Author Reading with Dr. Nelson of the Mama Tee Community Fridge Project

Reading and Signing with David Schulze

Book Launch for A Letter in the Wall by Eileen Brill

May BN Book Club: Elektra by Jennifer Saint

May YA Book Club: The Agathas by Kathleen Glasglow and Liz Lawson

Mazey Eddings in Conversation with Bookstagramer Katie Holt (@readinromance)

Reading, Q&A, and Signing with Dr. Saladin Ambar

Bethenny Frankel celebrates BUSINESS IS PERSONAL

Jack Carr discusses IN THE BLOOD #MiddayMystery

Katie Cotugno celebrates BIRDS OF CALIFORNIA -- our May Fiction Monthly Pick -- with Taylor Jenkins Reid!

Xiran Jay Zhao discusses IRON WIDOW, our 2022 YA Book Award Winner, with Elizabeth Lim!

Romy Hausmann celebrates SLEEPLESS!

Jennifer Saint discusses ELEKTRA #BN Book Club

Anna Bailey celebrates WHERE THE TRUTH LIES with Megan Collins #BNMiddayMystery

Julie Clark celebrates THE LIES I TELL with Grace Atwood #BNMiddayMystery

James Patterson discuss JAMES PATTERSON BY JAMES PATTERSON - an Exclusive B&N Member Event

Juno Dawson celebrates HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL COVEN!

Hilary Mantel discusses LEARNING TO TALK with Bill Goldstein

Riley Sager discusses THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE with Megan Miranda

Ashley Poston celebrates THE DEAD ROMANTICS!

Zoraida Córdova discusses THE INHERITANCE OF ORQUÍDEA DIVINA with Rebecca Roanhorse!

We are so excited to host the book launch event for local author Eileen Brill's debut novel A Letter in the Wall! Her book was inspired by an old letter she found in the wall of her house in Elkins Park. It was likely written around 1930 by a teenaged girl whose family were the first owners of the house. They were prominent Quakers who attended&nbsp;schools like Friends Central, Abington Friends, Haverford College, Swathmore, Penn, Bryn Mawr, and other local institutions. From this, Eileen Brill crafted a psychological thrill that spans&nbsp;seven decades in the life of a complex and determined woman. Moving through several decades and events&mdash;from the 1918 influenza pandemic to Prohibition to the Great Depression to Vietnam&mdash;A Letter in the Wall examines the internal and external factors that influence one woman&rsquo;s journey toward independence and empowerment.This event will begin at 4 PM on our third floor. Eileen will be reading an excerpt from the book and signing copies for anyone who purchases one. This local thriller is sure to be a hit, and we'll see you on the 4th for it's birthday party!&nbsp;

A Letter in the Wall: A Novel

We are excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan Reisman, who has recently published The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy.&nbsp;The Unseen Body is a journey through the human body and across the globe that weaves together medical stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture and the natural world. This book is a one-of-a-kind educational odyssey that navigates our insides like an explorer discovering a new world, all while answering such offbeat questions as why urine is the most fascinating bodily fluid, why the throat is so foolishly designed, and why lungs are illegal to sell as human food in the US. Mary Roach, acclaimed author of such bestsellers as Stiff, Gulp, and Fuzz, has called it "fascinating, lyrical... The way he thinks about the body and medicine... is extraordinary!"&nbsp;And who is Dr. Reisman? In addition to being an author, he is an internist, a pediatrician, and an ER physician. He is locally born and raised, and is a naturalist, adventure traveler, forager, foodie and teacher of wilderness survival and prehistoric crafts, and his offbeat medical writing combines all of these passions. He has practiced medicine in some of the world's most remote places, including the Alaskan and Russian Arctic, Antarctica, the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal, rural Appalachia, in the urban slums of Kolkata, India, and among the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota.&nbsp;This event will take place from 4 PM until 6 PM, and will be hosted on our third floor. Dr. Reisman will be reading a selection from his book, speaking, and signing copies for purchase.&nbsp;

