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SUMMARY:Kenosha County Food Bank Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:From Monday\, November 17th\, through Sunday\, November 23rd\, stop into Blue House Books to support the Kenosha County Food Bank. We will have a food bin to collect canned goods all week\, plus\, 10% of sales will be donated directly to the organization. We will also collect any cash donations that you’d like to give. \nIf you would like to donate food\, here are 5 great suggestions on what to bring: \n1. Protein Foods: nuts\, canned seafood and poultry\n2. Fruits: packed in juice\, dried or sauced\n3. Soups: with protein and vegetables\n4. Whole Grains: pasta and cereals\n5. Vegetables: colorful and canned\nDon’t forget to check sodium levels and expiration dates. They will also take other items such as toilet paper. \nLet’s come together as a community and help those in need this holiday season!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/kenosha-county-food-bank-fundraiser
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART: Christina Henry in conversation with S.A. Barnes
DESCRIPTION:A woman must confront the evil that has been terrorizing her Chicago Street since she was a child in this gripping haunted house novel from the national bestselling author of “The House That Horror Built” and “Good Girls Don’t Die”. \nWe’re so excited to invite one of our favorite local authors Christina Henry back to Kenosha! Join Christina at The Final Girl Bar on Wednesday\, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. for her release of “The Place Where They Buried Your Heart”. Christina will be discussing her latest book with Midwest sci-fi horror author S.A. Barnes (“Cold Eternity”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nSpecial note: The Final Girl Bar is opening specifically for us for this event! Let’s make sure to support them by purchasing food and drinks! They will have their full menu available. \nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3480720251105 \nAbout “THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART”: \nOn an otherwise ordinary street in Chicago\, there is a house. An abandoned house where\, once upon a time\, terrible things happened. The children who live on this block are told by their parents to stay away from that house. But of course\, children don’t listen. Children think it’s fun to be scared\, to dare each other to go inside. \nJessie Campanelli did what many older sisters do and dared her little brother Paul. But unlike all the other kids who went inside that abandoned house\, Paul didn’t return. His two friends\, Jake and Richie\, said that the house ate Paul. Of course\, adults didn’t believe that. Adults never believe what kids say. They thought someone kidnapped Paul or otherwise hurt him. They thought Paul had disappeared in a way that was ordinary\, explainable.\nThe disappearance of her little brother broke Jessie’s family apart in ways that would never be repaired. Jessie grew up\, had a child of her own\, kept living on the same street where the house that ate her brother sat\, crouched and waiting. And darkness seemed to spread out from that house\, a darkness that was alive—alive and hungry. \nAbout CHRISTINA HENRY: \nChristina Henry is a bestselling horror and dark fantasy author who releases her very first hard cover\, “The Place Where They Buried Your Heart” on November 4th. Her previous titles include “The House That Horror Built”\, “Good Girls Don’t Die”\, “Horseman”\, “Near the Bone”\, “The Ghost Tree”\, “The Girl in Red”\, “The Mermaid”\, “Lost Boy”\, The Chronicles of Alice series (“Alice”\, “Red Queen”\, and “Looking Glass”) and the seven-book urban fantasy Black Wings series. Her short stories have been featured in the anthologies “Elemental Forces”\, “Cursed”\, “Twice Cursed”\, “Giving the Devil His Due”\, and “Kicking It”. She enjoys running long distances\, reading anything she can get her hands on and watching movies with samurai\, zombies and/or subtitles in her spare time. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son. \nAbout COLD ETERNITY: \n“Cold Eternity” is the instant USA Today bestselling space horror from S.A. Barnes\, perfect for fans of “Severance”\, where desperation for eternal life leads to a fate worse than death… \nHalley is on the run from an interplanetary political scandal that has put a huge target on her back. She heads for what seems like the perfect place to lay low: a gigantic space barge storing the cryogenically frozen bodies of Earth’s most fortunate citizens from more than a century ago… \nThe cryo program\, created by trillionaire tech genius Zale Winfeld\, is long defunct\, and the AI hologram “hosts\,” ghoulishly created in the likeness of Winfeld’s three adult children\, are glitchy. The ship feels like a crypt\, and the isolation gets to Halley almost immediately. She starts to see figures crawling in the hallways\, and there’s a constant scraping\, slithering\, and rattling echoing in the vents. \nIt’s not long before Halley realizes she may have gotten herself trapped in an even more dangerous situation than the one she was running from…. \nAbout S.A. BARNES: \nS.A. Barnes is the USA Today bestselling author of “Cold Eternity”\, “Ghost Station”\, and “Dead Silence”. She works in a high school library by day\, recommending reads\, talking with students\, and removing the occasional forgotten cheese.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-place-where-they-buried-your-heart-christina-henry-in-conversation-with-s-a-barnes
LOCATION:the final girl bar\, 7546 Sheridan Rd\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Haley Valenta
DESCRIPTION:Published Kenosha poet Haley Valenta will be celebrating the release of her newest book\, “Final Girl”\, at Blue House Books on Saturday\, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A collection of poetry about healing and growth\, Haley’s books have been described as beautiful\, free-flowing\, vulnerable\, and raw. \nHaley will be chatting with readers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this Kenosha author! \nAbout FINAL GIRL: \n“Final Girl” is a collection of poetry centered around mental health\, self-discovery\, and relationships. Its lyrical form will carry you through what it means to find yourself in the aftermath of depression and losing a friendship. \nAbout HALEY VALENTA: \nHaley Valenta is a published poet from Kenosha\, WI. Ever since the first grade\, she has been determined to make her author dream come true (and she did). She started with writing lyrics in elementary school and then dabbled in a variety of genres before finding her home in poetry during her college years. She believes poetry should be complex but also touch the hearts of readers\, and she works toward finding that balance whenever she writes.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-haley-valenta
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SUMMARY:BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: Dexter Patterson in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all birding fans\, enthusiasts\, and beginners! Dexter Patterson\, co-founder of Wisconsin’s BIPOC Birding Club\, will be in Kenosha to discuss his new book\, “Birds of the Great Lakes”\, the perfect guide for identifying birds in the Midwest! \nJoin Dexter on Thursday\, October 30th\, at Blue House Books at 6:30 p.m. where he will be discussing his book and all things birding with Rick Fare\, Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3436920251030 \nAbout BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: \nThe Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds\, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. \nAn emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability helps empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike\, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region. \nAbout DEXTER PATTERSON: \nDexter Patterson is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin\, an organization dedicated to making birding more accessible and inclusive for people of color. In addition\, he is the CEO of operation Bird Joy\, a venture aimed at spreading joy and encouraging people to enjoy the wonders of bird watching. He has been featured in several prominent birding publications\, including “Birds & Blooms”\, “Sierra Club”\, and National Audubon magazines. \nAbout RICK FARE: \nRick Fare has been a birder for over 40 years. He was the past President and current Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine. He was the recipient of the Bronze Passenger Pigeon Award from the WI Society for Ornithology for having made outstanding contributions to promote the field of Ornithology\, and the recipient of the Merit Award from the Bluebird Restoration Association of WI for contributing to the study and propagation of bluebirds.
