Join us in-store on Saturday, May 23rd from 11am to 2pm as we host Dr. Monica L. Ball, author of Why Am I Different -Grandma Birdie? In Why Am I Different -Grandma Birdie? join the loving Birdie Family in this heartwarming story about celebrating what makes us unique. Meet Danny-Boy Birdie, the youngest sibling in the Birdie Family, a charming young boy with a special talent - he can make flowers bloom by whispering! But when he starts school, Danny-Boy feels nervous about fitting in. Will his classmates accept his extraordinary gift, or will his differences make him feel like an outsider? With the caring support of his entire Birdie Family-especially Grandma Birdie, Danny-Boy learns that his unique talents are something to be proud of. His journey teaches children that family, kindness, and self-acceptance can help us embrace our differences and turn them into our greatest strengths. Perfect for children age 3-10, this charming tale is ideal for bedtime stories, classroom activities, and family reading. It inspires young readers to celebrate their individuality, share their special gifts, and grow with confidence and compassion. Dr. Ball aims to raise awareness about autism and share an empowering message: every child is special. The story celebrates individuality while honoring her grandmother, Corrine Ivory "Bird" Taylor. We will have a Storytime reading followed by hands-on activities, a themed table display, an engaging Q&A session, and a book signing!

Storytime Author Event: Why Am I Different -Grandma Birdie? by Dr. M. Ball

Join us in-store on Wednesday, May 27th from 5pm-7pm as we host the first meeting of our Crafting Book Club! Do you knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, needlepoint, paint, and/or scrapbook? Do you also love books? Bring your craft and join us for our new Crafting Book Club! We will select our first read together at our meeting! If you miss this one, don't worry! We will pick the next title at our next meeting! The Crafting Book Club is open to everyone 18 years old and up due to the content in the books we will be reading. For more information on book genres, guidelines, and what to expect, please read the information sheet below! We hope to see you there! Please read through the information sheet below before joining us! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hS6rjPowl1T7oDMti57tn9EznJM9MO-VPwJ8CtTGISk/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions, please email us at crm2867@bn.com

Crafting Book Club: First Meeting

Join us in-store on Saturday, May 30thth from 1pm-3pm as we host Richmond Scott for an author signing event! Richmond Scott is the author of Tripping Toward Mars: A Deep Space Love Odyssey, a story set in the not-too-distant future overrun by corporate sponsorships and collective obsession with celebrity, that takes you on a dazzling, high-spirited ride. Astronaut Addy Johnson and his wife, Bria, beat the odds (and dodge a publicity scandal) to be on NASA’s first crewed mission to Mars, along with another astronaut couple. The foursome are best friends and chart-topping bandmates in the run-up to their mission, supporting each other as they grapple with personal conflicts and the rigors of training in Antarctica. After the “Boeing Deepthrust” rocket launches the astronauts toward the stars, tensions run high when Addy, misjudging the impact of defying Mission Control—and the wishes of Bria and the other crew members—ponders a risky gambit to outrace their Chinese competition to the Red Planet. Facing a challenge that could end their deep space voyage, they experiment with the peculiar cargo someone smuggled onboard. Stop by for a chance to chat with the author and snag a signed copy of his book! Perfect for fans of Project Hail Mary.

