2007 September 27th

Open Music Night

Customers

2007 September 22nd

French Band

2007 Septmeber 22nd

Meeting NGO

2007 September 22nd

Organic Market

2007 September 20th

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2007 September 20th

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Yoch Birthday

2007 September 10th

ANIMAL EMOTIONS AND WHY THEY MATTER   

Marc Bekoff

2007 September 8th

Anniversary Kids Party

2007 September 7th

Bookworm Anniversary

Bookworm Customers

2007 August 25th

Sci-fi Night

2007 July 21st

Harry Potter and deathly hallows Launching

Bookworm Customers

2007 May 10th

Confusius says

Rugby Team

Jazz Band

Head Chelf

Stage Drama: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Bookworm Customers

Charity Horse Racing

Bookworm Customers

2007 April 18th

China of the Warlords and Family History

by Adam Williams

Saving the Giant Panda

2006 March 22nd

French Magician

Bookworm Customer

Choir

2006 November 10th

Irish Band

Kids Club

Scrabble

Intel training .

Archived Events

Monday 9th October, 7:30pm

Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and a Story of New China

A Book talk by John Pomfret

John will talk about his new book which recounts the lives of his former classmates in the Nanjing University History Class of 1982. As one of the first American students to live and study with Chinese after the revolution, Pomfret saw the country as few foreigners had. Pomfret uses the lives of his classmates as a vehicle for telling China's story, one of the most tumultuous the modern world has ever known. By weaving his classmates’ lives into an extraordinary chronicle of the past forty years of China’s reinvention, he reveals the new China as it has never been seen before.

Thursday 19th October, 7:30pm

China's Publishing Industry

A talk by Penguin China Head, Jo Lusby

Want some advice on getting your masterpiece published? Penguin’s Jo Lusby will outline how the publishing industry works and tell us what publishers are looking for and why.

Getting the Right Foothold in China's Fragmented Economy

A talk by Anthony Lawrance, founder and publisher of Destination China Magazine, and former managing editor of the South China Morning Post.

Shambhala': A Booktalk by Laurence J Brahm, author, filmmaker and explorer of the wilds of Tibet!

Chengdu International Women's Club Coffee Morning

Monday 6th November

A social gathering for expatriate women in Chengdu. The Chengdu International Women's Club is a no- profit social group, whose membership is open to all expatriate women with the purpose of improving the quality of life in Chengdu. For more information, email chengduiwc@gmail.com

Peter Mandelson at the Bookworm

Thursday 9th November 7.30pm

Peter Mandelson, European Commissioner for External Trade The Commissioner has kindly agreed to make himself available for an informal get-together with the community in Chengdu. CAREER OVERVIEW Peter Mandelson was Tony Blair’s Campaign Manager in the May 1997 election that brought Labour to power in Britain. He served as a member of parliament from 1992 to 2004, and was appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland between 1999 and 2001. He was made EU Commissioner for Trade in 2004.

Bru Buru at the Bookworm

Friday 10th November 8pm

All the way from Ireland, traditional folk musicians and dancers Bru Buru bring the best of Celtic culture to Chengdu. Get your dancing shoes on!

Booz on Tea

Thursday 16th November 7.30pm

Swedish academic Paddy Booz gives you the lowdown on the history of tea, giving the Chengdu public an exclusive peek at some of the research for his forthcoming book on the topic.

Jazz night at the Bookworm

Friday 17th November 8pm

Melissa, Fabien, Douglas and Dan will unleash their wicked jazz sounds on the Chengdu public at this exclusive live performance at the Bookworm.

