Interabang Books will host author Christina Wilcox in-store on Wednesday, September 18th with her book, Take Care of Your Friends: An Enneagram Guide to Interpersonal Relationships.

Description

Popular writer and artist Christina Wilcox uses her experience to teach others how to utilize the Enneagram to look outward, rather than inward. Learn to connect and support those from every position on the Enneagram, with Take Care of Your Friends: An Enneagram Guide to Interpersonal Relationships.

The Enneagram is usually marketed as a tool for self-discovery, but it is so much more than that. The language the Enneagram offers us can restore friendships, marriages, and more. It gives us a way to explain ourselves to those we want to be understood by. Removing the communal, relational aspect of the Enneagram is how the true magic of the Enneagram is lost.

Christina Wilcox’s playful yet informative guide will help her readers find ways to comfort their loved ones through the struggles of life in relation to the Enneagram. There is no linear road to recovery for anyone, but the Enneagram may give us a guiding light as we navigate through the things we rarely have a map for.
This book will include:

• Enneagram “profiles” for each type

• Tips on how to connect, develop friendships, and support others based on each Enneagram type

• Eye-catching illustrations to illuminate examples of her tips throughout the process

Interabang Books will host author and journalist Jim Schutze in-store on Tuesday, September 17th with his new book, Pontiac.

Description

In the inner sanctum of an elite 1960's boarding school, boys test their boundaries and class when they welcome an outsider.

One New England boys' boarding school, a bastion of the WASP aristocracy, has been holding out stubbornly against pressure to diversify. Grudgingly, St. Philip's School in New Hampshire opens its doors to its first scholarship student: young Woodrow Skaggs from Pontiac, Michigan, the tough, rough-edged son of an autoworker.

Things do not go smoothly--the world portrayed in Pontiac may be shockingly inappropriate to the readers of today. The attitudes of the St. Philip's students toward gender and sex cruelly predict the treatment girls will receive twenty years later when many of these schools become coeducational. And yet in their awkward, often violent attempts to figure each other out, the boys of St. Philip's also provide a window to better, more tolerant times ahead.

Told through memories, vignettes, letters, and compelling conversation, Pontiac sees journalist and author Jim Schutze bring a keen and empathetic eye to the evolutions of culture in the twentieth century.

An Evening with the Author, Reavis Z. Wortham

This is an after-hours program for adults, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program will be a presentation by Mr. Wortham in which he discusses his personal journey to publication. It’ll end with a question-and-answer session and be followed by a book signing. Light refreshments, including wine, will be served. Barnes & Noble - Firewheel will be on hand selling books by the author. Barnes & Noble only accepts cards for book purchases, no cash. This is an after hours FREE event.

Join Half Price Books for a conversation with bestselling horror author Rachel Harrison, in conversation with fellow author Shaun Hamill, as they discuss Rachel's new book, So Thirsty. Book signing to follow. Tickets, which include a copy of the book, must be pre-purchased through Eventbrite for this event.

About So Thirsty

Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday. She doesn’t need a reminder she’s getting older, or that she’s feeling indifferent about her own life. Her husband surprises her with a birthday-weekend getaway—not with him, but with Sloane’s longtime best friend, troublemaker extraordinaire Naomi. Sloane anticipates a weekend of wine tastings and cozy robes and strategic avoidance of issues she’d rather not confront, like her husband’s repeated infidelity.

But when they arrive at their rental cottage, it becomes clear Naomi has something else in mind. She wants Sloane to stop letting things happen to her, for Sloane to really live. So Naomi orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers, only for it to take a horrifying turn that changes Sloane’s and Naomi’s lives literally forever. The friends are forced to come to terms with some pretty eternal consequences in this bloody, seductive novel about how it’s never too late to find satisfaction, even though it might taste different than expected.

About Rachel Harrsion

Rachel Harrison is the national bestselling author of Black Sheep, Such Sharp Teeth, Cackle, and The Return, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared in Guernica, in Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, as an Audible Original, and in her debut collection, Bad Dolls. She lives in western New York with her husband and their cat/overlord.

About Shaun Hamill

Shaun Hamill received his BA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His debut novel, A Cosmology of Monsters, was published in 2019. His fiction has appeared in Carve and Come Join Us By the Fire 2. His nonfiction has appeared at Crimereads and Tor Nightfire. He lives and works near Dallas-Fort Worth.

Interabang Books will host author Carlos Whittaker in-store on Friday, September 13th with his book, Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human.

ABOUT RECONNECTED

In the summer of 2022, author and speaker Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks entirely screen free, splitting his time between a monastery, an Amish farm, and home with his family. Blending the inspiring story of this experiment with practical guidance, Whittaker reveals how you can reset your relationship with screens and step into a life of real connection.

