E L James

Fifty Shades of Grey not only sat erotica on everyone’s laps, but also opened the floodgates for purveyors of literary lewdness everywhere. The proliferation of erotic fiction has yet to reach its peak, with thousands of online communities trading in every kind of sexual fantasy conceivable to man, woman and dinosaur alike.

To what extent has the normalisation of erotica given sexual fantasies free reign on the Internet, and in some cases on the page? Are we finally accustomed to reading a form of writing that has existed since the first printing presses?

Join Kate Belle, author of The Yearning and prolific blogger at The Ecstasy Files, to discuss erotica, alternative sexualities and how to live your sexual fantasies through the art of fiction.

Let’s Talk About Sex

It’s time to reveal what really goes on under and between the covers, as the Wheeler Centre embarks on a week of frank literary bedroom chat, with the focus firmly on female sexuality. Brace yourselves for a series of sweet nothings whispered in your ear as we delve into a cornucopia of pleasures sure to satisfy even the most ardent book lover. (rodneyvc)… (meer)

The Wheeler Centre, 7:30PM - 8:30PM, Thursday 11 April 2013
What’s funnier (and sexier) than 50 Shades of Grey? Long before E.L. James turned her Twilight fantasies into a cash cow, there was Erotic Fan Fiction – a crowd favourite and unstoppable cultural phenomenon.

Not all popular storytelling is about duplicitous missing wives, dying French prostitutes (who sing) or playboy millionaires with a taste for BDSM. In this adults-only night of fantastical tales, anything goes.

Four writers will share a piece of self-penned smut about a celebrity or fictional character.

And just as the characters in these sex-soaked tales shed their inhibitions (and their clothes), our writers say goodbye to good taste and polite restraint, in favour of gasp-inducing humour and fantastical fun.

It’s all about sex, sex, sex … and celebrity. (rodneyvc)… (meer)

SOLD OUT! Tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT! No additional tickets will be made available! We are thrilled to welcome author EL James! She will be here on Saturday, September 22 at 5pm signing her wildly popular 50 Shades Trilogy! This is a ticket required event. We have a limited amount of tickets available, this will be a ‘sold out’ event. If you are as excited as we are, don’t hesitate to secure your ticket. You can get a ticket one of two ways : Purchase any book from the trilogy at Third Place Books and get a signing line ticket. This may be done in person or over the phone. Bring in any book from the trilogy previously purchased (from any store) to the Third Place cashier and receive a signing line ticket. You MUST come into the store with your book to receive a signing line ticket, NO EXCEPTIONS. One ticket per person. One person may not pick up a group of tickets for friends. Once your ticket is secured, here is what you need to know! EL James - Signing Guidelines TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THE SIGNING LINE A MAXIMUM OF THREE BOOKS PER SIGNING LINE TICKET. You may bring one person to stand in line with you. Everyone will be lined up by the letter on their signing line ticket, A’s going first and so on. A’s will be lined up at 4:30pm, no earlier. Each ticket group will be called over our loud speaker when it is their turn to join the signing line. You will not be allowed to line up before your letter is called. We have five restaurants in our building, you will be able to take a load off and have dinner while you are waiting to get into the signing line. SIGNATURES ONLY Only books will be signed, no autograph books, clothing, etc. will be signed. NO POSED PHOTOS You may snap candid photos while you are in line, but there will be no posed photos, NO EXCEPTIONS. EVENT GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)

(Eastwood) Girls’ Night Out presents “SB&M Talks BDSM”: A 50 Shades of Grey Panel Discussion! Join us for a panel discussion of the breakout bestseller 50 Shades of Grey trilogy! The steamy 50 Shades books, written by debut British author E.L. James, account for 1 in every five books sold this summer, marking them as a genuine literary phenomenon. Everyone’s reading it, so let’s talk about it!

Our panel features four women with a unique perspective on 50 Shades, erotica and sexuality. Darci Doll is a philosopher whose work has been published in the anthology Porn - Philosophy for Everyone: How to Think With Kink; Carah Kristel is an active member of the BDSM community and a kink educator; Dawne Prochilo is an Erotic Romance author & sex advice writer; and Jennifer Schwartz is a social worker, whose therapeutic work focuses on sex therapy, treatment of sexual dysfunction and trauma.

We’ll have goodies to share and books to recommend, so get your girls together for this fun, frisky event!

Location: Street: 2820 Towne Center Blvd City: Lansing, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 48912 Country: United States (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)

Did you absolutely love the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy? Then, have we the perfect book discussion group for you! Join RJ Julia's booksellers--Suzanne and Jill--as they lead a book talk about all three books in the trilogy and other titles that fall into this sultry genre. Wine will accompany the evening's stimulating discussion. This event is FREE!

Location: Street: 768 Boston Post Rd. City: Madison, Province: Connecticut Postal Code: 06443 Country: United States (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)

The new erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey is hot, hot, hot - in more ways than one! If you've read the book (or the series), and are curious about some of the kinky activities practiced by Christian and Anastasia, come to Self Serve and find out more. This will be a judgment-free, safe and friendly space to explore ways to spice up your sex life. Molly and Matie at Self Serve will give a talk about why kink turns us on, and teach how to integrate safe & consensual BDSM play (bondage/discipline/sadism/ masochism) into your relationship. Learn how to get started without embarrassment or guesswork! They'll show off some bedroom toys and tools and share tips for safe and sexy exploration. Bookworks will provide refreshments and sell copies of the trilogy. If you haven't read the book(s), come see what all the buzz is about and pick up your copy. If you've already read the books, get one for a friend or partner! Of course, this is an adults-only event (18 and over only, please). The workshop will take place at Self Serve, 3904 Central Ave SE in Upper Nob Hill. Please RSVP to events@bkwrks.com by June 15 so we have enough refreshments to satisfy your palate!

Location: Street: 3904 Central Ave SE City: Albuquerque, Province: New Mexico Postal Code: 87107-3157 Country: United States (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)

Please note: We are now SOLD-OUT for this event. We have arranged a second event with E L James on Sunday, April 29, 11am in our Coral Gables store. Please click here for more information.

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, Fifty Shades of Grey (Vintage, $15.95) by E L James is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Location: Street: 265 Aragon Ave City: Coral Gables, Province: Florida Postal Code: 33134-5008 Country: United States (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)

TICKETS REQUIRED: You must have a ticket to enter the signing line at the morning bookstore event. You will receive a ticket with the purchase of one of E L James' books at Books & Books. This ticket will be for the morning autographing event ONLY; this ticket does not grant you admission to her evening presentation. Please call one of our stores -- Coral Gables, Miami Beach, or Bal Harbour Shops to purchase your book.

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, Fifty Shades of Grey (Vintage, $15.95) by E L James is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Location: Street: 265 Aragon Ave City: Coral Gables, Province: Florida Postal Code: 33134-5008 Country: United States (toegevoegd uit IndieBound)… (meer)