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Join us on Tuesday, April 29th, at 7p.m. as Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival and the Montclair Art Museum welcome Christian Allaire in conversation about From the Rez to the Runway: Forging My Path In Fashion withmoderator Elaina Patton. Event will be held at the Montclair Art Museum.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets to hear Christian Allaire in person cost $25 general admission, $15 for MAM members and $10 for students (must have valid student ID), and do not include a copy of the book. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is presented at a special discount for MAM member MAM Member Tickets.
Christian Allaire is currently Senior Fashion and Style Writer at Vogue, where he covers celebrity style, red carpet fashion, trends, emerging designers and specializes in coverage of Indigenous fashion across North America. He is First Nations (Ojibwe), Italian and French and grew up on the Nipissing First Nation reserve in Northern Ontario with dreams of working in the fashion industry. Allaire writes with feeling about the struggle to find his place—and community—in the highly exclusive world of fashion. Full of joy, honesty, adversity, and great clothes, From the Rez to the Runway: Forging My Path In Fashion
is a gripping memoir about how to achieve your dreams—and elevate others—while always remaining true to yourself.
Elaina Patton is a New York-based freelance entertainment and culture writer and regular contributor to Vogue, IndieWire and NBC Out among others. This event will be held at The Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
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special accommodations to attend, please email montclairliteraryfestival@gmail.com before the event.
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Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival is thrilled to welcome Colum McCann, bestselling author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin, in conversation with Garth Risk Hallberg
about McCann’s new novel Twist on Monday, April 28th at 7p.m.
This event will be held at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Twist is a propulsive novel of rupture and repair in the digital age, delving into a hidden world deep under the ocean. It follows an Irish journalist assigned to cover the underwater cables that carry the world’s information. Resoundingly simple and turbulent at the same time, Twist is a meditation on the nature of narrative and truth from one of the great storytellers of our times.
Colum McCann is the author of eight novels, three collections of stories and two works of non-fiction. Born and raised in Ireland, he has been the recipient of many honors, including the U.S National Book Award, the International Dublin Literary Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, election to the Irish arts academy, and an Oscar nomination. In 2017 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts. His work has been published in over 40 languages. His 2009 novel Let the Great World Spin has sold a million copies in the United States alone, and was voted on the New York Times Readers List, “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” Apeirogon, published in 2020, became an immediate best-seller and won several major international awards.
Garth Risk Hallberg’s first novel, City on Fire, was an international best seller and was selected as one of the best books of 2015 by The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Guardian, and Vogue, among others. It was adapted into the AppleTV+ series of the same name. In 2017, Granta named him one of the Best of Young American Novelists.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets to hear Colum McCann in person cost $35 and include a copy of Twist.
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Scott Turow ‘Presumed Guilty’
In-person – Thursday, April 17th, 7pm
Join us to welcome the wildly popular author Scott Turow in his only appearance in our area. Turow, the bestselling author of Presumed Innocent-the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever, is in conversation withSarah Lyall about Presumed Guilty, his scintillating new courtroom drama.
InPresumed Guilty, a retired judge returns to the courtroom one last time and starts to question whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.
Scott Turow, a writer and former practicing lawyer, is the author of thirteen bestselling works of fiction. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have been adapted for movies and television. Mr. Turow has also published two nonfiction books, including One L, about
his experience as a law student.
Sarah Lyall is a writer at large at The New York Times, where she writes news, features and reviews, and has a monthly column on thrillers.
This event will be held at Temple Ner Tamid 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets to hear Scott Turow in person cost $35 and include a copy of Presumed Guilty.
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world to the Nowhere Man. He is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.
But he’s not merely a legend.
Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Taken from a group home at twelve, Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan Program, an off-the-books operation designed to create deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. Evan was Orphan X. He broke with the Program, using everything he learned to disappear and reinvent himself as the Nowhere Man.
Now ten books in, fans cannot get enough of the Orphan X world and Hurwitz can’t wait to tell us all about it. Register now for a conversation you just cannot miss!
About the Author: GREGG HURWITZ is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, comics for AWA (including the critically acclaimed anthology NewThink), DC, and Marvel, and poetry. Currently, Gregg is actively working against polarization in politics and culture. To that end, he’s penned op-eds for The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Bulwark, Salon, and others, and has produced several hundred commercials and creative content which have gotten several hundred million views on digital TV platforms. He also helped write the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.
In 1581, Emilia Bassano—like most young women of her day—is allowed no voice of her own. But as the Lord Chamberlain’s mistress, she has access to all theaters in England and finds a way to secretly bring her work to the stage. And yet, creating some of the world’s greatest dramatic masterpieces comes at great cost: by paying a man for the use of his name, she will write her own out of history.
In the present, playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. Although the challenges are different four hundred years later, the playing field is still not level for women in theater. Would Melina—like Emilia—be willing to forfeit her credit as author, just for a chance to see her work performed?
Told in intertwining narratives, By Any Other Name is a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire that asks what price each woman is willing to pay to see their work live on—even if it means they will be forgotten. Register now to join the wondrous conversation!
