Well, results from this weekend are in, the numbers have been run and the good news is: we raised a significant amount of money for donation to Haiti relief. Thanks to everyone - especially to our anonymous matching donor - for helping to make it happen.
Adding up the various components (10% of the store's sales + matching donations + corporate matching donations) we raised $4,515. This will be split between donations to The Red Cross and Partners in Health, which is our anonymous donor's charity of choice.
Again, thank you. None of us could ever have raised a sum like this on our own, but there's strength in numbers and it really made a difference.
--- Rebecca.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Donating 10% of This Weekend's Sales to Haiti - read on for full details
At Greenlight we have been very fortunate in the short life of our new bookstore and we are mindful of it every day. We are thankful for our store's good fortune, and for our own personal fortune for living in a part of the world that has an infrastructure and amenities that are sorely lacking elsewhere. The past week's news about Haiti is an especially tragic event and it makes us want to give back in return. With that very much in mind, Greenlight Bookstore is pledging to donate 10% of our store's sales for Sat 1/23-Sun 1/24 to the Red Cross for aid to Haiti.
Taking this a step further, if any customer is willing to match the bookstore's donation of 10% of the weekend's sales, I will also personally match what the store donates. Just think - if you pledge to match Greenlight Bookstore's donation, all of a sudden one sum becomes tripled because I will do the same. That's some strength in numbers, for sure, and it would mean a lot to me if one (or a few) of you would step up to this challenge.
--- Rebecca.
Taking this a step further, if any customer is willing to match the bookstore's donation of 10% of the weekend's sales, I will also personally match what the store donates. Just think - if you pledge to match Greenlight Bookstore's donation, all of a sudden one sum becomes tripled because I will do the same. That's some strength in numbers, for sure, and it would mean a lot to me if one (or a few) of you would step up to this challenge.
--- Rebecca.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
January Events at Greenlight!
With the holidays behind us, it's time to ramp up our events programming for the New Year. We're thrilled with the lineup of authors and other creators slated to appear at Greenlight this month; read on for a bit about what's coming up, and visit our Facebook events page for more info or to RSVP. See you in the bookstore!
Monday, January 11, 7:30 PM
Katharine Weber reads & discusses True Confections with Levi Asher of Litkicks
Introduction by Ron Hogan of Beatrice
The second installment of our Blogger/Author Pairings series, in which a noted literary blogger hosts a book or author that they are passionate about. Katharine has hinted that there will be free candy at this event; don't miss this sweet combination!
RSVP on Facebook
Thursday, January 21, 7:30 PM
Steamboat: A Literary Humor Series
Featuring Josh Lieb, Tami Sagher, and Gabe Liedman
Hosted by Bob Powers, Jason Reich & Scott Jacobson
On the third Thursday of every month, join Bob Powers (author of Happy Cruelty Day) and Jason Reich (former writer for The Daily Show) as they welcome the city's best humor writers for a night of wine-addled text-based hilarity. This kickoff event features a Daily Show producer, a writer for 30 Rock, a middle-school evil genius, and more!
RSVP on Facebook
Saturday, January 23, 3:00 PM
Nick Flynn signs The Ticking Is
The Bomb
Nick Flynn is the author of Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, and he signs his new work of nonfiction this Saturday afternoon at Greenlight. Please note: this is a signing only and not a reading event.
RSVP on Facebook
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30 PM
Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings, 1985-2005
Slide show and conversation with authors Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente and contributing artists TBA
Piecebook Reloaded is a tribute to the work of New York City's graffiti community in its most private form: the sketches and drawings that fill hundreds of "piecebooks" circulated among some of the greatest artists in the community. Sacha and David, are longtime Brooklynites and will host a talk and signing with some of the contributors.
RSVP on Facebook
Friday, January 29, 7:30 PM
Joshua Ferris reads from The Unnamed
Former Brooklynite Joshua Ferris (author of Then We Came To the End) has a riveting new novel in The Unnamed. The book is number 1 on the Indie Next List and a staff favorite, and we're delighted to be able to host Josh in his former hometown!
RSVP on Facebook
Story Time in January
Kids and parents can join us every Saturday at 10:30 AM for a Story Time reading from a rotating cast of storytellers. We have some great authors reading at Greenlight in January! We've included the highlights here; for more information, subscribe to our "Kids at Greenlight" mailing list using the button below.
