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August 2019
Author Bryn Greenwood – “The Reckless Oath We Made”
Bryn Greenwood, the New York Times bestselling author of “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things,” will be visiting our store to discuss her new book (already a staff favorite for 2019), “The Reckless Oath We Made.” Hardscrabble day-to-day life in the American Heartland, a prison break, and an autistic young man who truly believes he is a Knight of the Realm hardly seem the elements for a powerful and offbeat modern love story, but in the singular hands of New…
Mondays in October with Sheree K Nielsen
Come join us as Sheree K Nielsen reads from her newest poetry and photography collection, Mondays in October. Her book is about learning to slow down, and live a simpler life. Who doesn’t want that in their life nowadays? There will be libations to sip and savor and a drawing for a matted beach print at the end of the presentation. This is a free event. To purchase any of Sheree K Neilsen’s books before the event ORDER A former…
September 2019
J.C. Cervantes – The Fire Keepers – St Louis County Library
J.C. Cervantes shares the second installment in her hit series from Disney Books’s Rick Riordan Presents based on Mayan mythology. In this fiery and fast-paced sequel to “The Storm Runner,” the gang is back together again with spirited new characters, sneaky gods, Aztec royalty, unlikely alliances, and secrets darker than young demigod Zane Obispo could ever have imagined. Secrets that will change him forever. Doors open at 6 pm Pre-order a copy of “The Fire Keepers” HERE
Author Luncheon with Kassandra Montag
Please join us for a luncheon with award-winning poet and fiction writer, Kassandra Montag to discuss her incredible new novel, “After The Flood.” Ticket includes lunch, author discussion, and signed hardcover of “After The Flood.” Book signing will follow lunch and presentation. About the book: An inventive and riveting epic saga, After the Flood signals the arrival of an extraordinary new talent. A little more than a century from now, our world has been utterly transformed. After years of slowly…
Special Storytime: The Journey of Emotion Belly Books
Author Tracy Schlepphorst will guide children on an interactive journey with Emotion Belly Books. She will share author secrets and take children from light bulb moment to finished product. She will stress the importance of listening to your Happy and share tips for making yourHappy grow. Each child will create their own Eden or Henry paper doll to take home. For Ages: 5-10 Cost: $15.00 (includes a copy of the child’s choice Eden and Her Happy, Henry and His Manners,…
Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham – “Best Friends” – St. Louis County Library HQ
Author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham present the vividly honest follow-up to the runaway bestselling graphic memoir “Real Friends”—a true story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding your own path. Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. Who makes these rules anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them? Or should she follow her heart?…
Educator Night with Karina Yan Glaser
Come join us and special guest Karina Yan Glaser (author of the Vanderbeekers) at our always popular Educator Night! Karina’s new book “Vanderbeekers to the Rescue” will be available 09/17/19 – pre-order click HERE. 20% off all merchandise (except consignment items) LOTS of free swag for your classrooms! Come learn how to use school funds for book purchases and how to get great authors to visit your schools. To order any other of Karina’s books before the event click HERE
An Evening with Seane Corn, author of Revolution of the Soul
The Novel Neighbor Presents An Evening with Seane Corn, author of Revolution of the Soul This event is co-sponsored by Blue Sky Yoga, more information at https://www.blueskyyogastl.com/ The event starts at 7pm. Doors Open at 6:30 pm at Mercy Conference Center. Each ticket includes a signed copy of REVOLUTION OF THE SOUL. We are also offering a $5 companion ticket. The $5 may be used as credit towards the purchase of a book at the event. ***Seane Corn will be signing…
Erin Entrada Kelly – Lalani of the Distant Sea – St. Louis County Library
Inspired by Filipino folklore, Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. Life is difficult on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out. When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea in…
October 2019
Raina Telgemeier – Guts Tour – Keating Center for Performing Arts
The Novel Neighbor is thrilled to welcome beloved graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier to St. Louis for a very special evening! Raina Telgemeier has been captivating readers young and old for years, and once again she brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — your fears. Telgemeier will give a dynamic presentation and answer audience questions, and ticket holders will then have the opportunity to meet her…