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3 events, Sarah J. Maas has returned to the courts of Prythian where romance, danger, and intrigue await in the stunning new installment.Due to high demand, we highly recommend pre-ordering your books for the best chance to secure release party tickets! Pre-orders will receive early access invitations to purchase tickets before they become available to the general public.⭐️ VIP Extra Early AccessACOTAR 6 release party tickets will be available for purchase on Sunday, August 2 at 12 PM EST. To qualify, pre-order both ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 through our website. You'll also receive VIP Extra Early Access to ACOTAR 7 midnight release party tickets. Access codes will be sent at 11:30 AM EST.⭐️ Early AccessACOTAR 6 release party tickets will be […] -  Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas -  Join the OE Bookstore at Mad Dogs & Englishmen as we await the midnight release of ACOTAR 6, by Sarah J. Maas.MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY, for book 6 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series!Join us as we count down the minutes to Midnight, while enjoying literary games, raffles and grabs! All attendees will recieve 1 copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses (#6) at Midnight!Costumes Welcome!A ccessibilityWe value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact TJackson@oxfordexchange.com to make a reasonable accommodation request. Requests must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the event to ensure accommodations can be fulfilled. | 3 events, -  Join Half Price Books for an event with author Ana Huang, as she discusses her new book, The Keeper, with Ali Hazelwood.Meet bestselling author Ana Huang at your Flagship HPB on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Joined by bestselling author Ali Hazelwood, they'll discuss Ana's latest book, The Keeper, the final installment in the Gods of the Game series. Tickets include a copy of the book.All copies of The Keeper will be pre-signed prior to the event. Attendees may bring a total of ONE (1) book from home to be signed (no personalization), and may pose for a picture with Ana after the discussion. Ali Hazelwood will not take part in the signing/photo line.About The KeeperHe can resist any […] -  Tombolo Books welcomes the Steven E. Jones to the bookstore!In the tradition of The Old, Weird America and Deliver Me from Nowhere, cultural critic Steven E. Jones explores American pop culture through the work of record producer Tom Wilson, and the artists with whom he collaborated in the miraculous year 1966.Tombolo Books welcomes the former DeBartolo Chair in Liberal Arts and Professor of English and Digital Humanities, University of South Florida, Steven E. Jones to the bookstore to celebrate his latest monograph Everything Is Everything: Tom Wison and Pop Music in 1966.Jones will be in conversation with jazz musician James Suggs!Everything is Everything provides a long overdue testimonial, celebrating him as an avatar of the most important trend in pop […] | 2 events, -  Afternoon book club led by the Oxford Exchange Bookstore Team, held in-person at The Library in St. Pete.Join us for an afternoon book club led by the Oxford Exchange Bookstore Team! All readers are welcome!Held in person at The Library in St. Pete on the last Wednesday of every month. This book club focuses on popular, yet compelling book club novels that spark connection and conversation.Books are available in-person or online at the Oxford Exchange Bookstore.Summary"I can hardly remember the last time I read anything that brought me such pure joy.”—Ann Patchett“American Fantasy is such a fun, delicious, big-hearted book.” –Taylor Jenkins Reid“You will feel so understood by this novel.” –Rainbow RowellFrom New York Times bestselling author of This Time […] -  Join the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club on Zoom! Connect with readers and authors from anywhere.This week, we're chatting with Roxy Taylor, author of CLAIMED BY THE ORC KING. Join us for a lively conversation about romance and stay for the reader afterparty!Register by Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We start at 7:00 pm.Evening Rundown (all times CT):7:00 pm - informal chitchat and ice breaker with readers7:30 pm - Interview with Roxy Taylor (recorded live)8:00 pm - Unrecorded Q&A with readers8:30 pm - Reader after partyDon't miss out on any North Texas events! