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EVENTS

We love fostering community here at Book + Bottle and one of the best ways to do that is to host fun events where people can gather and share in their passions. Our full calendar of interesting events is below and here’s what you can expect on a regular basis:

Regularly Hosted Events
Sip + Stitch: Wednesdays 10AM - 12 PM; Have a latte or a glass of wine as you knit/crochet/embroider with likeminded textile artists of all levels; free
Writer’s Happy Hour: Tuesday 4-5PM; A combination of curated writing guidance and dedicated writing time, this is a great community to get your creativity flowing; free

B+B Sponsored Book Clubs
Fiction Book Club: Monthly on the last Thursday of the month from 6 - 7:30 (arrive early to get a seat)
Lady Leaders + Readers Book Club: Monthly on the last Sunday from 10AM - 12PM (outside of regular business open hours)
Genre Book Club: Alternating with New + Noteworthy, every other month on the last Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 (arrive early to get a seat)
New + Noteworthy Book Club: Alternating with our genre book club, every other month on the last Wednesday from 6 - 7:30 (arrive early to get a seat)

Wine Events
Weekly Happy Hour: Tuesday through Friday from 4 - 6PM, get $1 off any alcoholic drink on our menu and free popcorn while you drink

HOURS
Tuesday 12 - 9; Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 9; Sunday 12 - 7; remember…Book + Bottle is closed on Monday!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 
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Elevate Your Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary with John R. Miles and his Award-Winning Book, Passion Struck!

  • Book + Bottle 17 6th Street North St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 United States (map)

Imagine yourself waking up each day with a clear mission, free from self-doubt, and armed with the skills to lead and thrive in any situation. In Passion Struck, John R. Miles provides a compelling roadmap to elevate your life from ordinary to extraordinary.

Join John R. Miles and Radio St. Pete host Nanette Wiser for an author Q&A at Book + Bottle on Monday, September 16th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets include a copy of the book!

Passion Struck won Best Business Book and Best E-Book at the 2024 International Business Awards (IBAs)!

The IBAs, known as The Stevie Awards, are the world’s premier business awards program, drawing entries from 62 nations and territories.  For context, the Stevies are akin to the Oscars within the business world, celebrating outstanding achievements on an international stage.

Being recognized in such esteemed company—including global leaders like HalkBank, Tata Consultancy, Viettel, and Cisco Systems—is a profound honor.

What to expect:

-Tickets include a copy of the book.

-An author Q&A moderated by Radio St. Pete host Nanette Wiser!

-Time before the book signing for John to take questions from guests.

-Book signing at the end of the Q&A!

-Our bar open to purchase wine, beer, coffee, and tea. Food apart from macarons and croissants will not be available for purchase during this event.

More About the Book:

In this book, you will learn how to:

· Create a meaningful mission that will enhance your life's purpose from Square founder Jim McKelvey.

· Identify the root causes of self-doubt and overcome fears that are holding you back from Oprah Winfrey.

· Transform the way you lead from General McChrystal and the Honorable Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State.

· Unleash your potential by taking purposeful actions toward achieving your dreams from Astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence.

· Transform the world around you by harnessing Jeff Bezos's power of adaptability.

Passion Struck introduces a methodology centered around mindset and behavior shifts, the psychology of progress, deliberate action, and intrinsic motivation. You'll discover how to break free from the constraints of fear and doubt, leveraging insights from some of the world's most successful and inspiring individuals. John R. Miles combines his own life experiences with actionable advice and powerful stories to help you ignite your passion and live with intention.

Structured into twelve powerful principles, the book guides you step-by-step through the process of unlocking your purpose and igniting your most intentional life. Each chapter delves into a specific principle, enriched with personal anecdotes, expert interviews, and practical exercises. By the end of this transformative journey, you'll have a clear mission, newfound confidence, and the tools to make a lasting impact on your life and the world around you.

Passion Struck isn’t just a book—it’s a roadmap to a life of significance.

John R. Miles Bio:

Millions of readers and listeners worldwide are inspired by John R. Miles' groundbreaking insights on intentional living and personal mastery.

John Miles, an award-winning and bestselling author, is a leading expert in behavior change and personal mastery. His transformative book, "Passion Struck," presents twelve science-based principles to unlock purpose and ignite intentional living. As the host of the globally acclaimed Passion Struck podcast, the #1 Alternative Health podcast with over 40 million downloads, John engages with influential figures like Gary Vaynerchuk, Gabby Bernstein, Dr. Mark Hyman, General Stan McChrystal, and Susan Cain.

Recognized as a must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, "Passion Struck" has garnered multiple awards, including the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the Gold Medal at the Non-Fiction Book Awards, the Melanie B. Smith Reader's Choice Award, and the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction. John's work has been translated into multiple languages, inspiring readers worldwide. Discover more about John's impactful books at www.johnrmiles.com.

The podcast airs on Radio St. Pete, Babyboomer.org, Imposter Syndrome Institute, Association for Talent Development, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Audible, Podchat, Amazon Music, radio.net, TuneIn, Podchaser, Stitcher, Simplecast, Podbean, Listen Notes, and everywhere else that podcasts play globally.

John was recently featured in ForbesThrive Global, and on the Forbes podcast.

Nanette Wiser Bio:

Nanette Wiser is a nationally known journalist whose work appears locally in Tampa Bay Newspapers and The Gabber and is the former executive editor of Paradise News, St. Pete Life Magazine. She is currently news director of RadioStPete.com Sunshine 96.7FM, where she launched an online  and on-air magazine RadioStPete.comINSIDER with local interviews, entertaining stories, Live Life Better tips and locally-hosted podcasts. Wiser's Let's Go Guide for  curates the best upcoming Tampa Bay events, entertainment, festivals, arts, good eats/drinks, music, nightlife, culture and what to do from downtown St. Pete to the beaches...and beyond  https://bit.ly/3YuEpod as well as her weekly radio segment Wednesday with Wiser https://bit.ly/3WNYTXN.

LISTEN UP to all RSP's podcasts/music shows here. https://bit.ly/4azcYgf