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Nov15
CARRIE LEE SOUTH: IN THE WOODS THEY WAIT
WorkshopHorrorMemphis, TN

CARRIE LEE SOUTH: IN THE WOODS THEY WAIT

2:00 PM • Sunday, November 15, 2026novel.Free

Join us as we welcomeCARRIE LEE SOUTH on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15at2:00 PMto celebrate the release of her debut novelIN THE WOODS THEY WAITCan't attend an event? Don't miss out on signed copies! You can order autographed books for any of our in-person author events by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below and leaving your personalization instructions in the comments at checkout! Your books will be signed and ready for pickup or shipping the day after the event. ABOUT THE BOOK:Fifteen years ago, Audrey Figg's little brother, Benny, vanished on a family vacation to Devil's Den state park, a day that split her life in two. Now, Audrey is a park ranger in the very same woods with expertise in wilderness search and rescue. Audrey has found a rhythm to her days: training new rangers, tending to injured hikers, protecting the backcountry, and still, searching.When a little girl, Ivy, suddenly goes missing on the trails, Audrey can't help but notice the similarities to her own brother's case. As Audrey widens the scope of her search, she begins to believe Ivy wasn't merely lost; it looks like she was taken by something--and maybe Benny was too. Yet the closer Audrey comes to answers, the more old memories push to the surface. Audrey is haunted not only by her brother's loss, but a terrible secret from that day. A secret she has never shared with anyone.Utterly absorbing and disquieting, In the Woods They Wait is an enthralling page-turner, one that asks how far you would go for a sense of closure--and what would you be willing to face to get it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Carrie Lee South earned her MFA at the Arkansas Writers Workshop where she served as the fiction editor for the literary magazine Arkana. She's currently the fiction editor at StoryBottle Co. Her work has appeared in Waxwing, F(r)iction, Iron Horse Literary Review, Tales to Terrify, and elsewhere. When she's not reading and writing, she's spending time with birds--the ones outside and the four parrots that live in her house.

Nov16
THE DINNIMAN BOOK CLUB
Book ClubDystopianMemphis, TN

THE DINNIMAN BOOK CLUB

6:00 PM • Monday, November 16, 2026novel.Free

Crawlers! This means WARJOIN US for THE DINNIMAN BOOK CLUBon Tuesday, NOV 16that 6pmto discuss Book 7: THIS INEVITAL RUIN!Join us as we delve deeper into the Dungeon Crawler Carl world. Book 7 of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series "This Inevitable Ruin" is on the chopping block this month. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Carl and Princess Donut are ready to battle it out in the epic seventh book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series--now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition!All discussion will be on books 1-7 of the series. As with any book club: spoilers abound.The ninth floor. Faction Wars. Nine armies enter, led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. The winning team must capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, betrayal . . . It all makes for great fun and even greater television.But thanks to Carl, Donut, and Katia, this season is different.For the first time ever, the crawlers have their own army. The NPCs, who are normally used as nothing but cannon fodder, have become fully self-aware and have formed an unprecedented team of their own. And it's not just the crawlers who are at risk this Faction Wars. Any combatant who dies on the battlefield stays in the ground.For Donut and Katia, the stakes are even higher. No matter who wins the war, only one of them will be allowed to leave this level. If they all want to survive, they're going to need a little help from a veteran or two.This is it. This is what they've been fighting toward. This is war.You can purchase your copy in store at a 10% book club discount, or online at novelmemphis.com using code BOOKCLUB10.

Nov18
A Novel Book Club: THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM
Book ClubScience FictionMemphis, TN