Not many people have the opportunity to spend weeks entirely devoid of phone and computer screens, but Whittaker's radical, screen-free experiment yields hope and wisdom to everyone who has felt the loneliness, low-key despair, and paradoxical disconnectedness that accompanies the always-on, always-plugged-in nature of modern life. Readers who take this journey with Whittaker will learn how to cut through the divisive, polarizing effects of social media and build real community, even with people who are very different from them; rediscover the joy of noticing and savoring the beauty of the world beyond their phone screens; remember how experiencing boredom, solitude, and even getting lost (all but eradicated by smartphones) can bring opportunities for new discoveries about themselves and the world around them; and reset their relationship with screens and social media forever.

Blending wisdom from the past, practices of intentionality and community, and Whittaker's engaging communication style that has led to the explosive growth of his social media presence over the past few years, this book is a compelling story, a guide for resetting your life in a tech-saturated world, and an invitation into the connection and community that feels so elusive today.

Interabang Books will host author Natalie Musgrave Dossett in-store on Wednesday, September 11th with her book, Sarita.

About the book:

In the summer of 1920, nineteen-year-old Sarita's younger brother, JJ, bleeds to death in her arms after being shot by Javier Salsito de Ortega, a ruthless tequila smuggler. The Texas Rangers have their hands full with Prohibition and border issues. Still, Sarita is stunned when they refuse to help.

JJ's death devastates her father. Without a male heir, Sarita fears he will give in to the oil prospector intent on buying their family ranch, La Barrone a. Even in his despair, she knows her father yearns for justice, but he is too ill and weak to seek it.

Sarita isn't.

Determined to prove herself and change her fate, she crosses the Rio Grande into a world of deadly threats--from rattlesnakes to Pancho Villa's rebels to the very killer she's hunting. Quickly, Sarita realizes she's stumbled into a web of danger far bigger and more sinister than she imagined. If she is caught, the consequences could jeopardize innocent lives and put her father's safety at risk.

In a tumultuous landscape of social and political upheaval, what lines will Sarita have to cross to survive? Will her relentless pursuit of justice exact a price too steep to bear? If she succeeds--if she gets home--will she have earned her father's respect? Will she have secured her family's future?

Interabang Books will host author Aurélie Thiele in-store on Tuesday, September 10th with her book, The Paris Understudy.

ABOUT THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY

This powerful debut novel brings to life the hard choices Parisians made--or failed to make--under Nazi occupation, in the tradition of Pam Jenoff and Fiona Davis.

1938. Paris Opera legend Madeleine Moreau must keep newcomer Yvonne Chevallier, whose talent she fears, off the stage. As the long-standing star of the opera, she is nowhere near ready to give up her spotlight. The perfect solution: enlist Yvonne as her understudy so she can never be upstaged. When Madeleine is invited to headline at Germany’s pre-eminent opera festival, she is sure this will cement her legacy. But war is looming, and when she learns that Adolf Hitler himself will be in attendance, she knows she’s made a grave error. As Madeleine makes a hurried escape back to France, Yvonne finds herself unexpectedly thrown into the limelight on the German stage. When a newspaper photograph shows Hitler seemingly enraptured by Yvonne, Yvonne’s life is upended. While she is trying frantically to repair her reputation at home, Yvonne’s son is captured and held as a prisoner of war. Desperate to free her son, she makes an impossible choice: turn to the enemy. As the Nazis invade Paris, both women must decide what they are willing to do in pursuit of their art. They form an unlikely alliance, using their fame to protect themselves and the people they love from the maelstrom of history.

Painting an enrapturing portrait of resilient wartime women, The Paris Understudy is a love letter to the arts and a stark depiction of the choices we make to survive, for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristen Harmel.

Whose Books is thrilled to host fantasy authors Gabrielle Buba and Judy Liu. Join on us in store on Sunday, September 8th for a meet the author and book signing. Come connect with these fabulous writers that have crafted unforgettable worlds and stories. We can't wait to see you !

@gabriellabuba Saints of Storm & Sorrow "In this a Filipino-inspired epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization. Maria Lunurin has been living a double life for as long as she can remember. To the world, she is Sister Maria, dutiful nun and devoted servant of Aynila's Codician colonizers. But behind closed doors, she is a stormcaller, chosen daughter of the Aynilan goddess Anitun Tabu. For fans of R.F. Kuang, Tasha Suri, and The Hurricane War.

@judyliu_author The Vending Portal & memory Extracts Memory fades, but Reminserum is forever. Judy Liu's debut novel is a passion project motivated by a desire to explore the concept of a "perfect" society. In it, she explores both the fantasies and the frightening possibilities that can exist in a world of any design.

The Vending Portal is a lightly distorted, funhouse mirror to reflect the pitfalls of our own society, seen through the innocent eyes of two young protagonists. The Memory Extracts From an underground tea brewer concocting guerrilla potions to a granddaughter rediscovering her family through an inherited snack shop, this collection of soft sci-fi short stories explores the memories and thoughts of nine in a world of marine biology and memory technology.

Interabang Books will host photographer TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian in-store on Saturday, September 7th with her book, Brown Girls Do Ballet.

ABOUT BROWN GIRLS DO BALLET

This stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.

