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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

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

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

Used Book Exchange

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

It's time for another Used Book Exchange! Bring some of your previously loved books to exchange for something new! Here's how it works: --There are two sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. --Tickets are $5, and you can use that $5 toward a purchase that night only. --Bring used books from home to...

$5

PRESUMED GUILTY: Scott Turow in Kenosha

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

New from the author of "Presumed Innocent", the #1 bestseller that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever! Rusty is a retired judge ready to enjoy a life of relaxation when his stepson is accused of murdering his troubled girlfriend. Now Rusty must return to the courtroom...

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

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

Blind Date with a Book

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

Stop in from February 11th to February 18th 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! Blind Date books will be...

Free

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

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

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

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

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...

Meet & Greet with Kim Suhr

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

Carefully crafted, surprising, and humane, the stories in Kim Suhr’s "Close Call" unveil emotion in tight spaces, hearts in turmoil, and the searching soul of the Midwest. A series of stories that have been described as capturing “the searching soul of the Midwest". Kim will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, December 7th, from...

Free

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...

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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Coffee & Conversations with Motivational Speaker Kristy Jean

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

The holidays bring bright lights and smells of home-cooking, but getting there is a B*%@#! Unless you have a different "B" word to help--Boundaries. Join author, speaker, and educator, Kristy Jean, as she guides us through her 5 States of Decision making, featured in her motivational book "Decision Permission", encouraging us to set boundaries that...

Free

Meet & Greet with Sean Michael Malone

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

Have a child who loves pictures and history? Then "The ABCs of Battle" is the book for your family! Come check out this amazing book full of amazing illustrations and poems that is perfect for young readers, and that history buffs of any age will enjoy! Author Sean Malone will be at Blue House Books...

Free

Meet & Greet with Amy Samaza

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

Debut author Amy Sazama is no stranger to grief, and wanted to share her journey of hope and healing through difficult times in her memoir "Fleetwood Dreams: Climbing a Mountain after a Landslide". This book showcases a raw and candid look into the process of grief and healing. Amy Sazama will be at Blue House...

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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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

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...

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Browse & Sip: A Book & Wine Pairing – Saturday

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

Join us for a Book & Wine Pairing to benefit Kenosha Literacy Council! Blue House Books owner Samantha Jacquest will be presenting a curated list of new and upcoming book releases, all paired with fantastic wines carefully chosen by the expert staff at The Buzz! You'll enjoy an evening of literature and fine wine, all...

$55