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Reedy Press is a book publisher that specializes in local interest titles for the trade market AND custom and commemorative titles for schools, communities, and cultural institutions.
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Author Bio:
Rebecca Keister lives and writes in Providence, RI. She has written extensively on the city’s tourism industry and for local publications including Providence Business News and The Sun Chronicle, and is the author of 100 Things to Do in Providence Before You Die. When not busy putting pen to paper, she is a wine and theatre enthusiast who loves exploring her chosen home city and state with friends and family.
The St. Louis bucket list has an official handbook! In this second edition of the best-selling guide, you’ll find one hundred purely local ways to connect to the city, from holding your breath during the high-wire act at Circus Flora to finding the story of our town’s earliest days among the headstones at local cemeteries. Check out Frank Lloyd Wright’s contribution to Kirkwood, bike the Riverfront Trail from the graffiti wall to the Chain of Rocks bridge, or catch the thrill of the “clang, clang, clang” on The Loop’s new trolley. Authentic experiences from the iconic to the little-known await in this candid insider’s guide to St. Louis. Make planning even easier with seasonal and themed itinerary suggestions for many interests: you’ll be turning your “must dos” into “dones” in no time! Perfect for residents and out-of-towners alike, 100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die is the original volume that launched a nationwide series . . . check out your other favorite cities after you’ve explored STL!
Author Bio
Amanda E. Doyle is a writer and zealous St. Louis transplant. She’s the author of several other books, including Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis, By and For St. Louisans, Neighborhood by Neighborhood and To the Top! A Gateway Arch Story. She seeks out the city’s singular charms with her husband and two children.
Events & Updates
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation at the Landmarks Association of St. Louis (911 Washington, Suite 170) at noon.
— August 17, 2017
Presentation
Join Mikalee Byerman, author of 100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die, for a presentation at Reno Little Theater, 147 E Pueblo St., Reno NV, at 6:30 PM.
— August 17, 2017
Presentation
Join Deb Thompson Tonya Prater, author of Secret Cleveland, for a presentation at Grays Armory, 1234 bolivar Rd., Cleveland, OH, at 6 PM.
— August 17, 2017
Book Signing
Join Lauren Craig, author of 100 Things to Do in Newark Before You Die, for a book signing at Riverfront Park (1 Somme St.) at 7PM.
— August 18, 2017
Book Release Party
Join Zach Powers, author of 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die, for a book release party at The Original Pinkie Masters, 318 Drayton St., Savannah, GA, at 4 PM.
— August 18, 2017
Book Signing
Join Deb Thompson Tonya Prater, author of Secret Cleveland, for a book signing at the International Women's Air and Space Museum 1501 N Marginal Rd., Cleveland, OH, at 12.
— August 18, 2017
Book Signing
Join Zach Powers, author of 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die, for a book signing at The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E Liberty, Savannah, GA, at 2 PM.
— August 19, 2017
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation and book signing at the Carondelet Historical Society (6303 Michigan Ave.) at 1:30PM.
— August 20, 2017
Book Feature
Join Alison Carpenter Davis, author of Letters Home from Stanford, for a book feature at Santa Barbara News-Press, 715 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA.
— August 20, 2017
Presentation
Join Deb Thompson Tonya Prater, author of Secret Cleveland, for a presentation at Brunswick Area Historical Society, 4613 Laurel Rd, Brunswick, OH, at noon.
— August 20, 2017
Author Event
Join Suzanne Corbett, author of Unique Eats & Eateries of St. Louis, for an event about old restaurants at the Missouri History Museum (5700 Lindell Blvd.) at 10:30AM.
— August 22, 2017
Speaking Engagement
Join Bob Tiemann and Ron Jacober, authors of Immortal Moments in Cardinals History, for a speaking engagement at Grace UMC, 6199 Waterman Blvd., at 1PM.
— September 12, 2017
Presentation
Join Chip McCabe, author of 100 Things to Do in Hartford Before You Die, for a presentation at Central Connecticut State University Bookstore (1615 S Stanley St.) at 12:15PM.
— September 13, 2017
Presentation
Join Chip McCabe, author of 100 Things to Do in Hartford Before You Die, for a presentation at the CCSU Bookstore (1615 Stanley St., New Britain) at 12:15. This event is apart of a series called Central Authors, where the Central Connecticut State University brings in alumni who have published books to answer questions.
— September 13, 2017
Launch Party
Join Rebecca Keister, author of Secret Providence: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, for a launch party and book signing at Lady Project Works, 79 Plain St., Providence, RI, at 6 PM.
— September 14, 2017
Book Signing
Join Terri Peterson Smith, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of the Twin Cities, for a book signing at Barnes and Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina, MN, at 11 AM.
— September 16, 2017
Presentation
Join Mikalee Byeman, author of 100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die, for a presentation at 121 California Ave., at 2:30 PM.
— September 18, 2017
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation at Wildwood Historical Society (18750 HWY 100, Wildwood, MO) at 7PM.
— September 19, 2017
Speaking Engagement
Join Bob Tiemann and Ron Jacober, authors of Immortal Moments in Cardinals History, for a speaking engagement at Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., at 11:45AM. This event is for the St. Louis Rotary Club.
— September 21, 2017
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation at Friendship Village Retirement Community (12503 Village Circle Dr., St. Louis) at 2:30PM.
— September 21, 2017
Presentation and Book Signing
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a presentation and book signing at St. Louis County Library Headquarters (1640 S Lindbergh Blvd.) from 7PM to 9PM.
