Events

Join us for Rosaleen Crowley's book signing event 2-4 pm on Saturday, March 30th.  Rosaleen's second book of poems and paintings, Point of Reflection, describes her Irish homeland and the city of Carmel, Indiana where she now lives.  Poems of Irish history as well as the beautiful land and seascapes are complemented with uplifting, airy fresh ocean, hill and skyscape paintings which invite us to contemplate our own journeys and life experiences.  Rosaleen will make some remarks at 2:30.  Refreshments will be served.  Please call 317-733-1747 to reserve your copy.

Come fly a kite with us!  Zionsville's annual KITE DAY is 12-3pm, SUNDAY, APRIL 28th.

Bring a picnic, your family and friends and kites.  It's $2 per person and $5 per family.  All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Zionsville.

The rain date is the following Sunday, May 5th  - same time and place.  If you have any questions, please contact Black Dog Books at 317-733-1747.

Black Dog Books is thrilled to welcome back Carol Michel on Saturday, May 18th, 1-3pm, with her 3rd book, Seeded and Sodded, which completes a trifecta of collections of humorous essays about her passion, gardening.  Carol has a horticultural degree from Purdue, does public speaking and blogging about gardening.  She collects antique gardening books and has perhaps the world's largest collection of garden hoes. Both beginning and seasoned gardeners will enjoy Carol's memorable musings presented in short bites that are easy to read in between planting, pruning and watering your own gardens.  Come join us for a good thyme!  Carol will make a few remarks at 1:30.  Refreshments will be served.  The event is free.  You may call (317)733-1747 to reserve your copy.

Local author, Ana Johns, will be launching her first historical fiction book, The Woman in the White Kimono, at Black Dog Books 1-3PM, Saturday, June 1st.  Ana Johns is a former competitive martial artist.  She studied journalism and worked over 20 years in the creative arts field, as a creative director and business owner.

Ana will speak at 1:30 and answer questions.  Japanese snacks will be served and we'll be giving away some door prizes!

Japan 1957.  Seventeen year old Naoko Nakamura's prearranged marriage would secure her family's status.  But she is in love with an American sailor, whose child she is carrying.  When found out, she is disgraced and banished by her family.

American, present day.  Tori Kovac, caring for her dying father, finds a letter containing a shocking revelation.  Setting out to learn the truth behind the letter, Tori travels to a remote seaside village in Japan where she confronts the demons of the past to pave a way for redemption.

In breathtaking prose and inspired by true stories from a devastating and little-known era in Japanese and American history, The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart, and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of family.

PLEASE CALL US AT 317-733-1747 to RESERVE YOUR COPY!

Join us for our ANNUAL BOOK SALE, 10AM - 5PM on Saturday, July 6th.

There will be bargains in all categories.

September 10th marks our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  Please stop by and enjoy some refreshments and check out our special $10 dollar deals.  We wish to thank all of our wonderful customers who have made this a special 10 years for us.  We love you.  We look forward to beginning a new decade with you.

Please join us for our first annual TYPE-IN at Black Dog Books,  Saturday,  September 21st, 12-4PM -unplugging and experiencing the world of manual typewriters.  Talk about these important, timeless machines.  Type a letter, create a poem, and find your inner writer.  Spell-check not featured, mistakes encouraged!

THE RAVEN RETURNS - EVERMORE!  Join us for our annual candlelight reading of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven on Friday, October 4th at 8:00PM.  Patrick Kalahar will perform the reading.  If tradition holds true, he will grow a mustache for the event and dress as Poe.  Raven cookies and hot apple cider will be served.  People are encouraged to stay after the reading and ask Patrick questions.  Come early if you need a seat.  Join us for a tradition!

