Graham and Janie Host Story Time!

Join us for a Special Story time with the Spookley the Square Pumpkin Costume Character

Carlene O'Connor celebrates SOME OF US ARE LOOKING

Iron Flame Midnight Release Party

Jim Butcher celebrates THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR

The Grinch Costume Character Storytime & Photo Op to Celebrate HOW THE GRINCH LOST CHRISTMAS at B&N - Old Orchard in Skokie, IL!

Local Author Kelly Farmer Brings Some Holiday Cheer

James Patterson & Mike Lupica celebrate 12 MONTHS TO LIVE with Hank Phillippi Ryan #BNMiddayMystery

Grady Hendrix celebrates PAPERBACKS FROM HELL!

Angie Kim discusses HAPPINESS FALLS our September Book Club Selection- #BNBookclub

Mick Herron celebrates THE SECRET HOURS with Dan Fesperman #BNMiddayMystery

Kerri Maniscalco celebrates THRONE OF THE FALLEN with Rebecca Yarros! #BNEvents

Anna Porter celebrates GULL ISLAND #BNMiddayMystery

Shannon Messenger celebrates KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 1: VOLUME 1

 Ariel Djanikian discusses THE PROSPECTORS our October Book Club Selection- #BNBookclub

Brandon Sanderson discusses DEFIANT, the Skyward series conclusion

Mary Kay Andrews discusses BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS with Adriana Trigiani

The Olympian Affair

You are formally invited to the first ever Barnes and Noble Old Orchard midnight release featuring Rebecca Yarros' "Iron Flame" - the highly anticipated sequel to "Fourth Wing". Join us Monday November 6th at 10pm for a night of revelry where we will host special events, book clubs, crafts and games to celebrate the release. Further information will be available on our store Instagram @bnoldorchard and updated here on our website!<span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">&ldquo;The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.&rdquo; &mdash;Xaden Riorson<br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College&mdash;Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.<br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">Now the&nbsp;<em style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">real<span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">&nbsp;training begins, and Violet&rsquo;s already wondering how she&rsquo;ll get through. It&rsquo;s not just that it&rsquo;s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it&rsquo;s designed to stretch the riders&rsquo; capacity for pain beyond endurance. It&rsquo;s the new vice commandant, who&rsquo;s made it his personal mission to teach Violet&nbsp;<em style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">exactly<span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">&nbsp;how powerless she is&ndash;unless she betrays the man she loves.<br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">Although Violet&rsquo;s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else&rsquo;s, she still has her wits&mdash;and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her:&nbsp;<em style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">Dragon riders make their own rules<span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">.<br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">But a determination to survive won&rsquo;t be enough this year.<br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><br style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;outline:0px;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;" /><span style="box-sizing:inherit;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);letter-spacing:0.13132px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-left:0px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;">Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College&mdash;and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

Iron Flame

Fourth Wing

Come join Janie and Graham for story time! Performed every other week, Janie and Graham will be reading picture books to an audience of families! Every week will be different books so make sure you visit us for a half an hour of fun!

Join us at Barnes &amp; Noble Old Orchard for a very exciting Storytime event! There will be a special visit from everyone&rsquo;s favorite square pumpkin, Spookley, in celebration of Barnes &amp; Noble&rsquo;s exclusive release of THE LEGEND OF SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN! We will be having a reading of THE LEGEND OF SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN as well as a meet-&amp;-greet opportunity with Spookley!The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness in a fun, accessible format for early learners.One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched.... Spookley the Square Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day!This book from author Joe Troiano was first published at Barnes &amp; Noble in 2001 and has become a perennial fall-favorite in classrooms and homes across the country. This fall, Barnes &amp; Noble is offering an exclusive edition of the title that contains stickers featuring Spookley and his Holiday Hill Farm friends.

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (with CD)

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Spookley the Square Pumpkin, the Halloween Movie Book

Join us at 2PM for an afternoon of Grinch-mas&nbsp;fun! The Grinch will be joining us for story time with "How the Grinch Lost Christmas"- enjoy a full reading of the book with the Grinch reacting to his favorite moments! Then, get the whole family involved in an interactive activity - great for all ages! Finally, the Grinch wants the whole family to join in on a photo op - come to the event wearing your favorite Grinch inspired outfits! Purchase of book: "How the Grinch Lost Christmas" in store will grant you a wristband - this is your ticket for the event. Tickets include 2 adults and up to 4 kids.&nbsp;If purchase of the book "How the Grinch Lost Christmas" is made before the event date, a Barnes and Noble Old Orchard Receipt is required to obtain a wristband. A wristband is required to attend the event.&nbsp;

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas!

Join us at Barnes &amp; Noble Old Orchard on October 22nd at 2:00pm as we welcome bestselling author Carlene O'Connor to celebrate the release of her new book, Some of Us Are Looking.She will take the stage to share insights into her writing career and discuss the inspiration behind her latest novel. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the creative process and the stories that have captivated readers worldwide.Following the discussion, there will be a Q&amp;A session where attendees can ask her their burning questions about her writing, characters, and the world she has created.After the event, Carlene O'Connor will be available to sign and personalize copies. Please note that in order to have your book signed, a copy must be purchased in our store. Proof of purchase is required.Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this exciting event!

Some of Us Are Looking (B&N Exclusive Edition)

No Strangers Here

Join Barnes and Noble Old Orchard for the holidays with this hilarious and heartfelt retelling of "Its a Wonderful Life". Author Kelly Farmer will be in the store on December 2nd at 2pm to sign copies of her books and talk to customers.&nbsp;<span style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-size:medium;line-height:inherit;font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-repeat:repeat;background-attachment:scroll;background-image:none;background-size:auto;color:#0a0a0a;background-color:#fefefe;">Kelly Farmer has been writing romance novels since junior high. The stories have changed, but one theme remains the same: everyone deserves to have a happy ending. She loves telling tales with a touch of snark and a lot of heart. When not writing, she enjoys being out in nature, quoting from 80&rsquo;s movies, listening to music, and petting every dog she comes in contact with. Kelly lives in the Chicago area, where she swears every winter is her last one there.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.kellyfarmerauthor.com__;!!CnbCE_LObTUL5LY!aKa_mYqr8_Hw0APiamaf48P9NeybkmEBgJ7Ej34q7h08XPl1ZQrsYugHzPFax11NvjV_uNjsf5TrDmryZ68Q_gxadw$" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:inherit;font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:#ffffff;" target="_blank">http://www.kellyfarmerauthor.com</a>

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