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March 2019
Author Philip Margolin – “The Perfect Alibi”
The “master of heart-pounding suspense,” New York Times bestseller Phillip Margolin―returns with a new legal thriller starring MMA fighter-turned lawyer Robin Lockwood. A young woman accuses a prominent local college athlete of rape. Convicted with the help of indisputable DNA evidence, the athlete swears his innocence and threatens both his lawyer and his accuser as he’s sent to prison. Not long after, there’s another rape and the DNA test shows that the same person committed both crimes. Author presentation followed…
Author Lisa Graff – “Far Away”
National Book Award nominee Lisa Graff’s newest book Far Away is about family, loss, and the power of secrets. You are going to love all of Graff’s characters, but we dare you and your kids not to fall in love with CJ! Author presentation followed by book signing. Books may be purchased at event or preordered ONLINE. If you are unable to attend but would like to pre-order a personalized copy, please follow the instructions above. **When you purchase your…
Author Event: Annie Ward – “Beautiful Bad”
Annie Ward, the author of the explosive new thriller “Beautiful Bad,” will be in conversation with Novel Neighbor owner, Holland Saltsman. Ward will be discussing how her own memoir turned into a highly suspenseful murder mystery. Event includes murder-themed cocktails and a special appearance by a very unexpected guest! Event is free but registration is required to reserve a seat. Author presentation followed by book signing. Proof of purchase of “Beautiful Bad” from The Novel Neighbor required to enter signing…
Epic Reads Meet Up!
We hope you’re ready to *book shimmy*! Our epic authors are heading out on the road again, and we couldn’t be more excited! Brittany Cavallaro, Justin A. Reynolds, Rebecca Ross, and Katy Loutzenhiser want to celebrate their newest releases and talk bookish with you. Brittany Cavallaro, A QUESTION OF HOLMES Rebecca Ross, THE QUEEN’S RESISTANCE Katy Loutzenhiser, IF YOU’RE OUT THERE Justin A. Reynolds, OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS A purchase of any of the authors’ new books is required to participate…
Author Andy Griffiths – “The 104-Story Treehouse”
Bestselling children’s book author Andy Griffiths invites readers to hang out with him in the next extraordinary “104-Story Treehouse”—the eighth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy’s signature slapstick humor. Presented by the Reading Garden Event Series. Author presentation followed by book signing. 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…
Bestcellars Book Buzz: A Cocktail and Book Club Series
BestCellars events are where books & booze live happily ever after, where we combine our love of LIT with getting LIT, and where we can enjoy literary-themed cocktails with like-minded book lovers. That’s why we are so excited to announce our newest series, Book Buzz. This will be a monthly event, in collaboration with indie bookstore, The Novel Neighbor, & will give STL #morethanabookclub. We will have a monthly book selection to read & discuss while sipping on 2 complimentary…
Author Andrew Reeves – “Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis”
Author Andrew Reeves will discuss and sign Overrun: Dispatches from the Asian Carp Crisis. From aquaculture farms in Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana; from marshlands in Indiana to labs in Minnesota; and from the Illinois River to the streets of Chicago where the last line of defense has been laid to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, Overrun (ECW Press, March 12) takes us on a firsthand journey into the heart of a crisis. With writing that…
Meet Our New Neighbor!
Join us as we kick off the 6 month countdown to the celebration of our fifth anniversary on the weekend of September 27th. We are starting with a meet and greet for one of our store’s most ardent supporters, Anne Leners – featuring samples of a new exclusive collaboration with Kakao Chocolate, Novel Neighbor-themed cocktails (including the Bad Larry), and the unveiling of an exciting new community initiative!
Author Event: Ann Temkin – “The Smoking Nun”
Ann Temkin will discuss her timely memoir, her search for spiritual meaning and authenticity in the turbulent 60’s and #MeToo in church. Books will be available for purchase from author at event.
SHOUT Tour Event with Laurie Halse Anderson and Alexis Zotos
New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will be visiting us for a discussion of her new book, SHOUT—a searing poetic memoir for the #MeToo era. Anderson will be joined in conversation by Channel KMOV’s Alexis Zotos. This event is ticketed; please see below for important information about entry. Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. In 1999, her groundbreaking, award-winning novel Speak opened the door for a national dialogue about rape…