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    Kepler's Books

    1010 El Camino Real
    Menlo Park , CA 94025
    650-324-4321

    Website: keplers.com/


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    Kepler's was founded in May 1955 by peace activist Roy Kepler. The store soon blossomed into the cultural epicenter it has always remained. It attracted loyal customers from the students and faculty of Stanford University and from other members of the surrounding communities who were interested in serious books and ideas. The Grateful Dead gave live shows there early in their career, and they, along with folk singer Joan Baez, often appeared...

    Kepler's was founded in May 1955 by peace activist Roy Kepler. The store soon blossomed into the cultural epicenter it has always remained. It attracted loyal customers from the students and faculty of Stanford University and from other members of the surrounding communities who were interested in serious books and ideas. The Grateful Dead gave live shows there early in their career, and they, along with folk singer Joan Baez, often appeared at Kepler’s sharing ideas at the bookstore with local community leaders.

    In 1990, Publishers Weekly named Kepler’s “Bookseller of the Year.” However, by 1996, it was clear that the bookselling business was being completely changed by the emergence of large discount warehouses and Amazon.com. These changing economic conditions affecting independent bookstores nationwide, and the concomitant internal business problems, caused Kepler’s to close its doors on August 31, 2005... briefly.

    The local community responded with demonstrations. Thousands gathered on the expanse of what is now known as “Kepler’s Plaza” to express support and protest the loss. Weeks later, with community investment, a flourishing Literary Circle Membership Program and a revived sense of Kepler’s place within Silicon Valley, the bookstore re-opened in October of 2005.

    Today, Kepler's has once again evolved with it communities and remains a household word in the daily lives of its fiercely loyal customers. It is still a vibrant cultural center, not only offering a vast array of books and continuing its stellar author events but it now also serves a burgeoning population of children and families and has developed a community partner program without equal.


    Upcoming Events

    Exit Laughing with Authors Victoria Zackheim, Ellen Sussman, Sam Barry, Kathi Goldmark

    Presented by Kepler's Bookstore at Kepler's Books

    May 31, 2012

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    The Fierce Reads Tour - Youth Event with Five Debut Authors

    Presented by Kepler's Bookstore at Kepler's Books

    June 8, 2012

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    A Beach Day for Hannah - Story Time with Author Linda Petrie Bunch

    Presented by Kepler's Bookstore at Kepler's Books

    June 10, 2012

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    Overseas - Beatriz Williams, Author

    Presented by Kepler's Bookstore at Kepler's Books

    June 12, 2012

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    How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog - Chad Orzel, Author

    Presented by Kepler's Bookstore at Kepler's Books

    June 14, 2012

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    • Event Name: John Ross - El Monstruo: Dread and Redemption in Mexico
      5 out of 5 stars rating "A Monster of a Book"
      Review posted by: Annie Esposito from Ukiah, CA USA, Oct 05, 2010

      El Monstruo is a history of Mexico City by people's scholar John Ross. It outlines the volcanic history of Mexico City - both geologically and politically. Ross has a gift for explaining the... Expand

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    • Event Name: Penny Noyce - Lost in Lexicon, An Adventure in Words and Numbers (Youth Event)
      "Great Book for Gifted Readers"
      Comment posted by: Meredith from Natick, MA, Sep 27, 2010

      Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers was a page-turner from the beginning. It's a great book for middle grade advanced and gifted readers that will keep them interested all the way... Expand

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