When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately noticed the lack of diversity of backgrounds and abilities among the students pictured on the school's website. In response, TaKiyah, a photographer, began taking pictures of young dancers of color and launched an Instagram called Brown Girls Do Ballet. The Instagram was an instant sensation, drawing a community of dancers of all ages. A nonprofit organization, that provides resources, mentoring, and inspiration worldwide followed soon after.

Takiyah’s first children’s book is full of gorgeous photographs of irresistible young BIPOC ballerinas of all levels -- from beginners to more experienced dancers. Writer JaNay Brown-Wood's poetic text, inspired by the dancer's graceful poses and powerful leaps, encourages young readers be proud of who they are and empowers them to take center stage. Brown Girls Do Ballet will inspire all readers to pursue their dreams no matter what barriers are put in front of them.

Meet bestselling author Don Bentley at your Flagship HPB on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. In conversation with author David McCloskey, Don will discuss and sign his latest book Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel. Tickets, which include a copy of the book, must be pre-purchased through Eventbrite for this event.

About Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel

Mitch Rapp faces an Iranian foe bent on destabilizing the Middle East in the newest thriller from Vince Flynn’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by the “worthy successor to Tom Clancy” (Publishers Weekly) Don Bentley.

April 2011: On a remote mountaintop overlooking the remains of the Iranian nuclear weapons program, Azad Ashani witnesses a Quds Force demonstration of a capability meant to upend America’s war in the Middle East. Ashani, director of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security and Irene Kennedy’s former back channel to the Iranian government, recognizes the demonstration’s true significance, and the nation-ending conflict it will provoke. Alone, Ashani stands no chance of preventing this rush to madness.

But with the help of one man, he just might.

In Washington, DC, CIA director Irene Kennedy briefs the president that the operational window to kill or capture Osama bin Laden at his recently discovered compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan is rapidly closing. But before he’ll authorize a commando raid on Pakistani soil, the president demands irrefutable proof of bin Laden’s presence.

Proof he trusts just one man to provide.

Preventing a looming war in the Middle East while delivering justice for the nearly 3,000 Americans killed on 9/11 would be a big ask for anyone.

Mitch Rapp isn’t just anyone.

About Don Bentley

Don Bentley is the New York Times bestselling author of multiple books in several series including the Matt Drake novels, the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. series, and now the Mitch Rapp series. Don is a former FBI Special Agent, SWAT team member, and Army Apache helicopter pilot. Learn more at DonBentleyBooks.com.

About Vince Flynn

#1 New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn (1966–2013) created one of contemporary fiction’s most popular heroes: CIA counterterrorist agent Mitch Rapp, featured in thirteen of Flynn’s acclaimed political thrillers. All of his novels are New York Times bestsellers, including his stand-alone debut novel, Term Limits.

Interabang Books will host David Hornfischer in-store on Thursday, September 5th with his book, Destroyer Captain: The Life of Ernest E. Evans.

From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar.

For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, “the dean of World War II naval history," writing with his son David J. Hornfischer, explores Capt. E. Evans’s incredible story, from his humble upbringing as a child of a Cherokee and Creek family in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1931, to his service on fighting ships during the Pacific War and his selfless bravery and cool command during a valiant faceoff with the pride of the Japanese Navy.
 
Interspersed with impeccable research, interviews with men who fought alongside Capt. E. Evans, and thrilling anecdotes about United States Navy experiences during WWII, Destroyer Captain provides insight into an incredible man who spent his life beating the odds through courage, ability, and sheer determination. Never were these attributes better on display than on the morning of October 25, 1944, when, in the waters off Samar, a small flotilla of US Navy ships encountered a Japanese fleet superior in both vessels and firepower. Aboard the USS Johnston, Capt. Ernest E. Evans seized the moment, ordering his destroyer to steam forward and attack. Heavily outgunned, Evans and his sailors fired torpedo after torpedo, all the while maneuvering to dodge enemy shells, as two other American destroyers joined the fight. It was a valiant last stand for Capt. E. Evans, one of the toughest warriors in the Navy, but thanks to his bravery and steadiness under fire, these dogged Americans routed one of the most powerful naval forces that Tokyo had ever put to sea.
 
A remarkable story of patriotism and courageousness, Destroyer Captain honors a singular American hero whose name shall never be forgotten.

Interabang Books will host author James Wade in-store on Wednesday, September 4th with his new book, Hollow Out the Dark.

Award-winning author James Wade blends atmospheric prose with soul-stirring themes in Hollow Out the Dark, a gothic adventure set against a Depression-era landscape where a whiskey war threatens to decimate a small Texas town.

A veteran of the Great War, Jesse Cole is grateful for the quiet life he now leads. But when his closest friend runs afoul of local criminals Frog and Squirrel Fenley, Jesse is forced to spin his moral compass and enter a violent and volatile underworld. There he encounters corrupt lawmen, hired assassins, and a dark family secret that will upend all he once knew.