"First Pass Under Heaven"  A Booktalk by Nathan Gray

Monday 20th November 7.30pm

"First Pass Under Heaven" is the epic journey of a New Zealand lawyer, a Buddhist monk, an Argentinean photojournalist, an Italian recording artist and a Mormon golfer, travelling together along the Great Wall of China. Having decided to mark the millennium in cultural, racial and religious harmony, the five men quickly encountered reality: blizzards, lightening strikes, thirst, starvation, snakes and police detention. This is Nathan Gray's account of his 4,000-kilometre trek along the largest man-made structure ever built. His story is remarkable, uncovering the Wall's profound history and revealing insights into China's geopolitical climate, as he shares his personal journey of physical, mental and emotional triumph.

Nathan's book won't be published worldwide until 2007 - don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear his fascinating story before anyone else!!

"A Tough Old China Hand: Carl Crow" A Booktalk by Paul French

Tuesday 28th November 7.30pm

Paul French discusses his brand new book on the 'ultimate foreigner in China', entrepreneur and lad-about-Shanghai, Carl Crow. Not to be missed!!

Published in 1937, Crow's seminal text '400 Million Customers' swiftly shot to fame and remains the most widely read book on doing business in China ever. As journalist, entrepreneur, adventurer, lad- about-town and businessman par excellence, Crow himself was one of the most prominent figures on the Shanghai scene in its heady early 20th century heyday.

French's (North Korea: The Paranoid Peninsula ) brand new book explores the life and times of this fascinating gent, illustrating through his meticulous research the relevance today of Crow's analysis of the Chinese market and business culture in Asia. A must for anyone with an interest in the rise of China as a dominant economic power, Carl Crow... is a lively, entertaining and accomplished book.

'With the latest gang of get-rich-quick hucksters, hustlers and fools still washing up thick on the muddy banks of Shanghai, there could be no better timing for this lively, anecdote-rich account of the life of Carl Crow, who saw the whole thing unfold the last go round.' Peter S Goodman, The Washington Post

North Korea Unveiled: A Film Screening of 'The Game of their Lives'

Thursday 30th November 7.30pm

The first of two films at the Bookworm exploring one of the most isolated nation states in the world - Kim Jong Il's North Korea. Production company VeryMuchSo, and tour company Koryo Tours have over the years gained an insight into the lives of North Koreans in a way few other foreigners would imagine was possible. Don't miss these fascinating documentaries, exploring the day to day reality of life in the hermit kingdom.

'The Game of their Lives' is the story of the North Korea World Cup football squad of 1966 who, against the odds, defeated opponents Italy in a freak win in the penultimate stages of the competition. This film reunites the seven surviving members of that legendary team in Pyonyang in 2001.

"The Greatest Story Never Told." The Wall Street Journal

North Korea Unveiled: A Film Screening of 'A State of Mind'

Monday 4th December 7.30pm

The second of two films exploring contemporary life in North Korea. 'A State of Mind' is truly extraordinary, detailing the lives of two Pyongyang teenage gymnasts as they prepare for the biggest synchronised, choreographed spectacle on earth - the annual Mass Games, held to celebrate the birthday of Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il. This visually stunning documentary will be introduced by Simon Cockerell, a researcher on both VeryMuchSo's NK productions, and Hannah Barraclough of Koryo Tours, with Q&A to follow after the film. A rare opportunity to hear the inside track on North Korea today.

China CEO A Booktalk by Laurie Underwood

Thursday 7th December 7.30pm

14-year China and Taiwan journalist Laurie Underwood shares insights from the newly released international best-seller CHINA CEO: Voices of Experiences From 20 International Business Leaders. The book, co-authored by Dr. Juan Antonio Fernandez, Professor of Management, China Europe International Business School, has sold nearly 10,000 copies in Southeast Asia and the U.S. since its release in March and is just arriving in China. The book shares personal insights, advice, predictions, and survival tips from a wide spectrum of expatriate top executives succeeding in China. Join Laurie Underwood for an evening highlighting key findings from the book and her "best pick" China business challenges for the coming year.

Other Upcoming events include:

Basically Beethoven: monthly open mic musical nights

The Bookworm Wine Club: Monthly wine tasting, in conjunction with one of China's leading wine suppliers.

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