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The InvestiGators are on the case! John Patrick Green, author of the bestselling InvestiGators series joins us to talk about the newest installment, InvestiGators: Case Files. In the latest book, special agents Mango and Brash team up with you, the reader, to solve their trickiest cases yet! John will discuss the series with cartoonist Cathy G. Johnson. Following their discussion, John will answer audience questions and sign books. Mango and Brash will also be here in person to meet readers and take pictures! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book Bundle: Each ticket comes with a copy of Case Files which will be signed by John during the event. (DONATION) General Admission + Book Bundle: For those who don't need to take home a copy of the book, this ticket option includes a copy of Case Files that will be donated to a local Title IX school. Tickets are required to attend. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Tackle tricky cases in this solve-along Investigators adventure, along with everyone's favorite sleuths Mango and Brash! Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time they’ll be asking their readers for help in cracking the case! The gators have been given a brand new add-on for their V.E.S.T.s to help with gathering evidence and making sense of clues – the G.R.I.D. (Gator Reasoning, Inquiry, Deduction) – and with that powerful tool in hand, kids can follow along as they solve six brand-new mysteries! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, as well as a few brand new suspects, Mango and Brash and YOU (the reader) will get to the bottom of cases big and small! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, notably the smash-hit graphic novel series InvestiGators. John is definitely a multiple New York Times-bestselling human author and not just a bunch of animals in a trench coat pretending to have a human job. With over three million copies of InvestiGators in print, John is a successful human being with only two hands and a normal amount of fur. He lives in a Brooklyn apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head. Cathy G. Johnson is a cartoonist and educator in Providence, Rhode Island. The Breakaways is her third graphic novel, after Gorgeous (2016) with Koyama Press and Jeremiah (2015) with One Percent Press. Cathy has also published shorter comics work with publishers such as Silver Sprocket and Youth in Decline. In addition to creating artwork, Cathy works as an educator in the New England area, serving many local communities within schools and community centers. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

We’re celebrating the launch of the next book by USA Today bestselling author and award-winning journalist, Hank Phillippi Ryan! Hank’s latest book All This Could Be Yours follows a superstar debut author whose future is at stake when a stalker threatens to release the dark secrets of her past. Hank will be in conversation with international bestselling author and owner of our store, Jeff Kinney. Following their discussion, Hank will answer audience questions and sign copies! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: $30.81, admits one guest. This ticket option is bundled with a copy of All This Could Be Yours which Hank will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon. $5, admits one guest. This ticket option may be redeemed for $5 off any of Hank's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event, as space is limited. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: Is a debut author's blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by "master of suspense" ( Publishers Weekly ) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours . In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house. But there's a chilling problem with Tessa's triumphant book tour—she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who's obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home. Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made—what felt like a genuine deal with the devil—appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can't untangle who's threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she'll lose her career, her family—and possibly her life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today bestselling author HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN has won five Agatha Awards, five Anthony Awards, the Daphne, the Macavity, and the Mary Higgins Clark Awards. As on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, she's won thirty-seven Emmy Awards and many more journalism honors. A past president of national Sisters in Crime, a founder of Mystery Writers of America University, and a board member of International Thriller Writers, Ryan lives in Boston. Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

The Baldwinsville Ghost Walk 2023 is an immersive and spine-chilling experience that takes participants on an 8-stop walking tour through the historic village of Baldwinsville. Local actors bring haunting ghost stories to life, guaranteeing an evening filled with scares and thrills. This year's event promises to be even more terrifying than ever before, with tales that are sure to send shivers down your spine. However, please note that this tour is not suitable for the faint of heart or young children, except for ghost children who will make a special appearance. To ensure a smooth and timely experience, all ticket holders are advised to arrive early. We recommend allowing 15 minutes for parking and walking to the event venue, which is the Baldwin Canal Square located on Denio Street. Upon arrival, please check in at the designated tent to validate your tickets. It is important to be in line with your group at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour departure. Parking options include the municipal lot behind Key Bank and adjacent to the Bville Diner, accessible from E Genesee Street or Denio Street. There is also a municipal lot off River Street accessible from W Genesee Street, as well as the municipal lot behind the Baldwinsville Village Hall and the Kinney Parking lot opposite the Bville Diner, along with local street parking. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous contributions, which have made this event possible. Don't miss out on the Baldwinsville Ghost Walk 2023, a spine-tingling journey into the paranormal that will leave you breathless. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of fright and mystery.

