Secret Garden Books hosts and sponsors several author readings and events.

Events either take place at the bookshop, 2214 N.W. Market St., or at the Ballard Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

Upcoming events:

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. at Secret Garden Books
Nancy White Carlstrom, "It's Your First Day of School, Annie Claire"

At this Ultimate Tuesday event, which is every last Tuesday of the month, the author will read her own work and there are prizes for all listeners. Carlstrom (once an owner of the Secret Garden) is the author of more than 50 books for children, including the "Jesse Bear" series.

Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Public Library
Matthew Amster-Burton, "Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater"
 
A reflection on the wild joys of food and parenting and the marvelous melange of the two--Hungry Monkey takes food enthusiasts on a new adventure in eating (with dozens of delicious recipes). Matthew's terrific foodie-you-can-do blog, Roots and Grubs is here.
 
Monday, Sept. 14 (time and place to be announced)
Frank Portman, "Andromeda Klein"
 
Secret Garden Books is thrilled to announce the event for the second book from our YA hero,  Frank Portman (Doctor Frank of the punk band Mr. T. Experience). . . . . author of King Dork. There will be live music and an iconic teen hero, this time she is a girl.   Watch our site for news of where and when.  In the meantime, Frank's main portal on the internets is here.
 
Save the date:

Sept. 22: Dale Basye "Rapacia: The Second Circle of Heck"

Sept. 29: ULTIMATE TUESDAY with Tom Brenner, "And Then Comes Halloween"

Oct. 10:  "Sisters Grimm" author Michael Buckley's  new series: "National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society, Book One."