SAANVI'S FAMILY TREE Storytime and Launch Party ft. William Hart

Vermilion Baine Signing

Lily Hall Signing

Storytime and Signing with Michael Ivery and Ebonie Fields

DIE FOR YOU Launch Party

Storytime Launch Party for Lindsay Gonzales ft. Vicki Riske

Mark Anderson and Frank Davis Signing

Kennie Evvie Launch Party ft. Anni Sazate

Storytime and Signing with Vicki Riske and Manasi Vegesna

Ryan Johnson Signing

Eugen Rosu Signing

Rose Plieseis Signing

CAN'T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA Launch Party

DOUBLE Launch Party

Silvia Moreno-Garcia celebrates SILVER NITRATE #BNMiddayMystery

Ann Napolitano discusses WITHIN ARM'S REACH, our Monthly Fiction Pick for May!

Rachel Khong discusses REAL AMERICANS, our #bnbookclub May Book Club Selection!

Ivy Pochoda celebrates SING HER DOWN with Danielle Trussoni #BNMiddayMystery

Craig DiLouie and Paul Tremblay discuss HOW TO MAKE A HORROR MOVIE AND SURVIVE and HORROR MOVIE with Gabino Iglesias #BNMIddayMystery

Colin Walsh celebrates KALA #BNMiddayMystery

Join us on Friday, May 24, as we celebrate the release of Lindsay Gonzales's new book, ED CAMPS CATCHES HER FIRST FISH. The party kicks off in our cafe with Lindsay in conversation with fellow children's author Vicki Riske, author of THE NEW POLKA DOT TEA PARTY. See you there!Where does E. D. Camps take her next adventure? E. D. Camps Catches Her First Fish! Is a charming fishing adventure exploring the bond between a father and a daughter. Follow E. D. and her family to the best camping spot by a lake! E. D. Camps follows alongside her dad as he baits a fishing line, casts a reel, and waits for a catch of the day. Perfect for little ones who love adventure, camping, fishing, and family fun!

E. D. Camps: Catches Her First Fish

May the Fourth be with you! Join us for a day of fun filled activities celebrating the epic galactic battles in Star Wars.&nbsp;Customers will have the opportunity to build a LEGO mini X-Wing (reservations highly encouraged), participate in activities, dress up as your favorite Star Wars character for a chance to win a prize, and enjoy giveaways! PLUS the&nbsp;Golden Phoenix FLL Robotic Team will be here showcasing their our EV3 and Spike Prime robots. See you there!

LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Build Event ft. the Golden Phoenix FLL Robotic Team 

Join us on Friday, May 17, as we celebrate the release of Sheena Sharma's new book, SAANVI'S FAMILY TREE. The party kicks off in our cafe with Sheena in conversation with fellow children's author William Hart, author of THE MAJESTIC PIGEON. See you there!As part of her homework assignment for school, Saanvi is tasked with completing her family tree. She is so excited to learn more about the members of her family! But Saanvi starts to understand that family relationships, though rooted in love, are sometimes complicated. She questions why some family members are more present in her life than others.With the help of her parents, Saanvi navigates the difficult topic of familial estrangement. She learns that sometimes, when people are unkind, it is best to take a pause and come back together, when ready, with love and respect.

Saanvi's Family Tree

Join us on Friday, May 31 for the launch of Rebecca Thorne's cozy fantasy, CAN'T SPELL TREASON WITHOUT TEA. The party kicks off in our caf&eacute; with Rebecca in conversation with fellow cozy fantasy writer, Wren Jones author of PRACTICAL POTIONS AND PREMEDITATED MURDER, followed by a signing along our main aisle.&nbsp; In the tradition of Legends &amp; Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen&rsquo;s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after&hellip;if only the world would let them. All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters&hellip; all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen&rsquo;s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn&rsquo;t so easy. But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she&rsquo;s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. Meanwhile, Kianthe has been waiting for a chance to flee responsibility&ndash;all the better that her girlfriend is on board. Together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams. What follows is a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen throwing the realm&rsquo;s biggest temper tantrum. In a story brimming with hurt/comfort and quiet fireside conversations, these two women will discover just what they mean to each other&hellip; and the world.