A Novel Book Club: THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM

7:00 PM • Wednesday, November 18, 2026novel.Free

A Novel Book Club invites you to a meeting on Wednesday, November 18 at 7PM to discuss THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by Cixin Liu. All are welcome, whether you've ever attended a meeting or not. No registration required!Purchase your copy of THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM at a 10% book club discount in store, or online using coupon code BOOKCLUB10!And if you prefer audiobooks, purchases from Libro.fm benefit Novel as well when you make us your home and purchase here.If you prefer ebooks, your purchase at Bookshop.org benefits Novel when you make us your home store and purchase here. DescriptionThe inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVELOver 1 million copies sold in North America“A mind-bending epic.”—The New York Times • “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Fascinating.”—TIME • “Extraordinary.”—The New Yorker • “Wildly imaginative.”—Barack Obama • “Provocative.”—Slate • “A breakthrough book.”—George R. R. Martin • “Impossible to put down.”—GQ • “Absolutely mind-unfolding.”—NPR • “You should be reading Liu Cixin.”—The Washington PostThe Three-Body Problem is the first novel in the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China's most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.The Three-Body Problem SeriesThe Three-Body ProblemThe Dark ForestDeath's EndOther Books by Cixin LiuBall LightningSupernova EraTo Hold Up the SkyThe Wandering EarthA View from the StarsAbout the AuthorCIXIN LIU is the most prolific and popular science fiction writer in the People’s Republic of China. Liu is a winner of the Hugo Award, an eight-time winner of the Galaxy Award (the Chinese Hugo) and a winner of the Chinese Nebula Award. Prior to becoming a writer, he worked as an engineer in a power plant. His novels include The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest, and Death's End.Ken Liu is an award-winning author of speculative fiction. His books include the Dandelion Dynasty series (The Grace of Kings), The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, and the Star Wars tie-in novel, The Legends of Luke Skywalker. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on topics like futurism, machine-augmented creativity, the mathematics of origami, and more. He lives near Boston with his family.

Nov21
GRINCH STORY TIME 2026
Story TimeHolidayMemphis, TN

GRINCH STORY TIME 2026

9:30 AM • Saturday, November 21, 2026novel.Free

Kick off the holiday season with a reading of the new book HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO MAX, and a visit from the Grinch himself! Recommended for children up to 5 years, Story Time at Novel includes songs and stories, featuring brand-new books in addition to well-loved favorites -- we hope to see you there! There will be three HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO MAX story times: 9:30am 10:30am and 11:30am PLEASE NOTE: All tickets are $19.99 and come with a copy of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO MAX. Please select the time slot you wish to attend and how many children will be attending. If you are bringing more than 3 children, more than one ticket will need to be purchased. Books will be available for pick up at the event, not before. Tickets are as follows: 9:30am ONE CHILD 9:30am TWO CHILDREN 9:30am THREE CHILDREN 10:30am ONE CHILD 10:30am TWO CHILDREN 10:30am THREE CHILDREN 11:30am ONE CHILD 11:30am TWO CHILDREN 11:30am THREE CHILDREN

Nov22
The New Romantics Book Club: HOLLYWOOD, ENDING
Book ClubFictionMemphis, TN

The New Romantics Book Club: HOLLYWOOD, ENDING

2:00 PM • Sunday, November 22, 2026novel.Free

Join The New Romantics Book Club as we discuss HOLLYWOOD, ENDING by John Green. Purchase your copy at a 10% book club discount in store or online using coupon code BOOKCLUB10. No RSVP or registration required to attend! Description#1 bestselling author John Green makes his much-anticipated return to fiction with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story about finding someone to trust in an untrustworthy world."Green's novel of betrayal and survival, trust and love is a fluent condemnation of the machine of commercialization and a paean to art.... A spellbinding, tender, incisive, funny, and compassionate story of love and creativity." -- Booklist, starred review For rising talents Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo, being cast in the buzzy biopic Andy Warhol Never Gets Old is the opportunity they've both been waiting for. They're on the verge of breaking out, and maybe even falling in love. Soon, the movie is blowing up, and so are their lives--in exciting, but also terrifying, ways.John Green artfully blends a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story with an unflinching examination of the insatiable attention economy. Told through dual points of view, the novel brilliantly juxtaposes the on-screen study of Warhol's life at the dawn of celebrity culture with the intimate struggles of two young people figuring out who they are, both together and alone.Tender, heartbreaking, and shrewdly funny, this is a story as only Green can tell it. Hollywood, Ending is a deeply observed novel about the tension between a public and a private life, and the audacity to pursue the kind of love we all deserve. About the AuthorJohn Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, The Anthropocene Reviewed, and Everything is Tuberculosis. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. John's books have won many prizes, including an Audie Award, an Edgar Award, the Michael L. Printz Medal, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize. John lives with his family in Indianapolis. You can visit him online at johngreenbooks.com.

Dec1
Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Read-a-loud)
Book ClubLiterary FictionMemphis, TN

Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Read-a-loud)

5:00 PM • Tuesday, December 1, 2026novel.Free

Introducing Novel Classics Club! We invite you to a meeting on Tuesday the 1st of December to read THE TEMPEST by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE out loud. All are welcome, whether you've ever attended a meeting or not. No one that comes HAS to read out loud. No registration required!Use coupon code BOOKCLUB10 to get your 10% book club discount when purchasing online! In store book club book purchases will also receive a 10% discount.Publisher Marketing:Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits. The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda's engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.

