From the publisher:&nbsp;Award-winning author Roselee Blooston has written a collection of loosely-linked personal essays on change, perspective, and renewal. It is a companion piece to Blooston&rsquo;s first memoir, Dying in Dubai (Apprentice House Press 2016), and begins with her adolescence and early fifties&ndash;&ndash;before her husband&rsquo;s death&ndash;&ndash;and extends into later life on her own. The essays explore the inner and outer landscape of her move to New York&rsquo;s Hudson Valley, mining the author&rsquo;s evolving priorities and self-awareness, as time becomes more precious. The past informs the present, with youth and age in a dialogue that will resonate with readers of any generation. 

From the publisher: Award-winning author Roselee Blooston has written a collection of loosely-linked personal essays on change, perspective, and renewal. It is a companion piece to Blooston’s first memoir, Dying in Dubai (Apprentice House Press 2016), and begins with her adolescence and early fifties––before her husband’s death––and extends into later life on her own. The essays explore the inner and outer landscape of her move to New York’s Hudson Valley, mining the author’s evolving priorities and self-awareness, as time becomes more precious. The past informs the present, with youth and age in a dialogue that will resonate with readers of any generation.

Local Author Reading and Signing with Roselee Blooston

Including the Periphery: Personal Essays

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, Shannon Messenger, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2, the epic first book in the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series reimagined into stunning graphic novels, with the story now continued with Part Two! Shannon will be in conversation with Dhonielle Clayton, the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen titles, including The Conjureverse series, The Belles series, Shattered Midnight, co-author and creator of Blackout & Whiteout, The Rumor Game, and of the Tiny Pretty Things duology, a Netflix original series. Learn how this truly special book was made, along with other exciting updates about our favorite KEEPER series (and yes, Shannon will even be discussing KEEPER 10!) Questions will be answered! Laughs will be shared! And one lucky attendee will even win a one-on-one Zoom chat with Shannon (see official rules for more info on this giveaway). -->Each ticket includes one event exclusive Iggy and Sophie panel sticker..<-- **EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS!!**With your ticket purchase, you are automatically entered to win a personal, 30-minute Zoom session with Shannon Messenger! One lucky winner only; any winner must be accompanied on the Zoom with a parent or guardian, who must grant permission to participate. The lucky fan’s email will be shared with Shannon’s team, who will then notify the winner of their selection by 12/19/25 (if you don’t receive an email by that time, you have not been selected). If you do not want to be automatically entered, please send an “opt-out” e-mail to bnevents@bn.com. ------------------------- 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. There is a limit of one ticket per person.If you exceed or attempt to exceed the posted ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any or all orders and tickets, in addition to prohibiting your ticket purchasing abilities. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information. Any tickets canceled due to violating the posted ticket limit may be refunded at face value (excluding fees). TICKET INFORMATION: **There are two ticket options: Signed Paperback Book Admission - $27.37 (Admission + signed paperback book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed paperback copy of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2(on-sale 12/2/25). One event exclusive Iggy and Sophie panel sticker. Admission to the virtual event space with Shannon Messenger. Signed Hardcover Book Admission - $38.15 (Admission + signed hardcover book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed hardcover copy of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2(on-sale 12/2/25). One event exclusive Iggy and Sophie panel sticker. Admission to the virtual event space with Shannon Messenger. **Have a question for the author? Leave it at check-out and it could possibly be answered live during the event!** 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 AND INSTALL ANY UPDATES & familiarize yourself PRIOR to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event, Monday, December 1, at 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 4 PM MT / 3 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. **This means please 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. 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After learning she’s actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life—and family—behind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it’s also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human world—but thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she’s not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms! And then there are the bigger worries. Guardians who may or may not adopt her. Whispers of conspiracies. Mysterious fires. Memories in her brain that don’t feel like hers. Could someone have hidden those secrets in Sophie’s head? Why would they do that? Is Sophie part of something much bigger than she imagined? Something...deadly? This stunning graphic novel retelling of the second half of the thrilling first novel comes to life with all the adventure and epic worldbuilding the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is known for, told in gorgeous full color—plus special bonus features at the end!

Shannon Messenger discusses KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2 with Dhonielle Clayton

Live near NYC & want to attend live? Click here to purchase tickets to the in-person event. Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles and the New York Times bestselling Sword Catcher, Cassandra Clare, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of BETTER IN BLACK, a collection of ten original love stories featuring fan-favorite couples from her bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Cassandra will be in conversation with Zoraida Córdova, the acclaimed author and editor of more than two dozen novels and short fiction, including The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence, and the Brooklyn Brujas series. Each ticket includes a copy of theB&N Exclusive Edition of BETTER IN BLACKwhichincludes unique pink palette endpapers, a burgundy exclusive case with gold foil, and bonus content from the author. **This event will be streamed live from Cassandra's Barnes & Noble Union Square appearance. ------------------------- 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. There is a limit of one ticket per person.If you exceed or attempt to exceed the posted ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any or all orders and tickets, in addition to prohibiting your ticket purchasing abilities. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information. Any tickets canceled due to violating the posted ticket limit may be refunded at face value (excluding fees). TICKET INFORMATION: SIGNEDB&N Exclusive Book Admission - $34.82 (Admission + B&N Exclusive hardcover book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed copy of BETTER IN BLACK - B&N Exclusive Edition(on-sale 12/2/25). Admission to the virtual event space with Cassandra Clare. **Have a question for the author? Leave it at check-out and it could possibly be answered live during the event!** 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 AND INSTALL ANY UPDATES & familiarize yourself PRIOR to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event, Wednesday, December 3, at 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM MT / 2:30 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. **If someone gifted you or registered you for a ticket, please see Eventbrite’s FAQ on how to claim your ticket here. 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 please 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. 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. Join Barnes & Noble for future virtual events! See our upcoming line-up here. 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. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT BETTER IN BLACK: Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with: • Anna and Ari • Emma and Julian • Kieran, Mark, and Cristina • James and Cordelia • Thomas and Alastair • Sebastian and the Seelie Queen • Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!