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SUMMARY:THE GRACEVIEW PATIENT: Caitlin Starling in conversation with Cynthia Pelayo
DESCRIPTION:“Misery” meets “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” in the new horror novel from Caitlin Starling\, bestsellng author of “The Death of Jane Lawrence” and “Starving Saints”! Known for her genre-hoping\, speculative gothic novels\, Caitlin’s newest story\, “The Graceview Patient”\, also mixes in medical and hospital horror\, and you get to hear directly from the author all about the development of her latest creepy tale. \nJoin Caitlin at Blue House Books on Wednesday\, October 22nd at 7 p.m. for the release of “The Graceview Patient”. Caitlin will be discussing her latest book with Chicago author Cynthia Pelayo (“The Shoemaker’s Magician”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/3526320251022 \nAbout THE GRACEVIEW PATIENT: \nMargaret lives with a rare autoimmune condition that has destroyed her life\, leaving her isolated. It has no cure\, but she’s making do as best she can—until she’s offered a fully paid-for spot in an experimental medical trial at Graceview Memorial. \nThe conditions are simple\, if grueling: she will live at the hospital as a full-time patient\, subjecting herself to the near-total destruction of her immune system and its subsequent regeneration. The trial will essentially kill most of\, but not all of her. But as the treatment progresses and her body begins to fail\, she stumbles upon something sinister living and spreading within the hospital. \nUnsure of what’s real and what is just medication-induced delusion\, Margaret struggles to find a way out as her body and mind succumb further to the darkness lurking throughout Graceview’s halls. \nAbout CAITLIN STARLING: \nCaitlin Starling is the nationally bestselling author of “The Starving Saints”\, “The Death of Jane Lawrence”\, the Bram Stoker-nominated “The Luminous Dead”\, and “Last to Leave the Room”\, as well as the upcoming “The Graceview Patient”. Her work showcases her love of genre-hopping horror; her bibliography spans besieged castles\, alien caves\, and haunted hospitals. Caitlin also works in narrative design and has been paid to invent body parts. She’s always on the lookout for new ways to inflict insomnia. \nAbout THE SHOEMAKER’S MAGICIAN: \nFrom a Bram Stoker Award-winning author\, a cult horror fan discovers that something sinister is at the heart of a series of brutal killings in Chicago.\nA fabled lost movie. An increasing body count. How much do you risk for art? \nPaloma has been watching the Grand Vespertilio Show her entire life. Grand\, America’s most beloved horror host\, showcases classic\, low-budget and cult horror movies with a flourish\, wearing his black tuxedo and hat—but Paloma has noticed something strange about Grand. \nAfter Paloma’s husband\, a homicide detective\, discovers an obscure movie poster pinned on a mutilated corpse\, she knows that the only person that can help solve this mystery is Grand. When another body appears at an abandoned historic movie palace\, the deaths prove to be connected to a silent film\, lost to the ages\, but somehow at the center of countless tragedies in Chicago. Paloma soon becomes trapped between protecting a silent movie that’s contributed to so much death in her city and the life of her young son. \nWith “The Shoemaker’s Magician”\, Cynthia Pelayo continues to establish herself as one of the most powerful voices in riveting\, thought-provoking dark fiction. \nAbout CYNTHIA PELAYO: \nCynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. She writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief\, mourning\, and cycles of violence. She is the author of “Loteria”\, “Santa Muerte”\, “The Missing”\, “Poems of My Night”\, “Into the Forest and All the Way Through”\, “Children of Chicago”\, “Crime Scene”\, “The Shoemaker’s Magician”\, as well as dozens of standalone short stories and poems.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-graceview-patient-caitlin-starling-in-conversation-with-cynthia-pelayo
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SUMMARY:THE DAY LEAP SOARED: Blair Braverman in conversation with Pat Zietlow Miller
DESCRIPTION:Children’s picture book author Blair Braverman is stopping in Kenosha on Wednesday\, October 22nd to share her debut book\, “The Day Leap Soared”. An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork\, self-acceptance\, and never giving up in this picture book based on her real-life team of award-winning sled dogs! \nJoin Blair at Blue House Books on Wednesday\, October 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blair will give a short presentation\, discuss her book with Wisconsin children’s author Pat Zietlow Miller. And the best part: her dog\, Leap\, will be in attendance! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2976120251022 \nAbout THE DAY LEAP SOARED: \nLeap is a sweet\, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special\, too? \nThis empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork\, individuality\, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.\nIncludes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates! \nAbout BLAIR BRAVERMAN: \nBlair Braverman is a writer\, dogsledder\, and adventurer. She is the bestselling author of “Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube”\, “Dogs on the Trail”\, and “Small Game”\, a contributing editor to Outside magazine\, and a contributor to the New York Times\, Vogue\, This American Life\, and elsewhere. \nAbout ONE CAN BE: \nAn ode to introverts and quiet leaders. \nSometimes you need to be alone–to think and breathe. Other times you need to be with friends–those you know and those you’ve only just met. And sometimes everyone works together to create something wonderful. \nWhat can one person do all alone? Quite a lot\, actually. Even so\, there are times it helps to work with others. With spare\, lyrical text\, bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates the power of being alone–and of coming together with others–centered on the love of reading and creating community around books. This is a book about trusting yourself and your ideas\, seeing a need\, and connecting with others to meet it. \nPerfect for introverts\, quiet leaders\, and anyone who loves books and little libraries. \nAbout PAT ZIETLOW MILLER: \nPat Zietlow Miller has published 22 picture books and has more on the way. Her first book\, “Sophie’s Squash”\, won the Golden Kite Award\, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor\, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor. “Be Kind” was on the New York Times bestseller list for 10 weeks\, and “In Our Garden” is a two-time Dolly Parton Imagination Library selection. Pat is a former journalist and corporate communicator who lives in Sun Prairie\, Wisconsin.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-day-leap-soared-blair-braverman-in-conversation-with-pat-zietlow-miller
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SUMMARY:THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS: Jane Hamilton in conversation with Carol Dunbar
