Jessica Secrest discusses and signs OF COURSE IT'S GOOD!

About this Event

Join Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA on Wednesday, January 14th, as we welcome home chef and creator of the popular social media page @applesauceandadhd, Jessica Secrest, for a Q&A and signing to celebrate the release of OF COURSE IT'S GOOD!

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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.

TICKET INFORMATION

OF COURSE IT'S GOOD Book Admission - $29.08 (Admission + one copy of OF COURSE IT'S GOOD): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

· One copy of OF COURSE IT'S GOOD by Jessica Secrest (out 01/06/2026).

· Admission to the event space and signing line with Jessica Secrest.

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the reading and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as late arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the reading and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

· Photos will be allowed across the table as books are being signed and will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's camera/phone.

· Jessica Secrest will sign and personalize your copy of OF COURSE IT'S GOOD included with your ticket.

· Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the stamping/signing line.

· Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA.

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

GUIDELINES

· No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

· No large bags will be permitted into the event.

· Please arrive on time according to your ticket 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 enter the event space.

· The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

· All event guidelines are subject to change.

· If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (714) 897-8781.

· Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 1:00 PM.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA, will hold your book(s) for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT OF COURSE IT'S GOOD:

None of the Nonsense, All of the Flavor

Prepare delicious meals with this no-frills, all-flavor recipe collection from Jessica Secrest, the wildly popular home chef known for her hostile humor and affordable recipes. Her long-awaited debut cookbook has an array of mouthwatering meals that focus on low-effort ingredients and techniques—think pre-shredded cheese, tater tots galore, and your handy-dandy slow cooker—so you’ll have an endless source of recipes to feed your family without wasting time or money.

Jessica’s signature style is present throughout each page, loudly guiding you in the kitchen and reminding you that tasty cooking doesn’t always need to be done with a smile. Recipes include:

- The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese
- Taco Potato Tot Casserole
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Cowboy BBQ Burgers
- Teriyaki Pork
- Fried Pickle Quesadillas
- Sloppy Joe Fries
- Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

Whether you are looking to tackle weeknight dinner, Sunday breakfast, or an out-of-nowhere dessert craving, you’ll have Jessica in your corner each step of the way, aggressively reminding you that no matter what you create, there’s no doubt it’ll be good.