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Book Event With Clare Leslie Hall

I had such an amazing time last night at the author event of Clare Leslie Hall at the Paramus Barnes and Noble. We read Brokwn Country a few months ago for the B&N book club, and it was my favorite book for this year so far. I highly recommend you read this book. Below is my book review.

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a heartbreaking love story filled with secrets that will shatter the lives of the characters and the readers. Clare Leslie Hall is a fantastic storyteller. She captivated the readers with a story filled with so much love that tragedy was unavoidable. I fell in love with each of the characters. I felt like a member of the family watching every tragedy unfold.

The first page of this story grasped my attention. I wanted to know what exactly happened at this farm and who was murdered. Clare divided the story into five different sections. The story begins with Gabriel, followed by Bobby, Jimmy, Frank, and Grace. It then takes us to the trial, weaving through the past and present-day events. The way she drafted the story made the story unravel at the exact time the author was ready to reveal a secret or a tragedy.

Bobby, Beth’s child, is the central figure in this story. His conception, childhood, and the tragedy that ultimately impacts the Johnson family will lead to a love triangle fraught with disaster, shocking readers. Losing a child is an unimaginable experience for any parent, especially when it involves witnessing such a gruesome death. Despite Beth blaming Frank for Bobby’s death, both of them showed remarkable bravery by continuing their marriage.

The story begins with the intense love affair and subsequent breakup between Beth and Gabriel. After their separation, Beth marries Frank, who has always been in love with her. Together, Beth and Frank have a son named Bobby. Bobby is passionate about the outdoors and learns everything he can about farm life. However, the family faces a tragedy when Bobby’s life is cut short.

Meanwhile, Gabriel marries and has a son named Leo. He becomes a famous author and eventually returns to his childhood home. Despite moving on, Beth and Gabriel still feel the lingering sparks from their past romance, which leads to an affair. As Beth connects with Leo, she finds herself grappling with the loss of Bobby.

As secrets unravel, an intense argument culminates in a murder. I won’t spoil the entire story but prepare to be shocked by who pulls the trigger and to witness the strong bonds of love and family throughout the narrative.

The tree featured on the cover of the book plays a significant role in the story. It is a tree that the Johnson family grew up with, where a wedding proposal took place. Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred with the eventual death of the tree and the precious life of an innocent boy. This intense love triangle, with its many secrets and tragedy, will leave you wanting more.

Goodreads Author Biography

Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. Under the name Clare Empson, she published two domestic noir thrillers, Him and Mine, that were published in the UK and Germany. She has always loved The Go Between by LP Hartley and Broken Country is a nod to it, featuring a forbidden love affair with catastrophic repercussions. Broken Country is her US debut.

Remote Event With Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 PM EDT

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone. . . .

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.

In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps. Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!

About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

Link to RSVP: https://libraryc.org/mahwahlibrary/95472/register

Mahwah Public Library is hosting the event.

Upcoming Book Event With Kate McKinnon

Information was taken from Books & Greetings social media post.

Meet Actress and Comedian Kate McKinnon

Sunday, Sept. 28th Noon!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-actress-and-comedian-kate-mckinnon-sunday-sept-28th-noon-tickets-1510991870359?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=e3eb9f75b82b6e8e8433ac9895b3261bfcdce4713ffc03b8ac2bca0389cdc1460524c1b829e71c271a64e636c1df329924624ac641520d5de9f697ca2e86d0770017cf261a59cdf1f171298f65

Meet the hilarious Kate McKinnon Sept 28th at Noon for her new release in the Millicent Quibb series!

Each person attending the event must purchase their own book/ticket. We use a number system based off how early you preordered your book. You may call the store a few days after purchase to find out your ticket number. It is not first come first serve. You can order your book through this link or call the store 201-784-2665 and purchase it over the phone with a credit card or stop by the store if you are local.

Location:

Books & Greetings

271 Livingston St, Northvale, NJ, 07647

Upcoming Book Event: Actor Oliver Robins

Oliver Robins /Dustin Warburton – Ticket/Book – Best known in role in Poltergeist & Poltergeist II – Sun, Oct 19th 12pm- Each person Needs a Book.

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American Actor, Writer, and Director best known for his role as Robbie Freeling in Poltergeist & Poltergeist II, Oliver Robins, signing his new book: Sunset Scares.



Dustin Warburton is an award-winning writer whose work has been featured on The Tonight Show, Oprah, and in Time and Peoplemagazines. His collaborative approach has earned praise from industry veterans including Paul Reubens, Barbara Eden, and Tom Holland.

Event Location: Bookends
211 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ

Pre-purchase book here: https://www.book-ends.org/product/oliver-robins-ticket-book-best-known-in-role-as-robbie-freeling-in-poltergeist-poltergeist-ii-sun-oct-19th-12pm-each-person-needs-a-book-/WG75CZX446LRVMYHB3GJ7QWN?cs=true&cst=custom

I met Lisa Gardner at Paramus Barnes & Noble

I had a great evening meeting suspense author Lisa Gardner. She talked about how her career as an author began and a little glimpse of her research for her new book, Kiss Her Goodbye. Check out her new book.

Goodreads Blurb


A young mother haunted by war, determined to make a fresh start. But sometimes, the sins of the past aren’t so easy to escape.

Recent Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case, while her older, domineering husband seems unconcerned. Sabera’s closest friend, however, is convinced Sabera would never willingly leave her three‑year old daughter. At her insistence, missing persons expert Frankie Elkin agrees to take up the search through the broiling streets of Tucson. Just in time for a video of the young mother to surface—showing her walking away from the scene of a brutal double murder.

