About the book, from Penguin Random House: “Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever…
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Recap: Poetry Center Summer Social
On Wednesday, July 20, two of the Tome Gnomes (Jody and Emily) had an amazing opportunity to present our story at the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s Summer Social! Sadly, our third co-founder could not be there, but she was with us in spirit (hi, Mary Ellen!) The event was held at the Century Room…
Upcoming Summer Social Event: July 20, 2022!
If you follow us on social media, by now you know that the Tucson Tome Gnome will be the featured speaker at the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s upcoming Summer Social event on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The Summer Social will be taking place at the Century Room at Hotel Congress – doors open at…
Borderlands Book & Beer Pairing List
Do you want to read the full descriptions of the book and beer pairings that were shared during the event with Borderlands Brewing Co. on June 29th? Here they are! The Guncle by Steven Rowley – Viejo Pueblo Blonde Ale Glitter Beer The Guncle pairs smashingly with Borderland’s newest beer, Viejo Pueblo Blonde Ale (also…
Recap: Book & Beer Event with Borderlands Brewing Company
So, it might go without saying… but this gnome had an amazing time at our second collaboration event with Borderlands Brewing Company earlier this week! On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, TTG hid 5 different books (5 copies of each – 25 books total) around the brewery for people to find. Anyone who found a book…
Tenth Tome Giveaway: June 26, 2022
Wowza! During this tenth Tome Giveaway, I had a great day hiding books at so many amazing LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and establishments all over Tucson! Over the course of the day, I hid 30 copies of The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Some photos from my adventures last weekend are included in the collage above 🙂 I…
Collaboration: Book & Beer Event With Borderlands Brewing Company (Round 2!)
Friends! This Gnome has exciting news! Over the past several weeks we have been cooking up ANOTHER fun event in partnership with the awesome team at Borderlands Brewing Company. Tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 29, 2022) we’ll be hosting another book and beer pairing night! Our last one was such a success, so we had to…
“The Guncle” by Steven Rowley
About the book, from Penguin Random House: “From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer. Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece,…
Ninth Tome Giveaway: May 22, 2022
Wowza! During this ninth Tome Giveaway, I had a great day hiding books at so many amazing murals all over Tucson! Over the course of the day, I hid 30 copies of Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran. This month’s theme was “Memoirs at Murals in May!” Some photos from my adventures last weekend are included…
“Sigh, Gone” by Phuc Tran
About the book, from Macmillan: “For anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong, Sigh, Gone shares an irreverent, funny, and moving tale of displacement and assimilation woven together with poignant themes from beloved works of classic literature. In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family….
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