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. (http://eepurl.com/cc9BoH)ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Roxy Taylor writes books for people who still believe in adventure. She writes whatever she feels like that day, and […] | 2 events, -  Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will be introducing his new book, ORIGINAL FOOD Recapturing the Joy of Eating.ORIGINAL FOOD:Recapturing the Joy of EatingIn Original Food: Recapturing the Joy of Eating, world-renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian challenges the processed food culture that has dominated American eating for decades. Drawing on decades of experience leading acclaimed restaurants including Town, Country and The Lambs Club, Zakarian delivers a research-based approach to wellness through what he calls "original food" – whole, local, and minimally processed ingredients.Equal parts culinary storytelling and practical guide, Zakarian weaves over 20 new recipes together with his best tips, techniques, and strategies for transforming the way you shop, cook, and eat.About the author: Geoffrey Zakarian, a master of modern American cuisine, has presided […] -  Kristen Hare and Craig Pittman chat about Hare's latest guide book to the Sunshine State!Florida is a state full of adventures. The Sunshine State has sunshine, beaches, and Disney. It also has a clowder of six-toed cats at Ernest Hemingway’s home in Key West, a sinkhole to snorkel in in Williston, and a bar where you can sip something cold on the Florida-Alabama border.This is the place where the world vacations. Join Floridian and author Kristen Hare to try a new beach, bar, or spot to shop for treasures, and don’t let the tourists have all the fun. Hare will be exploring our beautiful state at Tombolo Books with fellow local author Craig Pittman!Brunch with mermaids at a historic hotel […] | 1 event, -  Join Half Price Books for an event with Travis Bagwell and Drew Hayes, as they discuss their new books, Awaken Online and Roverpowered.Meet authors Travis Bagwell and Drew Hayes at your Flagship HPB on Friday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Travis and Drew will be joined in conversation by Jamie Castle to discuss and sign their latest books, Awaken Online: Catharsis and Roverpowered: Ruff Start. Tickets include a copy of one of the books. Additional books will be available for purchase at the event.About Awaken Online: CatharsisJason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type of power and freedom that are so sorely […] | 0 events, | 0 events, |
1 event, - Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas | 2 events, -  Gloria Muñoz along with fellow local authors Tyler Gillespie, Maria Ingrande Mora, and E.G. Young in Tombolo's Courtyard!Four budding bruja BFFs face off against an anti-magic regime in this witchy, weird-girl YA dystopiaTombolo Books is thrilled to host the launch event for Gloria Muñoz's second YA novel, They Called Us Wicked! Muñoz along with fellow local authors Tyler Gillespie, Maria Ingrande Mora, E.G. Young will be in converation about the book, writing, and all things witchy!They Called Us Wicked is equal parts a coming-of-age friendship story and supernatural dystopia. This dazzling novel finds resistance to oppression in the extraordinary and the ordinary, from magic and spellcraft to friendship, heritage, and love.They're a coven of four: Lucy, who can hear a […] -  When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will defy the dusk.Gather round at First Parish for a release-day celebration of #1 New York Times bestselling author, Danielle L. Jensen’s latest release! Defy the Dusk: Book One of The Sundering Duet is a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology.Hear Danielle in conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Elise Kova about creating the story of the Sundered world, where there are two options: ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night. When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk.Be the […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, -  Join us at Wright’s Gourmet House for a fun fall-themed Mini Cake Decorating Class + Kitchen Tour.Led by the Wright's cake decorators. It will be a morning of mini cake decorating and a behind the scenes tour of the Wright's kitchen!Wright's Breakfast Menu, now served from 8:00AM-10:30AM. -  Join us in the courtyard for a storytime and activity with children's author Sita Singh!An Indian girl accompanies her grandfather to his indigo studio, where she learns, step-by-step, how to dye cloth--and her hands!--the color of the midnight sky.Tombolo Books welcomes children's author Sita Singh to the bookstore to celebrate her beautiful new picture book, Indigo Hands! Singh will be joined by local textile designer Veronica Buitron to help attendees create a small indigo-dyed keepsake and experience the wonder of watching the fabric transform from green to a brilliant blue!This touching intergenerational story, accompanied by vibrant artwork, celebrates passing down a beloved tradition and showcases the how-tos of a unique and important craft.Sita Singh writes heart-warming stories with a South […] -  As part of Military Day: Stories, Service and Sacrifice - JCPL welcomes the New York Times bestselling author of the Pike Logan series.Thanks to a grant