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FUNNY STORY Release Party
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesIt's kind of a "Funny Story"... Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd to celebrate the release of Funny Story by Emily Henry! At this morning release party, we will have breakfast pastries and beverages while you play trivia and partcipate in other activities for fantastic prizes including totes bags and t-shirts! A book purchase from...
Haiku Storytime & Workshop
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesTo celebrate National Poetry Month we are holding a workshop and storytime to celebrate the Haiku Poem! Professor Waymel, instructor of college literature, will be leading the workshop that will teach children the beauty and creativity behind Haiku poems! We will also be reading a few Haiku poems about animals and nature that will inspire...
Rebecca Makkai in Conversation with Amy Pease
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesA decades-old tragedy, a suspect convicted, and a woman who is unsure the case was ever really solved. Rebecca Makkai's "I Have Some Questions for You" has been a consistent bestseller at Blue House Books, and we are so excited to welcome Rebecca to Kenosha to help celebrate the paperback release of this haunting mystery...
Bonnie Jo Campbell at Blue House Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesNational Book Award Finalist Bonnie Jo Campbell is coming to Blue House Books! Join us on Wednesday, February 21st to hear from Bonnie Jo about her latest novel, The Waters, which was chosen as the January Reads with Jenna Book Club pick! Known as a master of rural noir, Bonnie Jo returns with a fierce,...
Traveling Trunk Cookie Decorating & Storytime at Bluehouse Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesIt's the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate the holidays with Blue House Books! Grab the kiddos and join us for a night of decorating cookies and a wonderful story with our friend Miss Lisa from Traveling Trunk Storytime! Miss Lisa will be all dressed up for the holidays and we encourage everyone...
Blue House Books Meet & Greet with Courtney Lochner
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesBlue House Books Meet & Greet with Courtney Lochner If you're in the mood to curl up with a dark mystery, you will want to check out "The French House" by Courtney Lochner. Her dark academia debut thriller set in Wisconsin will have you reading deep into the cold winter nights! Courtney will be at...
Annelise Ryan in Kenosha for the release of DEATH IN THE DARK WOODS
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesCryptozoologist Morgan Carter and her dog Newt are back for another adventure in the newest instalment of the Monster Hunter Mystery Series, and author Annelise Ryan is celebrating with us in Kenosha! Join us on Tuesday, December 12th as we help launch "Death in the Dark Woods" with the author herself and fellow cozy mystery...
Juneau Black in Kenosha for the release of TWILIGHT FALLS
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesWelcome back to the charming but dangerous world of Shady Hollow! For the release of the next instalment of the Shady Hollow cozy mystery series, Sharon Nagel of the Juneau Black writing duo will be at Blue House Books to talk about "Twilight Falls!" Joining Sharon is fellow writer of cute and murderous stories Amanda...
Storytime with Randi Moxi!
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin us for storytime with local author Randi Moxi! We are so excited to host Randi at Blue House Books so she can share "A Pittie Pool Party," a fun and adorable story about rescue animals! Join us on September 9th for this FREE event that includes storytime and an activity great for kids of...
Essential Oil Workshop with Modern Apothecary
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesAre you an essential oils enthusiast? How would you like to create your own blend?! We are excited to partner with Modern Apothecary for an interactive essential oil workshop, hosted by Blue House Books. Participants will be guided through essential oil basics and will have the opportunity to create a scented bath salt and stress...
Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Canary Girls, at Blue House Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesHistorical fiction author Jennifer Chiaverini is coming to Blue House Books! We are thrilled that Jennifer is joining us during her book tour for her latest release, "Canary Girls," a lively and illuminating novel about the “munitionettes” who built bombs in Britain’s arsenals during World War I, risking their lives for the war effort and...
Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Canary Girls, at Blue House Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesHistorical fiction author Jennifer Chiaverini is coming to Blue House Books! We are thrilled that Jennifer is joining us during her book tour for her latest release, "Canary Girls," a lively and illuminating novel about the “munitionettes” who built bombs in Britain’s arsenals during World War I, risking their lives for the war effort and...
