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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
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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
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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
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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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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-2/2025-07-01
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Author Meg Marcus
DESCRIPTION:A spur-of-the-moment trip between old friends brings laughter\, tears\, and the wounds of the past to the surface in “Linger”\, a fantastic women’s fiction novel of friendship and found family by Chicago author Meg Marcus. \nHaving spent so many years apart\, will this time together strengthen the bond they built so many years ago\, or will it reignite the decade-old hurt and send what was left of their friendship up in smoke? \nJoin Meg at Blue House Books on Saturday\, June 28th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to chat about her latest novel and grab a signed copy from the author herself! \nAbout LINGER: \nCaught up in reminiscing\, Mallory sends an invite out of the blue to her old high school friends for a reunion trip. This isn’t just any reunion trip\, but a trip curated especially for Adventure Girl alumni. \nLonging to relive the memories and sisterhood forged in their tenure as Adventure Girls\, the ex-troop all agree to spend a week in California. Mallory\, Katie\, Tina\, Christie\, Mary\, and CeCe venture out to the land of fun and sun to reconstruct the bond they thought had been lost in the years since they had seen each other last. \nSoon\, they begin to realize the wounds of the past run just as deep as their friendship\, and Mallory fears that the trip has torn them too far open to ever repair. \nHaving spent so many years apart\, will this time together strengthen the bond they built so many years ago\, or will it reignite the decade-old hurt and send what was left of their friendship up in smoke? \nAbout MEG MARCUS: \nMeg is based in the Chicago area and recently published her debut novel! Her work reflects her interest in exploring relationships between people and finding meaning in the seemingly mundane. Writing as an art is like creating a mosaic: each piece has to be just the right shape\, size\, and color to come together as a beautiful big picture.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-author-meg-marcus
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR MEET & GREET WITH JACKSON TANAMOR
DESCRIPTION:Young adult author Jason Tanamor will be at Blue House Books on Saturday\, June 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for his release of his newest book\, “The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas”.\nIn his latest novel\, Jason Tanamor tackles the difficult nuances of growing up while dealing with loss\, the stigma around mental health in teenage boys\, and gives prominence to perspectives from the Filipino diaspora. Reminiscent of “I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom” by Shannon C.F. Rogers and “The Silence that Binds Us” by Joanna Ho\, this story poses meaningful questions about grief\, self-love and what it means to accept our own identities.\nJason will be chatting with readers and signing books! Be sure to stop in anytime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet this Midwest author and grab a signed book.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/author-meet-greet-with-jackson-tanamor
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SUMMARY:Stories & Sleuthing: Murdle Jr. Activity Night!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior detectives! Put on your thinking caps and join us at Blue House Books on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. for a special Murdle Jr Activity Night! The event will be filled with activities\, games\, and the opportunity to win prizes! Each child will also get an official Detective Club membership card. \nEach ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry into the event. This event is for kids aged 8-12. Bundle all three Murdle Junior books and save $5 off the bundle! \nThere are only a limited number of spots\, and these events tend to sell out quickly\, so purchase your ticket today before they’re gone! \nTickets: \nTicket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry for up to two kids. Please include in the order comments how many kids will be attending. \nAbout the Book: \nInspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series\, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Swifts. \nIt’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground\, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake\, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all\, she’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school\, there’s a scream from inside the library. \nThe kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out\, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime\, the library is how it’s always been: filled with books\, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking\, but Jake\, Sterling\, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney! \nThe second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready\, Set\, Solve! is a companion for this novel\, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books\, for readers with the keenest of eyes! \nAbout the Author: \nG. T. Karber is the bestselling author of Murdle\, a murder-mystery logic puzzle book series. He has produced dozens of live interactive mysteries in the Los Angeles area\, where he lives with his partner Dani Messerschmidt and their two cats. Fun fact: G. T. Karber was actually once a child himself\, and in fact\, he was actually a “Junior”!