Experience the magical Holiday Character Dining - Brunch with Santa, Frozen Sisters & Princesses at the Mohegan Manor Restaurant And Banquet Facility in Baldwinsville, NY. This enchanting arts event will take place on November 25, 2023, and promises to be a delightful experience for all attendees. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as you enjoy a delicious brunch while being entertained by beloved characters such as Santa, the Frozen Sisters, and Princesses. The Mohegan Manor Restaurant And Banquet Facility, located at 58 Oswego Street, sets the perfect backdrop for this memorable occasion. With its elegant ambiance and impeccable service, this venue ensures a truly extraordinary dining experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones as you dine with these iconic characters. Tickets for this extraordinary event range from $44.51 to $61.59, and can be purchased in advance. Join in the holiday spirit and make this a brunch to remember at the Holiday Character Dining - Brunch with Santa, Frozen Sisters & Princesses event in Baldwinsville.

The CNY Art Guild presents the much-anticipated Spring 2024 Fine Art Show and Sale at the Aspen House in Baldwinsville. Taking place from April 13th to April 14th, 2024, this event will showcase a stunning collection of artwork created by talented members of the CNY Art Guild. Visitors can enjoy live art demonstrations on both days, as well as live music performances on Saturday. The diverse range of artwork available for purchase includes acrylic and oil paintings, watercolors, stained glass, photography, and ceramics. Admission and parking are free for all attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of fine art and perhaps take home a unique piece to adorn your space. Mark your calendars and be sure to arrive early, as ticket sales begin promptly at 11:00 AM on April 13th.

As promised, these tales are more SCARY, CREEPY, and SPOOKY than in year's past! Certainly not for the faint of heart or for young children, though ghost children are a possibility. Ghost Walk is a 75 minute walking tour around the village of Baldwinsville. At each of eight stops, participants can watch as local actors perform portray ghosts from B'ville's past telling the spooky stories of their own demise! ATTENTION ALL TICKET HOLDERS -- ALL TOURS LEAVE ON TIME!!! The tour is handicap and wheelchair accessible but the walking route is lengthy and requires brisk pace to keep the performances on time throughout the evening. ARRIVE EARLY. We recommend 15 MINUTES to FIND PARKING and WALK to the park. CHECK-IN inside the tent at Baldwin Canal Square on Denio Street to validate your tickets. BE IN LINE with your group 10 MINUTES before your tour is scheduled to leave. PARKING: There is parking at the municipal lot behind the Key Bank and adjacent to the Bville Diner accessible from E Genesee Street or Denio Street, at the municipal lot off River Street accessible from W Genesee Street, the municipal lot behind the Baldwinsville Village Hall accessible from W Genesee Street, and the Kinney Parking lot opposite the Bville Diner as well as local street parking. The Baldwinsville Center for the Arts, a volunteer-driven, non-profit entity, strives to enrich the greater Baldwinsville community by presenting the profound benefits of the arts in various forms. Our ability to deliver this and other community events hinges on the generous contributions from you and our sponsors. These events are not financed by tax dollars and rely on the dedication of our unpaid volunteers. Thank you. The proceeds from your ticket purchase make this event possible. Information Source: Baldwinsville Center for the Arts | eventbrite

We're thrilled to welcome Annie Hartnett ( Rabbit Cake , Unlikely Animals ) to discuss her newest novel, The Road to Tender Hearts . Darkly comic and warm-hearted, The Road to Tender Hearts follows an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death. Annie will be in conversation with poet and essayist Elisa Gabbert. Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: This ticket option is $30.81, and includes free admission + a copy of The Road to Tender Hearts which Annie will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: This ticket option is $5, which can be redeemed for $5 off any of Annie's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We hope to see you there! ABOUT THE BOOK: “A miraculous novel—an actual and spiritual road trip you won’t forget.”—John Irving At sixty-three years old, million-dollar lottery winner PJ Halliday would be the luckiest man in Pondville, Massachusetts, if it weren’t for the tragedies of his life: the sudden death of his eldest daughter and the way his marriage fell apart after that. Since then, PJ spends both his money and his time at the bar, and he probably doesn’t have much time left—he’s had three heart attacks already. But when PJ reads the obituary of his old romantic rival, he realizes his high school sweetheart, Michelle Cobb, is finally single again. Filled with a new enthusiasm for life, PJ decides he’s going to drive across the country to the Tender Hearts Retirement Community in Arizona to win Michelle back. Before PJ can hit the road, tragedy strikes Pondville, leaving PJ the sudden guardian of his estranged brother’s grandchildren. Anyone else would be deterred from the planned trip, but PJ figures the orphaned kids might benefit from getting out of town. PJ also thinks he can ask Sophie, his adult daughter who’s adrift in her twenties, to come along to babysit. And there’s one more surprise addition to the roster: Pancakes, a former nursing home therapy cat with a knack of predicting death, who recently turned up outside PJ’s home. This could be the second chance PJ has long hoped for—a fresh shot at love and parenting—but does he have the strength to do both those things again? It’s very possible his heart can’t take it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Annie Hartnett is the author of Unlikely Animals, which won the Julia Ward Howe Prize for fiction and was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is also the author of Rabbit Cake, a finalist for the New England Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews best book of the year. Hartnett has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs the Accountability Workshops for writers, helping them commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog. Elisa Gabbert is the author of Normal Distance , The Unreality of Memory , and several other collections of poetry, essays, and criticism. She writes the On Poetry column for The New York Times , and her work has appeared in Harper’s Magazine , The Atlantic , The Believer , The New York Times Magazine , The New York Review of Books , and other publications. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Real-life rivals Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft have teamed up for J vs. K , a hilarious illustrated story featuring two talented fifth graders going head-to-head in a competition for the ages. Kwame and Jerry will discuss their book, answer audience questions, and sign copies! They will be in conversation with Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid . Tickets for this event go on sale on Friday, April 11th at 9am. Each ticket admits up to two guests and includes one copy of J vs. K which will be signed at the event. Tickets are required to attend this event . ABOUT THE BOOK: J and K are the most creative fifth graders at Dean Ashley Public School (DAPS). J loves to draw and his wordless stories are J-ENIUS! K loves to write and his stories are K-LASSIC!! Both J and K are determined to win the DAPS annual creative storytelling contest or at least get in the top five. And when they find out that they are both entering The Contest, it's the beginning of one of the most intense rivalries the world has ever seen. It’s artist vs. writer with plenty of shady double crosses as J and K plot their way to the top. This epic match-up from Newbery medal winners Kwame Alexander ( The Crossover ) and Jerry Craft ( New Kid ) celebrates comics, creativity, and the magic of collaboration. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of more than 35 books, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book The Undefeated , illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the Newbery medal-winning novel, The Crossover , Becoming Muhammad Ali , co-authored with James Patterson, Booked , which was longlisted for the National Book Award, Rebound, Solo and Swing . A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition , Kwame is also the recipient of numerous other awards, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, the Coretta Scott King Author Honor, three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. He invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com on IG and Twitter @kwamealexander. Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the graphic novels New Kid, Class Act and School Trip . New Kid is the only novel to ever win the John Newbery Medal, the Kirkus Prize, and the Coretta Scott King Author Award. Jerry is also a co-founder of the Schomburg’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival. He was born in Harlem and grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City. He lives with his family in Connecticut. You can learn more about Jerry at www.jerrycraft.com. Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. He is a six–time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, DC, area and moved to New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore named An Unlikely Story. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Kaira Rouda, bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Next Wife , joins us to discuss her newest thriller, Jill Is Not Happy . In this high-stakes mystery, an ill-fated road trip to Utah resurrects a married couple's darkest secrets. Joining Kaira in conversation is Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling of One Wrong Word , The House Guest , and more. They will discuss Kaira's novel and answer audience questions. A book signing will follow. Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book Bundle: $29.70, admits one guest. This option comes with a copy of Jill Is Not Happy which Kaira will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. The cost of your ticket may be redeemed towards any of Kaira's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. Register below! ABOUT THE BOOK: Some secrets keep a couple together. If you ask Jill Tingley, she’ll tell you she and her husband Jack are college sweethearts living the dream in Southern California. Wealthy, popular and genetically blessed, theirs is an enviable life, though they’ve grown distant in recent years. Newly empty nesting with their daughter Maggie away at college, Jill suggests a road trip to reconnect. Jack would rather do anything else than drive to Utah with his wife. He’s only stayed in this marriage because of a shared secret, a tragedy in the past he wanted to keep buried. And for his daughter’s sake. But Jack is finished with the charade of his marriage. He’s filing for divorce as soon as they return, no matter what. But he doesn’t realize what else Jill is hiding. So begins a cat-and-mouse road trip as a cunning wife—think Ripley in yoga pants—and a reluctant husband match wits and drive each other to the edge. But everything will be fine. Jill still loves Jack and believes he’s the only one for her. She’ll do anything to keep him. Anything. She always has. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kaira Rouda is an award-winning, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. She is a founding member of the Killer Author Club, a bi-monthly live show supporting authors. She is also a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Author Association, and the International Thriller Writers Association. She lives in Southern California with her family. USA Today bestselling author HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN has won five Agatha Awards, five Anthony Awards, the Daphne, the Macavity, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. As on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, she's won thirty-seven Emmy Awards and many more journalism honors. A past president of national Sisters in Crime, a founder of Mystery Writers of America University, and a board member of International Thriller Writers, Ryan lives in Boston. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