Dec3
Joy Bateman in conversation with John Currence: THE ART OF DINING IN OXFORD
Author EventCookingMemphis, TN

Joy Bateman in conversation with John Currence: THE ART OF DINING IN OXFORD

6:00 PM • Thursday, December 3, 2026novel.Free

Join us as we welcomeJOY BATEMANin conversation with JOHN CURRENCEon THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3at6:00 PMto celebrate the release of her new bookTHE ART OF DINING IN OXFORD Can't attend an event? Don't miss out on signed copies! You can order autographed books for any of our in-person author events by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below and leaving your personalization instructions in the comments at checkout! Your books will be signed and ready for pickup or shipping the day after the event. ABOUT THE BOOK:A useful gift or addition to any regional travel collection--no matter where you live! The charm of The Art of Dining in Oxford--just released for gifting over the holidays and for future special occasions---originates in the authentic recipes (previously secret recipes) selected by the 29 restaurants in this famous Foodie City and the details of each restaurant's atmosphere. Artist and author Joy Bateman's colorful and whimsical drawings bring readers into the scene of a select variety of proven restaurants, with each restaurant sharing one authentic recipe as its entry to this special new edition. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Joy Bateman’s passion for food and art is part of her genetic code. Born to a businessman and an artistic and scholarly mother, Joy learned the art of fine dining while growing up in Memphis mostly because her mother found little time to cook for her kids at home. That’s how Joy learned as a young child that restaurants can be the source of good and imaginative food. Later in life Joy shifted from a successful 42-year career in advertising sales to author. Since 2005 she has published 10 books on The Art of Dining which features recipes of unforgettable dishes from fine restaurants in Memphis, New Orleans, Amelia Island, Nashville and Knoxville. Now in her 21st year, she’s publishing yet another book, this time featuring restaurants in Oxford, Mississippi. As she did with her other books, she includes her witty and impish artwork as part of each recipe entry. The result is a feast for the eye as well as a fun-filled guide to the recipes of 25 Oxford restaurants. Yet life for Joy isn’t only about food and art. She carves out enough time to enjoy her husband, her three children and four grandchildren. And she cooks for all of them. ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER: John Currence is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, entrepreneur, and owner of City Grocery Restaurant Group in Oxford, MS. Chef John Currence was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a family that loved to cook and spend time in the kitchen. His parents’ travels during his childhood, combined with the family’s years in Europe, brought the world's dishes to their dinner table, while time spent hunting and fishing in South Louisiana laid the foundation for Currence’s passion for food. After years of working his way through the restaurant industry, Currence settled in Oxford in 1992 to open City Grocery. In the time since, the City Grocery Restaurant Group has expanded with several big openings, including Bouré, Big Bad Breakfast and Snackbar. Chef Currence was awarded the James Beard Foundation’s award for Best Chef South (2009), was the winner of the Charleston Food and Wine Festival’s Iron Chef Challenge (2009) and a Top Chef Masters contestant (Season 3). Currence is the author of three best-selling books: Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, Big Bad Breakfast, and Tailgreat. He resides in Oxford with his wife, daughter and their beloved boxer.

Dec4
Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Discussion)
Book ClubLiterary FictionMemphis, TN

Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Discussion)

6:00 PM • Friday, December 4, 2026novel.Free

Introducing Novel Classics Club! We invite you to a meeting on Friday the 4th of December to discuss THE TEMPEST by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. All are welcome, whether you've ever attended a meeting or not. No registration required!Use coupon code BOOKCLUB10 to get your 10% book club discount when purchasing online! In store book club book purchases will also receive a 10% discount.Publisher Marketing:Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits. The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda's engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.