Saturday, January 9, 10:30 AM Michele McSween reads Gordon and Li Li
Greenlight Bookstore is proud to host Mandarin classes from local language school Lango, in the store on Wednesdays beginning January 13! To kick things off, local author Michele McSween shares her lovable pandas Gordon and Li Li, in a book designed to teach Mandarin words to the littlest learners.
Saturday, January 16, 10:30 AM
Colin Bootman reads The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
Award-winning local author and illustrator Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad, a heritage which he credits with leaving an indelible mark on his creative expression. Join Colin as he reads from his newest picture book, The Steel Pan Man of Harlem, a retelling of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin" that's infused with the intoxicating rhythm of steel drums and set among the streetscapes of Harlem.
All events at Greenlight Bookstore are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. RSVPs are appreciated to give us a sense of what to expect, but seating is first come, first served. Closest subways are the C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, or any train to Atlantic/Pacific;click here for a map.
Monday, January 11, 7:30 PM Katharine Weber reads & discusses True Confections with Levi Asher of Litkicks
Introduction by Ron Hogan of Beatrice
The second installment of our Blogger/Author Pairings series, in which a noted literary blogger hosts a book or author that they are passionate about. Katharine has hinted that there will be free candy at this event; don't miss this sweet combination!
RSVP on Facebook
Thursday, January 21, 7:30 PM
Steamboat: A Literary Humor Series
Featuring Josh Lieb, Tami Sagher, and Gabe Liedman
Hosted by Bob Powers, Jason Reich & Scott Jacobson
On the third Thursday of every month, join Bob Powers (author of Happy Cruelty Day) and Jason Reich (former writer for The Daily Show) as they welcome the city's best humor writers for a night of wine-addled text-based hilarity. This kickoff event features a Daily Show producer, a writer for 30 Rock, a middle-school evil genius, and more!
RSVP on Facebook
Saturday, January 23, 3:00 PM
Nick Flynn signs The Ticking Is
The BombNick Flynn is the author of Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, and he signs his new work of nonfiction this Saturday afternoon at Greenlight. Please note: this is a signing only and not a reading event.
RSVP on Facebook
Tuesday, January 26, 7:30 PM Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings, 1985-2005
Slide show and conversation with authors Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente and contributing artists TBA
Piecebook Reloaded is a tribute to the work of New York City's graffiti community in its most private form: the sketches and drawings that fill hundreds of "piecebooks" circulated among some of the greatest artists in the community. Sacha and David, are longtime Brooklynites and will host a talk and signing with some of the contributors.
RSVP on Facebook
Friday, January 29, 7:30 PM
Joshua Ferris reads from The Unnamed
Former Brooklynite Joshua Ferris (author of Then We Came To the End) has a riveting new novel in The Unnamed. The book is number 1 on the Indie Next List and a staff favorite, and we're delighted to be able to host Josh in his former hometown!
RSVP on Facebook
Story Time in January
Kids and parents can join us every Saturday at 10:30 AM for a Story Time reading from a rotating cast of storytellers. We have some great authors reading at Greenlight in January! We've included the highlights here; for more information, subscribe to our "Kids at Greenlight" mailing list using the button below.
Saturday, January 9, 10:30 AM Michele McSween reads Gordon and Li LiGreenlight Bookstore is proud to host Mandarin classes from local language school Lango, in the store on Wednesdays beginning January 13! To kick things off, local author Michele McSween shares her lovable pandas Gordon and Li Li, in a book designed to teach Mandarin words to the littlest learners.
Saturday, January 16, 10:30 AM
Colin Bootman reads The Steel Pan Man of HarlemAward-winning local author and illustrator Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad, a heritage which he credits with leaving an indelible mark on his creative expression. Join Colin as he reads from his newest picture book, The Steel Pan Man of Harlem, a retelling of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin" that's infused with the intoxicating rhythm of steel drums and set among the streetscapes of Harlem.
All events at Greenlight Bookstore are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. RSVPs are appreciated to give us a sense of what to expect, but seating is first come, first served. Closest subways are the C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, or any train to Atlantic/Pacific;click here for a map.
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