After Hours at the Bookstore
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin us for another After Hours at the Bookstore! On Thursday, August 17th, Blue House Books will be open late for a more exclusive shopping experience with deals and refreshments. This month's special guest is musical trio Violet Wilder! We're so excited to have these amazing ladies with us performing an acoustic set as you...
High Tea at the Bookstore
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesYou are cordially invited to High Tea at Blue House Books! Join us for an afternoon with tea, cakes and sweets, mini sandwiches, and great conversation surrounded by beautiful books. Hosted by The Pine Blossom, your High Tea experience also includes your choice of a fabulous fashion hat for the occasion, a gift to take...
Storytime with Jill and Freddy Letven!
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin us for storytime with local author Jill Letven and her friendly dog Freddy! Jill's book is an adorable story of an unlikely friendship, and is great for children to learn about meeting new friends or gaining a new sibling! Jill will introduce the kids to the books inspiration, her dog Freddy, and she will...
Used Book Exchange
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesIt's time for another Used Book Exchange! Bring some of your previously loved books to exchange for something new! Here's how it works: --Space is limited, so we have broken the event up into two sessions with 20 people each. --Tickets are $5, and you can use that $5 toward a purchase that night only....
We Found Waldo! Prize Drawing & Celebration
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesTime is almost up to Find Waldo Local in Kenosha! Join us for an end-of-event celebration where we will draw names of qualifying participants for prizes! Waldo searchers have until the start of this event, July 31st at 5 p.m., to get their completed stamp card to Blue House Books. You do not have to...
Geneveive Gornichec in conversation with Olesya Gilmore
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the release of Genevieve Gornichec's sophomore novel "The Weaver and the Witch Queen" with the author herself! Genevieve will be in conversation with fellow fantasy writer Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, author of "The Witch and the Tsar". Join us as we listen to their discussion about the inspiration behind their novels and...
David Ferraro, author of The Alchemy of Moonlight, at Blue House Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesDavid Ferraro, author of "The Alchemy of Moonlight," is coming to Blue House Books! We are THRILLED to have David here to chat with excited readers about his debut novel and sign books! Our customers have been LOVING "The Alchemy of Moonlight", a queer gothic romance, in which a young marquis caught between freedom and...
Storytime & Creativity Workshop with Reed McCloskey
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesRead and "imaginate" with local author Reed McCloskey! Reed will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, July 8th at 1 p.m. to lead a storytime and creativity workshop that is perfect for children ages 4 to 8. "Many Greetings, Many Faces" is a rhyming frenzy from good morning to goodnight. Get ready to go...
Find Waldo Local in Kenosha!
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFind Waldo in Kenosha! Blue House Books is so excited to be hosting Find Waldo Local in Kenosha! Throughout the month of July, look for Waldo in 25 participating local businesses and organizations around Kenosha and earn prizes! Here's how it works: --Grab a stamp card from Blue House Books --Go to the various businesses...
Blue House Banned Book Club JUNE
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesWelcome to the Banned Book Club, where we believe in the freedom to read! The Blue House Banned Book Club meets the third Sunday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A. Help us choose our next title here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/623887789393972
Meet & Greet with Daniel Stika
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesLocal author and veteran Daniel Stika will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, June 17th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with his two local history books! About the Books "When Lincoln Met Wisconsin's Nightingale": Join author Daniel L. Stika as he examines the work of Wisconsin's Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey. As a tireless campaigner...
Meet & Greet with Ruben Williams
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesAuthor Ruben Williams is returning to his hometown to celebrate the release of his debut novel "Northern Lights," a young adult coming-of-age story about an African American teenager who is trying to manage life as a foster child living in a bad neighborhood while attending a private high school. "Northern Lights" captures the depth of...