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SUMMARY:Stories & Sleuthing: Murdle Jr. Activity Night!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior detectives! Put on your thinking caps and join us at Blue House Books on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. for a special Murdle Jr Activity Night! The event will be filled with activities\, games\, and the opportunity to win prizes! Each child will also get an official Detective Club membership card. \nEach ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry into the event. This event is for kids aged 8-12. Purchase the two accompanying puzzle books and get $5 off during the event. \nThere are only a limited amount of spots\, and these events tend to sell out quickly\, so purchase your ticket today before they’re gone! \nTickets: \nTicket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry for up to two kids. Please include in the order comments how many kids will be attending. \nAbout the Book: \nInspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series\, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Swifts. \nIt’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground\, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake\, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all\, she’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school\, there’s a scream from inside the library. \nThe kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out\, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime\, the library is how it’s always been: filled with books\, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking\, but Jake\, Sterling\, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney! \nThe second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready\, Set\, Solve! is a companion for this novel\, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books\, for readers with the keenest of eyes! \nAbout the Author: \nG. T. Karber is the bestselling author of Murdle\, a murder-mystery logic puzzle book series. He has produced dozens of live interactive mysteries in the Los Angeles area\, where he lives with his partner Dani Messerschmidt and their two cats. Fun fact: G. T. Karber was actually once a child himself\, and in fact\, he was actually a “Junior”!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/stories-sleuthing-murdle-jr-activity-night-2
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education,Entertainment,Shopping
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SUMMARY:THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR: Release Party with Brighton Walsh
DESCRIPTION:“The Grump Next Door” has it all: spice\, check; grumpy scowling main character\, check; sarcasm\, obviously a check. Let’s not forget some forced proximity and opposites attracts\, check and check. This newest romance release from Brighton Walsh has everything you need and more. \nJoin Brighton Walsh at Blue House Books on Saturday\, June 7th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Brighton will be discussing her newest romance book with her in-conversation partner\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing copies of “The Grump Next Door”. \nCome celebrate with this fabulous local author and grab a signed copy! \n*Special note: If you preorder your copy of “The Grump Next Door”\, you will receive a sticker sheet set and a trope tarot card! Plus get your book personalized by Brighton at the release party! See more details on the preorder campaign here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/excl…/the-grump-next-door * \n*Seating note: There will be enough room for 30 chairs and the remaining will be standing room only. * \nAbout THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR: \nOur first kiss was a lie. Our second was a mistake. And the night we spent tangled up in each other? Hot as hell but a complete disaster. \nBecause now Sutton Sinclair—the sharp-tongued troublemaker who left claw marks down my back and a dent in my self-control—is living in my backyard cottage with her teenage daughter. And I’m her goddamn landlord. \nI like things quiet. Controlled. She’s neither. Sutton’s chaos wrapped in sunshine\, a temptation in scrubs I can’t seem to stay away from.\nWhen her ex shows up acting like Sutton’s still his to lose\, I claim her on instinct. The kiss? Hot. The fallout? Immediate. \nNow my family—and the entire town—thinks we’re a couple. \nFake dating Sutton wasn’t in my playbook\, but if being a pro-footballer turned high school coach has taught me anything\, it’s how to pivot. All I have to do is keep my hands to myself. \nThen her cottage floods. \nNow we’re sharing a roof…and a bed. The line between real and fake is blurring faster than I can redo the guest house. \nThis is supposed to be temporary. But Sutton doesn’t just crash into my life—she rewrites it. She’s in my home\, moaning my name\, breaking every rule I’ve ever lived by. \nAnd I’m starting to want something permanent with the woman who’s already got one foot out the door. \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. \nShe 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.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-grump-next-door-release-party-with-brighton-walsh
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Author Meet & Greet with Payton Lange
DESCRIPTION:Join Kenosha native and debut author Payton Lange at Blue House Books on Saturday\, May 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Payton will be chatting with readers about her memoir “A Caged Body with a Freed Soul”\, the story of Payton’s physical and mental journey of having a spinal cord injury and paralysis. \nStop by anytime during the event to meet this inspiring young woman and hear about her journey! \nAbout “A Caged Body with a Freed Soul”: \n“A Caged Body with a Freed Soul” is an autobiography that epitomizes triumph over tragedy\, as the book follows a six-year timeline of Payton Lange’s physical\, mental and spiritual recovery after a horrifying event: a spontaneous spinal cord injury and paralysis. This story encapsulates that life is unforgiving and cruel\, but it\, more importantly\, expresses that life can be miraculous even if the darkness is enough to consume everything. Containing four sections that convey the losses\, healings\, struggles\, and rewards of this grueling but gratifying journey\, this book is a movingly intricate weave—a detailed and poetic chronicle of healing against all odds. \nAbout Payton Lange: \nPayton Lange is a twenty-year-old college student pursuing a career in occupational therapy. She has been wanting to write a book about her spinal cord injury journey for years\, but she believes that due to her abundant life lessons and growth she has endured especially over this past year\, that now is a better time than any. She is passionate about helping anyone who is going through seasons of tribulations\, but she especially desires to help patients who are in the darkest of times like she once was. There is no doubt that her life still contains many struggles\, but through these past six years\, she has learned to see every moment\, person\, movement\, or feeling as the greatest of gifts.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/author-meet-greet-with-payton-lange
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Blue House Banned Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Banned Book Club\, where we believe in the freedom to read!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/blue-house-banned-book-club