— September 21, 2017
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation and book signing at the Kirkwood Public Library (140 E Jefferson Ave.) at 2PM.
— September 23, 2017
Book Signing
Join Rebecca Keister, author of Secret Providence: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, for a book signing at Barrington Books Retold, 176 Hillside Rd., Cranston, RI, at 2:30 PM.
— September 23, 2017
Book Signing
Join Rebecca Keister, author of Secret Providence: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, for a book signing at Barrington Books, 184 County Rd., Barrington, RI, at 11 AM.
— September 23, 2017
Author Event
Join Clark Norton, author of 100 Things to Do in Tucson Before You Die, for a book launch at Borderlands Brewery (119 E Toole Ave.) at 5PM.
— September 26, 2017
Speaking Engagement
Join Valerie Battle Kienzle, author of What's with St. Louis?, for a speaking engagement at the Oakland House Museum, 7801 Genesta St., from 1-3:30PM. This event is held in conjunction with the Affton Historical Society's and Ladies of Oakland's annual tea.
— September 28, 2017
Book Signing
Join Geneva Ives, author of Unique Eats and Eateries Santa Barbara, for a book signing at Santa Barbara Gift Baskets, 230 Magnolia Ave., Goleta, CA, at 6 PM.
— September 28, 2017
Presentation
Join Mikalee Byerman, author of 100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die, for a presentation at Hyatt Regency Incline Village at 7 AM.
— September 28, 2017
Book Signing
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a book signing at the St. Louis Sports Collectors Show (Orlando Gardens, South County: 4300 Hoffmeister Ave.) at 11AM.
— October 1, 2017
Book Signing
Join Geneva Ives, author of Unique Eats and Eateries Santa Barbara, for a book signing at 22 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA, at 6 PM.
— October 5, 2017
Presentation
Join Suzanne Corbett, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of St. Louis, for a presentation at Dierbergs School of Cooking, Bogey Hills 2021 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, MO, at 6:30 PM.
— October 9, 2017
Presentation and Book Signing
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team—for a presentation and book signing at the Missouri History Museum (5700 Lindell Blvd.) at 10:30AM.
— October 10, 2017
Author Event
Join Irene Levy Baker, author of 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die, for an event with the Working Women's group at the Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St., at 5PM.
— October 11, 2017
Presentation
Join Clark Norton, author of 100 Things to Do in Tucson Before You Die, for a presentation at PWR Gym (140 W Ft. Lowell Rd.) at 3:30PM.
— October 12, 2017
Book Signing
Join Alison Carpenter Davis, author of Letters Home from Stanford, for a book signing at Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center (326 Galvez St., Stanford, CA) at 8:15AM. This signing will be a part of the 14th Annual Alumni Authors Meet & Greet.
— October 15, 2017
Presentation
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team—for a presentation and book signing at Shaw Park (50 Gay Ave., St. Louis) at 10AM.
— October 16, 2017
Presentation
Join Suzanne Corbett, author of Unique Eats an Eateries of St. Louis, for a presentation at Dierberg's School of Cooking, Clarkston Clayton Center, Ellisville, MO, at 6:30 PM.
— October 19, 2017
Presentation
Join Larry Burns, author of 100 Things to Do in Riverside, CA Before You Die, for a presentation at the Mission Inn Museum (3696 Main St., Riverside) at 1PM.
— October 21, 2017
Presentation
Join Clark Norton, author of 100 Things to Do in Tucson Before You Die, for a presentation at National Parks Store (12880 N Vistoso Village Dr.) at noon.
— October 21, 2017
Author Event
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation and book signing at Oakland House (Affton Historical Society), 7801 Genesta St., at 1PM.
— October 22, 2017
Presentation
Join Suzanne Corbett, author of Unique Eats and Eateries, for a presentation at Dierberg's School of Cooking West Oak 11481 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO, at 6:30.
— October 23, 2017
Author Event
Join Lauren Craig, author of 100 Things to Do in Newark Before You Die, for an event at Crystal Plaza (307 W Northfield Rd.) at 6PM.
— October 26, 2017
Presentation
Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation and book signing at St. Lucas United Church of Christ (11735 Denny Rd., St. Louis) at noon.
— November 1, 2017
Book Signing
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a book signing at the St. Louis Sports Collector Show (Orlando Gardens, South County: 4300 Hoffmeister Ave.) at 11AM.
— November 5, 2017
Gift Sale
Join Geneva Ives, author of Unique Eats and Eateries Santa Barbara, for a holiday gift sale and book signing at 430 S. Fairview Ave., Santa Barbara, CA at 11 AM.
— November 17, 2017
Book Signing
Join Zach Powers, author of 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die, for a book signing at E. Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St., Savannah, GA, at 1 PM.
— November 24, 2017
Book Signing
Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a book signing at the St. Louis Sports Collector Show (Orlando Gardens, South County: 4300 Hoffmeister Ave.) at 11AM.
— December 3, 2017
Book Signing
Join Amanda E. Doyle, author of 100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die, 2nd Edition, for a book signing at Kingshighway library branch, 2260 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, MO, at noon.
— December 7, 2017
Presentation
Join Zach Powers, author of 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die, for a presentation at Space Station at Starlandia, 2438 Bull St., Savannah, GA, at 6:30 PM.
— December 28, 2017
Author Event
Join Sarah Parisi, author of the Ultimate Kids' Adventure Guide to Chicago, for a presentation and book signing at the Schaumburg Township District Library (130 S Roselle Rd.) at 7PM. This event is a part of the Chicagoland: Read All About It author series. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
— May 9, 2018