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed\, New York Times bestselling author of “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World” returns with a stunning coming-of-age novel about girls\, mothers\, and finding one’s way in the world.\nJoin us at Blue House Books on Tuesday\, October 21st to hear from award-winning Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton about her newest novel\, “The Phoebe Variations”. Jane will be discussing her book with Carol Dunbar (“A Winter’s Rime”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books!\nThis event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2759520251021 \nAbout THE PHOEBE VARIATIONS:\nSeventeen-year-old Phoebe was never interested in her birth family. But on the cusp of her high school graduation\, her adoptive mother\, Greta\, insists on a visit to meet her biological parents and siblings. The encounter is a jolt\, a revelation that derails Phoebe.\nWith the help of her best friend Luna\, Phoebe runs away—as far as their friend Patrick O’Connor’s chaotic home\, where she hopes to go unnoticed among his thirteen siblings. But when Phoebe asks Patrick to chop off her hip-length hair\, she’s suddenly transformed. Patrick’s older brothers can’t help but notice the striking\, Peter Pan–like stranger who has suddenly appeared in their midst.\nWhat starts as an adolescent rebellion soon spirals into a whirlwind of self-discovery and unexpected connections. As she grapples with her shifting identity and strained relationships\, Phoebe must navigate the tumultuous road out of girlhood and chart a new and unknown course. \nAbout JANE HAMILTON:\nJane Hamilton is the author of seven critically acclaimed and bestselling novels\, including “The Book of Ruth” and “A Map of the World”\, both of which were Oprah’s Book Club selections. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Allure\, Elle\, and various anthologies. She’s married to an apple farmer and lives in Wisconsin. \nAbout THE WINTER’S RIME:\nA harrowing and emotional novel set in rural Wisconsin— “A Winter’s Rime” explores the impact of generational trauma\, and one woman’s journey to find peace and healing from the violence of her past.\nMallory Moe is a twenty-five-year-old veteran Army mechanic\, living with her girlfriend\, Andrea\, and working overnights at a gas station store while figuring out what’s next. Andrea’s off-grid cabin provides a perfect sanctuary for Mallory\, a synesthete with a hypersensitivity to sound that can trigger flashbacks from her childhood.\nThe getaway that’s largely abandoned during the off season starts out idyllic\, until Andrea’s once-loving behavior turns controlling and abusive\, and Mallory once again finds herself not wanting to go home. After a particularly disturbing altercation\, Mallory escapes into the subzero night and stumbles into Shay\, a teenage girl\, injured and asking for help. But it isn’t long before she realizes that Shay isn’t the only one who needs saving.\nA story about sisterhood and second chances\, “A Winter’s Rime” looks to nature to find what it can teach us about bearing hardship and expanding our capacity to forgive—not just others\, but ourselves. \nAbout CAROL DUNBAR:\nCarol Dunbar is a working writer and former actor who left her life in the city to live off the grid. Her first novel\, “The Net Beneath Us”\, won the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and her second novel\, “A Winter’s Rime”\, received a WLA award for outstanding achievement in fiction. She writes from a solar-powered office on the second floor of a water tower in northern Wisconsin\, where she lives in a house in the woods with her husband\, two kids\, and a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Jeannee Sacken
DESCRIPTION:Jeannee Sacken is back with her newest release\, “The Women Who Stand Between”\, a suspenseful women’s fiction and the first of a brand new series. Known for her Annie Hawkins series\, Jeannee’s writing combines mystery and suspense\, romance\, and women’s fiction all in one. \nJoin Jeannee Sacken at Blue House Books on Saturday\, October 11th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate her new book! Each purchase will receive a free copy of her new novella\, “Depth of Field”\, the epilogue to the Annie Hawkins series. Jeannee will be chatting with excited readers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this fantastic Milwaukee author! \nAbout THE WOMEN WHO STAND BETWEEN: \nJulia Wilde is one of the best wildlife cinematographers in the business. But while on location in southern Africa\, she finds herself unfairly blamed for an accident that leaves several crew members dead. Blacklisted by the movie industry\, she takes a job in the film department at a midwestern university only to discover that tenure depends on her making a movie. \nWith a small crew of talented filmmaking friends in tow\, Julia heads back to Zimbabwe to make a documentary about the Mambas—a fierce\, all-female\, anti-poaching unit who risk their lives every day to protect endangered species. \nBut as Julia soon learns\, being behind the lens is no protection from poachers who will do whatever it takes to protect their business and keep this movie from seeing the light of day. \nAbout JEANNEE SACKEN: \nA former university professor\, Jeannée Sacken is now a photojournalist who travels to the ends of the earth\, documenting the lives of women and children. She also photographs wildlife and is deeply committed to the conservation of endangered species. Described by “MKE Lifestyle” magazine as “Indiana Jones with a camera\,” Jeannée has summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro\, canoed the Zambezi River\, kayaked the North Pacific\, and driven through far-western Mongolia in a blizzard. Many of her adventures have been fictionalized into her novels. \nHer debut novel\, “Behind the Lens”\, the first book in the Annie Hawkins Series\, has won numerous awards\, including the 2021 American Writing Awards Novel of the Year and the Hawthorne Prize. “Double Exposure” was a finalist for the Firebird Awards for Best Suspense\, Romantic Suspense\, and Women’s Fiction. “The Rule of Thirds” won the Killer Nashville 2024 Silver Falchion Award for Best Suspense and the 2023 Literary Global Award for Novel of the year\, among other prizes.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-jeannee-sacken
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:MOCKINGBIRD COURT: Juneau Black in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Shady Hollow! It’s a small town populated by friendly animal folks\, from birds to bears. The calm is marred only by the occasional murder. Twists and turns are just part of the ride in the cozy world of Shady Hollow. So grab a cup of coffee from Joe’s Mug\, put up your paws\, and dive into the series that readers are calling “gently bizarre” and “cute\, quirky\, fluffy fun\, with a touch of lurking darkness.” \nJoin Juneau Black at Blue House Books to celebrate the sixth and FINAL installment of the Shady Hollow series\, “Mockingbird Court”. On Friday\, October 10th at 6:30 p.m.