Can't Spell Treason without Tea

Join us in welcoming back George Moakley to our store on Saturday, May 11. He will be signing copies of his acclaimed Sci-fi book, KRAKEN OF EDEN. See you there!Staring into your eyes, savoring every moment as they eat you alive... Earth is no longer home. Earth's ecology has been devastated, and her human inhabitants fled to the stars. After centuries of life on sterile space stations and under artificial domes, at last, a glimmer of hope is found by a distant star. In the wake of a breath-taking discovery, Captain Lubandi leads her crew and passengers across the desolation of interstellar space to Eden, a pristine and wild planet. Is this planet humanity's chance at redemption? Or will humanity fall victim once again to the metaphorical snake in the garden? Survival depends on science, on unraveling the mystery of a hidden and horrific predator, before the monsters can breed and destroy Captain Lubandi's ship, her crew, and their second chance at a planetary home.

George Moakley Signing

Join us in welcoming Riley Benhoff on May 3 at 1-4pm, where she will be signing her debut queer fantasy, DIVINE INTERVENTION. See you there!Be'el is just like any other teenage boy. He likes to go out with friends, hang out at the mall, and play video games. He even has a secret crush. There's only one difference between him and the other kids his age: Be'el is a demon. A demon on a journey to uncover the secrets of his past. Secrets that may have been best left hidden.

Riley Benhoff Signing

Divine Intervention

Join us on Friday, May 3 for the launch of KM Davidson's debut, DARKNESS COMES AGAIN. The party kicks off in our cafe with KM in conversation with fellow local author C.A. Blooming (THREADS OF FATE June 2024), followed by a signing along our main aisle.&nbsp;If the Abyss lives, Darkness has risen again.Reva has lived her entire life in secret, hiding in plain sight from a world that would rather see her dead. She has learned how to control her powers enough to escape life unnoticed.But everything changes when knights of a neighboring country arrive at her doorstep searching for her guardian to help care for the Royal Family's youngest prince and his mysterious illness. She sends Reva in her place with an ominous message and her control is tested when she has to live and work under the rule of a kingdom that hasn't employed her kind in hundreds of years.While Reva tries to help the young prince battle this illness, she realizes she didn't leave as much of her life behind as she thought. The Abyss forming in the mountains that separate her country from others has reached beyond her home. Something dark, old, and sinister is brewing, and it's fallen to Reva and her new friends to figure out who and why.Through an unanticipated friendship with a princess and knight of the kingdom she now serves, Reva struggles to find not only her place in this world but who she really is.With Fate rearing its ugly eye around every corner, Reva learns she may play a bigger role than she could ever have imagined.

DARKNESS COMES AGAIN Launch Party ft. C.A. Blooming

Darkness Comes Again

Threads of Fate

Join us in welcoming Eugen Rosu back to our store to sign his books, EVERY LIFE TELLS A STORY and CHURCH MINISTRIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. See you there! Discover the transformative potential of even the humblest resources with "Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget." This groundbreaking book serves as a compass, guiding churches of all sizes toward vibrant and impactful ministries, despite financial limitations. Whether you're part of a small congregation or a bustling parish, this essential resource offers a roadmap for unlocking the true potential of your church's outreach efforts. From a "garden variety" of general groups to targeted initiatives aimed at youth, families, and older adults, this comprehensive guide serves as an objective springboard for exploring how a parish can extend fruitful attention to its members and the surrounding community. Dive into a wealth of practical insights, and creative strategies that will empower you to make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve. In "Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget," you'll find a treasure trove of ideas to elevate your church's impact. Discover study group concepts that foster spiritual growth and build a strong sense of community. Explore innovative charitable outreach projects that extend compassion and hope to those in need. Learn how to establish meaningful mentoring programs that connect generations and nurture a sense of belonging. Uncover the untapped potential of social media and digital platforms to spread the message of love, unity, and faith.

Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget

Join us in welcoming back Channing Chasten for a special Friday Storytime in the Children's area. He will be reading his book and signing copies afterwards.Read along with Author and Professional Soccer Player Channing Chasten, as he shares what it means to be a 1% Kid. This tale is about the journey of a young boy who dreams of playing soccer at his dream college. Although the path is not easy and several challenges arise, the young man learns that with Practice, Perseverance, and Patience he can achieve his goal. Are you a 1% Kid?

