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Join us for a weekly read aloud, every Saturday at 11! Check our Facebook/Instagram for the title selection of that week.

Weekly Children's Storytime

Join us this Saturday and every Saturday for Story Time in our Children's Department at 11am :)

Saturday Story Time

Join us for a heartwarming storytime featuring Love Finds a Way by Vern Kousky. Through simple words and beautiful illustrations, this story shows how love can grow, adapt, and overcome obstacles. Perfect for Valentine's Day and any other day as well! The Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition features a shiny foiled cover, a collectible poster on the back of the book, and special designed endpapers. Grab your copy before, during, and after this storytime event. Age range is 3 to 6 years. Saturday, February 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. at our Bluhawk location. 7840 W. 161st Street, Overland Park

Saturday Storytime: Love Finds a Way

Join us every Sunday for an in-store reading of one of our favorite children's books! This will start at 2pm right on the dot and will take place in our children's department by the stage! We hope to see you and your kiddos soon :)

Sunday Storytime

Join local author Brian Gehrlein as he reads his book "This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book." After storytime he will be signing! We will have copies of his first book "The Book of Rules" available for purchase and signing.

Brian Gehrlein Storytime and Signing

Join us on Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 a.m., for our weekly storytime! Our book this week features "Duck for President" by Doreen Cronin. Great for ages 4 thru 8. From the publisher: "It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. to governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Thank you for your vote!" A limited number of activity sheets will be handed out after the reading. No registration required!

Saturday Storytime: Duck for President

We are excited to host local, debut romantasy author, Paula Lafferty! She'll begin with a discussion at 1:00 p.m. then a short Q&A session. Book signings will begin around 2:00 p.m. Make plans now to attend! Date & Time: Saturday, February 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A little about Paula: She is the author of The Once & Future Queen, a feminist timeslip reimagining of King Arthur’s legend that was independently published through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign before being traditionally released by Kensington Publishing. It has since become an international sensation, published in 10 countries and translated into 8 languages, with an audiobook edition narrated by Julia Whelan. Born and raised in Kansas, she earned BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. She now lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in the Kansas City, KS area.

Discussion & Book Signing with Local Author Paula Lafferty!

Join us on Saturday, February 28, at 11:00 a.m. for our weekly storytime! We'll be reading "Lovebird Lou," a heart-warming story about celebrating individuality and acceptance! Prefect for ages 3 to 8.

Saturday Storytime: Lovebird Lou

Join local author Jessica Ann Disciacca for an author signing!

Jessica Ann Disciacca Author Signing

Join us on Saturday, February 28, for a meet & greet with Kansas City author, Dan B. Fierce! He'll be able to answer questions and autograph his book, "Cabin 187," which will be available for purchase in our store. Dan B. Fierce is a multi-genre short story author. He loves humor and horror alike and many things in between. He has over twenty years of experience writing stand-up and sketch comedy and over 10 years of competitive creative writing in online forums. His bibliography includes opinion pieces in KC Lifestyles Magazine, several short stories published in various anthologies, and three self-published books. Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Meet Local Author Dan B. Fierce!

