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BUFFALO, BOOKS & BEER returns Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., to The Place (229 Lexington Ave., Buffalo 14222) with @BuffaloFood, author of FOUR BITES: WHERE TO EAT IN BUFFALO, 2026 EDITION. Come for a night of books, beer & mouthwatering discussion. @tleavesbooks
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The first review is in! It’s from PW & it’s fantastic! The Birder Murder is “a top-notch cozy”! “Charming”! A “winning adult debut”! They even mention the 🐕 Woohoo! 🥳 (And phew! 😮💨) Out 12/1 from @crookedlanebks! #writingcommunity #readingcommunity
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This is a clear-eyed take on the short brilliant rise & long, acrimonious & venal fallout of Hunter S . Thompson & Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone. huntersthompson.substack.com…
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I’m not proud that it took me nine months to finish; I’m proud that I finished.
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In the Taconics, discovered a unique bookstore in barn at 1786 Wilson Homestead, Hebron, N.Y. It’s well stocked, redolent of old books & the woman who runs it is a delight. Picked up some Steinbeck, Faulkner, Dostoyevsky & Tolstoy. I’ll be busy for a bit. #WritingCommunity #books
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Some very cool news: my first novel will be published Summer 2027. It's a modern Western, and I'm back to writing about war. Thank you to the many writers and first-readers who helped me make this book the best it can be. More soon.
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Phil is an uncommonly good writer and although I don’t know him, people I respect who do speak of his intelligence, and good character and judgement. This is an encouraging development for PEN/America at a time when diversity of expression/thought needs vigorous advocacy.
I’m honored to serve as the President of PEN/America, which has been defending free expression and celebrating literature for over a hundred years.
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RIP to Philip Caputo, author of Vietnam War memoir, A Rumor of War.
I met him promoting Ghosts of Tsavo, his ‘02 nonfiction account of man-eating lions in E. Africa.
Stalked by lions & Vietcong , he commented: “Man is by far the most dangerous animal.”
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Thanks to everyone who came out to The Place to hear @BuffaloFood talk about journalism, dining & restaurants in #Buffalo. It was another lively & engaged discussion. @tleavesbooks @theplacebuffalo
Yes, we are going head-to-head with the @BuffaloSabres tomorrow night & I want to apologize in advance on behalf of BUFFALO, BOOKS & BEER for all the empty seats in KeyBank Center. If you were worried about missing the game, know that you can keep tabs from the bar at The Place.
BUFFALO, BOOKS & BEER returns Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., to The Place (229 Lexington Ave., Buffalo 14222) with @BuffaloFood, author of FOUR BITES: WHERE TO EAT IN BUFFALO, 2026 EDITION. Come for a night of books, beer & mouthwatering discussion. @tleavesbooks
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This sight is depressing.
A place full of magic and memories down to rubble.
They BETTER have a memorial or ANYTHING to honor the past.
#BillsMafia
What do you think? Does #Buffalo need Michelin & its fancy stars? Come out in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., to The Place (229 Lexington Ave., Buffalo 14222) to make your case with food critic @BuffaloFood, author of FOUR BITES: WHERE TO EAT IN BUFFALO, 2026 EDITION
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Good News:
After 20 years of declining numbers, indie booksellers have come "roaring back."
There are about 70% more bookstores now than there were in 2020.
The American Booksellers Association membership has grown from 1,900 to 3,200.
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This bool describes what private equity did to minor league baseball in smaller cities across America: amazon.com/Homestand-Small-B…
Two weeks till B3 talks (but not with our mouths full) with @BuffaloFood. Be there! @tleavesbooks
BUFFALO, BOOKS & BEER returns Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., to The Place (229 Lexington Ave., Buffalo 14222) with @BuffaloFood, author of FOUR BITES: WHERE TO EAT IN BUFFALO, 2026 EDITION. Come for a night of books, beer & mouthwatering discussion. @tleavesbooks
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I finished watching 3-part “Henry David Thoreau” by @KenBurns & dozed during each episode, not because it wasn’t interesting but because to answer Thoreau’s call to “live in the present”requires not frantic action but attentive concentration resulting in meditative serenity. @PBS
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Ann Godoff changed my life when she approved @penguinpress to publish BIRD DREAM. Ann was an estimable figure in publishing & I couldn’t believe my good luck when she contracted a book about #wingsuit pilots on a quest to land w/o a parachute. nytimes.com/2026/02/25/books… via @NYTimes
It's another year of B3 programming in the books. Thanks to @nytimes reporter @el_belson for discussing his excellent insider's account of the N.F.L., EVERY DAY IS SUNDAY. Thx to our engaged audience & to The Place & @tleavesbooks. We'll be back in '26. Stay tuned for updates.
