GO DOWNTOWN KENOSHA - CLEAN UP EVENT -5/10/25

Meet & Greet with Molly Harper

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

The PERFECT spooky romance, just in time for Halloween! Molly Harper, the author of "Big Witch Energy", will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, October 12! Stop in between 12-3 p.m. to chat with Molly Harper about her latest book, and grab a signed copy. ABOUT THE BOOK Caroline Wilton is dying to get...

Free

Jason Rekulak in Kenosha!

The Rowan 5721 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Jason Rekulak, author of "Hidden Pictures", is back with another unbelievable mystery book, "The Last One at the Wedding"! Join Jason at The Rowan (5721 6th Ave) on Monday, October 14th at 7 p.m. to as part of his book tour for "The Last One at the Wedding"! Jason will be discussing his latest book...

$34

Meet & Greet with Peter O’Keefe

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

In "Counted with the Dead", author Peter O'Keefe writes about a Detroit hitman, Jack, who has grown disgusted with his job and wants to turn his life around. Will Jack be able to make the switch to average citizen? Grab a copy and find out! Peter will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, October...

Free

Reading & Book Signing with William C. Moyers

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

William Cope Moyers was a model of sober success. As his inspiring story of overcoming addiction was on its way to becoming a New York Times bestseller, everyone thought he had finally achieved the redemption promised by recovery—including him. But the perfect story that helped Moyers become a famous face of the recovery movement was...

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Holiday Boozy Bookfair at Kenosha Tap House

Kenosha Tap House 125 56th St, Kenosha, WI, United States

It's time for another Boozy Bookfair! We're so excited to be bringing the Blue House Bookmobile to Kenosha Tap House for our Holiday Boozy Bookfair! Remember the elementary school bookfairs? It's like that, but at a bar! Live out your best childhood memories... but with adult money! We'll have fun nostalgic items like pens and...

Free

Meet & Greet with Marisa Rae Dondlinger

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Are you looking for your next favorite thriller book? Look no further than "Come and Get Me" by Marisa Rae Dondlinger, a forty-eight-hour pulse-pounding domestic thriller that explores issues of truth and consequence and how one decision can have an unforeseeable rippling effect on countless lives. Marisa will be at Blue House Books on Saturday,...

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THE PERFECT MARRIAGE Release Party with Jeneva Rose

Rhode Center for the Arts 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

Her husband may be guilty of having an affair, but is he also guilty of murdering his mistress? On Tuesday, November 26th, the completely re-edited special edition hardcover of "The Perfect Marriage" finally arrives, and we're celebrating with the author herself, Jeneva Rose! Join us at 6 p.m. and be among the first to get...

$37.99

Meet & Greet with Carla Luna

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

If your secret vice is to watch those Hallmark holiday romance movies this time of year, you cannot miss the newest book from local romance author Carla Luna! In the first of the Dutchess Hotel Series, it has fake-dating, holiday romance, friends-to-lovers, a pinch of spice, and a swoon-worthy Santa. Carla Luna will be at...

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Meet & Greet with Lori Brand

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

"Bodies to Die For" is a brilliant psychological thriller that will have readers wondering whether the perfect body really is worth dying for. Debut author Lori Brand will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, December 14th from Noon to 3 p.m. to sign books and chat with readers about her novel "Bodies to Die...

Cookie Decorating & Holiday Storytime

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate the holidays with Blue House Books! Grab the kiddos, put on your coziest winter jammies, and join us for a night of decorating cookies and a holiday storytime! This event is great for children ages 5 to 8, but anyone is welcome. When purchasing tickets,...

$10

The Fool’s Journey: A Tarot Workshop of Major Arcana & the Tarot Deck

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

In this workshop local tarot expert Connie Kicks will guide you through The Fool’s Journey of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. The Fool’s Journey is a metaphor for the journey through life. We will then calculate your birth and year card and look at the attributes of these cards and how they relate...

$40

Onyx Storm: Midnight Release Extravaganza

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Hello Candidates, Welcome to the Onyx Storm Midnight Release Extravaganza. As you know, you must prove yourself worthy to protect the civilians as the Empyrean. You will be put through various challenges throughout the evening based off your quadrant. Purchase your tickets based off the quadrant you are most suited for: Healers, Infantry, Scribes, and...

$47

BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: Annelise Ryan in Kenosha

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Morgan Carter is back in the latest Monster Hunter Mystery series, "Beast of the North Woods"! When a local fisherman is mauled to death, it seems like the only possible cause is a mythical creature in the latest puzzling entry in this USA Today bestselling series. Join Annelise Ryan at Blue House Books on Thursday,...