Live near NYC & want to attend live? Click here to purchase tickets to the in-person event. Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City on Wednesday, February 25at 6 PMas we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Michael Pollanto discussA WORLD APPEARS, a panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why—and a meditation on the essence of our humanity. Michael Pollan brings fresh perspectives into the study of the one thing we will probably never fully grasp — consciousness. Offering illuminating insights in hopes of fostering greater awareness, this is a fascinating meditation on the mysterious world we live in. **This event will be streamed live from Michael Pollan's Barnes & Noble Union Square appearance. _______________________________________________________________________ TICKETING INFORMATION: Book Admission - $42.45(Admission to the live-stream + one SIGNED copy of A WORLD APPEARS+ tax+ shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One SIGNED copy of A WORLD APPEARS Admission to the virtual event/ livestream for the Talk/Q&A with Michael Pollan. EVENT INFORMATION: -This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access; Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. --This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders or P.O. Box shipping addresses will be cancelled and refunded. --Books will be mailed AFTER the event's completion; PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR DELIVERY. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. --Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. --We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. --Event guidelines are subject to change. EVENT DETAILS: --This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the night of the event, Wednesday, February 25at 6 PM ET / 5:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM PT. YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. Access to the event will become available via: **The OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” à “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. **You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, however YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. **If someone gifted you or registered you for a ticket, please see Eventbrite’s FAQ on how to claim your ticket here. **Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also you this to enter the event. **You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. SOME FAQ LINKS FOR VIEWING ASSISTANCE: **B&N is unable to provide technical support for Zoom issues** · We suggest you download Zoom & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. For audio support: --You can test your Zoom audio prior to the event & get device specific support here. --If you are a mobile user and experience any audio issues while utilizing Zoom, please visit their FAQ support page here. --DO NOT exit & re-enter the event prior to trying their suggestions, as you will likely be blocked from re-entering. --Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer versions 11 and older are not supported. ·--If you are still unable to access the event, you can email us at bnevents@bn.com and we will assist to the best extent possible. GUIDELINES: --Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. **This means be kind and do not spam, thank you!** --By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. --Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events.

Michael Pollan discusses A WORLD APPEARS

“[A] word-of-mouth smash hit.” —The New York Times Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome bestselling author, Allen Levi for a live, virtual discussion of THEO OF GOLDENon Thursday, March 5 at 7PM ET. A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another. Allen Levi will be in conversation for this special event. ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: **THERE ARE TWO TICKET OPTIONS: Signed copy of Hardcover Edition of THEO OF GOLDEN- $40.32(Admission + Signed Book +/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One SIGNED copy of the Hardcover Edition of THEO OF GOLDEN Admission to the virtual event space with Allen Levi Signed copy of Paperback Edition of THEO OF GOLDEN- $29.42(Admission + Signed Book +/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One SIGNED copy of the Paperback Edition of THEO OF GOLDEN Admission to the virtual event space with Allen Levi EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event on Thursday, March 5 at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

Allen Levi discusses THEO OF GOLDEN

Written over twenty years, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winningauthor Louise Erdrichreturns with a collection of short stories featuring one-of-a-kind, vibrant characters and exceptional wisdom. Accompanied by specially commissioned artwork by Aza Erdrich Abe—an intimate and revelatory creative collaboration between mother and daughter—these stories offer an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and brilliant, wide-ranging imagination of one of America’s most important writers. Louise Erdrich will be in conversation with bestselling author Angeline Boulley for this special event, with a guest appearance by Aza Erdrich Abe! ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: PYTHON'S KISS- $42.45(Admission + book with signed bookplate +/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of PYTHON'S KISS with signed bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Louise Erdrichand Angeline Boulley. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change.

Louise Erdrich discusses PYTHON'S KISS with Angeline Boulley!

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of The Hunter, Tana French, for a live, virtual discussion of the third and final book in the Cal Hooper trilogy, THE KEEPER on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 PM ET, as part of ourB&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Tana will be in conversation with a special guest. ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. For book-based tickets: This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non-US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: BOOK ADMISSION- $42.45 (Admission +Book with Signed Bookplate/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of THE KEEPERwith Signed Bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. B&N MIDDAY MYSTERY GENERAL ADMISSION: A ticket PER PERSON includes: Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the afternoon of the event, Tuesday, March 31, at 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 1 PM MT / 12 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE KEEPER: On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river. In a close-knit small town, a death like this isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now, and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles. As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line. “One of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox) crafts a masterwork of atmospheric suspense that brings the story of one of her most beloved characters to a spellbinding conclusion. ABOUT TANA FRENCH: Tana French is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous books, including In the Woods, The Likeness, and The Searcher. Her novels have sold over three million copies and won numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.

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