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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Author Alert!

Calling all "I Survived....fans!"  Lauren Tarshis and other very  popular authors are coming to An Unlikely Story, in Plainville in the next two months.  Check it out!  Click HERE for a link to the store's calendar with links to register for the events, many are free!
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An Unlikely Newsletter
August 30th, 2019
It's an evening full of wonder! R.J. Palacio, the author of the New York Times bestseller WONDER is introducing her new graphic novel WHITE BIRD. She'll be in conversation with our own Jeff Kinney on Friday, October 4 at 6:30pm. After their conversation, R.J. will answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 6th at 5pm. Tickets are $26.56 and include one (1) copy of WHITE BIRD and admission for two (2). For more information about this event, visit our website.

In This Newsletter

Upcoming Adult Eventsadultevents

Designer and star of the TLC reality show MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING Sondra Celli is bringing some sparkle to An Unlikely Story! Sondra will discuss her book, BLING!, dressmaking, and all things glam. She will also be showing off one of her glitzy fantastical dresses and other blinged-out items at the event. Register here for this free event.

Come inside...if you dare! Thriller author Lisa Unger will be talking about her new book, THE STRANGER INSIDE with investigative reporter and author of THE MURDER LIST, Hank Phillippi Ryan. THE STRANGER INSIDE dives into the minds of a victim and of a killer, combining a rich depth of character and plenty of heart-racing tension. A Q&A and book signing will follow Lisa and Hank's discussion. Register here for this free event. 

Buckle up for a cross-country ride with Peter Zheutlin. Inspired by John Steinbeck's TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY, Peter's new book, THE DOG WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN, follows his cross-country journey with his aging rescue dog, Albie. Peter will give a slideshow presentation about his journey, answer audience questions, and sign copies. Register here for this free event.

Psychology experts Paul Napper and Anthony Rao are helping people to take control of their lives with their book, THE POWER OF AGENCY. They'll put their book into action with a book discussion and workshop to help participants build their own personal agency. They will be joined by nonfiction writer Maureen Stanton, author of BODY LEAPING BACKWARD. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Register here for this free event.

For Halloween, we have a whole line-up of authors with spooky tales to chill your bones. For this year's Halloween Horror panel, we welcome Jennifer McMahon, Christopher Golden, Errick Nunnelly, and our very own William D. Carl. Each author will discuss their books and share creepy stories guaranteed to keep you up at night! A Q&A and book signing will follow. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Register here for this free event.

In her stunning debut novel, THE AGE OF LIGHT, Whitney Scharer novelizes the true account of photographer Lee Miller in the alternating timelines of 1930s Paris and the battlefields of WWII. To celebrate the paperback release of THE AGE OF LIGHT, Whitney will give a presentation about her richly-researched novel, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her book. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Register here for this free event.
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Upcoming Children's Eventskidsevents
We're pairing with Crazy Aaron's sidekick and putty expert, Kyle, for a putty-tastic day where participants will have the chance to make their own Thinking Putty, play putty games, and win prizes in a putty trivia contest! The cost of the event is $5 and includes admission, a custom putty, and a $5 coupon toward Crazy Aaron products in the store priced over $10. Recommended for Crazy Thinkers ages 6+. Click here to register your child for the 11am, 2pm, or 3pm time slot.

Author Brad Meltzer is showing kids that every person is capable of greatness! Brad will be at An Unlikely Story to talk about the two newest books in his Ordinary People Change the World Series, I AM MARIE CURIE and I AM WALT DISNEY and sign copies of his books. Register here for this free event.

Get some Zs under the sea with Robin Riding! At this special story time, Robin will sing along to her picture book MERMAIDS FAST ASLEEP and help attendees to create mermaid puppets. Then, all the children and their puppets will perform a group puppet show with Mona the mermaid marionette and "swim" along to the music! Register here for this free event.
We love author Susan Verde! And she's showing us what love is all about with her new picture book I AM LOVE, the fourth installment in the I AM series! I AM LOVE is a celebration of love and connection, so come connect at an event that young readers and parents will love! Susan will read her book followed by a Q&A and book signing. Register here for this free event. 
Get ready for a momentous event! Author Dusti Bowling will be talking about her new middle grade book, MOMENTOUS EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS, the follow-up to INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS. The book continues the story of armless teenager Aven Green as she faces the new challenges of high school. At the event, Dusti will talk about her book, followed by a Q&A and a signing. Register here for this free event.

Legendary author and illustrator Tomie dePaola is signing his books on the Second Story of An Unlikely Story. From his newest book WHEN EVERYONE WAS FAST ASLEEP to the Caldecott Honor-winning children's classic STREGA NONA, his books continue to inspire wonder, and a signed copy is the perfect way to hold onto that joy. Admission is $5 for adults and for children ages 5+. Admission includes a $5 coupon for Tomie's books in store on the day of the event. Register for the signing line here!

Authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, illustrator Scott Magoon, and service dog Rescue, are coming back to An Unlikely Story! Jessica, Patrick, and Scott will talk about their Schneider Family Book Award Winner, RESCUE & JESSICA, which tells the story of how Rescue helped Jessica and Patrick heal after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Following the presentation there will be a Q&A and signing. Register for this free event here.

Would you have survived some of history's greatest disasters? Find out at an event with Lauren Tarshis, the author of the bestselling I SURVIVED series! Lauren will talk about her newest book, I SURVIVED THE GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her books. Register here for this free event.

Art educators Hilary Emerson Lay and Marion Abrams are helping kids find a spark of creativity! In their new book ART SPARKS, Hilary and Marion talk about how art can promote self-expression and imagination. At the event, the authors will guide attendees through one of the many crafts in ART SPARKS and talk with parents and guardians about how crafting can benefit their children. Register here for this free event!

It's a perfect event! Author of THE PERFECT SCOREand BECAUSE OF MR. TERUPT, Rob Buyea, is introducing THE PERFECT STAR, the third book in the PERFECT SCORE series. At the event, Rob will talk about his new book, answer audience questions, and sign copies of his books. Register here for this free event!

Saturday October 19th at 2pm
The winter solstice is early this year! Carson Ellis, illustrator of the bestselling WILDWOOD series and the Caldecott Honor book DU IZ TAK?, is introducing her new picture book, THE SHORTEST DAY. At the event, Carson will read from THE SHORTEST DAY and do a drawing demonstration. After the presentation, Carson will answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Register here for this free event!

Beloved children's book author Megan McDonald, creator of the wildly popular Judy Moody series, the Stink books, and The Sisters Club trilogy, is coming to An Unlikely Story for the newest Judy Moody book, BOOK QUIZ WHIZ! At the event, Megan will give a presentation, answer audience questions, and sign books. Registration information to come. For more information about this event, visit our website.