from the Rotary Clubs of Johnson County, each ticket reserved will come with a copy of Brad Taylor's latest novel, Shadow Strike. You do not need to have a JCPL library card to attend, but you must be a resident of Johnson County!Brad will be joined in conversation by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) James Copp.Important event details:No video during talk/Q&AThere will be a signing line afterBrad is happy to take pictures (posed or candid) for fansAbout the AuthorBrad Taylor was born on Okinawa, Japan, but grew up on 40-acres in rural Texas. Graduating from the […] | 1 event, -  David Kushner discusses OCEAN OF BONES: The Hunt for the Pirate Slave Ship Guerrero, in conversation with Dr. Hillary Van DykeIn the tradition of Shadow Divers and The Wager, the incredible story of the pirate slave ship Guerrero, which wrecked in the Florida Keys, and the scuba divers who tracked it down nearly two hundred years later.In 1827, the brig Guerrero was racing across the Florida Straits with 561 kidnapped Africans in its hold. Though Britain and the United States had banned the Atlantic slave trade, outlaw captains like José Gomez attempted to get around their Navy patrols and make for Cuba, where markets remained open. Gomez was particularly ruthless, not only a trader but also a pirate who stole […] | |
1 event, - Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas | 3 events, - Learn some fun decorating tricks, get creative with your frosting, and decorate your very own mini cake to take home.Join Wright’s cake decorators for a hands-on mini cake decorating experience. Learn some of their favorite decorating tips and tricks, then create your own mini masterpiece to take home.Come ready to frost, decorate, and have a sweet time! -  Join us for the OE Book Club. Wine and Lite Bites are included in the ticket.OE Book ClubHeld in person at Oxford Exchange on the second Tuesday of every month. This book club focuses on literary novels that stand the test of time and inspire thoughtful discussion.Books are available in-person at the Oxford Exchange bookstore, or purchase through our online shop.Angel Down by Daniel KrausPULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR • USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe critically acclaimed author of the “crazily enjoyable” (The New York Times) Whalefall returns with an immersive, cinematic novel about five World War I soldiers who stumble upon a fallen angel that could hold the key to ending the war.Private […] -  A grumpy small-town lumberjack and his sunny new-in-town neighbor cross axes and risk their hearts.Celebrate Wood You Be Mine release day with romance author Daphne Elliot! In conversation with fellow romance author Brittanée Nicole, Daphne will unpack the steamy small-town romance filled with flirty banter, sexy flannel, and plenty of heart. When a determined elementary school principal moves in next door to grumpy lumberjack Henri Gagnon, things get off to a slightly disastrous start, involving a near-burned-down cabin, an argument with a moose, and eventually, one very memorable naked encounter. With one year to prove herself and save her job, she definitely does not have time to pine over her flannel-clad landlord, especially when he looks that good chopping wood. Sit back […] | 1 event, -  Explore Lao food through 95 approachable, flavor-packed recipes from the popular food content creator behind Saeng’s Kitchen!Tombolo Books with the generous support of Creative Pinellas and the Art Everywhere Festival is thrilled to present an evening exploring Lao food through 95 approachable, flavor-packed recipes from the popular food content creator behind Saeng’s Kitchen.In Lao kitchens, every dish tells a story and every bite excites. The food culture of Laos has historically been preserved through oral tradition, and in this essential guide to Lao cooking, personal chef Saeng Douangdara draws on his expertise and the food knowledge passed down from his family to share the beauty and history of Lao cuisine.Attendees will be treated to a full course dinner by Christy […] | 0 events, | 1 event, -  With Virginia Woolf as a guide, the stories of eight radical 20th century women who made a life for themselves in spite of everything.Tombolo Book welcomes professor and author Anne E. Fernald to the bookstore to share more about her collection of autobiographical stories of eight radical women who responded to social oppression and helped create the modernist movement.Fernald will be in conversation with USF English Department Chair, Lauren Arrington!The women in this Her Own Voice encompass a wide range of diverse identities: Black, white, Asian, lesbian, queer, straight, mothers, aunts, teachers; novelists; poets, filmmakers, musicians, producers. Altogether, they provide an inspirational reminder that the social and political upheaval of our time is nothing new; women have been working to […] | 1 event, - Join us for Mini Cake Decorating and a kitchen tour at Wright's Gourmet House. Guest leave with their own mini cake.Led by the Wright's cake decorators. It will be a morning of mini cake decorating and a behind the scenes tour of the Wright's kitchen!Wright's Breakfast Menu, now served from 8:00AM-10:30AM. | 2 events, |