Storytime and Signing with Channing Chasten

The 1% Kid

Join us in welcoming back Yahya Lutfi to our store on Saturday, May 11. He will be signing copies of his acclaimed book, DIARIES OF AN AUTITISTIC SUPERFAN, as well as his new book, YAHYA'S LOVE SICK POEM. See you there!&nbsp;Learn why this superfan with autism felt The Wiggles changed his life and why he felt the need to follow them all over the globe for two decades.A Superfan is a true fan that is so in love with you and whatever you do, they'll go out of their way to make sure that you not only continue to be there but that everybody else knows about you too.Yahya really loves traveling and some of those adventures include visiting places like Australia (where the Wiggles are from), London, Sweden, Istanbul, and Canada. One of his favorite trips was a Mexican Cruise for his 25th birthday. Yahya's vision for himself in the future is to be living independently and to continue writing, making videos, and traveling.

Yahya Lutfi Signing

Diaries of an Autistic Superfan: How Following the Wiggles All over the World for Two Decades Changed My Life

Join us in welcoming back Lily Hall on Friday, May 17 at 5-7pm, where she will be signing her debut romance, THE SHOES. See you there!<div>"And wherever The Chosen would go, the stars would follow..."</div><div>Calliope Morgan has gotten used to the simple life in Clover, Oregon. She spends her days surrounded by friendly neighbors while helping her Aunt Maggie run their flower shop. She has friends, family, and flower arrangements-what else could she need?</div><div>That is, until she meets a gorgeous man bringing her a letter from the father she has never met, summoning her back to the bright lights and city life in NYC. She hasn't been there since she was a young girl and her mother passed away, but heading back now could bring back memories long forgotten and spark her simple life into one she never knew existed......</div>

The Shoes

Join us in welcoming Michael Ivery (11am-2pm) and Ebonie Fields (2-4pm) back to our store on Saturday, May 18 for Storytime in the Children's area. They will be reading their books and signing copies afterwards. See you there!

Zoey and the Magical Hummingbirds

Lenny and Leila and the Magical Hummingbirds

Zenie and the Magical Hummingbirds

Join us in welcoming Vermilion Baine on Friday, May 17 from 1-4pm, where she will be signing her slow-burn, light enemies to lovers, portal fantasy romance debut, THE FEY HOTEL.A mysterious inn, hidden away on the western coast of Washington, has asked for help. Avalon, sent to restore the failing reputation of the Refuge on the Moor, carries a secret that could lead to her own destruction. A secret she's kept since birth, and one that the grumpy, short-tempered innkeeper becomes the first to discover. Elden is the unwilling manager of a once great, and magical, hotel-that is failing under his inexperienced hand. When he reluctantly requests the help of a hotel management company, he's introduced to Avalon-someone that has more in common with him than either of them knows. They fight their past and one another, but the pair must learn to work together-not only to save the inn, but to save everyone they love.

The Fey Hotel

We are so delighted to have Rose Plieseis back in our store to sign their steampunk fantasy debut, A TALE OF THE BROKEN HEART. See you there! In the land of Kairos and its many realms, clockwork beasts and automatons live amongst the common, the fantastical, and the evil. Kristane, her brother, and the other adolescents that make up a rogue of thieves have their lives turned upside down by a long-forgotten fairytale, and the hidden truth that lies within it. An enigmatic figure named, Rellion, cajoles them, and others, to confront and cure the sins of an ancient past. With each beat of the heart and every tick of the clock, the shadowy Forgotten Ones search out the broken heart to give life to the one who wishes to claim a throne&hellip;by faith, by curse, by bone.

A Tale of the Broken Heart

Join us in welcoming Vicki Riske and Manasi Vegesna back to our store on Saturday, May 25 for Storytime in the Children's area. They will be reading their books and signing copies afterwards. See you there!

The New Polka Dot Tea Party

Maya's Tiny Warriors (Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient): An Immunology Book for Kids