Cassandra Clare discusses BETTER IN BLACK: Ten Stories of Shadowhunters Romance with Zoraida Córdova

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of An Archive of Romance, a companion novella to #1 New York Times bestselling novel, A Study in Drowning. Each ticket includes a signed copy of An Archive of Romanceand anexclusive sticker! Ava will be in-conversation with best-selling author, Rachel Gillig! ------------------------- 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. There is a limit of one ticket per person.If you exceed or attempt to exceed the posted ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any or all orders and tickets, in addition to prohibiting your ticket purchasing abilities. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information. Any tickets canceled due to violating the posted ticket limit may be refunded at face value (excluding fees). TICKET INFORMATION: Signed Book Admission - $30.44 (Admission + signed hardcover book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed copy of An Archive of Romance(on-sale 12/09/25). One event exclusive ARCHIVE-themed matte sticker (image below; 3" x 4"). Admission to the virtual event space with Ava Reidand Rachel Gillig **Have a question for the authors? Leave it at check-out and it could possibly be answered live during the event!** 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 AND INSTALL ANY UPDATES & familiarize yourself PRIOR to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event, Monday, December 8, at 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 4 PM MT / 3 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. 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. Join Barnes & Noble for future virtual events! See our upcoming line-up here. _______________________________________________________________________ About An Archive of Romance: The enchanting world ofA Study in Drowningcomes to life through letters, poems, art, and more in this beautifully illustrated full-color novella from #1New York Timesbestselling author Ava Reid, featuring over forty illustrations, expanded and new text, stunning endpapers, and romantic rose gold foil for a jaw-dropping addition to the beloved dark academia series. “I will love you to ruination,” the Fairy King said, brushing a strand of golden hair from my cheek. “Yours or mine?” I asked. The Fairy King did not answer. Effy and Preston have been torn apart by the wars of men, the power of words, and the specter of magic—but it was through stories that they found each other. Relive Effy and Preston’s love story through their own pens in this immersive collection of mementos, illustrations, maps, blueprints, diary entries, and more. Read Angharad with Effy's annotations; sneak excerpts of Preston's diary; see the architectural sketches that brought Effy to Hiraeth; get your own ticket to Saltney; and experience the never-before-seen epilogue to Effy and Preston’s romance. A perfect gift for fans of A Study in Drowning and A Theory of Dreaming and anyone who wants to embark on their own dark academia journey, this gorgeously illustrated novella collects ephemera from Effy and Preston as they remember the romance and prepare for a new chapter in their lives—together. About Ava Reid: Ava Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning, A Theory of Dreaming, Lady Macbeth, Juniper & Thorn, and The Wolf and the Woodsman. Her books have been published in over fourteen territories. She lives in the New York area. Follow her on Instagram @avasreid and find her online at tumblr.com/avasreid. About Rachel Gillig: Rachel Gillig was born and raised on the California coast. She is a writer, with a BA in literary theory and criticism from UC Davis. If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming up her next novel, Rachel is in her garden or walking with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.

Ava Reid celebrates the release of AN ARCHIVE OF ROMANCE with Rachel Gillig

Jennie Godfrey celebrates THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author,Kerri Maniscalco, for a live, virtual discussion of her new action-packed fantasy romance standalone, THRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionon Thursday, February 12 at 7PM ET. Set in Maniscalco's massively popular Kingdom of the Wicked world, abook of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. Kerri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author of Knight and the Moth, Rachel Gillig. BONUS!: Your ticket for admission includes a copy ofTHRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionthat featuresa beautiful unique cover and additional bonus content, including private love letters between the main characters and recipes for a delicious new Cocktail and Mocktail! ------------------------- 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: THRONE OF NIGHTMARES with Signed Bookplate- $38.17 (Admission + Book + Signed Bookplate/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of THRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionwith signed bookplate and oneart print of the main characters. Admission to the virtual event space with Kerri Maniscalco and Rachel Gillig. 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, Thursday, February 12, 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. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THRONE OF NIGHTMARES: “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares...” A book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending—in this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Timesbestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he’s thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares—an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds—before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear—a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine…until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book—but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world—with an icy, calculating prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can’t trust themselves—or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all. ABOUT KERRI MANISCALCO: Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside New York City, where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads steamy romance novels, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life's finer points with her cats. She is the author of two #1 New York Times bestselling series; the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy and the Stalking Jack the Ripper quartet. ABOUT RACHEL GILLIG: Rachel Gilligwas born and raised on the California coast. She is a writer and a teacher, with a B.A. in Literary Theory and Criticism from UC Davis. If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming up her next novel, Rachel is in her garden or walking with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.

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