About the Author: Jodi Picoult is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including By Any Other Name, Mad Honey (co-authored with Jennifer Finney Boylan), Wish You Were Here, The Book of Two Ways, A Spark of Light, Small Great Things, Leaving Time, and My Sister’s Keeper, and, with daughter Samantha van Leer, two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband
I had a great time meeting up with a book lover friend, Justin. I also had a great time hearing more about Laurie’s books and how some of the book ideas came to fruition. I am looking forward to starting this fun book series. The event to place at the Clifton, NJ Barnes & Noble.
Below is the information posted on the Paramus BNwebsite.
About this Event
Please join us in welcoming author Bonnie Garmus as she celebrates the release of the paperback version of her book Lessons in Cemistry. She will be in conversation with Miwa Messer.
#1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD • Meet Elizabeth Zott: “a gifted research chemist, absurdly self-assured and immune to social convention” (The Washington Post) in 1960s California whose career takes a detoour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show • STREAM ON APPLE TV+
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with-of all things-her mind. True chemistry results.
But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“Combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
Special Instructions LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
You can register for this event by clicking HERE This event will be taped for the B&N YouTube channel. You must purchase a copy of the paperback version of Lessons in Chemistry from our location to attend the event. Bonnie will personalize your copy of Lessons in Chemistry. There will be a photo-op with Bonnie. If you have any questions, please call the store at 201-445-4589
Paramus 634 N State Route 17 Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 445-4589
Laurie Gilmore discusses & signs THE STRAWBERRY PATCH PANCAKE HOUSE, the newest in the Dream Harbor series, with her publisher, Jennie Rothwell
About this Event Barnes & Noble Clifton Commons is honored to announce we will be hosting Laurie Gilmore the bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store in an EXCLUSIVE early release of her latest book The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, Book 4) (B&N Exclusive Edition).
There will be a book signing following the discussion. The featured title The Strawberry Patch Pancake House must be purchased from our store to gain access the signing line.
Customers attending our event on March 15th will have EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS and be able to purchase a copy of The Strawberry Patch Pancake House BN Exclusive edition three days before the official release!! This early release opportunity is only available at Barnes & Noble Clifton Commons. The featured title will be released to the general public on March 18th.
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About this Event Join Barnes & Noble – Clifton in Clifton, NJ on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Years series, Gregory Maguire, to celebrate the release of ELPHIE: A Wicked Childhood (B&N Exclusive Edition). This riveting story reveals what happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked.
BONUS!: This special ELPHIE: A Wicked Childhood (B&NExclusive Edition) features unique stenciled edges, a designed case stamp, color illustrated endpapers, and a ribbon marker.
To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.
Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises. TICKET INFORMATION B&N ADMISSION – $31.99 (Admission + one signed copy of ELPHIE: A Wicked Childhood): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:: A ticket PER PERSON includes:
One signed, personalized copy of ELPHIE: A Wicked Childhood (B&N Exclusive Edition). Admission to the event space and signing line with Gregory Maguire. Photos will be allowed as books are being signed and will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest’s camera/phone across the table. No posed photos. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line. Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble – Clifton. Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space. GUIDELINES No memorabilia will be signed at the event. No large bags will be permitted into the event. The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author. All event guidelines are subject to change. If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (973) 779-5500. Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.
REFUNDS Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME OF 6 pm.
If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – Clifton in Clifton, NJ will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
ABOUT ELPHIE:
Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, will grow to have a feisty and somewhat uncompromising character in adult life. But she is always a one-off, from her infancy; Elphie is the riveting coming-of-age story of a very peculiar and relatable young girl.
Young Elphie is shaped and molded by the behaviors of her promiscuous mother, Melena, and her pious father, Frex. She suffers ordinary childhood jealousies when her sister, saintly Nessarose, and brother, junior felon Shell, arrive. She first encounters the mistreatment of the Animal populations of Oz, which live adjacent to but not intertwined with human settlements, haunted by a Monkey and receiving aid from Dwarf Bears. She thrashes through her first bruising attempts at friendship, a possible lifeline from her tricky family life. And she gleans the benefits of an education, haphazard though it must be—until she arrives at the doors of Shiz University, about to meet the radiant creature that is Galinda.
Elphie is destined to be a witch; she bears the markings from childhood—most evidently in her green skin but more obscurely and profoundly in her cunning and perhaps amoral behaviors, as she seeks to make do, to slip by, to sneak out, to endure, and to aspire.
ABOUT GREGORY MAQUIRE:
Gregory Maguireis the New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked—the beloved classic that is the basis for the blockbuster Tony Award–winning Broadway musical of the same name and the major motion picture—Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz. His series Another Day continues the story of Oz with The Brides of Maracoor, The Oracle of Maracoor, and The Witch of Maracoor, and his other novels include A Wild Winter Swan, Hiddensee, After Alice, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, and Mirror Mirror. Some of his novels for children include Cress Watercress, Leaping Beauty, and Egg & Spoon, winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. He lives in New England and France.
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