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August 2018
Author Event: Bree Barton & Emily Bain Murphy In Conversation
The two debut Young Adult novelists will be appearing at our store and discussing their new titles, Heart of Thorns (Barton) and The Disappearances (Bain Murphy). If you are unable to join but would like a personalized copy, please call or drop by our store to arrange.
Children’s Author Alastair Heim – “The Great Puppy Invasion”
Drop by to meet bestselling picture book author Alastair Heim! Heim is the author of The Great Puppy Invasion, No Toots At Tea, Love You Too, No Peeking At Presents, and Hello Door. Author presentation and storytime will be followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase at event.
September 2018
An Evening with Anne Bogel – “I’d Rather Be Reading”
Head to The Novel Neighbor for an evening with Modern Mrs. Darcy, author/podcaster/blogger Anne Bogel! Anne and Holland will be chatting about #allthingsliterary, dive into Anne’s new book, “I’d Rather Be Reading”, and spend plenty of time taking questions from our audience. Tickets will be $45 which includes a personalized copy of the book, free tote, coupon for Novel Neighbor purchases, drawings for some fun literary merchandise, food/drinks & more! (Seating is limited.) Powered by Eventbrite
Children’s Author Mac Barnett: Mac Undercover
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. His books have sold more than one million copies in the United States and have been translated into more than 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which also won the E.B White Read-Aloud Award, and Extra Yarn, which won both the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated…
Tween Yoga
A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos – and advanced registration is required. Cost includes entire 6-week session. Dates: Every Saturday from September 15th to October 20th About the instructor: Nicole Nester is a certified yoga teacher, whose practice is centered on yoga designed especially for tweens and teens. A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos…
Bus Tour: St. Louis Brewing History w/ Cameron Collins
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 will provide beer…
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…
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. If you are unable to attend but would like a personalized copy, please call or drop by our store to arrange.
October 2018
Fashion Climbing: 4-Week Study
At the intersection of fashion, literature, and learning. This four-week study of Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham is led by fashion historian, Ashley Hasty of Hasty Book List. After receiving her PhD from the University of Missouri, Ashley taught collegiate classes for the School of Art, Architecture, and Design at Indiana University before moving to St. Louis. She is now offering condensed courses centered around the latest in fashion literature. First up: Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham. Cost includes all four…
In Conversation: Tillie Walden and Ann Leckie
Join us for a special evening featuring two bestselling and award winning authors – comic book author Tillie Walden (Spinning) and science fiction author Ann Leckie (Ancillary Justice). Ms. Walden will be discussing her newest book, Sunbeam. Doors open at 6pm. About Sunbeam: An epic graphic novel about a girl who travels to the ends of the universe to find a long lost love. Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the…