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:PLEASE EXCUSE MY BOUNDARIES Launch Event with Kristy Jean
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries aren’t just a mindset–they’re a statement. Make yours loud and clear. Join Kristy Jean and celebrate her memoir release “Please Excuse My Boundaries” at Blue House Books on May 3rd! Stop by the store from 1 to 3pm for a meet and greet with the author and join for the official launch event at 4:30pm filled with a presentation\, snacks\, merch\, and more! \nMeet & Greet \nKristy Jean will be at Blue House Books on Saturday\, May 3rd\, from 1 to 3 p.m. to chat with readers and sign books. Whether you are buying this book for yourself or a loved one\, it is the perfect book for anyone who’s ever felt trapped in the expectations of others\, silenced yourself to keep the peace\, and if you’re ready to stop excusing and start owning your boundaries. \nLaunch Event \n**This event will be primarily standing room only with seats reserved for those who need them.** \nKristy Jean will be celebrating her memoir release with a party\, and you’re invited! From 4:30 to 6 p.m.\, join Kristy at Blue House Books for a presentation\, Q&A with the audience\, book signing\, a special mocktail bar from Living Full Kombucha\, exclusive merch from The Lettering Machine\, snacks from Captain Mike’s and more. Don’t miss out on this fun event! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Register here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2297220250503 \nAbout “PLEASE EXCUSE MY BOUNDARIES” \nKristy Jean was born knowing exactly who she was—bold\, stubborn (“capatosta\,” as her Italian family would say)\, and unafraid to speak her mind. But then she met the world. The world told her to be quiet\, sit nicely\, and fit in at all costs. So\, like so many of us\, she learned to please\, to excuse\, to shrink. Little by little\, she lost herself.​ \n“Please Excuse My Boundaries” is a raw\, unapologetic exploration of what happens when we trade authenticity for acceptance—and what it takes to reclaim ourselves. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons\, Kristy Jean unpacks the ways she excused her fears\, ignored her needs\, and let others dictate her worth. But this isn’t just her story—it’s an invitation to examine your own. \nAbout KRISTY JEAN \nKristy Jean is a blended mom of four\, wife\, educational leader\, speaker\, and author whose mission is to help all of us redefine and live our most authentic lives. She holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration as well as Principal and Director of Instruction licensures. She values blending the expertise of education\, business\, and wellness professionals for a more holistic perspective in her personal and professional lives. \nHer first book\, “Decision Permission: Five States of Support For Every Level of Decision Making”\, is a culmination of these experiences\, as she proposes a new approach to the decision-making process. Born out of her personal experiences & research in various fields\, the five “States”: Ponder\, Prepare\, Produce\, Persevere\, and Process provide a framework to support readers as they make (and respond to) decisions throughout their lives. These States also anchor her speaking & coaching work with individuals\, groups\, and businesses\, as they collaborate with Kristy Jean to define an authentic identity and produce decisions that align with their goals.​ \nShe is a frequent guest expert on NBC’s “The Morning Blend”\, bringing viewers inspiring content around facing & embracing change\, blended families\, and setting boundaries in our lives. \nKristy Jean’s work centers around her passion to meet you where you are at this moment and to personalize the journey toward your goals so that you (and your team) confidently make your own decisions\, embrace change\, and set clear boundaries to achieve your own definition of success. \nShe lives in Wisconsin with her blended family of six who love to play board games & enjoy quality time in the Northwoods.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/please-excuse-my-boundaries-launch-event-with-kristy-jean
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Food & Drink,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Brunch Release Party for Emily Henry's GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 there\, and our event ticket holders get a free drink from their special menu and discounts on pastries! Doors will open at 7:45am. Then head over to Blue House Books to continue the bookish fun! \nTickets are $40 and include a copy of “Great Big Beautiful Life” and an adorable sticker sheet set! Everyone will also have the opportunity to win prizes\, including a tote bag\, bookmark\, enamel pin\, and BHB gift certificate! You may even be one of the lucky winners who gets to trade in their copy of “Great Big Beautiful Life” for a signed edition! \nThis event is ticketed with only 30 spots available\, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/brunch-release-party-for-emily-henrys-great-big-beautiful-life
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Entertainment,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Books & Beans: A Book and Coffee Pairing
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe have partnered with East View Coffe Co to bring you a curated pairing of book & coffee pairings. Enjoy specialty coffee samples and breakfast pastries as we share with you some of our higly anticipated new and upcoming book releases! \nAfter the presentation it’s time to shop! Books from the presentation are 15% during the event only! On top of that\, you can select your favorite coffee sample and get a full 8oz coffee of it to sip while you shop or take with you to go. \nPlease send us an email if you have ANY FOOD/DRINK ALLERGIES OR ACCOMODATIONS NEEDED! Events@shopatbhb.com
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/books-beans-a-book-and-coffee-pairing
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:PASSING THROUGH A PRAIRIE COUNTRY: Dennis Staples in conversation with Christina Henry
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. Register here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/1719820250320 \nABOUT PASSING THROUGH A PRAIRIE COUNTRY:\nFor decades\, a dark force has terrorized the Languille Lake reservation. Only spoken of in whispers as “the sandman\,” he lurks in the Hidden Atlantis Lake Resort and Casino\, the reservation’s main attraction and source of revenue\, leeching its patrons’ dreams and ambitions and also preventing the ghosts that linger there from moving on. Fleeing a breakup\, Marion Lafournier\, a mid-twenties Ojibwe\, seeks solace in the slot machine’s siren song. Here he falls afoul of the sandman\, an encounter Marion barely escapes through the timely intervention of his cousins Alana and Cherie\, who both work at the casino and are intimately aware of the sandman’s power. Meanwhile\, Glenn Nielan\, only recently out of the closet and an aspiring documentarian\, hopes to capture the faces of the Ojibwe land while experiencing the casino’s thrills. But he will learn that all who choose to play the sandman’s games are in danger of falling into his grasp.