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October 2018
Author Cressida Cowell – “Wizards of Once: Twice Magic”
From the bestselling author of “How to Train Your Dragon” comes an exciting high-adventure series—set in a magical time full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison. But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away…
Moments – A Journaling Class with Author Rhoda Banks
Learn how to journal your way to a healthier you! There is increasing evidence supporting the idea that journaling has a positive impact on physical wellbeing. Journaling allows one to visit a place inside themselves, a place to gain a sense of harmony, solace and inspiration. In this 1.5 hour class, Rhoda Banks, the author of Moments: An Inspirational Devotional Journal, will guide you through the benefits of and best practices for Journaling. Ticket price includes guided discussion, and a…
Author Melissa Hartwig: Whole30 Slow Cooker (and Instant Pot)
Join Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30 program and #1 New York Times best-selling author (It Starts With Food, The Whole30, Food Freedom Forever, Whole 30 Day by Day, The Whole 30 Fast and Easy Cookbook and The Whole30 Cookbook),as she introduces the newest addition to the Whole30 family, the highly anticipated Whole 30 Slow Cooker (and Instant Pot). Melissa will be in conversation with Whole30 Certified Coach of the year, Sarah Rentfro of The Purse Whisperer Millions of people have transformed…
October Local Author Showcase
Every month we open up our event space in support of new and local authors to share their work! Author presentations followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase at event. For October, we will be featuring: Jackie Nelson – “My Daphne, Our Autism Journey” Description: My name is Jackie Nelson. I was a Special School District employee working with children with Autism for over nine years. I am also an Autism mom. I left my stable…
Middle Grade Author Sarah Mylnowski – “Whatever After: Seeing Red”
Sarah Mylnowski’s bestselling Whatever After series follows the adventures of siblings Abby and Jonah, whose magic mirror leads them into different fairy tales, from Snow White to Rapunzel to the Little Mermaid. In “Seeing Red,” Abby and Jonah are off to visit their Nana, who knows ALL about fairy tales. But things go wrong when the siblings wind up in the classic fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Will they escape the big, bad wolf in time? Hijinks, hilarity,…
November 2018
Children’s Author Sherri Duskey Rinker – “Construction Site on Christmas Night”
Vroom and zoom into the holidays with this new Christmas classic from the author of the children’s book classic “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.” The trucks are gearing up for Christmas by building a special gift! But, there’s a surprise waiting for each of them, too! Presents await for Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer as each finishes their part of this big, important job and rolls off to a sweet and sleepy goodnight. Playful rhyming text and vibrant…
Shannon Messenger – Keeper of The Lost Cities: Flashback tour
The Novel Neighbor, in partnership with the Brentwood Public Library, welcome New York Times-bestselling author Shannon Messenger to celebrate the release of FLASHBACK, the latest in the KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES series! **Purchase of FLASHBACK required from The Novel Neighbor, either in advance or at the event, in order to meet Shannon and have your books signed. Books can be bought online here: https://thenovelneighbor.indielite.org/book/9781481497435 and either picked up at the store on release day, or at the event. Books may also…
Cooking Demonstration & Author Event: Cathy Barrow – “Pie Squared”
At the cutting edge of pie-making (pun intended), Cathy Barrow leads the way for the delicious new food trend of slab pies, offering not only sweet recipes, but savory ones too and for many different occasions. Slab pie is just like regular pie-only better (and bigger)! Instead of crimping and meticulously rolling out a round crust, slab pies are an unfussy twist that are perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party. Baked on sheet pans, slab pies can easily serve a…