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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Audrey Wilson
DESCRIPTION:“A chilling and unsettling story that will stay with you long after you finish.” – Jessica Huntley\, author of “Don’t Tell a Soul” \n“So devilishly creepy it will make your skin crawl.” – Avanti Centrae\, #1 International bestselling thriller author \n“This book is unsettling\, cult-like and had me glued to the pages. I could not put it down.” – Chandra Claypool\, “Where the Reader Grows” \nJoin Audrey Wilson at Blue House Books on Saturday\, August 2nd anytime between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her latest thriller “The Ever End”\, a story of a mysterious figure\, a dead televangelist\, and a series of bizarre rituals\, perfect for readers of elevated horror and thrillers! \nAudrey will be chatting with excited readers and signing books\, so stop by to meet this fantastic local author! \nAbout THE EVER END \nMargo has spent most of her life without a family\, and with a telekinetic gift she can’t quite explain. Since losing her mother less than a year ago\, she’s felt more alone than ever. When her fiancé Sam takes her to his remote Iowa hometown to meet his family and begin planning their wedding\, Margo finally begins to feel like she’s home. But the feeling doesn’t last long\, and Margo soon feels out of place among her future in-laws. Sam’s family is different from what she’d expected. Not only is their obsession with a deceased televangelist unsettling\, but Margo has begun seeing a strange\, mysterious figure from her past—a figure that she thought was put to rest with her mother’s passing. \nAs Sam’s family begins to take over the wedding plans\, Margo tries to regain some control by turning to the town’s sole wedding planner\, who soon becomes her only confidant\, perhaps because she reminds Margo of her former love. But the more Margo tries to distance her past from her future with Sam\, the deeper his family pulls her in\, forcing upon her generationally archaic traditions that border on ritualistic. As Margo unearths the family’s dark web of secrets\, she begins to suspect that she may have been brought here for a reason\, and it may cost her life. \nIn the psychologically unsettling vein of “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” and “The Women in the Dark”\, combined with the socially aware suspense of “Get Out”\, “The Ever End” takes elevated horror to a new level with a queer\, twisted\, feminist story that will keep readers guessing until the end\, and stay with them long after that. \nAbout AUDREY WILSON \nAudrey Wilson is the award-winning author of “Landing Like Rain”\, “Only Human”\, and “Wrong Girl Gone”. Having earned her BA in Television Writing and Producing from Columbia College Chicago\, Audrey has written over two dozen screenplays and television episodes. She has won various awards for her writing\, including a regional Emmy nomination. \nAudrey has also spoken professionally at numerous writing events\, including the Golden Crown Literary Society Conference\, the Let’s Just Write! Chicago Writers Conference\, and the International Dublin Writers Festival. \nAudrey resides in the suburbs of Chicago with her family.
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Julia Byrd
DESCRIPTION:Join Julia Byrd at Blue House Books on Saturday\, August 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her first contemporary romance\, “Caviar Marriage”\, a marriage-of-convenience romcom largely based in Racine! Julia will be chatting with excited readers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this Chicago author! \nAbout CAVIAR MARRIAGE: \nShe wants to land the man and the mansion… but first she’s got to land a few fish. \nStella Woodward is ready to ditch her unsatisfying job and boxy apartment for a vintage modernist mansion and a gorgeous new husband.\nBut as it turns out\, asking the icy\, honorable Everett Novak to marry her so they can split a family inheritance isn’t the strangest part of her life.\nStella is shocked when Everett agrees to her slipshod plan for a shared future. The older generation is passing them an estate complete with its own school of sturgeon whose delicate caviar is highly prized. By the time Stella and Everett realize the endangered fish are missing\, their elderly relatives have fled town. Although marrying Everett seems to offer Stella a life of easy luxury\, she knows he just wants her inheritance\, not a tangle of legal threats. \nYet even when Stella can’t offer him much besides the last jar of caviar\, Everett confesses that he likes her more than is strictly convenient. Before anybody else ends up in jail over fish crimes\, Stella decides to go after the most valuable catch in the world… and the slippery chance at a real marriage. \nAbout JULIA BYRD: \nJulia Byrd lives and writes in Chicago with her handsome dog and scruffy husband. Her first two books are both Gothic romances. “Caviar Marriage” is her first contemporary romance\, and she’s currently at work on another. She enjoys working with other people’s kids\, baking beautiful treats\, exercise\, and reading.