\nMarion and Alana are members of the Bullhead clan\, a family with ties to a sacred past and a fierce determination to ensure their future. Alana\, with her seven-fire sight\, is the only person to fully grasp the danger the sandman poses. Aware of Marion’s occasional ability to navigate the spirit world\, she enlists his aid in defeating this wraith. But the power and reach of the sandman go far beyond Alana’s worst fears. Soon she and Marion find themselves in a battle for their lives and for the souls of the reservation’s residents\, both the living and the dead. \nABOUT DENNIS STAPLES:\nDennis E. Staples is an Ojibwe writer from Bemidji\, Minnesota\, and the author of “This Town Sleeps”. He holds an MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts and is a graduate of the 2018 Clarion West Writers Workshop and a recipient of the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship. His work has appeared in “Asimov’s Science Fiction” and “Nightmare magazine”. He is a member of the Red Lake Nation. \nABOUT CHRISTINA HENRY:\nChristina Henry is a horror and dark fantasy author whose works include “Horseman”\, “Near the Bone”\, “The Ghost Tree”\, “Looking Glass”\, “The Girl in Red”\, “The Mermaid”\, “Lost Boy”\, “Alice”\, “Red Queen”\, and the seven-book urban fantasy Black Wings series.\nShe 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. Learn more online at www.christinahenry.net.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/passing-through-a-prairie-country-dennis-staples-in-conversation-with-christina-henry
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Used Book Exchange
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another Used Book Exchange! \nBring some of your previously loved books to exchange for something new! Here’s how it works: \n–There are two sessions starting at 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. \n–Tickets are $5\, and you can use that $5 toward a purchase that night only. \n–Bring used books from home to trade with other used books. \n–Please bring books that you truly think people will love\, do not use this as an opportunity to get rid of Encyclopedias or 20-year-old novels that no one wants to read. We recommend bringing popular titles published within the last 5 years. \n–Your books will go on the community table\, and when we say “Go\,” grab new-to-you books to bring home! \n–You can take as many books as you bring\, with a limit of five books per person. \n–Stick around to the very end\, because if there are still books left you can take even more! \nThis event is extremely popular\, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/used-book-exchange-2
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:PRESUMED GUILTY: Scott Turow in Kenosha
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRusty 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 one last time\, where he’s forced to question if the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty. \nScott Turow and David Ellis (“Look Closer” and “The Best Lies”) will be at Blue House Books on Friday\, February 21st to talk about the latest book in Scott’s “Presumed Innocent” series! \nTurow\, a former prosecutor\, and Ellis\, a sitting appellate court judge\, will be talking about the thrilling side of crime and punishment\, and how Turow has used his experience in the courtroom to write several bestselling novels! \nThere will also be time for questions from the audience and a book signing! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required at the RSVP button below. \nABOUT PRESUMED GUILTY \nRusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife\, Bea\, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best\, and his last. \nBut the peace that’s taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea’s young adult son\, Aaron\, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession\, disappears. If Aaron doesn’t return soon\, he will be sent back to jail. \nAaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend\, Mae\, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later\, when she still hasn’t returned\, suspicion falls on Aaron\, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead\, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder. \nFaced with few choices and even fewer hopes\, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time\, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. \nABOUT SCOTT TUROW \nScott Turow\, a writer and former practicing lawyer\, is the author of thirteen bestselling works of fiction\, including “Presumed Innocent”\, “Suspect”\, and the upcoming “Presumed Guilty”. \nMr. Turow has also published two nonfiction books\, including “One L”\, about his experience as a law student. His books have been translated into more than forty languages\, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide\, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. \nHe has frequently contributed essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as the New York Times\, Washington Post\, Vanity Fair\, the New Yorker\, and the Atlantic. \nABOUT THE BEST LIES \nLeo Balanoff is a diagnosed pathological liar with unthinkable skeletons in his family’s closet. He’s also a crusading attorney who seeks justice at all costs. When a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo’s fingerprints show up on the murder weapon\, no one believes a word he says. But he might be the FBI’s only shot at taking down the dealer’s brutal syndicate. \nRisk his life going undercover for the feds or head straight to prison for murder? Leo accepts the FBI’s offer—but it comes with a price\, including a collision course with his ex\, Andi Piotrowski\, a former cop and “the one who got away.” \nForced to walk a tightrope between an ambitious FBI agent and a cruel\, calculating crime boss\, Leo’s trapped in a corner. But he has more secrets than anyone realizes\, and a few more cards left to play … \nABOUT DAVID ELLIS \nDavid Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction\, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. \nIn December 2014\, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/presumed-guilty-scott-turow-in-kenosha
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:THE UMBRELLA MAKER'S SON: Tod Lending in conversation with Renee Ryan
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/1595620250220 \nSet against the harrowing backdrop of World War II\, this compelling work paints a vivid portrait of love\, survival\, and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. \nAlready generating buzz among critics and readers and drawing comparisons to “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris and Lisa Barr’s newest novel “The Goddess of Warsaw”\, Lending’s narrative tells a universal story of hope and human perseverance. \nAbout THE UMBRELLA MAKER’S SON: \nBorn to a secure\, middle-class Polish Jewish family\, seventeen-year-old Reuven works alongside his father\, an artisan businessman whose shop creates the finest handmade umbrellas in Poland. But the family’s peaceful life shatters when the Nazis invade their homeland\, igniting World War II. The Nazis confiscate their business\, evict them from their home\, and strip away their rights\, threatening the lives of the city’s entire Jewish population\, including Reuven and Zelda\, the girl he loves. After being separated from his family\, Reuven embarks on a perilous journey through the Polish countryside\, determined to reach the Kraków ghetto where he hopes to reunite with Zelda. \nWith exquisite attention to detail\, Lending weaves a tale that transports readers to the heart of Krakow\, capturing the essence of a community torn apart by