2007 The Lake Oswego Public Library presents... Lake Oswego Reads The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Catch the Wind Celebrate the power of reading Savor the narrative Unravel the mystery Experience the culture Discuss the themes & ideas Participate in community events

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Presented by: The Shadow of Lake Oswego Reads What if everyone in Lake Oswego read the same book at the same time? This the Wind new reading project for adults and high school students, will create a citywide Barcelona, 1945 just experience, enjoyed by all of our community. Lake Oswego Reads demonstrates after the war, a great that this community values books, intellectual pursuits, and thoughtful discussion world city lies in shadow among readers. During the month of February, special programs and festivities and a boy named Daniel connected with the Lake Oswego Reads book selection will be offered. This year’s awakes on his eleventh selection is the highly acclaimed The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. birthday to find he is Although many cities around the world have held successful community reading unable to remember his events, this will be the first such program in Lake Oswego. mother’s face. Everyone in the community is welcome to enjoy a month of fun and enrichment. Readers can immerse To console his son, themselves in The Shadow of the Wind by discussing its pages, eating its foods, drinking its beverages, Daniel’s widowed father, dancing its steps, learning about its history and connecting to other readers who are similarly enjoying an antiquarian book the month of delights. dealer, initiates him into the secret of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a library From author Carlos Ruiz Zafón: From mayor Judie Hammerstad: tended by Barcelona’s guild of rare-book dealers as a repository for books forgotten Greetings from Barcelona. I am very excited that by the world, waiting for someone to care I’ve just received your the Library is sponsoring about them again. letter concerning your the “Lake Oswego Daniel’s father coaxes him to choose choice of The Shadow Reads” program and has a volume from the spiraling labyrinth of of the Wind for your chosen a “book about shelves, one that, it is said, will have a special community reading event, books” with intrigue, meaning for him. And Daniel so loves the and I wanted to write mystery, complications, novel he selects, The Shadow of the Wind by back to thank you for romance and wonderful one Julian Carax, that he sets out to find the this honor and for your kind invitation to travel to writing. rest of Carax’s work. beautiful Oregon next year to join your readers in It’s a natural that To his shock, he discovers that every copy this wonderful experience. our readers are going of every book this author has written has I am a big fan of the Portland area, which is to love—I did!—and will be excited about been systematically destroyed. In fact, he one of my favorite places in America—too many the discussions. Thanks to the steering may have the last in existence. Before Daniel great bookstores and great people to resist, I’m committee for choosing such an engaging knows it, his innocent quest has opened a afraid—and I’d love to be able to pay you a visit book. It is a book that you won’t be able to put door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets; and participate. If there’s even the slightest chance down. But—I did. I put it down and would it is an epic story of murder, magic, madness for me to go to Lake Oswego and be a part of this come back to it and savor it! I didn’t want it and doomed love. —Penguin Books. event, I’ll be absolutely delighted to bring some to end. It is delectable! Barcelonian shadows to your beautiful city. Studying the Wind: at schools Both Lake Oswego high schools are offering Enhance the experience: Share your thoughts opportunities for student participation in Discussion is a key part of own discussion groups. Discussion questions Lake Oswego Reads. The Shadow of the Wind sharing the experience of are available as well as an online book discussion can add to English students’ discussions reading. There will be many forum. of manifestations of evil in their study of opportunities to join discussion More information is available online at www. literature. groups throughout the lakeoswegolibrary.org. Don’t miss this opportunity Advanced Spanish students will compare program. Group discussions to experience a book with your community. their translations from the original Spanish will be led by librarians at version of The Shadow of the Wind with those Discuss The Shadow of the the Adult Community of translator Lucia Graves. Senior drama Wind at a neighborhood Center, the Library students can create one-act plays based upon