Blue Bicycle Books

Jeff Mapes, author of Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists are Changing American Cities.

Thurs., Feb. 4, 7  pm,  Southend Brewery
Jeff Mapes, a senior political reporter for The Oregonian and longtime bike commuter, explores the growing bike culture that is changing the look and feel of cities, suburbs, and small towns across North America.

Pedaling Revolution, traces the growth of bicycle advocacy among cyclists, or “transportation revolutionaries,” and explores the environmental, safety, and health aspects of bicycling.  Jeff shares his experience riding with bike advocates in New York City, the country’s largest Critical Mass in San Francisco, and more.

Join us to hear about Jeff’s experiences and his suggestions for creating our own bike-friendly city. The event is hosted by the Clemson Center for Architecture in Charleston and the Charleston Civic Design Center.

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Yes he said yes he will yes!

Pat Conroy has graciously offered to come and sign copies of his blockbuster novel South of Broad at Blue Bicycle Books (about a mile north of Broad, for the record).

This is his only booksigning on the Peninsula. South of Broad is already our all-time bestseller. We’ve received hundreds of requests for signed copies. We’re a little psyched.

As you know, the Blue Bike is not big on policies, but we do have a few for this event.

***To secure a place in line, customers can get tickets for the signing starting Friday, Dec. 11. Tickets are free to customers who purchase a Pat Conroy hardback.

***With purchase of a Pat Conroy book during the event, customers may bring a total of one outside book  to be signed.

***We will have hardback copies of The Boo¸The Great Santini, Lords of Discipline, Beach Music, My Losing Season and The Pat Conroy Cookbook.

***If you would like to mail order a signed copy, please call the store at 843.722.2666 or visit our online store.  Read store owner Jonathan Sanchez’s interview with Pat for the Charleston City Paper.

Katie Johnston Jewelry and Lauren Sanchez Purses, Thurs., Dec. 17, 5 – 7 pm

Blue Bicycle Books will have champagne and snacks and feature local designers Katie Johnston (jewelry) and our own Lauren Sanchez (pocketbooks), two old friends from Auburn architecture school. Both women are taking a break, and taking cues, from their day jobs in order to design and create accessories.

Katie Johnston incorporates architectural design vocabulary into each of her pieces. She works in sterling silver, gold fill and reused materials like CMYK newspaper aluminum printing plates, aluminum building flashing and HVAC grills.

“Jewelry allows me the opportunity to design and create on a small scale with the hopes of forming a unique object that delights the soul,” Johnston says. “I know it’s a little gushy but it’s true.”

Lauren Sanchez’s first L_Design handbags were created from leftover samples that her architectural firm was going to throw away. Seven years and hundreds of handbags later, Sanchez still uses modern, retro and classic upholstery fabrics on her trusty Bernina, sewing clutches, wallets and shoulder bags.

Shop local, drink local, and knock out some last minute Christmas shopping!