Reading and Signing with Dr. Jonathan Reisman

The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy

Join us for a reading and discussion with Dr. Saladin Ambar as we celebrate the release of his new book, Stars and Shadows: The Politics of Interracial Friendship from Jefferson to Obama.Dr. Ambar is a Philadelphia Native, and a Professor of Political Science and Senior Scholar at the Center on the American Governor at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. His newest book focuses on the friendships of highly influential political figures from every era of American Politics, and highlights the way racial politics in particular have evolved through the lens of these high-profile friendships.&nbsp;Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Gloria Steinem and Angela Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe-- these are some of the pairs that lead us through this illuminating study. Dr. Ambar makes a case that friendships can influence politics in a subtle yet powerful way, and that&nbsp;&ldquo;we cannot disavow friendship&rsquo;s role in making over our democratic republic.&rdquo;This event will take place starting at 5:30 PM in our event space on the third floor, and will be moderated by Anita Allen.&nbsp;

Stars and Shadows: The Politics of Interracial Friendship from Jefferson to Obama

Join us for our first community poetry night in our caf&eacute;! We will be having local poets read their works from 5 PM to 7 PM. This event is open to all ages! We will have special offers in our caf&eacute;, and great poetry recommendations from our staff if you'd like to take some home with you.&nbsp;Israel Col&oacute;n, author of&nbsp;Icarus, will be our special guest, and will be signing copies of his poetry book throughout the night!

Poetry Night! with special guest Israel Colón

Join us for our first post-pandemic meeting of the YA Book club! Meet up with other book-lovers to talk about the season's greatest new hits! The book for this month's session is The Agathas by Kathleen Gleeson and Liz Lawson.&nbsp;Who killed Brooke Donovan? It&rsquo;s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks it&rsquo;s the wrong guy. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and Riverdale can&rsquo;t miss this page-turning who-done-it that&rsquo;s sure to be the next must read Young Adult thriller!Set against the backdrop of a wealthy oceanside town, The Agathas follows two teenage girls &mdash; rich and popular Alice Ogilvie and her less popular, less rich tutor, Iris Adams &mdash; as they work together to solve the murder of Alice&rsquo;s ex-best friend. With all signs pointing to one person, the girls consult the complete works of the master herself, Agatha Christie, to help uncover the truth once and for all.We'll have light refreshments, a lively discussion, and a chance to get the book for the next month's book club at a discount-- as well as a free copy that will be a prize for one lucky participant. We're excited to see you at 7pm on the 9th to solve the mystery of the Agathas!&nbsp;

The Agathas (Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition)

We're celebrating Pride Month with David Schulze, author of The Sins of Jack Branson. This&nbsp;literary novel, inspired by true events, blossoms into a complex, ensemble-driven odyssey through the unforgiving world of Gay men in Victorian England, defying genre expectations with a unique blend of plot twists, romance, dry humor, tragedy, philosophy, and modern relevance.&nbsp;After an unspeakable incident gets him exiled from his idyllic Irish hometown, twenty-four-year-old Jack Branson rebuilds his life in fog-and-mold London as a house call prostitute for closeted members of the British aristocracy. His dangerous, lucrative profession makes him dependent on the very people who deprive him of a normal life, but he is grateful for the opportunity to finally be his true self. Jack's rave reviews impress the mysterious Oliver Hawkett, a street rat turned entrepreneur/activist with gorgeous green eyes and a plan to change his oppressive society with the opening of a homosexual brothel. Despite a growing attraction to Oliver, Jack believes he is safer in the hands of his privileged clients, learning the hard way just how wrong he is to trust them.David Schulze was born and raised in Phoenixville, and we're proud to partner with a local author and promote his book this June. Come join us at 6 PM on the 3rd floor for a reading and signing to get your own copy of this magnificent, emotional, and incredibly entertaining novel.

The Sins of Jack Branson: A Novel

We are thrilled to welcome Heather Mishel Williams, creator of the book Little Z and Firefly: A Journey to Finding Love and Light.&nbsp;She will be sharing her book, which focuses on teaching kids coping mechanisms for dealing with tough emotions that they can take with them into the world. And according to readers, these vital mental health lessons aren't just for kids, either-- adults have said that they've also learned important and valuable things from this book that they are excited to share not just with their children, but with other friends and family as well!&nbsp;Heather Mishel Williams, a fierce advocate for mental
health and self-care for adults and children, created this book both to teach children how to maintain their mental wellness and to give parents or other caregivers, teachers, and anyone who interacts with young people a resource that is both tangible and interactive for empowering the children in their lives, and giving them a starting place for the often difficult conversation about how important mental health and wellness is.&nbsp;We hope to see you on the 7th at 1 P.M., whether you're young or old, as everyone can benefit from having more love and light in their life!&nbsp;

Heather Mishel Williams Brings the Love and Light of Little Z and Firefly!