Join us in welcoming Mark Anderson and Frank Davis to our store where they will be signing their books along our main aisle. See you there! About THROUGH THE LENS OF HUMANITY: In Through the Lens of Humanity, we are invited to accompany Mark Anderson on his humanitarian and spiritual journeys into a world of unfamiliar countries and cultures, where the marvels of beauty and shared community often clash with unspeakable tragedies of poverty, war and intolerance. Drawn from Anderson's own experiences, we are privy to conversations with some of the most notable humanitarian icons of the 20th and 21st centuries-Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, and through the remembrances of Dr. Margrietha van der Kreek, Dr. Albert Schweitzer of Lambarene, Gabon, Central Africa. Anderson's personal reflections are compelling and powerful as he describes medical mission journeys to desolate Africa to deliver an ambulance to a remote mission hospital and lead a youth mission trip to a distant and isolated African village in Zambia. And his accounts of visits to war-torn Sarajevo and Kabul, Afghanistan to deliver much-needed medical supplies and to help provide medical education and training to Afghanistan's medical professionals to combat the world's highest maternal and infant death rates are searing examples of the immensity of human challenge in many parts of the world. Through the Lens of Humanity pays tribute to the spirit of adventure and offers tales of the radiance of the human spirit within all of us as it also reminds us of how much work still needs to be done if ours is to be a more decent and humane world. About THE NEW WAR DRAGON: It was supposed to be a reward to Team Joshua for a very successful mission. An unknow government agency was going to cover the cost for an all-expenses paid cruise to Alaska including any and all excursions. In addition to the cruise, a week of side trips to Denali National Park and Fairbanks were included, a total of three weeks of R&amp;R for a job well done. There was just one little catch. The team was supposed to assist with the testing of a vehicle referred to as a technology demonstrator. Others called it The New War Wagon. It was powered by a small cold fusion reactor, the first one ever built. An added feature was the vehicle could morph into four different configurations. In order to fit in with the civilian population it could be a large motorhome. However, it also had an advanced attack ground vehicle mode, an aircraft mode and a mini submarine mode. It didn't take long for Team Joshua to realize the vacation was just a cover for the next mission. A powerful foreign country wanted The New War Wagon and would not be denied the technology. The entire state of Alaska and much of the Pacific Ocean was the battle ground. The war was just beginning. Team Joshua was up for the challenge.

Through the Lens of Humanity (a memoir)

The New War Wagon Book 5 in the War on Crime Series

Team Joshua: Book 4 in the War on Crime Series

Join us in welcoming Steppie Morris and Kathie McMahon to our store on Saturday, May 11 for Storytime in the Children's area. They will be reading their books and signing copies afterwards. See you there!

Storytime and Signing with Steppie Morris and Kathie McMahon

The Children in the Box

Come Dance in the Rain

I Hope Your Dreams Are Sweet

Mortimer and Me

Join us in welcoming Ryan Johnson in to our store to sign his debut fantasy, A TALE OF A HUMAN DRAGON HYBRID. See you there! Isolated from humans and mythical creatures, Vaeludar is a lonely human-dragon hybrid. When his village is attacked, he acts fast. After the skirmish, he soon learns the attack was part of an ancient threat thought to be a bedtime story longing to be reawakened: a Shadow King named Lus&igrave;var. He must find three armor artifacts to defeat the threat, and the first is in the deadly uncharted north. Can he face all perils that stand between him and the first armor artifact? All the answers lie ahead...

A Tale of a Human Dragon Hybrid: (Tale 1) Dawn of a Hybrid

Join us in welcoming back Ron McCoy on Sunday, May 5 at 2-5 pm, where he will be signing CAMPFIRE TALES, MURDER AT THE JOSHUA TREE, and YOUR COWBOY IS GONE. See you there!

Ron McCoy Signing

Campfire Tales: And Other Adventures

Murder at the Joshua Tree: A Desert Mystery

Your Cowboy is Gone

Join us in celebrating our very own Madison Abigail's debut romance, DIE FOR YOU. She will be signing books and talking to readers along our main aisle. See you there!&nbsp;Mira Jane Ulteer has one rule. Don't get involved with the client.No matter how hot, charming or mysterious. But her resolve is tested when she meets with Ash Vant&eacute;, one of the most famous fashion designers in the world that no one really knows anything about.She struggles to keep her distance from him, and soon their undeniable, electrifying attraction boils over.Will she overcome the obstacles from her past and keep Ash safe, or will she be left with a shattered heart and no one to protect?

