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September 2018
Children’s Author/Illustrator Loren Long – “There’s A Hole In The Log At The Bottom Of The Lake”
Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas and Otis and the Scarecrow. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama’s picture book Of Thee I Sing, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. Loren’s Little Tree, is a picture book for all ages. His…
Author James Ponti – “Trapped!”: Framed Book 3
Join Mark Twain Award nominee, James Ponti, as he visits our store with his newest book, “Trapped!” Doors open at 5:30pm Books will be available for purchase at the event or through pre-order. You may place your pre-order ONLINE or you may call or drop by our store. Your book(s) will be on hold for you at the event. If you are unable to attend but would like to pre-order a personalized copy, please follow the instructions above. **When you…
Kaiut Yoga w/ Kelly Childs: 5-week class (multiple times & dates)
The 5-week class is being offered on Thursday, Sunday, & Monday mornings & evenings. You will choose your class time below. Thursday Classes will be held at 9am on 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Sunday Classes will be held at either 5pm or 6:15pm on 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 Monday Classes will be held at 5pm on 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 The instructor will be Kelly Childs – the only KAIUT YOGA instructor in St. Louis. The class…
ADVANCED KIDS COMIC WORKSHOP with Mr. Todd
ADVANCED KIDS COMIC WORKSHOP with Mr. Todd THURSDAY, SEPT.27 to NOV.1 (6-7pm each week) AGES: 12+ -or- have taken Beginner KCW 6 week course SIX WEEK CLASS $80 PER CHILD – ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED This Advanced comic workshop is aimed for older kids and goes even deeper in the comic making process. They will learn even more in depth character design, script writing, drawing techniques, shading, professional level speech bubbles, shot composition, panel layout and flow, thumbnailing, and a six…
Children’s Author Stef Wade: A Place For Pluto
Join us in welcoming children’s author Stef Wade to our store in support of her debut picture book, A Place For Pluto! Author presentation will be followed by book signing. About A Place For Pluto: Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. He doesn’t fit in anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and…
Novel Neighbor Anniversary Celebration
It is time to party!!! The Novel Neighbor is turning FOUR and we are planning an entire weekend of great events and activities to celebrate! To get pretty for the party our store will be closed** on Thursday September 27th and reopen at 4pm on September 28th – National Good Neighbor Day! SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept 27th – Closed** Friday, Sept 28th – Opening at 4pm. Drop by any time between 4 and 8pm for neighbor-themed cocktails and cake! Saturday, Sept…
September Local Author Showcase – David Beck, “Sleepy Reader”
Join us in welcoming St. Louis author David Beck to The Novel Neighbor! Beck will be reading from his lovely children’s book, Sleepy Reader. About Sleepy Reader: Gnomes playing in a baseball game? Moles scurrying around a soccer field? The possibilities are endless when Jackson’s sleepy dad reads him a bedtime story. Books will be available for purchase at event through The Novel Neighbor.
Bus Tour: St. Louis Brewing History w/ Cameron Collins
Second date added! We’re hitting the road! Spend an afternoon hearing all about St. Louis’ fascinating brewing history as well as stops at historic sites and some of the new breweries popping up around the city! Our guide will be none other than Cameron Collins, author of the popular Distilled History blog, the bestselling Lost Treasures of St. Louis, and co-author of the recently released St. Louis Brews, 3rd edition. Tour will start and end at The Novel Neighbor. We…
Pierre Alex Jeanty – “HIM”
Come see him in person as he will be conducting a live reading of his new book “HIM,” a Q&A session to answer your questions, and signing books for those that attend the event and purchase the book that day. Doors will open at 2pm and seating will be limited. Books will be available for purchase at the event or through pre-order. You may place your pre-order ONLINE or you may call or drop by our store. Your book(s) will…
Webster Groves History Talk
Join Amanda Ball Clark, of the popular history tour company Renegade STL, as she shares her love of all things Webster Groves. A transplant from Tennessee, Clark has made Webster her home and fallen in love with the rich history, beautiful architecture, and the things that make Webster Groves quirky and unique. The event will feature Webster trivia, a guide to books on Webster Groves history, and an entertaining presentation giving an overview of the history of one of America’s…