Complicating matters are Texas Ranger Amon Atkins--who arrives to investigate the Fenleys just as their empire is threatened by a deadly new competitor--and the green-eyed, raven-haired Adaline, a love Jesse thought he'd lost forever.

With resources scarce and winter falling hard on the town, a desperate Jesse must choose between the law and the lawless and find a way to survive while still protecting the people he loves.

A heart-pounding tale full of plot-twisting revelations, Hollow Out the Dark brings readers into a whiskey-fueled world where everyone has a secret, and love everlasting balances on the edge of a knife.

Family event! Five local children's book authors will read, talk about their books, and sign copies. Come join Rosie J. Pova, Patricia Vermillion, Angela Henderson, Rosario Martinez, and Alan Elliott, hear about the inspiration behind their books, and spend a fun afternoon finding your new favorite books! Take a picture with the authors... Autographs and swag for kids too!

Interabang Books will host author Heather Walter in-store on Friday, August 30th with her book, The Crimson Crown.

ABOUT THE CRIMSON CROWN

Legends tell of a witch who became a queen—the heartless villain in the story of Snow White. But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow White’s shadow to become the heroine of her own legend.

Her real “once upon a time” begins when she is just Ayleth, a young witch who lives in the forest with her coven. The witches practice their magic in secret, hiding from the White King and his brutal war against witchcraft. Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves, and as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, Ayleth fears she will never become the witch her coven needs. To prove herself, Ayleth sets out on a perilous quest that sends her to the White Palace, a decadent world of drama and deceit. There, Ayleth encounters an unlikely figure from her past: Jacquetta, a witch who once held Ayleth’s heart—and betrayed her. As events at the palace escalate, Ayleth finds herself caught in the web of the White King, whose dark charisma is as dangerous as the sinister force that seems to be haunting the palace—and perhaps even Ayleth herself. With the threat of discovery looming, Ayleth and Jacquetta must set aside the wounds of their past and work together to survive.

As she uncovers the secrets of the White Court—and those of her own heart—Ayleth must find the strength to transform into someone she never imagined she could be. A powerful witch, the very wickedest of them all.

Interabang Books will host author David Marquis in-store on Thursday, August 29th for a special lyrical performance of his new book, The River of Goodness.

The River of Goodness is a lyrical, global exploration of the ways we can create a more just and sustainable world for all, from the author of The River Always Wins and I Am a Teacher

Every day, posits Marquis, every single human has to make a choice: accept the world the way it is or work to make it better. Each of us can pursue the work of goodness in many ways. The River of Goodness, the second volume in Marquis's River Trilogy, provides real-world examples of people who have taken on the work of goodness, whether through thankless tasks or in dangerous and challenging circumstances.

This follow-up to Marquis's beloved first volume, The River Always Wins, argues that making the world better is rooted in the hard daily work of creating change that lasts.

About the Author

David Marquis is a long-time committed activist for environmental and social change in the Dallas area. He is the author of I Am A Teacher (Simon & Schuster), which became a series of widely performed plays. He founded the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas and has consulted with the Texas Conservation Alliance since 2011. The first book in this series, The River Always Wins, was published by Deep Vellum in 2020.

Thursday, August 29th, 6:00PM

Interabang Books will host authors Rich and Kathy Fettke in-store on Wednesday, September 28th with their book, Scaling Smart.

Embrace financial independence and generate consistent income with this strategic guide for entrepreneurs and investors looking to level up.

If you've already built a profitable business but you're ready to free up your time without sacrificing growth, this book is for you. In Scaling Smart, Rich and Kathy Fettke distill more than twenty years of business strategy into the perfect guide for entrepreneurs ready to scale a successful enterprise.

Inside, you'll uncover:

• The critical importance of aligning personal and professional visions with practical techniques that inspire your team.

• How to unlock passive income and sustainable growth as you level up your business.

• The vital distinction between scaling and growth--and clear systems, structures, and processes that prevent burnout.

• How to harness technology to streamline your operations and find time freedom for you and your team.

Say goodbye to stress, reap the rewards of impactful growth, and save time, money, and energy as you grow your business.

Jodi Picoult

NEW LOCATION: MOODY PERFORMANCE CENTER

In conversation with Lisa Wingate

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult returns with By Any Other Name, a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire told in intertwining timelines rooted in primary historical sources.   

Two women born centuries apart are determined to create, despite the prejudices they face. Melina Green has just written a new play inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor, but fears that she’ll never get her work produced on stage due to lingering discrimination against women, even in the 21st century. As she contemplates risking failure again, her best friend submits her play to a festival under a male pseudonym. Meanwhile, in 1581, Emilia Bassano, endowed with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, forms a plan to secretly bring a play of her own to the stage—by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.  

Jodi Picoult is the author of 29 novels, including Wish You Were Here, A Spark of Light, and My Sister’s Keeper. 

All books purchased as part of a ticket and book bundle will be pre-signed and include priority access to a post-event photo opportunity with Jodi Picoult. There will not be a post-event book signing.