Frankie quickly realizes there’s much more to the Ahmadi family than meets the eye. The father Isaad is a brilliant mathematician, Sabera a gifted linguist, and their little girl Zahra—she has an uncanny ability to remember anything she sees. Which given everything that has happened during the girl’s short life, may be a terrible curse. When Isaad also disappears under mysterious circumstances and an attempt is made on Zahra’s life, Frankie realizes she must quickly crack the code of this family’s horrific past.

Someone is coming for the Ahmadis. And violence is clearly an option. When everything is on the line, how far would you go to protect the ones you love?

Frankie is about to find out.

Author Line Up for the Morristown Book Festival

Morristown Book Festival has announced their author line up for the festival. October 10th, they will have their keynote speaker Rick Atkinson, and the one day festival will be on October 11th.

I’m excited to meet Lisa Scott online and her daughter Franschesca. I see some awesome thriller authors I haven’t met yet.

Here is the link to dive right in to see who will be in attendance: https://morristownbooks.org/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMRRidjbGNrAxFGG2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeLVb8YHImYTu-mI2vGrMdLOERBRDxhXHklvUSKfy5eUw2Lix9IKoIqjhYuc4_aem_iFquZ4USDFk8w4T0OTcEwg

You can pre-purchase tickets for the keynote speaker. The festival is free to attend.

Upcoming Book Event: Cassandra Peterson (Elvira)

Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira – Book/Ticket – Elvira’s Cookbook from Hell – Tues. Sept. 30th @ 6pm. Each person needs a book.

About the Book:

New York Times bestselling memoirist and pop culture icon Cassandra Peterson, as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, delivers the definitive guide to ghoulish hosting all year round.Hello darling, it’s me, Elvira–the afterlife of the party–here to bring the “Hell” to your next Hell-raising gathering! Ready to unleash your inner party monster? Well, I’m here to prove that the devil is in the details. Shock your fiends with sinister snacks, demonically delicious dishes, and cocktails so wickedly good they’ll make your head spin! But this isn’t just a cookbook–think of it as your Necronomicom of party planning. Between these pages lies everything you’ll need to make your next get-together a graveyard smash!From a “Beastly Bloody Brunch” to a “Romantic Graveside Picnic” to a “Creepy Cocktail Party” to “Having Your Friends for Dinner”– Elvira’s Cookbook from Hell is a volume bound to raise any party from the dead!

Location

Bookends
211 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ

Link to pre-order https://www.book-ends.org/product/cassandra-peterson-aka-elvira-book-ticket-mistress-of-the-dark-tues-sept-30th-6pm-each-person-needs-a-book/TZJ7RVYP6WWNWVST6EIZ2EOV?cs=true&cst=custom

Upcoming Book Tour for Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber

Book Blurb

It starts with a class in an old movie theater.

Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor’s stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real. When she tracks down a local legend named the Watch Man, who can supposedly tell you when you’ll die, the world finally makes sense. Except that the Watch Man tells her she will die at midnight tomorrow unless she finds an ancient object called the Alchemical Heart.

With the clock ticking, Holland is pulled deeper into this magical world in the heart of Los Angeles—and into the path of a magnetic stranger. Everything about him feels like a bad idea, but he promises Holland that her sister sent him to protect her. As they chase clues and stories that take them closer to the Alchemical Heart, Holland realizes everyone in this intoxicating new world is lying to her, even this stranger. And if she can’t figure out whom to trust, not even the Alchemical Heart will save her.

You can register for each event via this link https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/alchemy-of-secrets/?utm_campaign=FIB%20-%20Flatiron%20First%20Edition%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IMm8sY0VK7RJDBfZOGa8ZUwOOAflsPnbFb-In_7stpGcVt1ibudUaDWSo302VDi8pwTeL-cvdpnWT1ja401lrU8MAIw&_hsmi=375569502&utm_content=375569502&utm_source=hs_email

Meet Charlie Sheen at Bookends

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Charlie Sheen – Ticket/Book – Star from Platoon, Wall Street and More – Meet, Greet, Photo-op, Pre-Signed Book- Fri Sept. 19th @ 6pm.



Each Person Needs a Book



For the first time, Charlie Sheen, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League, and Two and a Half Men, writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir.



“We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former.”



Charlie Sheen should not be alive to write this book.



But in The Book of Sheen, the movie and TV star, who has defied the odds, finally presents his story, in his own words.



Charlie Sheen was born the third of four children to actor Martin Sheen and his wife, Janet. He grew up on film sets—from his father’s all over the world, to his own in Malibu. There he made ambitious Super 8s, with a roster of friends who went on to become household names themselves, including his brother Emilio, Sean and Chris Penn, and the Lowe brothers.



Sheen broke into movies in the 1980s, playing a hoodlum in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a young soldier in Platoon, and an ethically compromised trader in Wall Street. But somewhere along the way, despite a successful transition to TV leading man in Spin City and Two and a Half Men, Sheen descended into a vortex of extracurricular activities.



Now sober, Sheen delivers a clear-eyed narrative of his highs and lows with humor, candor, and a vivid, captivating writing style that is uniquely his. The Book of Sheen reads like a far-fetched, overstuffed novel of Hollywood life—yet it is all true.

Location: Bookends
211 E Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ

Link to pre-order- https://www.book-ends.org/product/charlie-sheen-ticket-book-star-from-platoon-wall-street-and-more-photo-op-pre-signed-book-fri-sept-19-6pm-each-person-needs-a-book/DJXN5XZADZKHRB6SITI3JXLP?cs=true&cst=custom