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Life and Love in the Russian wilderness

Friday, April 25th, at 6 p.m.

Presented by the Gore Range Natural Science School

Drawn to Russia to work on conserving its extensive wilderness, Laura Williams shares the story of this life-altering move in her memoir The Storks' Nest. Working as a conservationist in a remote outpost in the Bryansk Forest, Laura falls in love with the station's director and her future husband Igor Shpilenok.

Together they explore the massive Russian wilderness, encountering rare and endangered animals, apprehending poachers, and becoming surrogate parents for a baby moose.

The Storks' Nest is one woman's remarkable adventure through a place virtually unchanged by time and technology, finding love and helping save the environment along the way.

Laura will read from her book, field questions, and offer a slide presentation of her life in the little village of Chukhrai, population 19.

Click here to read a great article on Laura, her book, and Friday's event by Vail Daily staffer Charlie Owen.

This event is FREE courtesy of the G.R.N.S.S., however, space is limited so please register in advance by calling 970.926.READ. Please note that the Bookworm will be closed to the public at 5 p.m.

Princess Party!

May 13th (Tuesday) at 6 p.m., FREE!

Princesses of all ages are invited to join the Bookworm and children's author Carmela LaVigna Coyle, creator of the hugely popular Princess series.

Wear your favorite gown, tiara, and jewels while enjoying delicious treats. Also, everyone in attendance will have a chance to win fabulous princess prizes!

Carmela's books include Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?, Do Princesses Scrape Their Knees? and Do Princesses Count? Carmela lives in Denver.

More Spring events!

Friday, May 16th at 6 p.m. -- Writer's Workshop Presentation

Students from local author Valerie Leff's writing class will share their works. Tickets are $10, and include appetizers with a cash bar.

Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. -- Bookclub with the Community Cancer Coalition

The third installment of the joint parternership between the Bookworm and the Community Cancer Coalition will focus on melanoma and skin cancer. Dr. Karen Nern will lead the discussion using the book 101 Questions and Answers about Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers by Edward F. McClay.

This event is FREE and open to the public, however, space is limited and we ask that interested parties reserve ahead of time.

Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. -- Closed for a private function

Wednesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. -- The Fine Art of Small Talk

The Vail Valley Business Women present The Fine Art of Small Talk with author Debra Fine. Learn to cultivate new contacts and network with these savy tips. All tickets are being handled through the VVBW, with the fee being $20 as part of the group's normal monthly fee.