DATES

Aug 27th 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

TICKET INFO

Members Only

No

Member Tickets

$50

Public Tickets

$55

Join us at BLACKLIT for an exclusive book signing event with the renowned Dr. Ian K. Smith, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shred: The Revolutionary Diet, Super Shred: The Big Results Diet, Blast the Sugar Out!, The Clean 20, and twelve other influential books. With millions of copies in print, Dr. Smith's literary prowess extends into fiction with award-winning novels like The Blackbird Papers, The Ancient Nine, and the gripping Ashe Cayne series: The Unspoken, Wolf Point, The Overnights, and Eagle Rock.

Event Details:

- Date: August 22, 2024

- Time: 6:30pm

- Location: BLACKLIT Bookstore [4050 McEwen Rd Suite 9105 Farmers Branch, TX 75244]

About the Book:

In his latest installment of the Ashe Cayne series, Dr. Ian K. Smith presents a thrilling narrative that explores the mysterious death of billionaire Elliott Kantor. Kantor, a man of rigid habits and vast wealth, dies unexpectedly at age 77. His son, Simon Kantor, suspects foul play and hires private investigator Ashe Cayne to uncover the truth. As Cayne delves into Elliott’s secretive life, he unearths a dark world of illicit activities, including a sex trafficking ring. The investigation plunges deeper into dangerous territory, making readers question if Ashe Cayne will survive this perilous journey.

Why Attend?

- Meet Dr. Ian K. Smith: Engage with the acclaimed author and gain insights into his writing process and the development of his latest book.

- Exclusive Signing: Get your copy of Dr. Smith’s latest novel signed and personalized.

- Interactive Q&A: Participate in a lively discussion about the themes, characters, and plot twists of the Ashe Cayne series.

Dr. Ian K. Smith is not only a celebrated author but also a distinguished graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago. He has been a prominent medical contributor and cohost on The Rachael Ray Show, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to his diverse body of work.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Dr. Ian K. Smith and fellow book enthusiasts at BLACKLIT. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable evening of literary excitement and community engagement.

Interabang Books will host author L.A. Starks in-store on Thursday, August 22nd with her new Lynn Dayton thriller, Winner's Curse.

Whose Books welcomes local author David Marquis back for his latest book release The River of Goodness.

Join us on August 21st for an author reading and book signing. The River of Goodness is a lyrical, global exploration of the ways we can create a more just and sustainable world for all, from the author of The River Always Wins and I Am a Teacher The River of Goodness, the second volume in Marquis's River Trilogy, provides real-world examples of people who have taken on the work of goodness through thankless tasks or in dangerous and challenging circumstances.

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor as she celebrates the release of her new book, The Power of Your Dreams. This exclusive event will take place on the release date, making it a significant occasion you won't want to miss!

About the Book:

Through fascinating real-life stories, Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor reveals how dreams have equipped her and many others throughout history, and she shows how you, too, can receive revelation from God through your dreams.

Anchored in biblical truth, The Power of Your Dreams answers your most perplexing questions about dreams:
• Are all dreams from God?
• How do I know if my dream contained a message from God?
• How do I interpret my dreams?
• Do nightmares have any meaning?

God spoke to His people through dreams in biblical times. Today He speaks to you in the same way, inviting you to unlock hidden treasures of wisdom. Discover richer clarity and confidence in your purpose as well as enjoy a strengthened relationship with God as you learn how to recognize and respond to His voice in your dreams.

Registration

Secure your spot today by registering for either a VIP or General Admission ticket. Limited tickets are available, so don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet Stephanie Ike and gain insights into the divine power of your dreams.

VIP Early Access: 7 pm

General Admission: 7:30 pm

Discussion begins: 7:30 pm

VIP Includes: a signed copy of The Power of Your Dreams, access to the book discussion, an exclusive tote bag with specially curated goodies, early access to the event, light refreshments,

General Admission Includes: a signed copy of The Power of Your Dreams, access to the book discussion

Praise for The Power of Your Dreams

"Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor is a voice you can trust when it comes to discerning and deciphering the voice of God! Believe it or not, God desires to speak to all of us, even while we are asleep. She illustrates how we can consecrate our dream state as holy ground! The Power of Your Dreams isn’t just words on a page; it’s a tool every believer needs to receive personal instruction for their destiny!" —Travis Greene, pastor, recording artist, and author

"Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor has the unique and powerful gift of merging the wise counsel of God with practical, actionable advice to transform your life. This book will show you how to optimize the quiet intimacy of sleep to absorb lessons direct from the Lord, which will change your life—and the world. This is an immediate must-read and share." —Nicole Walters, believer, entrepreneur, and the New York Times bestselling author

Join us for a special Book Club with the Author event!

Gabriella Gamez, author of *The Next Best Fling*, will be in-house to discuss her writing journey and her debut romantic comedy novel.