\, writing duo Sharon Nagel and Jocelyn Cole will help us wish our favorite woodland creatures farewell as they discuss their latest cozy mystery story. \nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3539020251010 \nAbout MOCKINGBIRD COURT: \nIn the latest installment in the beloved Shady Hollow series\, everyone’s favorite vulpine investigator Vera Vixen must contend with a cold-hearted killer—and the ghost of her own past. \nIt’s a crisp\, cool autumn in Shady Hollow\, and preparations are underway for the annual Harvest Festival. Creatures have flocked from far and wide to partake in the seasonal festivities\, from pumpkin carving to pie tasting to soup throwing. With all these new faces around town\, it’s the perfect time for someone to slip in unnoticed. \nUnless that someone is Bradley Marvel\, the most famous author—and most noticeable personality—in any woodland warren. It seems the wolf is on the lam. Back in the city\, a body was found in his penthouse apartment at Mockingbird Court\, and Marvel skipped town before the questioning could commence. \nMarvel claims to be innocent\, and it’s up to Vera and her friends to piece together what might have happened that fateful night so many miles away in the beating heart of the big city. But things get complicated when Vera learns that she also knows the victim … and might even be implicated herself. \nAbout JUNEAU BLACK: \nJuneau Black is the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel. They share a love of excellent bookshops\, fine cheeses\, and a good murder (in fictional form only). Though they are two separate people\, if you ask either of them a question about their childhood\, you are likely to get the same answer. This is a little unnerving for any number of reasons. Sharon lives in Wisconsin\, where she works as a librarian. Jocelyn lives in the city-state of Philadelphia\, where she also writes romance as Elizabeth Cole.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/mockingbird-court-juneau-black-in-kenosha
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SUMMARY:Boozy Bookfair at Kenosha Tap House for the Kenosha Literacy Council
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another Boozy Bookfair! \nWe’re so excited to be bringing the Blue House Bookmobile to Kenosha Tap House for our Boozy Bookfair supporting the Kenosha Literacy Council! \nRemember 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 slap bracelets\, games and gift items\, and of course… BOOKS! \nWe will have everything you need: new releases\, local authors\, top sellers\, amazing gifts for all ages\, and so much more! On top of that\, 10% of sales from Blue House Books AND Kenosha Tap House are being donated to Kenosha Literacy Council. \nBe sure to support our hosts and contribute even more to the fundraiser by grabbing food and drink from Kenosha Tap House\, located at 125 56th St\, Kenosha\, Wisconsin.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/boozy-bookfair-at-kenosha-tap-house-for-the-kenosha-literacy-council
LOCATION:Kenosha Tap House\, 125 56th St\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Food & Drink,Shopping
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SUMMARY:TOURIST SEASON: Pre-Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pre-release party for Brynne Weaver’s newest\, highly anticipated first book in the Seasons of Carnage Trilogy\, “Tourist Season”! We’re celebrating at Blue House Books on Monday\, September 22nd at 6:30 p.m.\, and you won’t want to miss out! \nThe event will include freebies\, mingling with fellow Brynne Weaver fans\, and games! Tickets are $34 and include a SIGNED bookplate\, a hardcover copy of “Tourist Season” (which you will get one day before the official publication date)\, PLUS everyone will get a set of character cards\, a crossword puzzle\, 2 postcards\, and a set of stickers! \nThis event is ticketed with only 30 spots available\, so be sure to purchase your ticket ASAP! Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3360020250922
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LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Community,Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Silvia Acevedo
DESCRIPTION:Join Silvia Acevedo at Blue House Books on Saturday\, September 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her latest middle grade book\, “Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course”\, a fantasy story that mixes humor with wise insights on friendship and forgiveness\, perfect for young readers! \nSilvia will be joined with her husband\, Jeff Miracola\, illustrator\, and will be chatting with customers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this fantastic Wisconsin author duo! \nAbout MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE: \nWhat does a 10-year-old boy desperate for new friends do when he sees an ad for mail-order monsters in the back of a comic book? He orders them\, naturally. \nTen-year-old Marco Torres needs a new bestie. Or a few. He’s on the outs with his EX-best friend and needs someone to talk to\, confide in. So he takes a chance on an ad in the back of an old comic book promising something big: MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS. Marco hopes they’ll make amazing new besties and scare off his bully\, who in a mean twist of fate happens to be the twin of his crush. When the monsters arrive\, Marco unleashes their magic and draws the reaction he’d hoped for from his classmates—until the monsters’ hilarious\, uncontrolled escape through the school’s ceilings makes it nearly impossible to hide them from adults. And when Marco’s ex-bestie challenges him to a grudge match to finally settle their score\, it’s Marco’s monsters against an enemy robot in a race on remote control trucks through the neighborhood junk yard. But through it all\, Marco begins to wonder who should really be fighting his battles? And what exactly is he fighting for? \nAbout SILVIA ACEVEDO: \nSilvia Acevedo writes stories for kids and adults who want magic and mystery in their world. \nShe scared up wild monster hijinks in MAIL-ORDER MONSTERS: CRASH COURSE\, visited the ghost La Llorona in THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA\, and barely escaped the wrath of Greek and Roman gods in her mythological GOD AWFUL series. She’s pleased that her works have garnered great reviews from trade publications\, prestigious awards from industry organizations\, and kind words from readers. \nSilvia also worked in New York publishing at Scholastic\, literary agency Writers House\, and the non-profit Inkluded Academy\, which champions diversity in publishing. She led the Wisconsin chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and served on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Writers Association. Before that\, she enjoyed 25+ years in broadcast news\, covering everything from presidential politics to state fair food-on-a-stick. \nFind her at SilviaAcevedo.com \nAbout JEFF MIRACOLO: \nJeff Miracola has been making fantasy art since 1993 for such cool projects as “Star Wars”\, “Mars Attacks”\, “Dungeons & Dragons”\, and “World of Warcraft”. He’s most known\, though\, for his 30+ years creating art for “Magic: The Gathering”. He’s also done conceptual toy and video game design\, editorial illustrations\, and picture books\, as well as activity books for Klutz/Scholastic. Jeff’s a sucker for animals\, so when he’s not creating art\, he’s feeding his many cats and befriending all the squirrels\, chipmunks\, and birds that swoop his way.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-silvia-acevedo
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SUMMARY:Blue House Books Birthday Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fun-filled\, memorable\, jubilant affair as we celebrate 5 years as a brick and mortar shop in downtown Kenosha! To help celebrate\, we are offering a special deal just for you! \nStop in on our birthday and purchase 5 things (totaling $25 minimum) and get a FREE BHB *Tote Bag! On top of that\, every purchase will put you in a raffle to win a bookish prize. We will be drawing the winner at 5 p.m.\, along with birthday cake for everyone! \nCome join in on the festivities as we commemorate this achievement with you\, the bookish community who has supported us along our journey. \n*while supplies last