war. The novel stands out not only for its historical accuracy but also for its deeply personal exploration of family dynamics amidst chaos. Lending’s background in documentary filmmaking shines through in his meticulous portrayal of the era and his ability to evoke powerful emotions. \nAbout TOD LENDING: \nTod Lending is an Academy Award–nominated and national Emmy-winning producer\, director\, writer\, and cinematographer. His work has aired nationally on ABC\, CBS\, NBC\, PBS\, and HBO; has been screened theatrically and received awards at national and international festivals\, including the “Sundance Film Fest.”; and has been televised internationally in Europe and Asia. \nHe is the president and founder of Nomadic Pictures\, a documentary film production company based in Chicago. “The Umbrella Maker’s Son” is his debut novel. \nAbout THE LAST FASHION HOUSE IN PARIS: \nIn the heart of occupied WWII Paris\, an elegant fashion house is the unlikely headquarters of a daring resistance network. Behind closed doors\, courageous women vie to save loved ones and strangers alike from the Nazis in this powerful story of survival\, friendship and second chances. \nFrance\, 1942 \nOnce\, Paulette Leblanc spent her days flirting\, shopping and drawing elegant dresses in her sketch pad. Then German tanks rolled into France\, and a reckless romance turned into deep betrayal. Blaming herself for her mother’s arrest by the Gestapo\, Paulette is sent away to begin a new life in Paris\, working as apprentice to fashion designer Sabine Ballard. But Maison de Ballard is no ordinary fashion house. While seamstresses create the perfect couture gowns\, clandestine deals and secrets take place out of sight. Mademoiselle Ballard is head of a vast network of resistance fighters–including Paulette’s coworker and friend Nicolle Cadieux–who help escort downed military men and Jewish families to safety. \nSoon Paulette is recruited as a spy. Working as a seamstress by day\, gathering information at glamorous parties by night\, Paulette at last has a chance to earn the redemption she craves. But as the SS closes in\, and Nicolle goes missing\, Paulette must make life-and-death decisions about who to trust\, who to love and who to leave behind… \nAbout RENEE RYAN: \nRenee Ryan is a bestselling\, award-winning author of over 30 novels\, including her most recent release\, “The Last Fashion House in Paris”. \nAn avid reader\, trained ballet dancer\, and chocolate enthusiast\, Renee grew up in a small Florida beach town where she learned to skateboard and surf very poorly. During her senior year at Florida State University\, she was elected president of her sorority. After earning degrees in Economics\, Religious Studies and Latin\, Renee worked at a Florida theme park\, a modeling agency\, then took a job molding young minds at Leon High School in Tallahassee. She eventually married the love of her life\, raised two amazing children\, then left teaching to pursue her dream of writing full time. \nFor additional information about Renee\, check out www.reneeryan.com. She can also be found on Instagram\, Facebook\, X\, and Threads. See less
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-umbrella-makers-son-tod-lending-in-conversation-with-renee-ryan
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:LET'S CALL HER BARBIE: Renee Rosen in conversation with Melanie Benjamin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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 discussing her book with fellow Midwest author Melanie Benjamin (“The Children’s Blizzard”)\, where she will go into detail about her research into American’s feminist icon\, answer questions from the audience\, and sign books! \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/1603520250212 \nAbout “LET’S CALL HER BARBIE”: \nWhen Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other\, she knows what she’s setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up. \nIn 1956\, the only dolls on the market for little girls let them pretend to be mothers. Ruth’s vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything. \nAs Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels—head engineer Jack Ryan who hides his deepest secrets behind his genius and designers Charlotte Johnson and Stevie Klein\, whose hopes and dreams rest on the success of Barbie’s fashion—she knows they’re working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground. \nIn the decades to come—through soaring heights and devastating personal lows\, public scandals and private tensions— each of them will have to decide how tightly to hold on to their creation. Because Barbie has never been just a doll—she’s a legacy. \nAbout RENEE ROSEN: \nRenee Rosen is a “USA Today” bestselling author. Her novels include “Let’s Call Her Barbie”\, “Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl”\, “The Social Graces” and “Park Avenue Summer” as well as others. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages. She lives in Chicago and is currently working on a new novel. To learn more\, visit her website at www.reneerosen.com \nAbout “THE CHILDREN’S BLIZZARD”: \nThe morning of January 12\, 1888\, was unusually mild\, following a punishing cold spell. It was warm enough for the homesteaders of the Dakota Territory to venture out again\, and for their children to return to school without their heavy coats—leaving them unprepared when disaster struck. At the hour when most prairie schools were letting out for the day\, a terrifying\, fast-moving blizzard blew in without warning. Schoolteachers as young as sixteen were suddenly faced with life and death decisions: Keep the children inside\, to risk freezing to death when fuel ran out\, or send them home\, praying they wouldn’t get lost in the storm? \nBased on actual oral histories of survivors\, this gripping novel follows the stories of Raina and Gerda Olsen\, two sisters\, both schoolteachers—one becomes a hero of the storm and the other finds herself ostracized in the aftermath. It’s also the story of Anette Pedersen\, a servant girl whose miraculous survival serves as a turning point in her life and touches the heart of Gavin Woodson\, a newspaperman seeking redemption. It was Woodson and others like him who wrote the embellished news stories that lured northern European immigrants across the sea to settle a pitiless land. Boosters needed them to settle territories into states\, and they didn’t care what lies they told these families to get them there—or whose land it originally was. \nAt its heart\, this is a story of courage\, of children forced to grow up too soon\, tied to the land because of their parents’ choices. It is a story of love taking root in the hard prairie ground\, and of families being torn asunder by a ferocious storm that is little remembered today—because so many of its victims were immigrants to this country. \nAbout MELANIE BENJAMIN: \nMelanie Benjamin is the author of the “New York Times” and “USA Today” bestselling historical novels “The Swans of Fifth Avenue”\, about Truman Capote and his society swans\, “The Aviator’s Wife”\, a novel about Anne Morrow Lindbergh\, and “The Children’s Blizzard”\, a gripping tale of survival and forgiveness amidst a devastating\, real-life blizzard that hit the Great Plains on the afternoon of January 12\, 1888. Other historical novels include “The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb”\, “The Girls in the Picture”\, “Mistress of the Ritz” and “California Golden”. She lives in Chicago.