About the book: Two broken hearts decide that the best way to get over their first loves is with a no-strings-attached relationship in this spicy and charming debut romance. Don't miss this fun night of book talk and the opportunity to get your book autographed!

Interabang Books will host author Stephen Harrison in-store on Friday, August 16th with his book, The Editors.

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Aim for Neutrality. We Need Better Sources. Anonymity is Fundamental. Keep Developing. The editors know these principles. The editors follow them--or subvert them--every day. The editors aren't recognized on the street, but they craft the information that is seen on nearly every internet search. Through Infopendium, the ubiquitous, crowd-sourced internet encyclopedia, the editors influence the world.

Freelance journalist Morgan Wentworth, recently laid off from PopFeed News, attends the Global Infopendium Conference in New York expecting a straightforward story to help pay the rent. But the so-called "'pendium people" are full of surprises. PhDs rub shoulders with high school students, all quoting the project's rules and regulations like a second language. Sure, millions of people see the facts curated by these editors, but who really cares about the free encyclopedia? When a hacker attacks the conference and posts a cryptic message, it becomes clear that somebody does. And Morgan decides to find out who. But the path through an online information war is far from clear. Foreign governments, billionaires, and a global virus threaten to sway the truth on Infopendium. And far from Morgan's sight, in places as different as Beijing and Kansas, some of the editors have plans of their own.

Interabang Books will host author Shaun Hamill in-store on Wednesday, August 14th with his book, The Dissonance. In conversation with Alex Temblador.

From the acclaimed author of A Cosmology of Monsters ("I loved it" —Stephen King) comes an epic contemporary fantasy, a mixture of The Magicians and It: a story of dark magic, terrible mistakes, and second chances.

"You can never go home again," the saying goes—but Hal, Athena, and Erin have to. In high school, the three were students of the eccentric Professor Marsh, trained in a secret system of magic known as the Dissonance, which is built around harnessing negative emotions: alienation, anger, pain. Then, twenty years ago, something happened that shattered their coven, scattering them across the country, stuck in mundane lives, alone.
 

But now, terrifying signs and portents (not to mention a pointed Facebook invite) have summoned them back to Clegg, Texas. There, their paths will collide with that of Owen, a closeted teenager from Alabama whose aborted cemetery seance with his crush summoned something far worse: a murderous entity whose desperate, driving purpose includes kidnapping Owen to serve as its Renfield. As Owen tries to outwit his new master, and Hal, Athena, and Erin reckon with how the choices they made as teens might connect to the apocalyptic event unfurling over the Lone Star State, shocking alliances form, old and new romances brew, and three unsuccessful adults and one frightened teen are all that stand between reality and oblivion. 
     

From one of the boldest, most brilliant voices in modern fantastical horror, The Dissonance is a thrilling and beautifully written story of magic and monsters, forgiveness and friendship.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SHAUN HAMILL received his BA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His debut novel, A Cosmology of Monsters, was published in 2019. His fiction has appeared in Carve and Come Join Us By the Fire 2. His nonfiction has appeared at Crimereads and Tor Nightfire. He lives and works near Dallas-Fort Worth.

Alex Temblador will be introducing her insightful new book, "Writing An Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers". Moderating the event will be the talented author Logen Cure. Join us for an evening of literary excitement, insightful discussions, and a chance to meet these amazing authors!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A practical guide to help authors authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than their own.

Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It’s not a subject that’s generally taught in creative writing programs, and there are so few craft books and online resources on the subject. Even if you can take a seminar, class, or workshop, there’s nothing like having an easy-to-understand book on hand to provide guidance and insight every time you craft characters with historically
marginalized identities.

In Writing an Identity Not Your Own, award-winning author Alex Temblador discusses one of the most contentious topics in creative writing: crafting a character whose identity is historically marginalized. What is “identity,” and how do unconscious biases and bias blocks impact and influence what we write? What is intersectionality? You’ll learn about identity terms, stereotypes, and tropes, and receive genre-specific advice related to various identities to consider when writing different races and ethnicities, sexual and romantic orientations, gender identities, disabilities, nationalities, and more. Through writing strategies, exercises, and literary excerpts, writers will gain a clearer understanding on how misrepresentations and harmful portrayals can appear in storylines, dialogue, and characterization. Alex will guide writers from the brainstorming phase
through the editing process so they can gain a full understanding of the complexities of writing other identities and why it’s important to get them right.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Alex Temblador is the Mixed Latine award-winning author of Secrets of the Casa Rosada and Half Outlaw. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a contributor to Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America and Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with the Women's Fiction Writers Association, WritingWorkshops.com, the Writer's League of Texas, and more, as well as spoken about diversity in the literary world with the Texas Library Association, Abydos Learning Conference, and at many other festivals, conferences, and universities. She is an award-winning travel, arts, and culture journalist who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, publishing in the likes of Conde Nast Traveler, Outside, and Travel + Leisure, and speaking about such topics at SXSW, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the World Travel Market. Alex lives in Dallas, Texas, where she runs a literary panel series called LitTalk and is the Executive Director of Write Here DFW.