Author Signing Event: Richmond Scott

Join us in-store on Saturday, June 6th from 1pm-3pm as we host Nathaniel J. Owens Jr, author Cooking and Cocktails! Cooking and Cocktails, which serves as a tribute to his dear friend Gregory Montes, a member and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community who passed away in December 2022. Below are a few words from the author: "This cookbook is inspired by Gregory Montes. Greg, as I affectionately called him, was a member and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Greg, like many, desired love but could not seem to find a good match. When his relationships would dissolve, he would question his qualities. He would wonder if his hair looked nice enough, if he was too tall or too short, if he should be more tanned, if he weighed too much or too little, if he should change his cologne, if he was pretty enough, if he was smart enough, and if he even wondered if his skin was too dark or too light. Greg knew that he was a quality person, and someone would be lucky to be in a relationship with him, but he second-guessed a lot of his traits. We talked almost daily and would usually FaceTime around happy hour and have cocktails together while I prepared dinner. Hence the name Cooking and Cocktails. Greg often asked me, during our chats, "Why can't I find a nice guy to date?" Early in our friendship, I honestly did not know the answer to that question. As our friendship grew, I learned that Greg looked for love in the wrong places. Greg was a fan of the Real Housewives' franchise, and we loved getting catty with each other, so when he would ask, "Why can't I find a nice guy to date?" I would say, "Because you can't cook!" Although it was a joke, there was some truth to it, and Greg thought it would be a good idea that he learn to cook. I'll never forget the first dish he attempted to make. He was so proud of himself. I went to Arlington, Virginia, to visit him, and he couldn't wait to share what he made. Greg was a fan of healthy eating, so it was no surprise to me when he told me that he made sweet potato fries. We were sitting at the bar inside Epic Smokehouse in Arlington, Virginia, and I asked him how he made his sweet potato fries. He said, "I cut them, laid them on a baking sheet, and sprinkled sea salt, black pepper, and paprika on them, and baked them." I then asked, "When did you add the sugar?" Greg's reply was, "Oh, I didn't add sugar," and that's when I laughed at him like Nene Leakes laughed at Porsha Williams when she said, "It's an everyday situation...265 days a year." After my laughing spell, I told Greg, "See, this is why you don't have a man. You need to put some sugar on those sweet potatoes, otherwise; they are not sweet." Then I told him that I was going to write a cookbook for him. He requested that I put my Mac & Cheese recipe in the book. I typed the recipes in this book and printed them in book format. Sadly, Gregory passed away in December 2022. To Greg, this collection of recipes was a symbol of our friendship because he was the only person that I had ever shared them with. For me, it was a small token of appreciation. God has blessed me with a rare gift--true friendship. I dedicate this cookbook to the memory of my friend Gregory Montes." Stop by for a chance to chat with the author and snag a signed copy of his book!

Author Signing Event: Nathaniel J. Owens Jr.

Join us in-store on Friday, June 19th from 6pm-8pm as we welcome photographer Steve Parke! Marking the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, Prince by Steve Parke reveals a stunning collection of exclusive photographs by the singer’s own award-winning photographer and art director, Steve Parke. Prince. Visionary, multi-instrumentalist and extraordinary showman. One of the most influential and inspiring pop superstars of the 20th century. Now, Prince: Black, White, Color reveals the artist as he’s never been seen before thanks to a unique and exclusive set of photographs, many published here for the first time, all captured by Prince’s own trusted art director – award-winning photographer Steve Parke. These intimate photos allow readers an extremely rare glimpse of Prince at Paisley Park, at his sun-drenched house in Marbella, and at work in the studio, posing for portraits as well as moments of quiet tenderness with his first wife Mayte Garcia and their beloved dog Mia. With over 250 images, this stunning volume marks the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing by showing a side of him that was seldom if ever publicized during his lifetime. This is a must-have for Prince fans. Steve Parke will also be joined by musician Mike Scott, who worked with Prince in Minneapolis. There will be a sing-a-long opportunity, as well as the chance to snag a signed copy of Parke's book!

Steve Parke Celebrates PRINCE

Join us in celebrating reading with the biggest party of the summer! Young readers are invited to our very first Summer Reading Celebration Party. Bring your parents or guardians and enjoy crafts, games, prizes, giveaways, sweet treats and a very special storytime! Bring your Summer Reading Journals and share with our booksellers what you are reading this summer. Haven’t started your Summer Reading Journal yet? No problem! Grab one while you are here for the party or download a Journal from BN.com. We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Reading Celebration Party

Join us in-store on Saturday, July 11th from 1pm-3pm for our Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy Part One Release Celebration! There will be activity sheets, freebies, games, trivia, crafts, and more! Bring all your Warriors fans for an afternoon of fun!

Release Celebration: Warriors Graphic Novel The New Prophecy Pt. 1

Join us in-store on Sunday, July 12th from 1pm-3pm as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence with theI Survived series! There will be activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, posters, games, and more! This event is open to all ages! More details coming soon

I Survived - United States Semiquincentennial Event

“A breathtaking hymn to the sanctity of natural spaces, operating on timescales both intimate and geological. I finishedLandmoved not only by the vivid lives of its human characters, but the thrumming, gorgeous presence of its mosses, waters, winds, and skies.” —Daniel Mason, author ofNorth Woods Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM ET as we welcome Maggie O'Farrell, the award-winning, bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, for a virtual discussion of her new book, LAND, a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger. LAND is a novel about separation and reunion, tragedy and recovery, colonization and rebellion. It is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. As spellbinding and varied as the landscape that inspired it, LAND is, above all, a story of survival, for our times and for all time. Maggie O'Farrell will be in conversation for this special event! ------------------------- 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. 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: LAND - $42.45(Admission + book with signature-stamped bookplate +/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of LANDwith signature-stamped signed bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Maggie O'Farrell. 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 evening of the event on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 1 PM MT / 12 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.

Maggie O'Farrell discusses LAND

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