We're thrilled to welcome Becky Albertalli, award-winning and bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (now a major motion picture titled Love, Simon ), Leah on the Offbeat, Imogen, Obviously , and more. Becky's newest YA rom-com, Amelia, If Only , follows Amelia and her friends on a road trip to convince her favorite celebrity to go to prom with her. But will sparks fly with someone else along the way? Becky will be in conversation with Jenny L. Howe. Following their discussion, Becky will answer questions and sign books! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book Bundle: $21.24, admits one guest. This option comes with a copy of Amelia, If Only which Becky will sign at the event. General Admission + 2 Book Bundle: $39.29, admits one guest. This option comes with both Amelia, If Only as well as the 10th anniversary edition of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda . Becky will sign both at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. The cost of this ticket option may be redeemed for $5 off any of Becky's books on the day of the event. Tickets are required for this event. ABOUT THE BOOK: Amelia Applebaum isn’t in love with Walter Holland. He just happens to be her favorite moderately famous, chaotically bisexual YouTuber. Who she just happened to invite to prom. (But it’s fine. No, for real. If you delete the post, it didn’t happen.) Okay, maybe her friends are right: She’s slightly parasocially infatuated. But Amelia just knows sparks would fly—if only she could connect with Walter for real. If only he would host a meet and greet. If only it were just a short road trip away. And if only Amelia could talk her best friends into making it the perfect last hurrah before graduation—even her newly single, always-cynical, guitar-toting best friend Natalie. One thing’s for sure: All roads lead to butterflies. But what if Amelia’s butterflies aren’t for Walter at all? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Becky Albertalli is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of William C. Morris Award winner and National Book Award longlist title Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (now a major motion picture, Love, Simon ); The Upside of Unrequited ; Leah on the Offbeat ; the Simonverse novella Love, Creekwood ; What If It’s Us and Here's to Us (cowritten with Adam Silvera); Yes No Maybe So (cowritten with Aisha Saeed); Kate in Waiting ; and Imogen, Obviously , a Stonewall Honor Book. Becky lives with her family near Atlanta. You can visit her online at beckyalbertalli.com Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few years studying bizarre and entertaining medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature, and children’s media. When she’s not writing and teaching, Jenny spends her time buried under puzzle pieces, cross-stitching her favorite characters, and taking too many pictures of her rescue dogs, Tucker, Dale, and Toast. She is the author of The Make-up Test , On the Plus Side , and How to Get a Life in Ten Dates . Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Riley Sager , New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake and Middle of the Night, joins us to discuss his newest thriller, With a Vengeance . A woman hell-bent on revenge lures those responsible for her family's downfall onto an overnight train, hoping to score a confession and hand them over to the authorities. When a passenger is murdered, it becomes clear that someone else is enacting their own form of revenge. Tense and engrossing, With a Vengeance is a superb locked-room mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie. Each ticket is bundled with a copy of With a Vengeance , which will be pre-signed by Riley. Please note that there will be no signing following Riley's presentation, but there will be a photo line. ABOUT THE BOOK: One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge. In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family’s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of thirteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who’ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served. But Anna’s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won’t stop until everyone else is dead. With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. In order to destroy her enemies, she must first save them—even though it means putting her own life at risk. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, most recently Middle of the Night and The Only One Left . A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Our main event space is sold out, but overflow tickets are now availble! With this option, guests will view a live stream of the event from our overflow space on the third floor. Following the event, guests will be brought down to join the photo line. Riley Sager , New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake and Middle of the Night, joins us to discuss his newest thriller, With a Vengeance . A woman hell-bent on revenge lures those responsible for her family's downfall onto an overnight train, hoping to score a confession and hand them over to the authorities. When a passenger is murdered, it becomes clear that someone else is enacting their own form of revenge. Tense and engrossing, With a Vengeance is a superb locked-room mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie. Each ticket is bundled with a copy of With a Vengeance , which will be pre-signed by Riley. Please note that there will be no signing following Riley's presentation, but there will be a photo line. ABOUT THE BOOK: One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge. In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family’s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of thirteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who’ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served. But Anna’s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won’t stop until everyone else is dead. With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. In order to destroy her enemies, she must first save them—even though it means putting her own life at risk. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, most recently Middle of the Night and The Only One Left . A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Hazel Gaynor returns to An Unlikely Story to discuss her new novel, Before Dorothy . Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt Emily sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Hazel will discuss her book with Kerri Maher. Following their discussion will be a Q&A and book signing. Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book Bundle: $20.19, admits one guest. This option comes with a copy of Before Dorothy which Hazel will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. The cost of your ticket may be redeemed towards any of Hazel's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. ABOUT THE BOOK: Chicago, 1924: Emily and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago for the promise of their own American dream among the harsh beauty of the prairie. But leaving the city means leaving Emily’s beloved sister, Annie, who was once closer to her than anyone in the world. Kansas, 1932: Emily and Henry have established their new home among the warmth of the farming community in Kansas. Aligned to the fickle fortunes of nature, their lives hold a precarious and hopeful purpose, until tragedy strikes and their orphaned niece, Dorothy, lands on their doorstep. The wide-eyed child isn’t the only thing to disrupt Emily’s world. Drought and devastating dust storms threaten to destroy everything, and her much-loved home becomes a place of uncertainty and danger. When the past catches up with the present and old secrets are exposed, Emily fears she will lose the most cherished thing of all: Dorothy. Bursting with courage and heart, Before Dorothy tells the story of the woman who raised a beloved heroine, and ponders the question: what is the true meaning of home? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hazel Gaynor is an award-winning, New York Times , USA Today , Irish Times , and internationally bestselling author known for her deeply moving historical novels which explore the defining events of the 20th century. Her most recent novel, The Last Lifeboat , was a Times historical novel of the month, an Audie award winner, and was short-listed for the Irish Book Awards. Her work is published in twenty-seven territories to date. She lives in Ireland with her family. Kerri Maher is the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller , The Girl in White Gloves , The Kennedy Debutante , and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World . She holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

We're thrilled to host Travis Kennedy to discuss his new book, The Whyte Python World Tour . This satirical fictional memoir follows Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python. He's about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan. From Bill Recommends : THE WHYTE PTHON WORLD TOUR by Travis Kennedy is, simply put, the most fun you'll have reading a book this summer! Based on a mythic 1980s urban legend (or is it?), this fabulous tale begins in 1984 Los Angeles as Rikki Thunder, a drummer for a flailing hard rock band gets his big chance to play with the great Whyte Python, a group very similar to Def Leopard. He gets the job, but what he doesn't know is that he has been recruited by the CIA to spread anti-communist pro-American messages to the Eastern Bloc countries under Soviet Regime! Soon, Rikki is playing to sold out theaters, dodging bullets, and trying to keep his unsuspecting band-members safe from spies and assassins! It's a fast-paced, very funny romp that has more twists and turns than a Megadeath guitar solo. I smiled the whole way through the book and loved every thrashing page. Sure to be an awesome TV series or film, as it is already so cinematic. Travis will discuss his book, answer audience questions, and sign copies! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: $31.88, admits one guest. This ticket option comes with a copy of The Whyte Python World Tour which Travis will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. This ticket option may be redeemed for $5 off Travis' book on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: It’s Los Angeles, 1986, and metal rules the world. For aspiring drummer Rikki Thunder, life is beautiful, just like his hair—even if he is sleeping in a condemned paint store and playing with a band that’s going nowhere. But when Rikki gets a shot to join L.A.’s hottest up-and-coming club band, Whyte Python, his young life takes a mind-blowing turn. Soon he and his new band mates have a hit single rocketing up the charts, Whyte Python is selling out major clubs, and Rikki has a gorgeous girlfriend in the audience and in his life. He literally could not ask for anything more. But good fortune can be deceiving. As the band gets a deeper taste of success in the US, the late-80’s Cold War is breathing its last gasps around the world. American music is blasting through the Iron Curtain and a youth revolution is taking hold—with a hair band unknowingly playing host to the final battle for the hearts and minds of young people everywhere. Rikki Thunder soon questions the forces that are helping to propel Whyte Python, and he realizes the stakes of his musical journey—to spread peace, love, and epic shredding across the globe—might be far more dangerous than he had ever imagined. Crafted on the satirical knife-edge between high-suspense and head-banging hilarity, The Whyte Python World Tour is a raucous, uplifting, and refreshing debut. Travis Kennedy’s adrenaline-charged novel is delightfully steeped in ’80s music and cultural nostalgia, delivering one of the most entertaining reads of the year. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: TRAVIS KENNEDY's work has been featured in the Best New England Crime Stories and Best American Mystery Stories anthologies, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine , and McSweeney's Internet Tendency . He is the Grand Prize Winner of ScreenCraft’s 2021 Cinematic Book Contest for “Sharks in the Valley,” to be published as Welcome to Redemption . He lives in Scarborough, Maine, with his wife and their two children. The Whyte Python World Tour is his debut novel. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

New York Times bestselling fantasy author Hannah Whitten joins us to discuss The Nightshade God , the third in her beloved Nightshade Crown series. The crown is in the hands of a ruthless god, and Lore will stop at nothing to defeat him. Hannah will be in conversation with Jenny L. Howe. Following their discussion, Hannah will answer questions and sign books. Ticket options for this event include: Admission + Book: $31.88, admits one guest. Includes a copy of The Nightshade God which Hannah will sign at the event. Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. This option may be redeemed for $5 off any of Hannah's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK : Lore has failed. She couldn’t save King Bastian from the rotten god speaking voices in his mind. She couldn’t save her allies from being scattered across the continent—their own lesser gods whispering to them in their dreams. She couldn’t save her beautiful, corrupt city from the dark power beneath the catacombs. And she couldn’t save herself. Banished to the Burnt Isles, Lore must use every skill she earned on the streets of Dellaire to survive the prison colony and figure out a way to defeat the power that’s captured everything and everyone she holds dear. When a surprise ally joins her on the Burnt Isles she realizes the way forward may lie on the island itself. Somehow, her friends must help her collect the far-scattered pieces of the broken Fount—the source of all the god’s powers—and bring them back together on the Burnt Isles, returning all magic to its source and destroying, once and for all, the gods corrupting the land. But as Lore gets closer to her goal, her magic grows stronger… and to a woman who’s always had to fight for survival, that kind of power may be hard to give up. ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Hannah Whitten has been writing to amuse herself since she could hold a pen, and sometime in high school, she figured out that what amused her might also amuse others. When she's not writing, she's reading, making music, or attempting to bake. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in a house ruled by a temperamental cat. Jenny L. Howe is a literature and writing professor, amateur dog wrangler, and owner of too many Lego sets. Getting lost in love stories is her favorite form of escape, and she still can’t believe that she gets to write her own and share them with the world. Her newest adult romance novel is How to Get a Life in Ten Dates and her debut YA romance, Love at Full Tilt, releases in July Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

New York Times bestselling author Liv Constantine ( The Last Mrs. Parrish ) joins us to discuss her twisted psychological thriller, Don't Open Your Eyes . A young woman finds herself tormented by nightmarish visions of her future, but when small details of those dreams start to become reality, she realizes these aren't just nightmares— they're premonitions. Liv will discuss her book with author Sara DiVello ( Broadway Butterfly ). Following their discussion, they will answer audience questions and sign copies! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: $31.88, admits one guest. This ticket option comes with a copy of Don't Open Your Eyes which Liv will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. This ticket option may be redeemed for $5 off any of Liv's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: “A compulsively readable nail-biter.”—Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Like Mother, Like Daughter “Psychological thriller lovers are in for a darkly delicious treat.”—Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies Annabelle Reynolds has everything she’s ever wanted. A devoted husband, two wonderful daughters, and a career she loves. She couldn’t be happier. So why is she suddenly plagued by disturbing dreams of a future where she hates her husband and her daughters’ lives are at risk? At first, she chalks the dreams up to an overactive imagination. But when details from her dreams, details she couldn’t possibly have predicted, begin to materialize, she realizes these aren’t just dreams but rather premonitions of a terrifying future. They all point to a singular choice, an unknown moment that holds Annabelle’s life in the balance. Then Annabelle has a dream that her daughter Scarlett is in immediate danger. Someone wants Scarlett dead, and Annabelle has no idea who or why. Suddenly, every choice she makes is fraught with peril, with no inkling of which move could bring this terrifying vision to life. As Annabelle’s present life starts to collide with the future in her dreams, she wrestles with how much control she really has over her destiny and whether she can change what is meant to be. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Liv Constantine is the pseudonym of Lynne Constantine, an Edgar® Award-nominated, New York Times and internationally bestselling author. She is the co-author of The Last Mrs. Parrish , a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, and her critically acclaimed books have been praised by the Washington Post , USA Today , the Sunday Times , People magazine, and Good Morning America , among many others, with more than two million copies sold worldwide. Her work has been translated into twenty-nine languages, is available in thirty-four countries, and is in development for both television and film. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with her Labrador and golden retriever, reading a good book or binge-watching the latest limited series. Sara DiVello is a true crime writer and the founder and host of the popular author interview series, Mystery and Thriller Mavens. Her latest book, Broadway Butterfly , received starred reviews from Library Journal and Book List, was a CBS New York Book Club pick, an Entertainment Weekly Best Book of Summer, was featured in Vanity Fair, and much more! Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