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/blue-house-books-birthday-celebration
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SUMMARY:IF WE WERE DOGS: Sophie Blackall in conversation with Kerry Sporer
DESCRIPTION:If we were dogs\, what kind would we be?! Find out at this special event with Caldecott-winning picture book author and illustrator Sophie Blackall on Wednesday\, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Library! Sophie will be reading from her new children’s book “If We Were Dogs” and chatting with beloved KUSD librarian Kerry Sporer. Sophie will also be taking questions from her fans of all ages and signing books! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2975520250917 \nAbout IF WE WERE DOGS: \nTwo-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall’s follow-up to her bestselling “If I Was a Horse” explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. \nIf we were dogs\, what kind would we be? I’d be a big dog! And you’d be little dog. Woof! \nJoin two friends as they bark and growl\, woof and howl – and maybe even quack – in a romp that makes room for everybody’s ideas. \nSophie Blackall unleashes a marvelous game of pretend that explores navigating friendship and celebrates boundless imagination. \nAbout SOPHIE BLACKALL: \nSophie Blackall is the bestselling and two-time Caldecott medal-winning artist behind “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear”; “Hello\, Lighthouse”; and “Farmhouse”. \nShe is also the proprietor of Milkwood\, a creative retreat for children’s book makers. She divides her time between Brooklyn and a farm in upstate New York. \nAbout KERRY SPORER: \nKerry Sporer is a local KUSD librarian bringing the love of books to all the children. In 2020\, Kerry won the Special Area Teacher of the Year! She is a champion of all thing’s library and literacy.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/if-we-were-dogs-sophie-blackall-in-conversation-with-kerry-sporer
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Library Southwest\, 7979 38th ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Ruchira Gupta
DESCRIPTION:“At once maddening and heartbreaking\, “The Freedom Seeker” shows young readers there is also hope…” — Alan Gratz\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee \n“”The Freedom Seeker” is a must-read social justice adventure to understand the struggles of migrant families. Ruchira Gupta opens hearts and minds\, inspiring young readers to find their own voice for change.” – Leymah Gbowee\, Nobel Peace Laureate \nJoin Ruchira Gupta at Blue House Books on Sunday\, September 7th\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the release of her latest middle grade book\, “The Freedom Seeker”\, a powerful social justice adventure for young readers. \nRuchira will be chatting with excited readers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this inspiring activist\, journalist\, and author! \nAbout THE FREEDOM SEEKER: \nIn one girl’s relentless search for home and safety\, “The Freedom Seeker” takes readers on a daring journey of displacement and immigration. Illuminated by the kindness of strangers across continents and the strength of the human spirit\, renowned activist and award-winning documentarian Ruchira Gupta has written a powerful tale of resilience\, hope\, and the enduring strength of familial love. \nTwelve-year-old Simi Singh’s life in Northern India is filled with love\, family traditions\, and ordinary worries about hockey competitions\, school exams\, and avoiding the snide remarks of her class nemesis. But when a single rock carrying a note crash through their window during their Id celebration\, Simi’s life will shatter. \nHer Sikh father and Muslim mother’s interfaith marriage is becoming a target of violent vigilantes. Faced with rising threats\, they must make an impossible choice: stay and risk their lives\, or flee their homeland. Simi’s father is the first of them to make the journey to the U.S.\, but when their petition to be reunited in America is denied\, Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler. \nThroughout her nail-biting journey towards safety and belonging\, Simi will face unthinkable danger— and when Simi and her mother are separated during the crossing\, each led to believe the other is dead\, she refuses to accept this fate. Alone in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land\, she must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive\, find her mother\, and reunite her shattered family. \nAbout RUCHIRA GUPTA: \nRuchira Gupta is an Emmy-winning journalist and founder of Apne Aap\, an anti-trafficking organization that supports women and girls in exiting systems of prostitution. Her latest novel\, “The Freedom Seeker”\, is a powerful social justice adventure for young readers. It follows her acclaimed debut “I Kick and I Fly”\, which received the Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature and the South Asia Book Award. \nAn internationally recognized activist\, Ruchira played a key role in the creation of the UN Trust Fund for Trafficking Survivors and the passage of the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act. She has received honors including the French Ordre National du Mérite\, the Clinton Global Citizen Award\, and the UN NGO CSW Woman of Distinction Award. She holds an honorary doctorate from Smith College. \nRuchira has worked with the United Nations across Nepal\, Thailand\, Kosovo\, Iran\, and the United States\, and she teaches occasionally at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. She has co-authored As If Women Matter with Gloria Steinem and edited the anthologies River of Flesh and Renu’s Letters to Birju Babu. \nShe lives between New York and Forbesganj\, where she continues her activism—and paints in her late mother’s garden
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-ruchira-gupta
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SUMMARY:THE LIVE-IN TEMPTATION: Brighton Walsh in conversation with L.B. Dunbar
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a love story with all the best tropes: single dad + nanny\, forced proximity\, forbidden romance\, men in uniform\, and of course\, grumpy + sunshine! “The Live-In Temptation” by local author Brighton Walsh has all this and so much more! \nJoin Brighton at Blue House Books on Wednesday\, September 3rd at 7 p.m.