P.C. Cast Book Signing

Michelle Fus Book Signing

Thomas Pandola Book Signing

Tarramazz Harris Book Signing

Cat Fan Book Signing and Storytime

Vanessa Cudmore Book Signing

Linda Drattell Storytime

James N. Cordova Book Signing

Patti Callahan Henry discusses THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA our May Book Club Selection- #BNBookclub

Pari Thomson celebrates GREENWILD - a debut that's The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time - with A.F. Steadman!

Ali Hazelwood celebrates LOVE, THEORETICALLY with Adriana Herrera & Sarah MacLean

Hayley Scrivenor celebrates DIRT CREEK #BNMiddayMystery

Ruth Ware celebrates ZERO DAYS with Lee Child #BNMiddayMystery

Victoria Selman celebrates TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY with Jeffery Deaver #BNMiddayMystery

Luis Alberto Urrea discusses GOOD NIGHT, IRENE our June Book Club Selection- #BNBookclub

Please join us on Saturday, June 17th at 2pm as we welcome Vanessa Cudmore, author of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave!<blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:25px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#333333;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Sporting a West Coast Vibe, a newly designed board, and her own signature style, Lotta Pedal taps into her scrappy confidence and quick wit, to tackle a summer surf adventure; and unexpectedly learns more about the environment about her.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:25px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;color:#333333;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Join Lotta for a west coast adventure as she tangles with underwater thieves, a school bully, and some dangerous weather. Eventually she catches her wave as she unexpectedly learns a thing or two about what is threatening the natural environment around her. Lotta and her friends rally together to come up with a creative plan to help protect the sea mammals and ocean waters around their local surf spot.</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>

Please join us on Saturday, June 24th at 11am as we welcome Linda Drattell, author of&nbsp;Who Wants to be Friends with a Dragon? and her illustrator, Marc Vicente!&nbsp;<blockquote>A dragon hides each day in the forest, watching as children and animals play together. He wants to join them but fears they will reject him because of the size of his wings, the sharpness of his nails, the power of his tail, and the fact he can blow fire. One day, a boy approaches the dragon, accepts their differences, and invites him to play. The dragon musters up the courage to attend the boy's birthday party and, by trail and error, learns that his differences make him fit in!&nbsp;Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon?&nbsp;is the story of a lonely dragon who overcomes his fear of rejection to find the true meaning of friendship when he meets a boy who appreciates him for who he is.</blockquote>

Please join us on Sunday, June 25th at 2pm as we welcome James N. Cordova, author of E.D.E.N.: The Conundrum Memoirs!&nbsp;<blockquote>This futuristic fantasy novel follows the musings and adventures of a young man tasked with delivering a warning to humanity far off into the distant future. Feeling stumped by a concept he can barely grasp, he finds poise to reflect... before the story of our own "End of Days" unfolds, more than five thousand years after modern-day society suddenly vanishes. Through the course of his writing, we learn of a "great hunter" who returns to Earth, time and time again, to "thin the herd" while humanity fumbles with a false sense of history, evolution, and everything we ever thought about the universe. This action-packed novel is the first installment of a four-part series entitled "E.D.E.N." For those preparing to open the cover and take a look, welcome to the machine...</blockquote>

Please join us on Friday, June 2nd at 6pm as we welcome the one and only P.C. Cast to celebrate the release of her new book, Earth Called!&nbsp;<div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="box-sizing:border-box;overflow:hidden;position:relative;color:#0f1111;font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-bottom:20px;"><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">Mari, Nik, their newly formed Pack and the Wind Riders are in danger as the God of Death and his terrifying army march ever closer in Death's quest to rule the Wind Rider Plains - and to kill or enslave anyone who stands in their way. The Pack and the Wind Riders must find a way to stop the God of Death before he poisons their world and all is lost. There is one hope: Ralina, Death&rsquo;s Storyteller. The woman Death has forced to travel at side, recording every atrocity he commits. But Ralina heeds the call of the Goddess of Life, the only being who can defeat Death, and escapes to warn the Pack and the Wind Riders with the knowledge she has accumulated during her harrowing journey. But will it be enough? Is there any way to truly stop the God of Death? In this last installment of the&nbsp;Tales of a New World&nbsp;series, love and goodness are put to the ultimate test as gods, humans, and animals come together to save everything they hold dear.</blockquote></div><div class="a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header" style="box-sizing:border-box;position:absolute;bottom:0px;width:834px;background-color:#ffffff;outline:0px;color:#0f1111;font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;opacity:1;"><a aria-expanded="true" class="a-declarative" data-a-expander-toggle="{"allowLinkDefault":true, "expand_prompt":"Read more", "collapse_prompt":"Read less"}" data-action="a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-func-deps="aui-da-a-expander-toggle" data-csa-c-id="cj0n4j-6lr5qg-f7wtga-t25fu6" data-csa-c-type="widget" data-csa-interaction-events="click" role="button" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:#007185;"></a></div>