Dec5
SPECIAL STORY TIME EVENT: BLUE BRUCE THE CHRISTMAS SPRUCE WITH AMY LAUREN MILLER
Story TimePicture BooksMemphis, TN

SPECIAL STORY TIME EVENT: BLUE BRUCE THE CHRISTMAS SPRUCE WITH AMY LAUREN MILLER

10:30 AM • Saturday, December 5, 2026novel.Free

Join us for a Special Story Time Event: Blue Bruce the Christmas Spruce by Amy Lauren Miller.ABOUT THE BOOKBlue Bruce the Christmas Spruce is a heartwarming and timeless tale told in verse.This story is about becoming who we are meant to be. It's about learning that we may not have control or choice about timing or other circumstances, but we do have control over how we navigate those circumstances, over our attitude and gratitude on our way to becoming. It's about being open to a future that may look a little different than what we envisioned. Come into the forest to meet Blue Bruce as he experiences life lessons as well as encouragement and grace. Children and parents alike will want to share this tale time and time again! ABOUT THE AUTHORAmy Lauren Miller began creating poetry and song lyrics from a very young age. Building on this natural form of self-expression, she has used her affinity for writing as an outlet for myriad observations and interests. After a career in College Admission Counseling and a 15-year hiatus to stay home while raising her son, she is grateful for the opportunity to share her work on a larger scale. Lauren writes stories for children which highlight overcoming challenges and celebrating our distinctive (and sometimes quirky) characteristics. In addition to children’s literature, she writes spiritually centered poetry and essays inspired by nature and her life experiences. Lauren is married to her patiently steadfast husband and is blessed to be mother to their inspiring son. Together they have built their life in West Tennessee with two loyal, goofy dogs and one unruly, domineering cat. She is the author of the award-winning children's book, Blue Bruce the Christmas Spruce (a collaboration with Memphis, Tennessee based artist Maggie Russell Fasano) and Ashes to Alleluia – An Offering of Lenten Reflections.

Dec27
The New Romantics Book Club: A MARRIED LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Book ClubHolidayMemphis, TN

The New Romantics Book Club: A MARRIED LITTLE CHRISTMAS

2:00 PM • Sunday, December 27, 2026novel.Free

Join The New Romantics Book Club as we discuss A MARRIED LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Abby Jimenez. Purchase your copy at a 10% book club discount in store or online using coupon code BOOKCLUB10. No RSVP or registration required to attend! DescriptionBring on the holiday cheer in this delightful collection of three feel-good novellas from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Night We Met --with bonus recipes and full-page illustrations, perfect for gifting! The limited, one-time printing of the deluxe edition will have designed edges and color endpapers.Tis the season to fall in love!Anna thought only the food would be a disaster at her Christmas dinner--until her high school ex shows up and they quickly have to hatch a fake-dating scheme to save face with their families. For Matty, the idea of sitting in a diner all day dressed as a zombie Santa after losing a bet has zero appeal. But his cute and funny server might just make him change his mind. And finally, will Lauren be able to convince her best friend that getting married after a three-day relationship is absolutely ridiculous? Or will the town called Little Christmas pull her in with its happily-ever-after magic once she meets the best man? About the AuthorAbby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Some of her favorite highlights include a Good Morning America Book Club pick, a BOTM's Book of the Year Award, and the Minnesota Book Award. Before her writing career, Abby was in the national spotlight as a Cupcake Wars champion and founder of Nadia Cakes bakery, which has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and amass an international following. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, three daughters, and dogs--all TikTok famous in their own right. Abby loves romance novels, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.

Jan5
Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Read-a-loud)
Book ClubLiterary FictionMemphis, TN

Novel Classics Club: The Tempest (Read-a-loud)

5:00 PM • Tuesday, January 5, 2027novel.Free

Introducing Novel Classics Club! We invite you to a meeting on Tuesday the 1st of December to read THE TEMPEST by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE out loud. All are welcome, whether you've ever attended a meeting or not. No one that comes HAS to read out loud. No registration required!Use coupon code BOOKCLUB10 to get your 10% book club discount when purchasing online! In store book club book purchases will also receive a 10% discount.Publisher Marketing:Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits. The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda's engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.

Jan11
ACOTAR Midnight Release Party: A COURT OF FORGOTTEN MELODY
Book ReleaseRomantasyMemphis, TN

ACOTAR Midnight Release Party: A COURT OF FORGOTTEN MELODY

10:00 PM • Monday, January 11, 2027novel.Free

You are formally invited to celebrate A COURT OF FORGOTTEN MELODY at novel!Come enjoy our ACOTAR Midnight Release Party on Monday, January 11 from 10pm till Midnight! Novel is thrilled to host another fantastical evening of royal merriment inspired by the land of Prythian.Please join us as we celebrate Book Seven! This is a ticketed event.Your ticket is a pre-order confirmation email from novel for A COURT OF FORGOTTEN MELODYDoors open at 10pmBooks will be distributed at Midnight CST. This will conclude the night's merriment. We hope to see you there!!