\, where she will be discussing the latest installment in the Starlight Cove series with fellow romance author L.B. Dunbar (the Lakeside Cottage series and the Road Trips & Romance series)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis is a pre-release party\, so you’ll be able to purchase your book one day earlier than its release date. Come celebrate with this fabulous local author and grab a signed copy! \nThis event requires a $5 deposit\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3194320250903\n*NOTE that $5 can be used on any in-store transaction the night of the event only. \nAbout THE LIVE-IN TEMPTATION: \nHiring the chaotic woman I pulled out of a shed fire to be my daughter’s nanny was a bad idea. Letting her live with me? Even worse. \nChloe Bradshaw is too vibrant\, too bold\, and way too young for me. She’s pure sunshine-in-a-hurricane energy and the exact opposite of the calm\, steady influence my daughter needs. \nBut Emma adores her from the second they meet\, and I’d do anything for my little girl. Including sharing a roof with the one woman I shouldn’t want. \nChloe’s the walking definition of off-limits. And one hell of a temptation I can’t stop thinking about. \nBetween midnight snack run-ins\, hair-braiding lessons\, and the way she looks in my stolen hoodie\, forbidden stopped being a warning and started feeling like a dare. \nI swore I wouldn’t cross that line with her. Then I did. Again. And again. \nAnd now\, what we both insisted was only temporary is starting to feel like it could be real. Suddenly\, I’m not just her boss or her landlord. I’m the guy threatening to burn down anything that hurts her. \nBut the end date of our arrangement is looming\, and her suitcase is still half-packed. She says she’s not staying. I say she’s already mine. \nAbout BRIGHTON WALSH: \nAward-winning “USA Today” and “Wall Street Journal” bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. She likes her books how she likes her tea—steamy and satisfying—and adores strong-willed heroines and the protective heroes who fall head over heels for them. \nBrighton lives in the Midwest with her real-life hero of a husband\, her two kids—both taller than her—and her dog who thinks she’s a queen. Her boy-filled house is the setting for dirty socks galore\, frequent dance parties (okay\, so it’s mostly her\, by herself\, while her children look on in horror)\, and more laughter than she thought possible. \nAbout L.B. DUNBAR: \nL.B. Dunbar loves sexy silver foxes\, second chances\, and small towns. If you enjoy older characters in your romance reads\, including a hero with a little silver in his scruff and a heroine rediscovering her worth\, then welcome to romance for those over 40. L.B. Dunbar’s signature works include women and men in their prime taking another turn at love and happily ever after. \nShe’s a “USA Today” Bestseller as well as #1 Bestseller on Amazon in Later in Life Romance with her Lakeside Cottage and Road Trips & Romance series. L.B. lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-live-in-temptation-brighton-walsh-in-conversation-with-l-b-dunbar
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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.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/blind-date-with-a-book-3
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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: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.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/stuffie-sleepover-at-blue-house-books
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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: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 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.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-julia-byrd
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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:We Found Waldo Celebration Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an end-of-event celebration for all those who participated in finding our favorite red and white striped sleuth in Kenosha! \nIf you collected at least 20 stamps\, you will be entered into a drawing to win prizes\, including Waldo books and merch\, books from Blue House Books\, and other items and gift certificates from the participating venues! \nWe will also have other activities for all ages\, including a Waldo look-a-like contest! Come dressed in your best Waldo cosplay and you could win a prize! \nWaldo searchers have until the start of this event\, July 31st at 5 p.m.\, to get their completed stamp card to Blue House Books. \nYou do not have to be present to win\, however winners in attendance will get first dibs at picking their prize! Anyone who has their name drawn and is not in attendance will be contacted to claim their prize. \nPrizes include gifts and/or gift certificates from the following participating venues:\nAlpaca Art\nCoopers Uptown\nCut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza\nEast View Coffee Company\nJerry Smith\nKenosha History Center\nKenosha Public Library\nKenosha Public Museum\nDinosaur Discovery Museum\nLemon Street Gallery\nMillie Bo Peep\nModern Apothecary\nOnce Upon a Child\nRK News Hallmark\nSallese & Co.\nSandy’s Popper\nSouthport Smoothies\nStudio Moonfall\nTo and From Gift Shop\nThe Lettering Machine\nTrecroci Realty\nVisit Kenosha \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
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SUMMARY:GUESS AGAIN: Charlie Donlea in conversation with Joshua Moehling
DESCRIPTION:Psychological thriller readers\, this one is for you! Blue House Books is hosting Charlie Donlea in Kenosha for the launch of his newest novel\, “Guess Again”! Charlie will be at the Rhode Center for the Arts on Tuesday\, July 29th to talk about his latest thriller\, which is perfect for fans of Riley Sager\, Anna Downes\, Alex Finlay\, Ashley Flowers\, Stacy Willingham\, and Karin Slaughter. \nA #1 internationally bestselling author\, Charlie is known for his mold-breaking protagonists\, jaw-dropping endings\, and hot takes on our pop culture obsession with true crime at its most morbid. Now\, “Silence of the Lambs” meets “Cruel Summer” in “Guess Again”\, as Charlie’s engrossing ninth novel dives into the long shadow of trauma on a small town\, hybristophilia and the allure of evil\, and the toll the truth can take on those who hunt for it… \nCharlie will be discussing his book with Joshua Moehling (“And There He Kept Her”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books!\nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2757920250729 \nAbout GUESS AGAIN: \nOn the 10th anniversary of a teenage girl’s disappearance\, her cold case breaks open in dangerous ways…and threatens to tear apart her small Wisconsin town all over again in the masterfully twisty new psychological suspense novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later.\nTen years ago\, 17-year-old high school volleyball star Callie Jones vanished from her quiet Wisconsin lake community. A highly publicized search followed but her body was never found. The case went cold\, but the echoes still linger. \nEthan Hall\, a former renegade detective turned ER doctor\, left law enforcement to escape the horrors of the kid crime division. But on the tenth anniversary of Callie’s disappearance\, his former partner\, Pete Kramer\, makes a desperate request. Pete is the veteran detective who originally investigated the case. Now he’s dying\, and to ease his conscience and get closure for the Jones family\, he needs Ethan to return to the haunting work he left behind—and solve what happened to Callie\, once and for all. \nWord soon spreads and everyone in the small town of Cherryview feels a rush of hope that answers will finally be found. Amid a sweltering heatwave\, Ethan’s investigation gains momentum\, but reexamining old evidence won’t be enough. He needs a new way into the case\, no matter how dangerous or unconventional. \nSoon Ethan’s methods draw him deeper into a twisted psychological game. Because there is much more to the nightmare of Callie’s disappearance than he imagined\, including a connection with his own dark past . . . and secrets that are still worth killing for. \nAbout CHARLIE DONLEA: \nCharlie Donlea is the critically acclaimed\, “USA Today”\, “Indiebound” and #1 internationally bestselling author of