Interabang Books will host author Gregg Jones in-store on Tuesday, August 13th with his book, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II.

ABOUT MOST HONORABLE SON

The first comprehensive biography of unjustly forgotten Japanese American war hero Ben Kuroki, who fought the Axis powers during World War II and battled racism, injustice, and prejudice on the home front.

Ben Kuroki was a twenty-four-year-old Japanese American farm boy whose heritage was never a problem in remote Nebraska—until Pearl Harbor. Among the millions of Americans who flocked to military stations to enlist, Ben wanted to avenge the attack, reclaim his family honor, and prove his patriotism. But as anti-Japanese sentiment soared, Ben had to fight to be allowed to fight for America. And fight he did.

As a gunner on Army Air Forces bombers, Ben flew fifty-eight missions spanning three combat theaters: Europe, North America, and the Pacific, including the climactic B-29 firebombing campaign against Japan that culminated with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He flew some of the war’s boldest and bloodiest air missions and lived to tell about it. In between his tours in Europe and the Pacific, he challenged FDR’s shameful incarceration of more than one hundred thousand people of Japanese ancestry in America, and he would be credited by some with setting in motion the debate that reversed a grave national dishonor. In the euphoric wake of America’s victory, the decorated war hero used his national platform to carry out what he called his “fifty-ninth mission,” urging his fellow Americans to do more to eliminate bigotry and racism at home.

Told in full for the first time, and long overdue, Ben’s extraordinary story is a quintessentially American one of patriotism, principle, perseverance, and courage. It’s about being in the vanguard of history, the bonding of a band of brothers united in a just cause, a timeless and unflinching account of racial bigotry, and one man’s transcendent sense of belonging—in war, in peace, abroad, and at home.

Friday, August 9, 2024
7-9 PM
Oak Cliff Cultural Center
223 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75211

“Some of the Dharma” with Karen X Minzer and Isabella Russell-Ides
Hosted by: Rod Russell-Ides

“Some of the Dharma” will include a performance of selections from the newly released book “Ova: Collected Works 1972-2024” by Isabella Russell-Ides.

Isabella Russell-Ides  will perform selections from her newly-released book Ova: Collected Works 1972-2024. She is the embodiment of the trickster feminist dakini and maestra of shapeshifting writing styles, a genre masher, poet, playwright, and novelist, as well as a seminal member of Dharma Broads productions at Undermain Theatre. The author of two novels of speculative fiction —White Monkey Chronicles (International Book Award Finalist, Jemma Award) and The Godma’s Daughters (International Book Award, Visionary Fiction, Indie Reader Notable Book of the Year). Her breakout book of poems, Getting Dangerously Close To Myself , is a landmark in the Austin poetry performance scene of the 1980s.  Her first play, a country western musical, Nashville Road, premiered in Austin, Texas at Center Stage on Sixth Street (co-written with Rod Russell-Ides). Her two-woman show, Jo & Louisa (May Alcott), won a 2019 DFW Critics Forum Award for Outstanding New Play. Coco & Gigi, her existential and feminist take on Waiting for Godot, won the 2008 DFW Critics Forum Award for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Ensemble. She has also received critical acclaim for her works, Leonard’s Car (“Outstanding New Play”, 2009 Nora’s Playhouse, NYC), Fortune Cookie Smash (2007 Best of Fest, Frontera.) She is noted for the poetic and heightened language of her texts. She is a seminal member of Dharma Broads productions at Undermain Theatre.. More recently her two-woman show, Jo & Louisa (in which the character Jo March bargains with her author, Louisa May Alcott) won a 2019 DFW Critics Forum Award for Outstanding New Play. Coco & Gigi, her existential and feminist take on Waiting for Godot, won the 2008 DFW Critics Forum Award for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Ensemble. Her breakout play, Leonard’s Car, plunges into the deeps of a mother on the verge (“Outstanding New Play” 2009, Nora’s Playhouse, NYC). 

Rod Russell-Ides is a landscape artist, musician, songwriter, novelist and poet—a former Dharma Broad. His music collaborations include Kenny Withrow of New Bohemians and Paul Simon (The.) He was born on a hospital gurney in Oklahoma in 1946. He grew up in Kansas until his father sent him to prep school in Connecticut thus ending his life as a cowboy. His family exploded when he was fourteen and he had to re-invent himself in the middle of nowhere in the great American tradition, a talent he has pursued ever since. At various times he has been a go cart and motorcycle racer, a Mad Man, a rocker in Texas, a composer, a garden designer (rodrussellides.net), a landscape sculptor, and author of a ground breaking memoir Sparky and the Dipshit. His work as a sculptor has carried him to the wilds of Alaska. He designed and built the largest man-made waterfall in the state. In France, he studied and mapped the Grotto of Lourdes to replicate it in Texas for the Archbishop of Houston. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Isabella Russell Ides. 

