Amber Smith celebrates the release of THE WAY I AM NOW with Brendan Kiely

**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS**

Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square on Wednesday, November 8th as we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Amber Smith, to discuss THE WAY I AM NOW B&N Exclusive Edition! The book returns to the characters from Amber's first novel, THE WAY I USED TO BE, as they attempt a new beginning in college.

Amber will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Brendan Kiely.

BONUS: This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a unique, alternate cover and a new short story that provides never-before-seen access to a pivotal supporting character from THE WAY I USED TO BE who directly impacted Eden’s journey.

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**Due to Covid-19, masks are strongly recommended.**

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKETING INFORMATION

• Book Admission - $23.99 (Admission + one copy of THE WAY I AM NOW B&N Exclusive Edition+ 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of THE WAY I AM NOW B&N Exclusive Edition.
• Admission to the event space for the Talk/Q&A and signing line with Amber Smith and Brendan Kiely.

• Amber will pose for photos. A B&N staff member will be on-hand to take your photo.

• Amber will sign and personalize (name only) copies of THE WAY I AM NOW B&N Exclusive Edition.

• Due to Covid-19, masks are strongly recommended.

• Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

• Please arrive by 6:00 PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

GUIDELINES

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

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• In order to attend this event, ticket holders should:

• Have not had any contact in the last 14 days with a confirmed COVID-19 patient.
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REFUNDS

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Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT THE WAY I AM NOW:

Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Eden had no idea Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father.

Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work. But is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges and chaos of college and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?

ABOUT Amber Smith:

Amber Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels The Way I Used to Be, The Last to Let Go, Something Like Gravity, and The Way I Am Now. An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence, as well as LGBTQ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help to foster change and spark dialogue surrounding these issues. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her wife and their ever-growing family of rescued dogs and cats. You can find her online at AmberSmithAuthor.com.