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LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBlind Date books will be available for shopping every day from Tuesday\, February 11th to Tuesday\, February 18th during normal store hours: Tuesday 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-2
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: Annelise Ryan in Kenosha
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Annelise Ryan at Blue House Books on Thursday\, January 30th at 7 p.m. as part of her book tour for “Beast of the North Woods”! Annelise will be discussing her latest book with fellow Wisconsin author Amy Pease (“Northwoods”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis is a ticketed event\, so make sure to grab your ticket before they run out! \nABOUT ANNELISE RYAN: \nAnnelise Ryan is a pseudonym for the Wisconsin-based author of the Monster Hunter Mystery series\, the first of which\, “A Death in Door County”\, was released in September 2022. The second book in the series\, “Death in the Dark Woods”\, came out in December of 2023 and book #3\, “Beast of the North Woods” is set for release on January 28\, 2025. \nAnnelise also penned the rib-tickling 12- book Mattie Winston Mystery series featuring the adventures of a wryly cynical nurse-turned-coroner in a small Wisconsin town and the spin-off Helping Hands Mysteries. \nAs Allyson K. Abbott\, she authored a 6-book series known as the Mack’s Bar Mysteries (a bit of cheeky fun there with the initials on that nom de plume!) \nAnd as Beth Amos\, she has written more than 200 published articles\, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble\, and written five thrillers\, three of which were published by HarperCollins in the late ’90s. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America\, Sisters in Crime\, and International Thriller Writers. \nShe is a registered nurse whose past work experience has included everything from birth (obstetrics) to death (hospice). She recently retired after spending her last 20 years working in the ER. \nABOUT BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: \nAn ice fisherman is savagely mauled to death in Rhinelander\, Wisconsin\, and an eyewitness claims the man was attacked by a hodag. There’s just one problem with that: it’s well known that the creature is not real and was created by a local hoaxer. So how could an imaginary creature be chomping on local sportsmen? \nThe suggestion that a hodag killed someone isn’t well received by the townsfolk because of its beloved ties to the town and the money it generates from tourist dollars. Due to this\, people begin to suspect the witness is the real killer\, especially when it’s discovered he has a tangled past with the victim. \nThe witness to the attack happens to be the nephew of Morgan Carter’s bookstore employee\, Rita Bosworth\, who convinces the professional cryptozoologist to travel to Wisconsin to prove that a hodag not only exists but killed the victim. \nClues may be hard to come by\, but one thing’s for sure: something killed that man\, and that something now has its eyes focused on Morgan. \nABOUT AMY PEASE: \nAmy Pease is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin and the Madison Writer’s Studio\, and works as a nurse practitioner\, where she is a nationally recognized HIV specialist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children. “Northwoods” is her first novel. \n“Northwoods” is a tale of the dark underbelly of an idyllic Midwestern resort town is revealed in the aftermath of a murder with ties to America’s opioid epidemic in this unputdownable and thrilling debut that is perfect for fans of James Lee Burke\, William Kent Krueger\, and Mindy Mejia.
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SUMMARY:BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: Annelise Ryan in Kenosha
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Annelise Ryan at Blue House Books on Thursday\, January 30th at 7 p.m. as part of her book tour for “Beast of the North Woods”! Annelise will be discussing her latest book with fellow Wisconsin author Amy Pease (“Northwoods”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis is a ticketed event\, so make sure to grab your ticket before they run out! \nABOUT ANNELISE RYAN: \nAnnelise Ryan is a pseudonym for the Wisconsin-based author of the Monster Hunter Mystery series\, the first of which\, “A Death in Door County”\, was released in September 2022. The second book in the series\, “Death in the Dark Woods”\, came out in December of 2023 and book #3\, “Beast of the North Woods” is set for release on January 28\, 2025. \nAnnelise also penned the rib-tickling 12- book Mattie Winston Mystery series featuring the adventures of a wryly cynical nurse-turned-coroner in a small Wisconsin town and the spin-off Helping Hands Mysteries. \nAs Allyson K. Abbott\, she authored a 6-book series known as the Mack’s Bar Mysteries (a bit of cheeky fun there with the initials on that nom de plume!) \nAnd as Beth Amos\, she has written more than 200 published articles\, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble\, and written five thrillers\, three of which were published by HarperCollins in the late ’90s. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America\, Sisters in Crime\, and International Thriller Writers. \nShe is a registered nurse whose past work experience has included everything from birth (obstetrics) to death (hospice). She recently retired after spending her last 20 years working in the ER. \nABOUT BEAST OF THE NORTH WOODS: \nAn ice fisherman is savagely mauled to death in Rhinelander\, Wisconsin\, and an eyewitness claims the man was attacked by a hodag. There’s just one problem with that: it’s well known that the creature is not real and was created by a local hoaxer. So how could an imaginary creature be chomping on local sportsmen? \nThe suggestion that a hodag killed someone isn’t well received by the townsfolk because of its beloved ties to the town and the money it generates from tourist dollars. Due to this\, people begin to suspect the witness is the real killer\, especially when it’s discovered he has a tangled past with the victim. \nThe witness to the attack happens to be the nephew of Morgan Carter’s bookstore employee\, Rita Bosworth\, who convinces the professional cryptozoologist to travel to Wisconsin to prove that a hodag not only exists but killed the victim. \nClues may be hard to come by\, but one thing’s for sure: something killed that man\, and that something now has its eyes focused on Morgan. \nABOUT AMY PEASE: \nAmy Pease is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin and the Madison Writer’s Studio\, and works as a nurse practitioner\, where she is a nationally recognized HIV specialist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children. “Northwoods” is her first novel. \n“Northwoods” is a tale of the dark underbelly of an idyllic Midwestern resort town is revealed in the aftermath of a murder with ties to America’s opioid epidemic in this unputdownable and thrilling debut that is perfect for fans of James Lee Burke\, William Kent Krueger\, and Mindy Mejia.