Karen X aka Karen Minzer is a writer/poet/wanderer, published by the Austin Sun in the 70s, Paris Records in the 80s, Wowapi in the 90s, and Lamar State University’s anthology of Texas Beat Poets in 2018. Minzer was born in the mid-1900s and went to high school in an obscure Texas town. She rode horses and did country chores. She moved to UT Austin and gravitated into the leftovers of the SDS publishing scene. #Another flop of a revolution. In 1975, she moved to Dallas and collaborated in art escapades while working for Roxy and Judy Gordon’s graphics company. One day after the fly-by-night Yippie Smoke-in at City Hall, she discovered the poet Robert Trammell reading poetry at Old City Park across the street from her home at the historic (grungy) Ambassador Hotel. She was the only audience member. Reading poems to an empty room became a life-mission. Instead, Minzer became a punk lyricist-shouter with The Panics and toured sketchy clubs. #EnoughAlready. She produced Dial a Poet Television for Cable Access TV and archived the work of dozens of writers from all over the USA. Beginning in 2005, she staged the poetry pageants Dharma Boards I-IV. In 2010, she became executive director of WordSpace, curated hundreds of visiting and local writers, washed the dishes and took out the trash. #NeverEnough. She is co-recipient, with Dee Mitchell, of the 2015 Dallas Observer MasterMind Awards. Minzer earned a PhD in Humanities from The University of Texas at Dallas and an MFA from Naropa’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics; there she once studied with Allen Ginsberg & good friends.

Join Barnes & Noble - Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, TX ,on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 4PM CT as we welcome New York Times bestselling authors, Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Maureen Johnson for a discussion and signing to celebrate the release of their new books, The Grandest Game and Death at Morning House, respectively.

The Grandest Game is a lush new chapter in the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games saga. Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Get caught up in the puzzles, games, danger, romance, and riches.

Death at Morning House is a new stand-alone YA novel about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself.

BONUS: Each ticket that includes The Grandest Game will receive a signed copy of the B&N Exclusive version of The Grandest Game, which features an alternate jacket and includes bonus content!

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• One copy of either The Grandest Game B&N Exclusive or Death at Morning House.

• Admission to the event space and signing line with Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Maureen Johnson.

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• One copy of either The Grandest Game B&N Exclusive or Death at Morning House.

• Admission to the SIGNING LINE ONLY with Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Maureen Johnson.

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• One signed (signature only) copy of The Grandest Game B&N Exclusive and/or Death at Morning House shipped to you.

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ABOUT The Grandest Game:

Get caught up in the puzzles, games, danger, romance, and riches of this lush new chapter in the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games saga.

Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime.

Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year’s game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.

Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year’s game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits—physically, mentally, and emotionally—it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a brand-new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favorite and new characters collide in a game you’ll never forget.

About Death at Morning House:

The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.

With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that’s how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It’s easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.

Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?

Maybe this job isn’t such a gift after all. Morning House has a horrific secret that’s been buried for decades, and now the person who brought her here is missing.

All it takes is one clue to set off a catastrophic chain of events. One small detail, just like a spark, could burn it all down—if someone doesn’t bury Marlowe first.

Join us at the DMA for conversation with Author Silvia Moreno Garcia. Claudia Vega will be in conversation with her about her upcoming book The Seventh Veil of Salome.

ABOUT THE SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME

1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times.

So when the film’s mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves.

Two actresses, both determined to make it to the top in Golden Age Hollywood—a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue—make for a sizzling combination.

But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of the princess Salome herself, consumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Herod: a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.

Before the curtain comes down, there will be tears and tragedy aplenty in this sexy Technicolor saga.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the novels Velvet Was the Night, Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award–winning She Walks in Shadows (a.k.a. Cthulhu’s Daughters). She has been nominated for the Locus Award for her work as an editor and has won the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award for her work as a novelist.

Interabang Books will host author Gabino Iglesias in-store on Wednesday, August 7th with his book, House of Bone and Rain. '

ABOUT HOUSE OF BONE AND RAIN

In the latest from Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of THE DEVIL TAKES YOU HOME, a group of five teenage boys in Puerto Rico seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered; a Latinx STAND BY ME with a haunted, obsidianly dark heart.

For childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, death has always been close. Hurricanes. Car accidents. Gang violence. Suicide. Estamos rodeados de fantasmas was Gabe’s grandmother’s refrain. We are surrounded by ghosts. But this time is different. Bimbo's mom has been shot dead. We’re gonna kill the guys who killed her Bimbo swears. And they all agree. Feral with grief, Bimbo has become unrecognizable, taking no prisoners in his search for names. Soon, they learn Maria was gunned down by guys working for the drug kingpin of Puerto Rico. No one has ever gone up against him and survived. As the boys strategize, a storm gathers far from the coast. Hurricanes are known to carry evil spirits in their currents and bring them ashore, spirits which impose their own order.

Blurring the boundaries between myth, mysticism, and the grim realities of our world, House of Bone and Rain is a harrowing coming of age story; a doomed tale of devotion, the afterlife of violence, and what rolls in on the tide.