propulsive psychological thrillers including “The Girl Who Was Taken”\, “Some Choose Darkness”\, “Twenty Years Later” and “Those Empty Eyes”. \nPublished in nearly 40 countries and translated into more than a dozen languages\, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Donlea has been praised for his “soaring pace\, teasing plot twists” (BookPage) and talent for writing an ending that “makes your jaw drop” (The New York Times Book Review). \nHe was born and raised in Chicago\, where he continues to live with his wife and two children. \nAbout AND THERE HE KEPT HER: \n“A dark and complex mystery that will consume you.” —Julie Clark\, New York Times bestselling author \nThey thought he was a helpless old man. They were wrong. \nWhen two teenagers break into a house on a remote lake in search of prescription drugs\, what starts as a simple burglary turns into a nightmare for all involved. Emmett Burr has secrets he’s been keeping in his basement for more than two decades\, and he’ll do anything to keep his past from being revealed. As he gets the upper hand on his tormentors\, the lines blur between victim\, abuser\, and protector. \nPersonal tragedy has sent former police officer Ben Packard back to the small Minnesota town of Sandy Lake in search of a fresh start. Now a sheriff’s deputy\, Packard is leading the investigation into the missing teens\, motivated by a family connection. As clues dry up and time runs out to save them\, Packard is forced to reveal his own secrets and dig deep to uncover the dark past of the place he now calls home. \nUnrelentingly suspenseful and written with a piercing gaze into the dark depths of the human soul\, And There He Kept Her is a thrilling page-turner that introduces readers to a complicated new hero and forces us to consider the true nature of evil. \nAbout JOSHUA MOEHLING: \nJoshua Moehling is the “USA Today” bestselling author of the Ben Packard series and a two-time Lammy award nominee for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery Thriller. His second novel received high praise from William Kent Krueger\, who said\, “With Where the Dead Sleep\, Joshua Moehling solidifies his place as one of the best new voices in the mystery genre.” \nJoshua lives in Minneapolis with his husband.
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LOCATION:Rhode Center for the Arts\, 514 56th Street\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEST BUDS: A Kids' Botanical Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids who like to get their hands dirty\, join us on Saturday\, July 19th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled kids botanical event! The event includes story time with author Becky Scharnhorst and a plant from Equinox Botanical Boutique! The kids will even get to decorate their own pot and plant their new “best bud” themself with help from Maria\, owner of Equinox!\nThis event is ticketed and will most likely sell out fast\, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP! Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719 \nAbout BEST BUDS:\nFriendship comes naturally to a boy who moves to town and instantly befriends a variety of plants in this heartwarming and funny picture book for fans of Strictly No Elephants and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.\nWhen Spencer moves to a new town\, his mom is worried he may have a hard time making friends. But it’s easy! First\, Spencer meets Fred\, who is an excellent listener. Then there’s Dottie\, who’s a bit wild\, and Eugene\, who’s a jokester. The only thing is\, Fred\, Dottie\, and Eugene are all…plants.\nWhile the adults in Spencer’s life question whether he might want friends he doesn’t have to water\, Spencer knows that friendship can blossom in the most unexpected places. \nAbout BECKY SCHARNHORST:\nBecky grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and spent most of her childhood playing in lakes and reading books. Shortly after graduating from Luther College\, Becky spent a year working as a children’s bookseller at Barnes & Noble and soon discovered she enjoyed reading picture books more than anything else. Much\, much more.\nNow Becky spends her days writing children’s books and working at her local library. She is the author of “My School Stinks” (2021)\, “This Field Trip Stinks” (2022)\, and “How to Get Your Octopus to School” (2023). When she’s not reading or writing\, Becky can be found hiking through the woods\, baking something sweet\, or thinking happy thoughts. She currently lives in Central Wisconsin with her husband and two kids. \n\nevent cost: $35 & $50\ngraphics: attached\nwebsite link: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719\nfacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1009615164488549?active_tab=about
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/best-buds-a-kids-botanical-event
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education,Entertainment,Kid Friendly,Shopping
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SUMMARY:A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES: Morgan Ryan in conversation with Greta Kelly
DESCRIPTION:“A witchy war-time delight!” –Kate Quinn\, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club\nWith World War II raging around her\, a young witch abandoned by her coven must race against the clock to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in the hands of Hitler’s witches. With deeply felt stakes and characters you can’t help rooting for\, “A Resistance of Witches” is a propulsive witchy novel perfect for your summer reading.\nJoin Morgan Ryan\, debut author of “A Resistance of Witches” on Wednesday\, July 16th at 7pm at Blue House Books as she discusses her historical witchy novel with local fantasy author\, Greta Kelly!\n*A $5 deposit is required to reserve your seat\, and that $5 can be used on any in-store transaction the night of the event only.\nPurchase the reservation deposit here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/item/WIdogLxePUmcNq1YaaG-og\n\nAbout A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES:\nAs World War II rages around her\, a witch abandoned by her coven must journey to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in Nazi hands.\nStubborn\, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family\, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Now\, with Hitler’s army rampaging across Europe\, the witches of Britain have joined the war effort\, and Lydia is key to the cause: she must use her magic to track down magical relics before Hitler and his sycophants can. When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with heart-breaking consequences\, the coven is left shaken\, exposed and divided. The elder British witches have no interest in further loss of coven life in service of a government that has forced them into hiding for decades\, no matter the consequences to the world. But with the discovery of the Grimorium Bellum\, an ancient book that leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever it goes\, Lydia knows her mission has never been more urgent.\nAlone and woefully outnumbered\, Lydia makes her way to the heart of occupied France\, where she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne—a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets—and Henry Boudreaux—a handsome Haitian American art historian with a little magic of his own. Together\, they traverse the country\, stalked by the natural and supernatural alike\, in search of the grimoire. But\, as Lydia soon discovers\, finding the book is only half the battle—the Grimorium Bellum has a dark agenda all its own. Lydia must subdue it before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it—but she’ll have to survive the book herself\, first.