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SUMMARY:Onyx Storm: Midnight Release Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Hello Candidates\, \nWelcome 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. \nPurchase your tickets based off the quadrant you are most suited for: Healers\, Infantry\, Scribes\, and of course\, Riders. \nAll tickets include one copy of “Onyx Storm” Deluxe Edition. \nThe Healer challenges will test your skills with your hands. You will be mixing healing potions and performing simulated operations. The top candidates will win prizes and join the elite line of Healers of Navarre. \nThe Infantry challenges are military focused. You will learn basic defense techniques and test your war strategy capabilities in a battleship simulation. The highest-rated candidates will be awarded a prize and will be sent immediately into active duty to protect the citizens of Navarre. \nThe Scribes challenges will test your wit and intellect. We will have a series of puzzles to test your brain power\, and your skills with languages will be examined during a translation test. The candidates with the most solves will win prizes and take their place among their fellow Scribes in the archives to protect the history of Navarre. \nLastly\, we have the Rider’s challenges. These will test your physical abilities and your magic. First you must cross the parapet to prove your worth as a Rider\, then you will be tested on your ability to weave runes. The candidate that succeeds in the quickest time for both will win a prize and will move on to Threshing. \nAt 23:00 we will all regroup and cast votes for the best Empryean Cosplay. Those participating in the cosplay will be wearing a number attached to their outfit. You must pick the worthiest as the winner. \nAfter casting your votes\, we will begin the Trivia portion of the evening. You will stay with your squads and compete to see who has the most knowledge on the empire. The winning squad will receive the largest prize of the evening. \nOnce the bell rings at 24:00\, you will all collect the greatest prize\, “Onyx Storm” Deluxe Edition. \nThroughout the evening\, there will be plenty of photo opportunities\, themed drinks and snacks\, and of course\, all the love for the Empryean series. Don’t miss this epic start to the new year!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/onyx-storm-midnight-release-extravaganza
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SUMMARY:The Fool's Journey: A Tarot Workshop of Major Arcana & the Tarot Deck
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop local tarot expert Connie Kicks will guide you through The Fool’s Journey of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. \nThe 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 to you. \nA birth card is based on your date of birth. Tarot birth cards are a combination of two to three Major Arcana cards that outlines your core identity and approach to life. Tarot birth cards are calculated based on your birth date and use numerology as the basis of how to calculate your Tarot birth card pairing. Your Birth card represents your journey and what you cannot avoid. \nIn the first half of the workshop Connie will teach a history of tarot and more about the deck\, and the second half will be hands on with your tarot deck and Connie’s guidance. \nYou will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of the Major Arcana and how it can affect our personal lives and the lives of those around us. \nPlus\, you will receive a discount on all tarot products! \nTICKETS \nOption A: Ticket to the workshop plus a tarot deck included\nOption B: Ticket to the workshop\, tarot deck not included- must bring your own \nABOUT CONNIE \nConnie is a professional Diviner who combines intuition with psychic impressions to deliver messages that will help you connect with your Highest Good. She will never sugar coat a reading and will always stay true to herself as well as the cards. \nTarot’s Magic has given Connie wings. While she reads for clients\, she has discovered her real passion for teaching the magic and hosts a monthly workshop in the Chicagoland area as well as in Milwaukee and Kenosha WI. The best part of teaching for Connie is seeing the transformations that occur in her students and guiding them to find their own magical wings. \nYou will walk away from a reading or workshop with Connie with increased confidence\, insight and renewed purpose
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-fools-journey-a-tarot-workshop-of-major-arcana-the-tarot-deck
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Cookie Decorating & Holiday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate the holidays with Blue House Books! \nGrab the kiddos\, put on your coziest winter jammies\, and join us for a night of decorating cookies and a holiday storytime! \nThis event is great for children ages 5 to 8\, but anyone is welcome. When purchasing tickets\, make sure to register for all children who will be decorating cookies. \nPlease also limit extra guests to no more than 2 people so we can comfortably fit everyone. \n**Cookies contain dairy and egg. Gluten free available upon request\, we must know by Dec. 18.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/cookie-decorating-holiday-storytime
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Lori Brand
DESCRIPTION:“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 For”\, perfect for fans of “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here” and “None of This Is True”. Don’t forget\, signed books make great gifts for the holidays! ABOUT THE BOOK Popular fitness influencer Gemma has transformed herself from a Before into an After\, complete with washboard abs\, thriving business\, and a gorgeous husband. But social media can be deceiving. Offline\, the cutthroat world of bikini bodybuilding may just eat her alive. That’s if she’s not first devoured by the secret nemesis that lurks beneath her polished surface\, waiting to destroy her. Software engineer Ashley is fat and frustrated. Frustrated with failed diets. With a world that wants her to shrink. With biased doctors\, online trolls\, and even her own mother. Until Ashley falls in with a mysterious and radical sect of Fat Activists who are fighting back … by any means necessary. She’s never felt so alive\, so full of purpose. She’ll do whatever it takes to ride this high\, destroy Diet Culture\, and win the approval of her charismatic leader. Gemma and Ashley are on a collision course headed for the Olympia\, the bodybuilding competition where futures are made. And lost. When Gemma’s toughest rival turns up dead\, and more fitness girls fall like dominoes\, it’s beginning to look like the body image war has gone too far. With breakneck pace and keen insights\, “Bodies to Die For” takes a hard look at social media\, the $70 billion diet industry\, and the war on women’s bodies—the wars we wage with each other\, and with ourselves. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast\, group fitness instructor\, yoga teacher\, and software quality engineer. In past lives\, she’s been a gymnast\, dancer\, Playboy model\, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong\, rather than shrinking\, is the way out. In an effort to spread the word\, she’s had articles published in “STRONG” Fitness Magazine\, “T-Nation”\, “Inside” Fitness Magazine\, “D’FYNE” Fitness Magazine\, and more. “Bodies to Die For” is her first novel.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-lori-brand