Die for You

Join us for a very special DOUBLE launch of MJ Huxley's spicy sequel, LOVE BEYOND THE ILLUSION, and Lauren Greene's hot new book, FIGHT FOR US. The party kicks off in our caf&eacute; with both authors in conversation with each other, followed by a signing along our main aisle. About LOVE BEYOND THE ILLUSION: Jack- Trapped by the chains of duty, I was destined to spend my life running my family's winery. One problem-I craved something different. That's why when I left for college, I didn't come back. Now, with the unexpected passing of my father, I'm set to return to the same town I left almost ten years ago. Staring down the narrow tunnel of my future, I realize my life would no longer be mine. But a missed flight and a drunken night led me to question everything I'd believed in. Does what happens in Vegas really stay in Vegas? Piper- I didn't grow up in a typical, loving family. Raised to believe my worth was what I could offer someone else, I struggle to connect with people emotionally. I hide my true self, often masking it under spontaneity and impulsivity. But when I cross paths with a man who could not be more opposite than me, all that changes. One missed flight. One night in Vegas. And an all too easy arrangement under the illusion of love. Our connection was supposed to be for show-wasn't it? About FIGHT FOR US: OLIVIA My life&rsquo;s never been easy&ndash;so what do I do? Make it harder by moving miles away from home, losing the support of my wealthy parents. Now I&rsquo;m waiting tables, struggling as a single mom. But at least I&rsquo;m finally facing the memories that still haunt me. I never expected to find a lifeline in my new boss, Wes. We may be opposites, but somehow he&rsquo;s been my rock. So, when we&rsquo;re both thrown curveballs and his wild solution is to offer me a marriage of convenience, I accept. Sounds crazy, right? But I&rsquo;m out of options. With my past continuing to cast a shadow over my life, Wes steps up, and suddenly, it&rsquo;s not just about convenience anymore. WES I&rsquo;ve had a rough few years&ndash;dealing with my ex-wife&rsquo;s betrayal, living the devastating consequences of past mistakes. Let&rsquo;s not forget keeping my family&rsquo;s restaurant afloat after my parents retired. And then Olivia comes into my life, fierce in her own right, standing by my side when everything&rsquo;s falling apart. We both needed a solution. So, I asked her to marry me&ndash;what&rsquo;s a fake marriage between friends, right? Except, in Olivia, I&rsquo;ve found the other piece of my broken soul. Together we&rsquo;re facing the storm, fighting for a shot at something real. But as challenges loom and old wounds threaten to reopen, I face a tough question. Is our bond strong enough to hold us together?

Love Beyond the Illusion

Join us in welcoming Suewong McFadden (11am-1pm), Caren Cantrell (12-2pm), and Karlie Burnham (12-2pm) to our store on Saturday, May 4 for Storytime in the Children's area. They will be reading their books and signing copies afterwards.&nbsp; See you there!

Storytime and Signing with Suewong McFadden, Caren Cantrell, and Karlie Burnham

Bossy Asia

Rocco to the Rescue: A Robot Soccer Tale:

Bullies Were Babies Once, Too

Mom's Many Hats

My Monster Eats My Vegetables

Join us on Friday, May 24 for the launch of Kennie Evvie's romance books, FIND A PENNY and MAKE A WISH. The party kicks off&nbsp;in our caf&eacute; with Kennie in conversation with fellow writer Anni Sazate, author of the AFTERLIFE trilogy, followed by a signing along our main aisle.&nbsp;Two months after her high school graduation, Penny left Arizona and all her loved ones to build a new life in New York City. Eight years later, thanks to a lot of therapy, she might finally be ready to leave the past where it belongs. But when her childhood best friend and love of her life, Charlie, shows up out of the blue and her sister drops shocking news, Penny must face the past she's spent almost a decade trying to escape. Trigger warning: panic attacks and sexual assault. Closed door, no graphic descriptions.

Find a Penny

Join us in welcoming Rebecca Roque to our store on Friday, May 10, signing her YA thriller, TILL HUMAN VOICES WAKE US.&nbsp;Black Mirror meets A Good Girl&rsquo;s Guide to Murder when a teenage girl&rsquo;s relentless investigation into her best friend&rsquo;s death plunges her deep into a dangerous underground society where every secret has a price.Seventeen-year-old Cia lived in a house of secrets until she was five, when her father literally burned it all down. The price of his clandestine operation? Cia&rsquo;s entire family, and her leg. So, when her best friend Alice says she has a secret too, Cia wants nothing to do with it&mdash;even if it could shed light on her family&rsquo;s dark past. But Alice doesn&rsquo;t let go so easily, especially when her search for answers might help find Noah, the boy who broke her heart before going missing two months ago. But then the police find Alice&rsquo;s body floating in the quarry. Now Cia would give anything to know Alice&rsquo;s secrets. Because Alice would never have jumped, no matter what the cops think. Desperate to figure out what happened to her friend, Cia picks up the threads of Alice&rsquo;s investigation, plunging deep into a shadow world of augmented reality. As she untangles one web of lies after another, Cia finds herself pursued by an enemy that will pay any price to keep their secrets buried. But the girl who already lost everything isn&rsquo;t about to back down now. Her only chance to avenge Alice lies in exposing an underground society preying on those they think no one will miss&mdash;but danger lies closer to home than she imagined.

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