\n\nAbout MORGAN RYAN:\nMorgan Ryan is the author of stories born from a lifelong love of magic\, a fixation on historical minutiae that borders on the obsessive\, and a tendency to fall down rabbit-holes. She was raised in a family of writers in upstate New York and received her degree in theatre performance from Northeastern University. She now lives in Chicago with her husband. “A Resistance of Witches” is her first novel.\n\nAbout GRETA KELLY:\nGreta K. Kelly is (probably) not a witch\, death or otherwise\, but she can still be summoned with offerings of too-beautiful-to-use journals and Butterfingers candy. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband EJ\, daughters Lorelei and Nadia who are doing their level-best to take over the world.\nThe Warrior Witch duology\, consisting of “The Frozen Crown” and its sequel “The Seventh Queen” are both out now. Greta’s third novel\, “The Queen of Days”\, a stand-alone adult fantasy is also out now.\n\n\nCost: $5\nevent website: Events 2220420250716 | Blue House Books\nFacebook link: A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES: Morgan Ryan in conversation with Greta Kelly | Facebook
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/a-resistance-of-witches-morgan-ryan-in-conversation-with-greta-kelly
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Find Waldo in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Waldo is coming to Kenosha! \nThroughout July\, find our favorite striped sleuth in local businesses throughout Kenosha! Waldo will be hiding in various locations around the city\, and it’s your mission to stop into as many businesses as you can from July 1st to 31st to find him. Collect stamps from each location and win prizes! And who knows\, maybe you’ll discover new amazing stores and hidden gems along the way! \nHere are the details: \nStart at Blue House Books and pick up a Find Waldo Local stamp card starting July 1st. \nThroughout July\, visit as many of the participating businesses (listed below and on the stamp card) as you can. Once you find Waldo\, the store will give you a stamp or signature. \nOnce you collect at least 10 stamps\, stop by Blue House Books for your first small prize! \nIf you collect at least 20 stamps\, you will be entered to win larger prizes from the participating businesses! \nOn July 31st\, we will hold an event to select the prize winners! You do not have to be present to win\, but any winners who are present will get first dibs at choosing their prize. Those event details will be posted soon. \nDon’t forget to support as many of these locally owned and operated businesses as you can along the way! \nParticipating businesses: \nAlpaca Art\nCoopers Uptown\nCut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza\nEast View Coffee Company\nJerry Smith Feed and Seed\nJerry Smith Green Acres\nJerry Smith Pumpkin Farm\nKenosha History Center\nKenosha Public Library Southwest Branch\nKenosha Public Museum\nDinosaur Discovery Museum\nLemon Street Gallery\nMillie Bo Peep\nModern Apothecary\nOnce Upon a Child\nRK News Hallmark\nSallese & Co.\nSandy’s Popper\nStudio Moonfall\nTo and From\nTrecroci Realty
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/find-waldo-in-kenosha-2/2025-07-04
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SUMMARY:Find Waldo in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Waldo is coming to Kenosha! \nThroughout July\, find our favorite striped sleuth in local businesses throughout Kenosha! Waldo will be hiding in various locations around the city\, and it’s your mission to stop into as many businesses as you can from July 1st to 31st to find him. Collect stamps from each location and win prizes! And who knows\, maybe you’ll discover new amazing stores and hidden gems along the way! \nHere are the details: \nStart at Blue House Books and pick up a Find Waldo Local stamp card starting July 1st. \nThroughout July\, visit as many of the participating businesses (listed below and on the stamp card) as you can. Once you find Waldo\, the store will give you a stamp or signature. \nOnce you collect at least 10 stamps\, stop by Blue House Books for your first small prize! \nIf you collect at least 20 stamps\, you will be entered to win larger prizes from the participating businesses! \nOn July 31st\, we will hold an event to select the prize winners! You do not have to be present to win\, but any winners who are present will get first dibs at choosing their prize. Those event details will be posted soon. \nDon’t forget to support as many of these locally owned and operated businesses as you can along the way! \nParticipating businesses: \nAlpaca Art\nCoopers Uptown\nCut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza\nEast View Coffee Company\nJerry Smith Feed and Seed\nJerry Smith Green Acres\nJerry Smith Pumpkin Farm\nKenosha History Center\nKenosha Public Library Southwest Branch\nKenosha Public Museum\nDinosaur Discovery Museum\nLemon Street Gallery\nMillie Bo Peep\nModern Apothecary\nOnce Upon a Child\nRK News Hallmark\nSallese & Co.\nSandy’s Popper\nStudio Moonfall\nTo and From\nTrecroci Realty
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/find-waldo-in-kenosha-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Find Waldo in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Waldo is coming to Kenosha! \nThroughout July\, find our favorite striped sleuth in local businesses throughout Kenosha! Waldo will be hiding in various locations around the city\, and it’s your mission to stop into as many businesses as you can from July 1st to 31st to find him. Collect stamps from each location and win prizes! And who knows\, maybe you’ll discover new amazing stores and hidden gems along the way! \nHere are the details: \nStart at Blue House Books and pick up a Find Waldo Local stamp card starting July 1st. \nThroughout July\, visit as many of the participating businesses (listed below and on the stamp card) as you can. Once you find Waldo\, the store will give you a stamp or signature. \nOnce you collect at least 10 stamps\, stop by Blue House Books for your first small prize! \nIf you collect at least 20 stamps\, you will be entered to win larger prizes from the participating businesses! \nOn July 31st\, we will hold an event to select the prize winners! You do not have to be present to win\, but any winners who are present will get first dibs at choosing their prize. Those event details will be posted soon. \nDon’t forget to support as many of these locally owned and operated businesses as you can along the way! \nParticipating businesses: \nAlpaca Art\nCoopers Uptown\nCut Stone Wood-Fired Pizza\nEast View Coffee Company\nJerry Smith Feed and Seed\nJerry Smith Green Acres\nJerry Smith Pumpkin Farm\nKenosha History Center\nKenosha Public Library Southwest Branch\nKenosha Public Museum\nDinosaur Discovery Museum\nLemon Street Gallery\nMillie Bo Peep\nModern Apothecary\nOnce Upon a Child\nRK News Hallmark\nSallese & Co.\nSandy’s Popper\nStudio Moonfall\nTo and From\nTrecroci Realty
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/find-waldo-in-kenosha-2/2025-07-02
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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