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Kim Suhr
DESCRIPTION: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”. \nKim will be at Blue House Books on Saturday\, December 7th\, from noon to 3 p.m. to chat with readers and sign copies of her latest short story collection. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nA door-to-door salesman’s visit shows Carol a new side of her mother and threatens the security they both had taken for granted; a woman finds out what happens when we’re “too busy to die”; a woman in her fifties celebrates her newly augmented body parts; four friends try to breech a chasm in their friendship by planning a reunion; and a researcher examines his relationship to creativity in a world where it has been deemed a mental illness. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nKim Suhr is the award-winning author of “Nothing to Lose” and “Close Call”\, both published by Cornerstone Press at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Her work has appeared in many journals including at Midwest Review\, Pink Panther Magazine\, and Wisconsin People & Ideas\, where “Everything Burns” was recognized in their annual fiction contest. \nKim is also Director of Red Oak Writing where she leads critique groups\, teaches a prompt-writing class called “Time to Write”! and provides individual manuscript critiques and coaching. She has presented at various conferences including the Wisconsin Writers Association\, Examined Life\, and Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP). Kim holds an MFA from the Solstice program where she was the Dennis Lehane Fellow in Fiction. \nWhen she is not writing\, she enjoys hiking\, gardening\, and being a fangirl for her grown children in their various pursuits. She lives and writes in Southeastern Wisconsin.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-kim-suhr
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Carla Luna
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIn 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. \nCarla Luna will be at Blue House Books on Sunday\, December 1st\, from noon to 3 p.m. to chat with readers and sign books. Whether you are buying this book for yourself or a loved one\, it is the perfect book to commence the Holiday season. We hope to see you there! \nABOUT THE BOOK \nHave yourself a merry little fauxmance—with a dashing Santa who just might make it real. \nRosie Gonzalez isn’t having a wonderful Christmas time. Not when she’s at risk of losing her job as assistant manager of the Duchess—Victoria’s oldest boutique hotel. If she and her team can’t bring in more guests by the end of December\, she’ll be let go. Adding to her stress is a calendar filled with family gatherings where her mom will inevitably nag her for still being single.\nDrew Richardson isn’t faring much better. As if working alongside his ex at Northlife Fitness wasn’t bad enough\, now she’s invited him to her December wedding. And since all his coworkers will be there\, bailing isn’t an option. To get through it\, he’ll need a plus-one for moral support. \nSo\, when Rosie recruits him to play Santa for her hotel’s activities\, he also proposes a fake-dating scheme to benefit them both. Just for the holidays—nothing more. But as things between them turn from nice to naughty\, they’ll have to decide whether a real relationship could be the best Christmas gift of all. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nCarla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist\, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. Her books have been called “escape reads\,” ideal for perusing during a beachside vacation\, a long flight\, or a relaxing weekend at the lake. \nWhen she’s not writing\, she spends her time reading\, baking\, and taking long walks while listening to pop culture podcasts. Carla is of Mexican-American descent\, with roots in Los Angeles and Vancouver Island\, but she currently resides in Cedarburg\, Wisconsin with her family and her feisty Siberian cat.
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LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Marisa Rae Dondlinger
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMarisa will be at Blue House Books on Saturday\, November 23rd from 12 to 3 p.m. signing books and talking with fans! Make sure to stop in and grab a signed copy\, either for yourself or for your thriller-loving friend! \nABOUT THE BOOK \nWhen Vanessa kidnaps her ex-lover’s newborn baby\, some might call her evil. Those who know her story might call her justified. Vanessa thought she found her soulmate in August: mind-bending sex\, soul-baring conversations\, safety and acceptance and being seen. Perhaps too perfect? Yes. August is currently married to his college sweetheart\, Cassidy. When Vanessa gets pregnant\, August manipulates Vanessa into getting an abortion with promises of a future together but dumps her soon after. Vanessa plots her revenge by kidnapping August’s baby\, Daisy\, from her nursery. \nEach member of this haunting love triangle tells their story as a nationwide search for Daisy ensues. August’s secret affairs play a pivotal role in the police investigation. Cassidy learns her marriage is a sham and Vanessa struggles to keep Daisy alive. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nMarisa Rae Dondlinger is a former attorney with a passion for writing fiction\, particularly stories that dissect relationships in an emotionally nuanced\, yet highly relatable way. She is the author of “Come and Get Me”\, “Gray Lines”\, “Open” and “Scenes From A Bar”. \nWhen not writing\, Marisa is spending time with her husband and two young daughters. Playing tennis\, high-stakes games of UNO\, or baking new treats that usually includes copious amounts of chocolate.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-marisa-rae-dondlinger
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