We're thrilled to welcome Beatriz Williams back to the Unlikely stage to discuss her newest novel, Under the Stars . When a daughter and her famous mother return to Winthrop Island to confront their complicated past, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier. Beatriz will discuss her book, answer audience questions, and sign copies! Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: $31.88, admits one guest. Includes a copy of Under the Stars which Beatriz will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. This option may be redeemed for $5 off any of Beatriz's books on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: From the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers comes an epic tale of family legacy, love, and truths that echo down generations. Audrey Fisher has struggled all her life to emerge from the shadow of her famous mother by forging a career as a world-class chef. Meredith Fisher’s glamorous screen persona disguises the trauma of the tragic accident that haunts her dreams. Neither woman wants to return to the New England island they left behind and its complicated emotional ties, but Meredith has one last chance to sober up and salvage her big comeback, and where else but discreet, moneyed Winthrop Island can a famous actress spend the summer without the intrusion of other people? Until Audrey discovers an old wooden chest among the belongings of her estranged bartender father, Mike Kennedy, and the astonishing contents draw the women deep into Winthrop’s past and its many secrets…attracting the interest of their handsome neighbor, Sedge Peabody. How did a trove of paintings from one of America’s greatest artists wind up in the cellar of the Mohegan Inn? And who is the mysterious woman portrayed on every canvas?On a stormy November night in 1846, Providence Dare flees Boston and boards the luxury steamship Atlantic one step ahead of the law….or so she believes. But when a catastrophic accident leaves the ship at the mercy of a mighty gale, Providence finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the one man who knows her real identity—the detective investigating the suspicious death of her employer, the painter Henry Irving. As the Atlantic fights for her life and the rocky shore of Winthrop Island edges closer, a desperate Providence searches for her chance to escape…before the sea swallows her without a trace.In Under the Stars , the destinies of three women converge across centuries, as a harrowing true disaster at the dawn of the steamship era evokes a complex legacy of family secrets in modern-day New England. Williams has written a timeless epic of mothers and daughters, of love lost and found, and of the truths that echo down generations. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Beatriz Williams is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Husbands & Lover s and many other novels, including four novels in collaboration with bestselling authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. A graduate of Stanford University with an MBA in finance from Columbia University, Beatriz has won numerous awards for her fiction, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Beatriz lives near the Connecticut shore with her husband and four children. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

We're over the moon to host Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of the Tomes & Tea series ( Can't Spell Treason Without Tea , Tea You at the Altar , A Pirate's Life for Tea ). In the series' final installment, Alchemy and a Cup of Tea , our beloved bookshop owners and baby dragon rescuers, Reyna and Kianthe, must face their most dangerous challenge yet– an influx of tourists. Rebecca will be in conversation with romance author Jenny L. Howe! Tickets for this book are bundled with a copy of Alchemy and a Cup of Tea , which Rebecca will sign at the event. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: USA Today , Sunday Times , and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne brings the Tomes & Tea series to a delightful, cozy close for our beloved lesbian book- and tea- sellers. On the night of her kidnapping, all Reyna wanted was a relaxing cup of tea. She didn’t expect to be dropped in a hidden prison cell, but what the hells. She’s flexible. With appropriate fanfare, Kianthe “rescues” her wife...but Reyna’s actually a terrible damsel in distress. Even worse, Reyna's cell was booby trapped with a mysterious alchemy circle. What does a radical alchemist want with the Arcandor’s wife? And why did they think they could get away with this? While they investigate, another problem surfaces in their hometown. Word of New Leaf Tomes and Tea—and its celebrity owners—has finally spread. Tourists are everywhere, harassing the locals and ruining the charm of Tawney. As their friends struggle with the sudden influx, Kianthe and Reyna have to face a bigger conundrum than rogue alchemists: the fact that closing their bookshop might be the only way to save their town. Things can’t just be simple, can they? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rebecca Thorne is an author of all things fantasy, sci-fi, and romantic, such as the Tomes & Tea series. She thrives on deadlines, averages 2,700 words a day, and tries to write at least 3 books a year. (She also might be a little hyper-focused ADHD.) After years in the traditional publishing space, Rebecca pivoted into self-publishing. Now, she’s found a happy medium as a hybrid author, and leans into her love of teaching by helping other authors find their perfect publication path. When she’s not writing (or avoiding writing), Rebecca can be found traveling the country as a flight attendant, or doing her best impression of a granola-girl hermit with her two dogs. She’s always scheming to move to a mountain town and open a bookshop that serves tea. Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few years studying bizarre and entertaining medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature, and children’s media. When she’s not writing and teaching, Jenny spends her time buried under puzzle pieces, cross-stitching her favorite characters, and taking too many pictures of her rescue dogs, Tucker and Dale. Love at Full Tilt is her young adult debut. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Local author William Collis joins us to discuss his new novel, Eternity's Blade . With echoes of Mistborn and She Who Became the Sun , Eternity's Blade is an action-packed fantasy debut chronicling an assassin's rise to power in a world of immortals. Ticket options for this event include: General Admission + Book: $21.24, admits one guest. This ticket option comes with a copy of Eternity's Blade which William will sign at the event. General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. The cost of this ticket option may be redeemed for $5 Eternity's Blade on the night of the event. Tickets are required for this event. We hope to see you there! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK:In the secluded paradise of the Valley, life is eternal. Guarded by unbreachable mists and ruled by a reclusive Emperor, this floating world of salt and lilies brims with beauty, ritual, and endless rebirth. And then prince Soh'shoro discovers his power to kill. Stolen from the courts, trained in martial and magical arts by enigmatic warrior monks, Soh'shoro is reborn as an assassin, ready to defend against the mythical Outside. But echoes of his lost mother and the ethereal allure of a doomed princess lead him on a path to discover the Valley's dark secrets ... Now, as war dawns, Soh'shoro must decide: Is paradise worth protecting? Or must Eternity itself be ended once and for all? ABOUT THE AUTHOR:William Collis graduated from Amherst and Harvard. He is the author of both Eternity’s Blade (published by Blackstone) and The Book of Esports (published by Rosetta Books, with translations available in Spanish, Chinese and Korean). In addition to writing, William has co-founded multiple esports and gaming start-ups including: the coaching platform Gamer Sensei (exited to Corsair), the data analytics platform Genji (exited to EEG, NASDAQ listed), and the games tech company GEC (exited to SAS). His TED talk on video game skills has been viewed almost 1.5M times. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite

Lisa Gardner joins us to discuss the newest installment in her bestselling Frankie Elkin series, Kiss Her Goodbye . It's a "triumph of storytelling" (Louise Penny), in which Frankie is called to Tucson, Arizona, to find a missing Afghan refugee in grave danger before it's too late. Lisa will discuss her book with fellow bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. Each ticket is bundled with a copy of Kiss Her Goodbye which Lisa will sign at the event. Tickets are required to attend. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 27th at 12pm. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to events@anunlikelystory.com . ABOUT THE BOOK: A young mother, haunted by war, is determined to make a fresh start. But sometimes, the sins of the past aren't so easy to escape. Recent Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case, while her older, domineering husband seems unconcerned. Sabera's closest friend, however, is convinced Sabera would never willingly leave her four‑year old daughter. At her insistence, missing persons expert Frankie Elkin agrees to take up the search through the broiling streets of Tucson. Just in time for a video of the young mother to surface—showing her walking away from the scene of a brutal double murder.Frankie quickly notes there's much more to the Ahmadi family than meets the eye. The father Isaad is a brilliant mathematician, Sabera a gifted linguist, and their little girl Zahra has an uncanny ability to remember anything she sees. Which given everything that has happened during the girl's short life, may be a terrible curse. When Isaad also disappears under mysterious circumstances and an attempt is made on Zahra's life, Frankie realizes she must quickly crack the code of this family's horrific past.Someone is coming for the Ahmadis. And violence is clearly an option. When everything is on the line, how far would you go to protect the ones you love?Frankie is about to find out. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Gardner , a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. Her novel, The Neighbor , won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers. She has also been honored for her work with animal rescue and at-risk children. An avid hiker, gardener and cribbage player, Lisa lives with her family in New England. USA Today bestselling author HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN has won five Agatha Awards, five Anthony Awards, the Daphne, the Macavity, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. As on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, she's won thirty-seven Emmy Awards and many more journalism honors. A past president of national Sisters in Crime, a founder of Mystery Writers of America University, and a board member of International Thriller Writers, Ryan lives in Boston. Information Source: An Unlikely Story | eventbrite