$33

BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: Annelise Ryan in Kenosha

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Morgan Carter is back in the latest Monster Hunter Mystery series, "Beast of the North Woods"! When a local fisherman is mauled to death, it seems like the only possible cause is a mythical creature in the latest puzzling entry in this USA Today bestselling series. Join Annelise Ryan at Blue House Books on Thursday,...

$33

Love is in the Air – A Boozy Book Fair

Tavern on 6th 5712 6th Ave, Kenosha, United States

All You Need is Love--and books and booze and chocolate! Calling all bookworms and romantics! Join us for a special Boozy Book Fair on Monday, February 10th as part of a week-long celebration of love at Tavern on 6th!Here's what you can expect: Browse a curated selection of books by Blue House Books, your local downtown...

LET’S CALL HER BARBIE: Renee Rosen in conversation with Melanie Benjamin

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by "USA Today" bestselling author Renée Rosen. Join Renee Rosen at Blue House Books on Wednesday, February 12th at 7 p.m. to celebrate her newest historical fiction novel, "Let's Call Her Barbie"! Renee will be...

Free

THE UMBRELLA MAKER’S SON: Tod Lending in conversation with Renee Ryan

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Tod Lending will be at Blue House Books on Thursday, February 20th, to discuss his exciting debut novel, "The Umbrella Maker's Son". Tod will be discussing his book with fellow Midwest author Renee Ryan ("The Paris Housekeeper"), answering questions from the audience, and signing books! The event is free, but...

Free

John Patrick Green in Kenosha!

Carthage College-Niemann Theatre Alford Park Drive 2001, Kenosha, WI, United States

John Patrick Green will be stopping in Kenosha on his book tour to talk about his third book in the popular, kid-favorite, InvestiGators spin-off series AGENTS OF S.U.I.T. called Wild Ghost Chase! Bring your kid(s) to listen to John and his in-conversation partner, fellow middle grade author, Mary Winn Heider, discuss his newest release, answer...

$12.99

THE SNOWBIRDS: Christina Clancy in conversation with Rowan Beaird

Church & Market 701 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

Explore the redemptive power of finding ourselves, and of being found in "The Snowbirds" by Christina Clancy, author of "The Second Home" and "Shoulder Season"! "The Snowbirds" feature restless people trying to figure out how—and where—they can feel at home in this world. Are they their best, most authentic selves in a summer house in...

$34

PASSING THROUGH A PRAIRIE COUNTRY: Dennis Staples in conversation with Christina Henry

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Join Dennis Staples at Blue House Books on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 p.m. as part of his book release for "Passing Through a Prairie Country"! Dennis will be discussing his latest book with fellow horror writer Christina Henry ("Good Girls Don't Die"), answering questions from the audience, and signing books! The event is free,...

Free

Books & Beans: A Book and Coffee Pairing

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

With the popularity of our Books & Beans event on Sunday, March 16th, we have decided to open up a second date. Giving the chance for 15 more people to experience our Books & Beans Event on Sunday, March 23rd! We have partnered with East View Coffe Co to bring you a curated pairing of...

$25

THE UNLUCKY ONES Release Party with Hannah Morrissey

Upper East 622 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

Hazel returns to Black Harbor in "The Unlucky Ones" to help solve the case of her ex-husband’s murder, and she will need the help of Sergeant Nikolai Kole--her former lover--to solve the case. Join us on March 24th for a special night-before release party with Hannah Morrissey, author of the Black Harbor series, and her...

$35 – $40

THE WORLD’S FAIR QUILT: Reading & Book Signing with Jennifer Chiaverini

Kenosha Public Library 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, United States

Jennifer Chiaverini returns to the well-loved circle of Elm Creek Quilters to illuminate a nearly forgotten jubilant moment in women’s history during the trying years of the Great Depression. In chapters alternating between 2004 and 1933, The World’s Fair Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel stitches together a story of sisterhood and sibling rivalry, guilt...

registration required

Brunch Release Party for Emily Henry’s GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE

Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

Join us for a Brunch Release Party for Emily Henry's next highly anticipated romance novel, "Great Big Beautiful Life", here at Blue House Books on Tuesday, April 22nd. The event will begin at East View Coffee (a couple blocks away from us) at 716 58th St, Kenosha, WI 53140. We will start our event activities...

$40