Clayton Books


WELCOME TO CLAYTON BOOKS AND EVENTS

We are an independent bookshop in the beautiful town of Clayton in Northern California. We offer our customers:
  • New Books - full selection of fiction, non-fiction, children's and gift books
  • Used Books - high quality used books in many categories
  • Rare Books - search for rare literature & children's books
  • Special Events - featuring author readings and signings for all ages
  • Special Orders - book searches to find the hard to find
  • Author Web Links - links to our featured or favorite authors and illustrators
  • We trade for books and buy books, libraries and estates

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • BOOKSHOP HOURS
    NOW OPEN DAILY
    9:00am - 9:00pm

    Phone: (925)673-3325
    E-mail:
    joelharris@aol.com

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    EVENT SCHEDULE BOOK CLUBS NEWS & FEATURES & REVIEWS

    DECEMBER EVENTS

    Saturday, December 20 at 2-4 pm
    JAMES R. SMITH

    Author of, "SAN FRANCISCO'S LOST LANDMARKS"

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    JANUARY EVENTS

    January 14, 2009 at 7pm
    DR. CARL ALASKO

    The Author of, EMOTIONAL BULLSHIT: THE HIDDEN PLAGUE THAT IS THREATENING TO DESTROY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - AND HOW TO STOP IT!  

    January 22 from 4-6pm & January 23 from 5-8pm
    J SCOTT SAVAGE

    YA Author of, FARWORLD - BOOK ONE: WATER KEEP  

     

    Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7pm
    ANNIE BARROWS

    Author of, "THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY
    To be held at Oakhurst Country Club (there is a fee for this event, which includes, coffee, tea, dessert and the book)

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    FUTURE EVENTS

    February 18, 2009 at 7pm
    Author tea with JAMIE FORD 

    The Author of, THE HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET
    To be held at Oakhurst Country Club (there is a fee for this event, which includes, coffee, tea, dessert and the book)  

    March 03, 2009 at 7pm
    Author tea with TIFFANY BAKER 

    The Author of, THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY
    To be held at Oakhurst Country Club (there is a fee for this event, which includes, coffee, tea, dessert and the book)  

    Thursday, May 12, 2009 at 7pm
    Author tea with SHAWNA RYAN

    The Author of, LOCKE 1928
    To be held at Oakhurst Country Club (there is a fee for this event, which includes, coffee, tea, dessert and the book)  

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    AMERICAN GIRLS CLUB

    Each month we will meet and discuss a new American Girl and share stories and participate in activities. All meetings are Fridays at 7:00pm. These are free events & no reservation is required. Please come join the fun & bring your dolls!

    NEXT MEETING:
    January 16
    NEXT DOLL: Addy


    Future Meetings all at 7pm:
    2/20 - Coconut & Licorice

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    MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

    NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 28, 7pm
    BOOK: THE CONCRETE BLONDE by Michael Connolly


    Future Meetings all at 7pm:
    2/25 - FIRESTORM by Nevada Barr
    3/25 - A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES by Ruth Rendell
    4/22 - UNDER ORDERS by Dick Francis

    No need to sign up just read the book and show up!

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    HISTORY BOOK CLUB

    NEXT MEETING:
    TBD


    Future Meetings:
    TBD

    No need to sign up just read the book and show up!

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    THE BOOK CLUB

    NEXT MEETING:
    TBD
    NEXT BOOK: ANNUAL FAVORITE BOOK EXCHANGE


    Future Meetings all at 7pm:
    TBD

    No need to sign up just read the book and show up!

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    DIABLO MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES US IN BEST OF THE EAST BAY 2008
    "Editor's Pick --
    No bookstore this side of Cody's has more going on than Clayton Books. New owners, who bought the store from the owners of the now defunct Bonanza Street Books last year, have spruced up the store's interior and now regularly host readings. In the last few months, the store hosted Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Robert Hass, acclaimed novelist Michelle Richmond, and popular mystery author Laurie King. Clearly, Clayton is the place for the indie bookstore lover to be."

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    NEW LOCAL NOTECARDS AVAILABLE


    We now feature high quality notecards and matted photos featuring images of Mt. Diablo and Clayton landmarks by renowned local photographers Teresa and Keith Peters.


    10% of profits are donated to nature preservation and 99% of card materials are recycled.



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    PAPYRUS STORE-WITHIN-A-STORE
    In conjunction with the company Papyrus we are proud to open up the Papyrus 'store-within-a-store' which features greeting cards, boxed cards, decorative gift bags, colored tissue, gift wrapping papers, ribbons and so much more.

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    NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
    Our newspaper and magazine rack features the best newspapers from around the bay and country and over 120 different types of magazines from every genre.

    FEATURED MAGAZINE

    WRITER'S DIGEST
    MAGAZINE

    Each issue of Writer's Digest brings you the must-know tips and publishing secrets you'll need such as: technique articles geared toward specific genres; business information specifically for writers; tips & tricks for rekindling your creative spark; inspirational stories of writers who are living the dream, and how they got there; the latest (and greatest!) markets for print, online and e-publishing; tools of the trade, including the latest advice and info on software, books and Web resources. ___________________________

    BOOK REVIEWS BY LOU

    An Introduction to Clayton Book Review Readers from Lou Fancher.

    I've started a project with Clayton Books. After many years of illustrating-and a few less years of writing-children's picture books, I'm now applying my hand to reviews.

    Please check out my newest reviews for Fall... more

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    THE BOOKLADY REVIEWS

    The BookLady only reviews books she has read. Please check out her new reviews of SO BRAVE, YOUNG AND HANDSOME by Leif Enger and ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS by Deborah Grabien. more

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    CHRISTY'S PICK
    HURT GO HAPPY
    by Ginny Rorby

    Thirteen-year-old Joey Willis is used to being left out of conversations. Though she's been deaf since the age of six, Joey's mother has never allowed her to learn sign language. She strains to read the lips of those around her, but often fails. more

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    SPECIAL GUEST REVIEW by CLARICE ROO OF DIABLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
    SUCKS TO BE ME: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe)
    by Kimberly Pauley

    I really enjoyed reading Sucks to Be Me. The book is about Mina Hamilton trying to make her choice if she is going to become a vampire like her parents. more

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    JOEL'S REVIEW
    WE BOUGHT A ZOO
    by Benjamin Mee

    If you love animals, zoos, DIY or Extreme Home Makeover, this book is for you! more

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