Attention all Sherlock Holmes fans, NICHOLAS MEYER (author and film director) will be signing copies of his new book, The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols:  Adapted from the Journals of John H. Watson, M.D.  at Black Dog Books (115 S. Main Street in Zionsville, IN), 12:00-2:00pm on Saturday, October 19th.  With the international best seller The Seven Percent Solution, Nicholas Meyer brought to light a previously unpublished case of Sherlock Holmes, as recorded by Dr. John H. Watson.  Now Meyer returns with a shocking discovery - an unknown case drawn from a recently unearthed Watson journal.  Nicholas Meyer is also known for directing Star Trek movies.  Preorders of the book are highly encouraged.  Please call us soon to order your copy at 317-733-1747.

Join us for a book signing for a tree on Saturday, November 23rd with local author, Ruby Hovda.  Ruby will be signing copies of her children's book, Tom the Listening Tree.  Ruby's book tells the story about a majestic yellow maple tree that lived in the heart of Zionsville's historic village in Serenity's patio/garden.  The tree was ancient and one of only a few left in Indiana.  It witnessed many events throughout its lifetime.  Ruby's book, tells the story of what the tree witnessed and experienced throughout its lifetime.  A strong wind took Tom down a year ago and it landed on the Brick Street Inn next-door.  Luckily no one was harmed.  Many wonderful things have been made out of Tom's trunk and branches to memorialize Tom's life.  These items are on display right where Tom spent his life on Main Street in Zionsville.  You will need to read the book to find out what was made from Tom and what the items symbolize about Zionsville's history.  Ruby works at Serenity greeting the guests.  She is a retired teacher and enjoys living in Zionsville near her grandchildren.

This event is free and light refreshments will be served.  Call 317-733-1747 to reserve your copy.

In honor of Sophie, we are creating a new event, BLACK LAB FRIDAY!  On BLACK LAB FRIDAY, if you purchase one of our "Sophie Black Labs" (in any size) you will receive 10% off!  AND no doubt, a kiss from Sophie (priceless)!

We invite you to explore the historical journey that Christmas has taken from 2000 years ago when Christ was born to our present day by attending Heather Lefebvre and Laura Winslow's book signing event, 1-3pm on Saturday, November 30th at Black Dog Books.  Heather Lefebvre fills her book with fascinating and detailed accounts of how people throughout the ages have celebrated Christmas. Heather includes interactive activities (readings, discussion questions, recipes, ways to celebrate, decorations to make and more).  Laura Winslow has illustrated the book with her signature warm, delightful, water color painting.

Heather teaches art, literature and history through workshops and school settings.  She lives in greater Indianapolis, with her husband and 5 children.  Laura Winslow is a professional watercolorist and book illustrator living in Carmel, IN.

The Village Voices Choir of Zionsville will be performing during the event. Light refreshments will be served.

Books may be preordered by calling 317-733-1747 and are encouraged.

AMY LACY will read her story, Where is Christmas? in front of the fireplace at Black Dog Books at 4:00PM on Saturday, November 30th.  Amy lives in the village and wrote her book to express the wonder and magic of the beginning of the Christmas season in Zionsville.  Amy's reading of "Where is Christmas" has become a tradition at Black Dog Books and for us, Christmas in the Village begins with Amy's reading!  We will also have copies of Amy's story (which is also an interactive coloring book) available for purchase.  Zionsville's annual Christmas Parade follows at 5PM.

Local author, Joni Wolf, heard the voice of God in a dream telling her to make a quilt representing the Names of Jesus.  Joni created a beautiful quilt and also the stunning book about the quilt, which she will be signing 12-2pm on Saturday, December 7th at Black Dog Books.

The Immanuel Quilt (which Joni will bring to the book signing)

• Portrays over thirty Names of Jesus
• Proclaims in Name and Truth that God is with u
• Unveils Biblical symbolism
• Tells His Story in a unique quilt
• Reveals the Image of the Invisible God
• Provides examples of God's presence with us in ordinary, everyday life.

Light refreshments will be served.  Call (31`7-733-1747 to reserve your copy.