Events at Explore
Explore author events are nothing like book signings at big-box bookstores where the line files past the author as he or she scribbles quickly in each book, smiles and moves on to the next customer. Here you'll engage in a literary discussion with the author, ask questions, and come away with true insight into the subject. Our events are intimate, engaging, enriching. Join us and meet the nation's leading authors, scientists and social commentators, from today's bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize winners to world leaders and renowned experts in their fields.
Keep watching this page as more of the world's most interesting, best-selling authors set dates for book events at Explore and are added to this list. We'll also feature in-store events that highlight Explore's community partnerships with such noted organizations as Aspen Poets' Society, Aspen Film and the Aspen Writers' Foundation.
THIS WEEK AT EXPLORE:
Friday, July 30th| 5:00 PM | Book Talk with author Allison Fostveit and illustrator Peggy Mink
This very special picture book called A Boy Named Mac was developed by a grandmother and mother who were looking for ways to cope with a special boy’s diagnosis of autism. The illustrations by Peggy Mink were inspired by the way this little boy found his way in his world. The book has been used in his classroom and other classrooms to foster understanding and friendships between schoolmates. The author’s proceeds from this event will be donated to Challenge Aspen.
Thursday, July 29th | 5:00 PM | Author Talk with Alan Roettinger
In his new cookbook, Speed Vegan: Quick, Easy Recipes with a Gourmet Twist, Chef Alan Roettinger pairs his skill at creating delicious gourmet fare with the use of a wide array of plant-based ingredients to create easy recipes with clean, simple flavors. With an engaging, personal style, Chef Alan dishes out pointers on what to have on hand and how to employ his special shortcuts to get great results. Readers looking for something that’s a cut above the standard quick-to-make vegan dish will find an array of ideas for dishes even their non-vegan friends will savor. Book signing to follow talk.
AUGUST EVENTS AT EXPLORE - SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, August 3rd | 5:00 PM | Tina Collen presents her memoir, The Storm of the i
Friday, August 6th | 4:00 PM | Join us for Amy Bourret's Mothers & Other Liars book launch party and reception
Saturday, August 7th | 2:00 PM | Jim Lehrer to stop by and sign his new book, Super
Monday, August 9th | 5:00 PM | Author Nicholas Carr to discuss and sign The Shallows
Thursday, August 19th | 5:00 PM | Discover the Trail Writer's Guide with Cinny Green
Friday, August 20th | 5:00 PM | Twesigye Jackson Kaguri presents The Price of Stones
Saturday, August 21st | 5:00 PM | Jeannine Kadow launches the exciting Mozart the Cat book and products
PAST EVENTS:
Wednesday, July 21st | 5:00 PM | Aryeh Rubin presents Jewish Sages of Today
Please join Explore Booksellers in welcoming Aryeh Rubin, editor of Jewish Sages of Today: Profiles of Extraordinary People, an inspiring collection that highlights 27 people who are making a profound and positive impact on the Jewish world: A world-renowned, secular scientist turned Orthodox Jew, who left the lab and now explores the nexus of science and religion…a man who has spent his career rescuing and preserving Yiddish books…a woman who left her high-powered political consulting firm to found a non-profit that advocates for Israel. Those profiled comprise an eclectic group, drawn from across the U.S. and Israel, from a variety of professions, and ranging in religious observance from Orthodox to atheist.
Rubin is the founder and director of Targum Shlishi, a philanthropy dedicated to supporting innovative projects that promote positive change in the Jewish world from education and women’s issues to Israel and justice for Nazi war crimes. Book signing to follow talk.
Saturday, July 17th | 4:00 PM | Theatre Aspen Previews The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
If you think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs, here it is as you’ve never heard it before. Performers from Theatre Aspen will be at Explore for an afternoon preview of their clever new musical based on the book by Jon Scieszka. Learn Alexander T. Wolf’s side of the story (he’s now on trial for huffing and puffing and offing two innocent pigs) and decide his fate once all the angles are looked at—musically. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! runs July 8th through August 14th. For more information, call 970.925.9313.
