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Virtual Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 PM ET

Patricia Cornwell discusses TRUE CRIME: A Memoir with James Patterson!


About this Event

“Let’s start, and end, with this: Patricia Cornwell’s autobiography, TRUE CRIME, could be the best book she’s ever written. And I’ve read them all!” James Patterson

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell for a live, virtual discussion of TRUE CRIME: A Memoir on Wednesday, May 6 at 1 PM ET, as part of our B&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series.

If you think her novels are gripping, read about the bestselling crime author’s real life, including the experiences that shaped and inspired her Kay Scarpetta series and her previous work as a forensic researcher.

Patricia Cornwell will be in conversation with bestselling author, James Patterson!

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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:

**THERE ARE TWO TICKET OPTIONS:

SIGNED BOOK ADMISSION- $42.99 (Admission + Signed Book /tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

  • One signed copy of TRUE CRIME: A Memoir
  • Admission to the virtual event space with Patricia Cornwell and James Patterson

B&N MIDDAY MYSTERY GENERAL ADMISSION: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

  • Admission to the virtual event space with Patricia Cornwell and James Patterson.

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, Wednesday, May 6 at 1 PM ET / 12PM CT /11 AM MT / 10 AM 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.

Special Instructions
Please note the timezone for the event and be sure to apply it to yours. We look forward to "seeing" you there!
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