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SUMMARY:Princess Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 10th at 4:30 p.m. for a princess tea party and story time! Princess Amanda will be reading “Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?” for kids aged 3- 7. Encourage your littles to dress up as their favorite Princess or Prince and enjoy some tea and treats! \nTickets are $5 for anyone participating in the tea party\, including grown-up prince and princesses. Adults who are not participating in tea and treats do not need a ticket\, but please limit extra guests as we have limited space in the store. \nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3198520250810
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Caroline Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join Midwestern author Caroline Woods at Blue House Books on Saturday\, August 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the paperback release of “The Mesmerist”\, a 2024 NPR Book of the Year! \nCaroline will be chatting with readers and signing books! Stop in anytime during the event to meet this fantastic Midwestern author and grab a signed copy of “The Mesmerist”\, a historical thriller that is as captivating as it is an honest review of women’s bodily autonomy and independence. It’s book is perfect for fans of “The Briar Club” and “The Lost Apothecary”! \nAbout THE MESMERIST: \n“Immersive and compelling . . . “The Mesmerist” will linger long after you turn the last page.” –NPR \nBefore hypnotism\, there was Mesmerism. In 1894 Minneapolis\, spiritualism of every stripe is all the rage\, and women are dying under mysterious circumstances. When a new guest arrives at the Bethany Home for Unwed Mothers\, refusing to speak\, the stories of unexplained deaths seem unconnected—until Faith’s suspicious reticence sets the house abuzz with whispers of dark magic. \nAbby\, the Bethany Home’s treasurer\, thinks the rumors swirling around Faith are nonsense\, but she recognizes the danger of a good story. Abby tasks Faith’s roommate\, May\, with tracing Faith’s path to the Bethany Home. Desperate to end her year at Bethany Home engaged and on track to her happily-ever-after\, May begins digging into Faith’s shadowy background. But the more May learns\, the more she’s forced to question the dubious motives of everyone around her\, and as the body count rises\, May must reevaluate her future\, and which lies she’s willing to tell\, for whom. Inspired by a true crime that rocked the nation\, Caroline Woods reimagines a classic American story through the eyes of three unforgettable women. \nAbout CAROLINE WOODS: \nCaroline Woods holds an M.F.A. in fiction from Boston University. She is the author of the novels “The Mesmerist”\, which was a 2024 NPR Book of the Year; “The Lunar Housewife”; and “Fräulein M”. She has taught fiction writing at Loyola University Chicago\, Boston University\, and the Boston Conservatory. \nRaised in Delaware\, she now lives in Riverside\, Illinois with her husband and two daughters.
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SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover at Blue House Books!
DESCRIPTION:What happens in a bookstore after the doors have closed and the customers have left for the night? Kiddos\, your favorite stuffed friend will find out when you bring them to Blue House Books for a special after-hours adventure! \nJoin us on Saturday\, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. for a pajama party story time and activity with your stuffed friend\, and our storyteller\, Lisa from TravelingTrunk! Lisa will be reading “Sleepytime”\, the perfect bedtime book from Bluey. Following story time\, tuck in your stuffed animal friend for a sleepover at the bookstore! Sorry kiddos\, you have to go home with mom and dad. \nPick up your stuffed animal friend on Sunday\, August 17th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and hear about all the shenanigans that they got into! \n*We recommend not having your child bring their absolute favorite stuffie as they might not be able to part with it for an evening. \nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3208720250816 \nTickets are $5: This ticket includes one kids entry into the event and one parent/guardian. Due to spacing\, we are limiting parents/guardians to one per family.
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SUMMARY:TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE: Story time with Rachel Adler
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. for story time with cartoonist and children’s author Rachel Adler! Rachel will be reading from their new picture book “Tiger Tuffy and the Awesome Birthday Bike” and leading a fun activity for the kids! This event is best for kids aged 2 to 7. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3169320250824 \nAbout TIGER TUFFY AND THE AWESOME BIRTHDAY BIKE: \nTiger Tuffy has got some big plans for his special day\, and only the bike of his dreams can make it happen! Join him on a birthday adventure around the world\, to space\, underwater and more…and yes\, there will be plenty of cake! \nIt’s Tiger Tuffy’s birthday and all he wants is a brand new bike. Not just any ol’ bike\, he wants a real classic! Like a bike that has wheels bigger than the tallest building\, one that can fly\, one that can go underwater\, and one that can soar through fire! Only problem is…does Tiger Tuffy know how to ride a bike? Well\, at least there is a bunch of candy and cake! \nAbout RACHEL ADLER: \nRachel is an artist living in Chicago with a BFA in Cartooning from The School of Visual Arts. They love to illustrate anything dealing with monsters\, adorable images and beyond. They’ve worked on comic books\, zines\, as well as storyboarding various animations and posters for music labels and venues around the country. They own way too many plants and tiny toys for their apartment to hold.
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book!
DESCRIPTION:Stop in from August 25th to August 31st and take your chance on a mystery date! Books are wrapped so you can’t see what they are\, and you’re provided only a vague description to make your decision. You never know\, you may just end up with your new favorite book! \nWe also have our Blind Date with a Book deluxe package available! Each package includes: one of the “mystery” books\, a tea packet (to enjoy while you read)\, a delicious chocolate bar (because we all deserve a chocolate treat)\, and a bookish themed bundle of a bookmark\, sticker\, and other gifts! These deluxe packages will be sold for $40 and will only be available in store. Quantities are limited\, so be sure to hurry in to claim your deluxe package! \nBlind Date books will be available for shopping every day from Monday\, August 25h to Sunday\, August 31st during normal store hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, and Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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