Little Z and Firefly A Journey to Finding Light and Love

Join romance author Mazey Eddings, whose debut novel A Brush with Love has become a BookTok and Bookstagram sensation in a conversation about her book, the romance world, and more with Bookstagram sensation Katie Holmes (@readinromance)!Mazey, a dentist herself, set this edgy romcom at a dental school right here in Philadelphia, PA! Two quirky dental students run into each other (literally!) and have to contend with the greatest of intentions and the poorest of follow-through when their intentions to stay "just friends" (despite the attraction they're both feeling) start coming apart at the seams. A seemingly-frothy, entertaining plotline where the control-freak girl meets a guy trying to live up to a family legacy gets endearingly touching as the characters start dealing with their deep-set emotional issues and move towards more self-actualization then they might have bargained for.&nbsp;Don't miss this exciting event, starting at 6 PM on our 3rd floor!&nbsp;

A Brush with Love: A Novel

Join us for the debut meeting of our monthly BN Book Club!&nbsp;We're back everyone! We'll be starting off with an excellent pick: Elektra by Jennifer Saint. We'll be meeting at 7 PM to discuss what we thought, what larger issues the book sparks, and anything else you might want to bring to the circle! Find a group of open-minded book lovers and leave with new friends. We're all so excited to get back into this after the pandemic stalled our meetings for so long, and I can't wait to talk to you all again!A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology&rsquo;s most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne, this book tells the story of three women who are tangled in an ancient curse. Clytemnestra, the wife of Agamemnon, thought the talk of doom upon his family line were just insidious whispers, but then he betrays her in the most unforgiveable way. Cassandra, captured by Agamemnon when he sacks Troy and brought back home with him as a slave, has the gift of prophecy but no one believes what she sees. She can foretell the tragedy about to unfold, but can do nothing as it starts to unravel. And Elektra, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's youngest daughter, just wants her beloved father to come home-- but is she bound to the violence in her blood, or can she escape it? Is there any way to escape destiny?Light refreshments will be served, the book for the next session will be announced (you'll be able to get it at a discount!), and one lucky participant will go home with a free copy.&nbsp;

Elektra (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)

We're proud to be hosting Dr. Michelle Nelson, the author of Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project. This adorable book explains how children (and anyone!) can help those in their neighborhood who are struggling with food insecurity by providing each other with food basics like tasty veggies, fruit, and more! She will read about helping neighbors in need, explain the project that she started right here in Philadelphia, and let us know how we can get involved with the Mama-Tee Project.&nbsp;Dr. Michelle Nelson had a vision for a socially impactful, sustainable way to combat food deserts, and it's changing the landscape of Philadelphia neighborhoods. The bright yellow fridges are open to anyone in the community who might be in need, and the project has gotten praise and support from figures ranging from Philadelphia's Mayor Nutter, Actress and Activist Mayim Bialik, and numerous national media outlets.Signed copies of the book will be available, and there will be a raffle, activities for kids, informational handouts, and more! We're excited to have you join us at 1 PM in our Children's Department.&nbsp;

<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Barnes &amp; Noble at Rittenhouse Square is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA to present a spring story time series! Come join us for stories and a great space to find out about the fun and opportunities that being in Girl Scouts can bring!<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">There will be stories, Girl Scout cookies, and Girl-led activities included at the event, which runs from 12 (noon) until 2 PM in our children's section on the third floor. Parents will also receive a special discount in our caf&eacute; during the event.&nbsp;<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">The featured book for this story time is&nbsp;The World Needs More Purple People&nbsp;by Kristen Bell &amp; Benjamin Hart.&nbsp;<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Girls that sign up for membership in the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA during the event will receive a FREE year of membership!

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