
Chronicle Books Holiday How-To: Make a lovely (and simple!) pinecone wreath with help from Anna Getty's new book, I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas.
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Create a stunning entrance this holiday season with a pinecone and nut wreath.

Chronicle Books From the Design Desk: Designer Kristen Hewitt reports on the antique treasures she unearthed at the Golden Gate Park Book Fair.
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Old paper goods, in general, make me swoon, but there were two things at the end of the day that truly left me awe-struck and longing to be part of the days when hand-crafted type and attention to detail were, as it seems, a given.

Chronicle Books Tonight in SF: The Spice & Ice launch party! Come put some sizzle in your twizzle with author Kara Newman at Cantina. Bring on the heat!

Chronicle Books HAPPY IVY & BEAN DAY! Celebrate at a bookstore near you...
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After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want...well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. ...

Chronicle Books Northwest friends! Catch cookbook author Jeff Koehler in Everett, WA tonight and Portland tomorrow. He'll be signing copies of his new book, Rice Pasta Couscous (and he's coming to SF next week)
Author of "Rice Pasta Couscous"
Location:J. Matheson
Time:6:00PM Friday, November 6th

Chronicle Books Super hip artists collaborate with super cute 9-yr-old to make super cool watercolors: The Rest is Up to You.
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Oh my goodness, have you guys seen the artist roster for The Rest Is Up to You? Here, let me show you.

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Ivy
& Bean Day is Nov 7! Tomorrow more than 100 bookstores and
libraries will celebrate the publication of Doomed to Dance by Annie
Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Watch the book trailer, read
interviews with Annie, and become a FB fan of Ivy & Bean to win
prizes!

Chronicle Books Chronicle Craft Project: Floral Cocktail Coasters for a Thanksgiving Hostess Gift
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I’m so excited for Thanksgiving in San Francisco. The city empties out, the weather is always crisp and sunny, and the farmers markets will be bountiful. This year I’m feasting with friends. Since I’m not hosting, I want to spend some time making a gift for my generous hostess. Here’s a smart projec...

Chronicle Books Just added A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas to our favorite pages. Totally modern and fun twist on the classic tale in a book, a musical, and a YouTube trailer!

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Looking for
something gruesome to do in Oakland tonight? Meet illustrator Chris
Lane and the Diesel Bookstore folks who were models for the zombies in
this grimly gorgeous book!
http://www.dieselbookstore.com/
Location:DIESEL, A Bookstore
Time:7:00PM Thursday, November 5th

Chronicle Books SF peeps: Don't forget to catch Anna Getty at Books, Inc tonight!
Location:Books Inc, Laurel Village, San Francisco
Time:7:00PM Wednesday, November 4th

Chronicle Books Does your kid say the darndest stuff? OutOfTheMouthsof.com is offering $250 in Chronicle children's books to the 1st prize winner of their "Worth Repeating" contest. Check them out for details.
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Sharing and retelling the priceless quotes moms hear from kids, spouses, and others in the course of everyday life.

Chronicle Books Anna Getty will be signing copies of I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas at 7pm tonight at Books, Inc in Laurel Village, SF. You can read more about her book on ohdeedoh today.
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Most of us will be doing (or at least buying) less this holiday season, but there's no reason to feel down about it. Less is good for your wallet, your spirit and certainly for the earth. Our plan is to ...

Chronicle Books Kayte Terry, author of Appliqué Your Way, is featured on today's How-Tuesday post on Etsy. Cute rose petal tee project for all you crafty types.
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Picking through the scrap bins at fabric stores is my cherished scavenging adventure for texture and pattern. In every nook of my craft storage, strips of vibrant textiles bloom forth. When I find projects made for these sweet trims, I'm not only r...








































