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President Jimmy Carter is coming to [2] Kepler’s Books on El Camino Real in Menlo Park on [3] October 26 to sign copies of his new book, [4] White House Diary. He will not give a formal presentation; it will be a meet-and-greet event. You can purchase a ticket ahead of time which includes a copy of the book and a spot in the signing line. President Carter kept a daily journal during his four-year term in office and this edited, annotated diary is being made public for the first time. The release date is September 20, 2010.

The 1976 presidential campaign between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford is the first one I remember. I was six. At recess we held spirited political discussions in the schoolyard along the lines of, “Carter is a farter!” “Ford is a football!” Really. It’s funny, the things that stick in your memory. At least we had the whole rhyming and alliteration thing going, which is impressive for first graders. In any event, isn’t it refreshing that the level of discourse is so much more sophisticated today?

[5] Kepler’s always has a stellar lineup of author appearances. President Carter headlines this fall but other notables include beach volleyball superstar [6] Misty May-Treanor and “America’s Funniest Hostess,” [7] Amy Sedaris. Check out Kepler’s complete list of [8] upcoming events.

Jimmy Carter

Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Book Signing Only - Line forms at 6:00 p.m.
White House Diary
[9] Purchase Tickets
Kepler’s
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
[10] http://www.keplers.com/