Starbucks, led by a Lake and at Starbucks. episodes from the novel. Art students have Oswego Public Library You can also been invited to participate in the Art in the librarian and also enjoy utilize resources Heart event complimentary coffee online, at www. Finally, students who have read the novel and treats. Space is limited; lakeoswegolibrary. are invited to participate in the Quiz Bowl register by calling 503-534- org to form your scheduled at the concluding event on Feb. 28 5665. at Lake Oswego High School. A feast for your eyes Barcelona through Passport to Spain Come see the Special Exhibit of the Lake Oswego the back door Be sure to get your “passport” Foundation for the Arts during its February ‘Art in Be transported from the Oswego stamped at each Lake Oswego Reads the Heart of Downtown’ event! Splash artists and Heritage House to Barcelona by Dave event you attend throughout February. high school student artists will fill the Special Exhibit Hoerlein from Rick Steves’ Europe Through Then, bring your passport with at least with their interpretations of The Shadow of the Wind, the Back Door. Barcelona is a place that three stamps to the Final Chapter on Barcelona, and Spain. The exhibit will be hosted at everyone must visit. See the sights and Feb. 28 for a chance to win a gift basket Elegant Interiors at 464 First Street. Daily and weekends, dream about visiting Barcelona with this from Moonstruck Chocolate. Must be present 10 AM-6 PM. travel expert. Tue. 2/7 7 PM to win. Pick up a passport at the Library or Lake Attend the special opening reception on Feb. 2, Oswego Reads events. 5:30-7:30 PM at Elegant Interiors. Space is limited; Where do I start? call 503-675-2538 to reserve by Jan. 29. Pick up one of Sangria saturdays Throughout the month of February, tour the 800 free copies Graham’s Book & wonderful art on display in Lake Oswego businesses. of The Shadow of Stationery will be hosting the Wind at the Saturday events on Spanish Explore the era Lake Oswego food, travel, culture Dr. Kathleen Regan will speak at the Lake Oswego Public Library and love of Sangria in a Library on the political background that underlies during the bookstore setting. Copies The Shadow of the Wind. This presentation will explore Lake Oswego of Zafón’s book may be purchased for 30% off. the origins of the Spanish Civil War as well as the Melody Saunders Reads opening devastating effects this armed conflict had in Spain festivities on Jan. 9, while listening Feb. 3: A delicious for many decades. to Spanish guitar music of Mariano array of Spanish cuisine Dr. Regan has taught Spanish literature and culture Deorbegoso and son. Or check out cookbooks, a tasting of at the University of Portland since 1995. She is also a a copy from the Library, or buy one tapas and Sangria. A chef, frequent traveler to Spain. Tue. 2/20 7 PM at Graham’s. Free books donated by schooled in the art of Spanish cuisine, will be on The Friends of the Library. hand to answer questions and give tips. Feb. 10: Listen to lively Spanish music available Hear the Wind on CDs and have fun learning a Spanish dance. Venture to the Delve into Iberian Cool off with a Sangria. Lakeridge High School flavors: Taste Spain Feb. 17: Plan your trip to Spain and Barcelona amidst a great selection of auditorium to hear On Saturday afternoons and on one music written by travel guides. Listen to travel tips while Friday evening during the month of Spanish composers watching slides from throughout the February, our local grocers will provide and music about Spain. beautiful Spanish countryside. The Lake Oswego a special “taste of Spain” table. Stop by Treat your taste buds to another Millennium Concert for free tastes of Spanish wines, new Sangria. Band will be playing Spanish classical music, popular olive oils, and more. Library Feb. 24: A number of Spanish music, ethnic music, exciting flamenco dance music and staff and members of the games have created fun for exquisite Spanish marches. The Band is a 72-member Library Advisory Board European children for centuries. adult band. Also see Lake Oswego High School art will be on hand to answer What are they? How do you inspired by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and Spanish questions and talk about play them? Taste Sangria made art by local artist Larry Zeigler. Sun. 2/25 7:30 PM The Shadow of the Wind. for kids. Saturdays 12-3 PM Step into the world of the Wind with Spanish food and dance Tango—a dance, an You and a friend deserve a night out and a great meal— On Feb. 19, the ambiance addiction, maybe both. Learn join the hundred mile dinners couples cooking class for of downtown restaurant the lead and follow skills from a both! Classes feature unique recipes focusing on what Tucci will complement an Tango expert, Remos Reynosa. can be found within hundred miles of Lake