Join us on Saturday, June 3rd at 2pm as we welcome Michelle Fus to celebrate the release of their new graphic novel Ava's Demon!&nbsp;To attend this event, you will need to reserve and purchase a copy of Ava's Demon from our Walnut Creek location. Call us at (925) 433-4982 or stop by the store. The book is available on 5/30; you may reserve a copy now and purchase it between 5/30-6/3 to attend. Seating for the discussion will be limited. Share your excitement for the event on social media and tag us @bnwalnutcreekca!&nbsp;<blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">A PACT IS MADE&hellip;</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">When a young, shy girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a powerful pact&mdash;in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITAN, the god-like being who destroyed her empire.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">To aid Ava against TITAN, she must first assemble Wrathia&rsquo;s most trusted warriors and the lifeforms they haunt. The only problem is, she doesn&rsquo;t know what they look like, or where to find them.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Joining her on her mission is Maggie, Ava&rsquo;s former best friend and fellow refugee, Odin, a brooding young man with a mysterious past, and Gil, a dedicated follower of TITAN. And unbeknownst to Ava, all three of them are hiding their own inner demons&hellip;looks Wrathia&rsquo;s army might be closer than she thinks.This Barnes &amp; Noble Exclusive Edition features new cover artwork on the softcover and a double-sided poster by author and illustrator Michelle Fus.</blockquote><div> </div>

Please join us on Saturday, June 10th at 2pm as we welcome Thomas Pandola, author of Big Fires Start Small: The Case for a Paradigm Shift in California's Response to Today's Wildfire Crisis.&nbsp;<blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">"We are not helpless in solving the wildfire crisis in California."</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">These words of author Thomas Pandola form the passion and the premise of this, his first solo book,&nbsp;Big Fires Start Small. Following his service of twenty-five years with the LAFD, Pandola witnessed the annual loss of lives and property and experienced the side effects from the smoke caused by California's wildfire crisis, knowing all along that there is a better way to fight back against wildfires. In these pages, Pandola shares his wisdom and insight.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Beginning with a brief historical perspective, his personal experience with wildfires, supported by quotes from experts and elected officials, he looks at the current wildfire paradigm, and lessons from other wildfire disasters, Pandola shares a scientific explanation of wildfires and the dangers of smoke caused by them. He goes on to explain the complications of fighting wildfires in California and why a paradigm shift is necessary. This sets the stage to offer his specific recommendations for a new wildfire paradigm.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;outline:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">The current business as usual in wild land management and firefighting in California is not sustainable. Solutions are available with the collective will to create a new wildfire paradigm.&nbsp;Big Fires Start Small&nbsp;is a must-read for elected officials and emergency management professionals in California, those living in a wild land area, and those living in the state of California who are exposed to extremely unhealthy air quality every year due to wildfires.</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>

Please join us on Saturday, June 17th at 11am as we welcome Cat Fan, author of Mika's Quest for the Lost Artifact!<blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom:14px;color:#0f1111;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Mika is a little girl who loves history and longs for adventure. With her pet unicorn, Polo, she spends her days exploring her hometown of San Francisco, dreaming of discovering a secret from the past. One day, she does exactly that.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:-4px;margin-bottom:14px;color:#0f1111;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">A series of mysterious clues leads Mika and Polo across the city, searching for an ancient artifact that&rsquo;s been missing for many years. On their adventure, they see some of the city&rsquo;s most spectacular sights, but their long journey isn&rsquo;t always easy. Mika confronts her fears, solves tricky riddles, and even comes face to face with a dinosaur! Thanks to Mika&rsquo;s knowledge and the help of her flying pet, the two friends finally reach the end of their quest. In a palace from the past, they find a treasure that will change their lives forever.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:-4px;margin-bottom:14px;color:#0f1111;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Mika&rsquo;s Quest for the Lost Artifact&nbsp;is an enchanting tale that harnesses the power of a child&rsquo;s imagination, awakening their intrepid spirit and sense of adventure. At the same time, it gently introduces the reader to the idea of facing their fears, saying that there will always be obstacles in life, but true bravery comes when they confront things that make them afraid.</blockquote><blockquote style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:-4px;margin-bottom:0px;color:#0f1111;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">This exciting story is set among San Francisco&rsquo;s iconic landmarks but shows its young audience how any town can become a fertile playground, with history and culture waiting to be discovered. With a cheeky lead character that loves to learn, this book also encourages a love of history, showing how cool it is to understand the past. Above all, Mika&rsquo;s quest is an exciting experience for girls and boys alike, with beautiful illustrations and many magical, memorable moments.</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>

Please join us on Sunday, June 11th at 2pm as we welcome Tarramazz Harris, author of A Legendary Run and My First Teachers!<blockquote>A Legendary Run&nbsp;covers various stories in the life of Dr. Tarramazz B. Harris Jr. that influenced his current career decision and passions in mental wellness and artistry. From surviving the streets of the Bay Area, to being one of the only African American men represented in the various clinical settings Dr. Harris has worked in; this book takes us on a journey and investigates the culture of American inner-city communities, interpersonal involvements which shapes personality and temperament, and much more.My First Teachers is the first black children's book published by Author, Dr. Tarramazz Harris. This 24-page colorful and fun book depicts the significance of the family unit to the growing black child. It identifies the importance of community and the various contributions of various village members to the learning experience of the growing child. This book identifies the significance of culture, beliefs, history, and processing emotions. "My First Teachers" explores emotional intelligence and depicts young children of color in positions of power. It is argued that the "Yeah Right" phenomenon occurs due to a lack of cultural representation in positions of power.</blockquote>

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