

February 14, 2013 all day

Feb. 14th, 4 pm You're invited to a Fancy Nancy Party! Storytime & Sweets !Come in costume! Be a Secret Admirer! Join millions of people around the world in giving the gift of a book to a kid! http://www.alamosabooks.com/event/International-Book-Giving-Day-Nancy-Clancy See More

Jan 28

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Ralph Estes ~ The Autobiography of Billy the Kid at Alamosa Books

February 22, 2013 at 7pm to February 23, 2013 at 8pm

February 22 ~ 7pm Ralph Estes muses on his new book —The Autobiography of Billy the Kid!http://www.alamosabooks.com/event/Ralph-Estes-The-Autobiography-of-Billy-the-Kid See More

Jan 23

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Bring a Friend to Alamosa Books

Hey Howdy Alamosa Books Fans!We've recently begun a push for more peeps in our store. (Because we love you. . . and because we need you. . . and because we must.)Existing Tree People — those folks in our frequent buyer club — can earn a $10 gift certificate — $10 of free stuff — just for bringing a friend to our store and getting them to sign up as Tree People as well.Because every day should be Bring a Friend to Your Local Bookstore Day!See More

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"Can you post this in the Forum section under General Discussions or Announcements! We are looking for stories about Albuquerque in the Stories section. Thanks! Hey Howdy Alamosa Books Fans! Adelita - moderator We've recently begun a push for…"

Jan 19

Alamosa Books posted events

Read Across America @ Alamosa Books
March 1, 2013 from 4pm to 8pm
Ralph Estes ~ The Autobiography of Billy the Kid
February 22, 2013 at 7pm to February 23, 2013 at 8pm
Sandra Toro ~ Secrets Behind Adobe Walls
February 23, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm

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Jan 19

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Cory Doctorow ~ Homeland at South Broadway Cultural Center

February 27, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm

Cory Doctorow comes to Albuquerque for Homeland — the follow-up to his chilling YA dystopian novel, Little Brother.See More

Jan 19

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Cory Doctorow ~ Homeland at Alamosa Books @ the NW corner of Paseo del Norte & Ventura

February 11, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm

Cory Doctorow comes to Albuquerque for Homeland — the follow-up to his chilling YA dystopian novel, Little Brother.See More

Jan 18

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Where I Live:: 8810 Holly Ave NE, Ste D

About Me:: Alamosa Books is Albuquerque, New Mexico’s newest independent bookstore and the only bookstore in New Mexico to specialize in kids' books. Alamosa Books strives to meet the literary needs of parents, teachers and children, maintaining a wide selection in children’s literature as well as adult classics. We have a full line of fiction and non-fiction for infant through elementary school, as well as a large number of educational and manipulative toys and games. We carry a large selection of young adult fiction, complementing these titles with adult fiction that appeals to teens, parents or teachers. We have a modest selection adult non-fiction inventory, focusing on history and local culture. Alamosa Books is located in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights on the northwest corner of Paseo del Norte and Ventura Street.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: People. Food. Weather. All the local writers.

My Website:: http://www.alamosabooks.com

What I'm Reading:: The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. Splat the Cat, by Rob Scotton. Third Grave Dead Ahead, by Darynda Jones. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Vocabulary of Silence, poems by Veronica Golos.

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Bring a Friend to Alamosa Books

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Hey Howdy Alamosa Books Fans!

We've recently begun a push for more peeps in our store. (Because we love you. . . and because we need you. . . and because we must.)

Existing Tree People — those folks in our frequent buyer club — can earn a $10 gift certificate — $10 of free stuff — just for bringing a friend to our store and getting them to sign up as Tree People as well.

Because every day should be Bring…

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To all our customers: Thank You for shopping local businesses. It does matter!

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If there was ever any question that Amazon is a mindless digital behemoth with no interest in human affairs then the promotion they are running this weekend to push their new price-check app removes that last shred of doubt.

The promotion — which, to be fair, is not listed anywhere obvious on their website today — runs like this. Go into any local Main Street store. Use the price check app to scan three items and check Amazon prices for these items. On…

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At 4:28pm on January 19, 2013, Adelita said…: Can you post this in the Forum section under General Discussions or Announcements! We are looking for stories about Albuquerque in the Stories section. Thanks!
Hey Howdy Alamosa Books Fans! Adelita - moderator

We've recently begun a push for more peeps in our store. (Because we love you. . . and because we need you. . . and because we must.)

Existing Tree People — those folks in our frequent buyer club — can earn a $10 gift certificate — $10 of free stuff — just for bringing a friend to our store and getting them to sign up as Tree People as well.

Because every day should be Bring a Friend to Your Local Bookstore Day!