Oswego. evening of Spanish cuisine. This class is for adults. Participants prepare the food and then dine together. Chefs Pascal Chureau Mountain Park Rec. Center, Featuring Spanish food including: pork tenderloin and Roberto Alarcon will create a menu 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace. churrasco, radicchio salad with Spanish blue cheese, highlighting the unique aromas and flavors $76 for residents. Mondays and fresh oranges with spiced red wine syrup. Price is of Spanish culture. Featured wines from 2/5-3/12 7:30-8:30 PM per session, per pair, $106 for residents. Randall Test Spain will be available. Fixed menu and Register at lakeoswegoparks.org Kitchen, 732 Clara Street. Sat. 2/3 6-9 PM pricing. Call 503-697-3383 for reservations. or 503-675-2549. Register at lakeoswegoparks.org or 503-675-2549. Mon. 2/19 Don’t miss out on all the fun Don’t miss the beginning Which book would you save? The Final Chapter What better way to kick off Lake Oswego Lake Oswego Library card holders, both adult and high Celebrate The Shadow of the Wind, the Reads than to distribute complimentary copies school age, are invited to submit an essay based on the book culture of Barcelona and reading at the of The Shadow of the Wind? On Tuesday, Jan. 9, The Shadow of the Wind. Daniel’s father takes him to the Cem- final community event of Lake Oswego from 6:30-9 PM, enjoy the famous father and etery of Forgotten Books, a place full of books lost in time, Reads. Join fellow readers for a Flamenco son Spanish music by Mariano Deorbegoso and gives him the opportunity to rescue one from oblivion. dancing performance by Viviana & and son and food from Spain at the Lake Write an essay about your favorite book that deserves never Company, a Quiz Bowl featuring local Oswego Library. Just show your Library card to disappear into the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. For students and Michael Powell of Powell’s to get your own copy of The Shadow of the more information and rules of the contest, visit www.lakeo- Books. Bring a friend to the Lake Oswego Wind. Copies of the book are compliments of swegolibrary.org. The winner of each age group will receive High School Auditorium Feb. 28 at 7 PM the Friends of the Lake Oswego Library. a gift certificate for dinner at a Spanish restaurant. for an evening of fun and festivities. Schedule of events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday • Book discussion • Art in the Heart • Sangria Saturdays at Starbucks (47 N. Special Exhibit re- at Graham’s 12-3 State St.) 7PM* ception at Elegant • Cooking Class Interiors (464 1st register at lakeoswe- St.) 5:30-7:30PM* goparks.org 6-9 February 2007 1 2 3 • Tango lessons • Spanish music at • Speaker on Bar- • Book discussion • Book discussion • Sangria Saturdays begin; register at the Library 7PM celona at Oswego at Starbucks (1175 at Adult Community at Graham’s 12-3 lakeoswegoparks.org Heritage House McVey Ave.) Center 1PM • Taste of Spain at 7:30PM 7PM 9:30AM* • Taste of Spain at both Wizer’s 12:30- New Seasons 4-7 3:30PM 4 5 6 Gubanc’s 7 8 9 10 • Book discussion • Book discussion • Sangria Saturdays at Starbucks (47 N. at Adult Community at Graham’s 12-3 State St.) 7PM* Center 1PM • Taste of Spain at Wild Oats 12:30-3:30PM 11 12 13 Gubanc’s 14 15 16 17 • Spanish dinner at • Speaker on Span- • Moonstruck • Book discussion • Book discussion • Sangria Saturdays Tucci* ish Literature at the Chocolate speaker at Starbucks (3 S.W. at Adult Community at Graham’s 12-3 Library 7PM at the Library 7PM Monroe Pkwy.) Center 1PM • Taste of Spain at 9:30AM* Palisades Market 12:30-3:30PM 18 19 20 Gubanc’s 21 22 23 24 • Millennium • Book discussion • Spanish Valen- • Final Chapter *reservations Concert Band at at the Library 7PM tines, first hundred closing event at required Lakeridge High Au- patrons get a free Lake Oswego High ditorium 7:30PM rose at the Library Auditorium 7PM

25 26 27 Gubanc’s 28 Designed by Trevor Lewis All events are free except when noted Spanish coffee $3 special Lake Oswego Library Wizer’s Lake Grove Market Oswego Heritage House at Gubanc’s Pub (16008 706 4th St. 503-636-7628 16331 Bryant Rd. 503-636-8457 398 10th St. 503-635-6373 Graham’s Book & Stationery Wild Oats Market Tucci Restaurant Boones Ferry). Must show book 460 2nd St. 503-636-5676 7485 Bridgeport 503-598-7649 220 A Ave. 503-697-3383 or Lake Oswego Reads passport. New Seasons Grocery Palisades Market Lake Oswego High School Starbucks discussion group. 3 Monroe Pkwy. 503-496-1155 1377 McVey 503-636-4666 2501 Country Club Rd. 503-534-2313 Reservations required: Wizer’s Foods Adult Community Center Lakeridge High School 503-534-5665 330 1st St. 503-636-1414 505 G Ave. 503-636-7549 1235 Overlook Dr. 503-534-2319 Sponsored by: Friends of Fred and Shirley Lake Oswego Excelsior the Library Baldwin Rotary Management Group