Thursday, July 15th | 5:00 PM | Book Talk & Signing with Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet
In the tradition of the historic journals kept by such explorers as Lewis and Clark, comes the new book series, Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, the twin brothers travel the globe with adventure as their constant companion. Patti and Keith will share Botswana, the first book, along with their inspiration to create a children’s book series that instills the spirit of exploration in young people. Book signing to follow along with casual conversation and refreshments.
Wednesday, July 14th | 5:00 PM | Story Time and Cartooning Demo with Jerry Begly
Who knows better how to write a book about "Tooth Fairy Malfunction", than a father with seven kids? That's Jerry Begly, father of seven, and children's ski instructor for the Aspen Skiing Company. Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn't Come! could be called a comedy manual for parents, but kids will love the brilliantly colored cartoons and the wacky antics of the book’s hero. Parents, grandparents and babysitters will love the jokes that only an adult can understand. Please arrive early as Jerry will start the evening with a demonstration of his wonderful cartooning technique.
Saturday, July 10th | 4:00 PM | Cookbook Talk & Signing with Laura Trice
The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook is a cookbook devoted to satisfying our desires for snacks while keeping us healthy. With more than 100 recipes from cookies and cakes to ice cream and smoothies, Dr. Laura Trice is on a mission to make healthy eating more fun with treats such as lemon pound cake, Boston cream pie, and chocolate-banana milkshake.
Tuesday, July 6th | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | BOOK SIGNING WITH GREG MORTENSON
Greg Mortenson, bestselling author and American Humanitarian, will be signing his newest book, Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as the much loved Three Cups of Tea and Listen to the Wind.
As an advocate for education, Mortenson co-founded the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, an organization that promotes education in regions where there are few or no opportunities. He also launched the Pennies for Peace campaign, which educates students on the positive impact they can have—on a global scale—by donating one penny at a time, opening doors to literacy in impoverished countries.
Wednesday, June 30th | 5:00 PM | Author Talk & Children's Activity with Ellen Sabin
Ellen's book, The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving has the power to change a life. The book is personal to each child with places for them to write their own thoughts and help them realize the joy that giving to others can bring. Ellen will be doing some of the activities with the kids attending and the only cost of the event is the price of one book per family so siblings can work through it together if so desired.
Saturday, June 26th | 5:00 PM | Author Talk & Book Signing with Michael Madigan
Join us at Explore as we welcome author and Colorado Book Award finalist, Michael Madigan for a lively presentation of Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disasters: 150 Years of Front-Page Stories from the Rocky Mountain News. For anyone who read the Rocky Mountain News or cradles a love of Colorado history, this book is a souvenir collection of original front-page stories and news reports from Colorado’s oldest newspaper before it closed.
Saturday, June 19th | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Book Signing & 101 Blender Drinks with Kim Haasarud
Explore celebrates Food & Wine weekend with Kim Haasarud, author and founder of Liquid Architecture, a beverage consulting firm that creates specialty cocktails for such clients as the Four Seasons Maui and Wyndham Worldwide Hotels. Stop by to meet Kim, sample some frozen treats from 101 Blender Drinks, and have her sign a book or two—they make great gifts.
From 101 Blender Drinks: “When people hear ‘blender drink’, they most probably think of sipping a tall, cool one while sitting on a beach, or maybe a morning smoothie. But with the mixology movement happening across the United States, along with the raised awareness of local ingredients, the number of various combinations for frozen drinks is limitless.”
Thursday, June 17 | 5:30 pm | Author Talk & Book Signing with Matthew Moseley
While serving a life sentence at the Colorado Women's Correctional Center, Lisl Auman wrote a letter to Gonzo Journalist Hunter S. Thompsn to complain that his books were unavailable in the prison library. Auman was convicted of felony murder in an incident that occurred after she took a ride in a freshly stolen Trans Am with skinhead murderer Matthaeus Jaehnig. While Auman was handcuffed and secured in a police cruiser Jaehnig shot and killed Police Officer Bruce VanderJagt and then himself.
Please join us as we welcome Matthew Moseley in a discussion and multimedia presentation of Dear Dr. Thompson: Felony Murder, Hunter S. Thompson and the Last Gonzo Campaign, a book that has been described as a "...compelling and well-researched account that would make Hunter proud," (Walter Isaacson) and "...a rock and roll report of one of Warren's and Hunter's proudest legacies," (Crystal Zevon).