1 event, - Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas | 0 events, | 3 events, -  Join Half Price Books for an event with authors Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle, as they discuss Book Meets World.Meet Boy Meets World stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle at your Dallas Flagship HPB on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss their new book, Book Meets World, a nostalgic behind-the-scenes history of the much-loved 90s sitcom, featuring untold stories and never-before-seen photos. Tickets include a copy of the book.About Book Meets WorldBoy Meets World ran from 1993 to 2000, ushering its audience of tweens and teens into the new millennium. Over the course of its seven seasons, viewers fell in love with Cory Matthews and his friends and family—rooting for Topanga and Cory, […] -  JCPL welcomes the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "These Violent Delights" to Authors at JCPL!Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of critically acclaimed fantasy and science fiction novels, including These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings, and Coldwire. Her books have been published in over twenty countries, and she was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City. Visit her online, on Instagram and TikTok at @TheChloeGong.100 lucky JCPL cardholders will receive a free copy of her new title, Deadlock. Register with your […] -  JCPL welcomes the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "These Violent Delights" to Authors at JCPL!Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of critically acclaimed fantasy and science fiction novels, including These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings, and Coldwire. Her books have been published in over twenty countries, and she was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City. Visit her online, on Instagram and TikTok at @TheChloeGong.100 lucky JCPL cardholders will receive a free copy of her new title, Deadlock. Register with your […] | 1 event, -  JCPL welcomes New York Times bestselling author of "The Facemaker" to Authors at JCPL!Register with your JCPL card by November 12. 100 ticket holders will be upgraded to include a copy of her new book "Sleuth-Hound".Anyone may attend this event, but you must register with your JCPL card to be eligible for a ticket upgrade that includes the book.Books will be for sale that evening through Morgenstern Books.About the AuthorDr. Lindsey Fitzharris is a New York Times bestselling author, television host, and medical historian with a PhD from the University of Oxford. A regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, The Guardian, The Lancet, and New Scientist, she is known for bringing the grisly, surprising, and deeply human […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | |
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1 event, - Join us weekly at HPB Anderson Mill for a comics workshop hosted by local cartoonist Bryan Douglas | 1 event, -  Join us for a Happy Hour mingle with local author Lisa Unger. Christmas Presents, as well as Lisa's other books will on hand for purchase.Happy Hour pricing will be extended for this special event. If you would like to enjoy dinner after, please contact the restaurant directly for a reservation. Featured book: Christmas PresentsA true crime podcaster unwraps a bookseller's dark past in this chilling holiday mystery from "a master" (Booklist).Madeline Martin has built a life for herself as the young owner of a thriving business, The Next Chapter Bookshop, despite her tragic childhood and now needing to care for her infirm father. When Harley Granger, a failed novelist turned true crime podcaster, drifts into her shop in the days […] | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Join Half Price Books for an event with author Lauren Blakely, as she discusses her new book, Mistletoe All the Way.Meet bestselling author Lauren Blakely at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. Moderated by @that_blonde_bookworm and joined by authors Alexa Martin and Lyra Parish, they'll discuss Lauren's latest book, Mistletoe All the Way, a small-town spicy holiday romance about a guarded cowboy veterinarian and a Christmas-loving optimist who team up for a town holiday competition. Tickets include a copy of the book. Please note the following:PHOTOS - A bookseller will use your phone to take a photo with Lauren Blakely. There will also be an opportunity for photos with the other event participants.SIGNING - Lauren will […] | 0 events, | 0 events, |
