Chris Grabenstein

New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein (Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket) joins two debut standouts, Jessica Kim (Stand Up, Yumi Chung!) and Janae Marks (From the Desk of Zoe Washington), to discuss how their characters face their fears—whether that be a death-defying scavenger hunt, telling jokes on stage, or finding the truth about your dad—and discover the courage to pursue their dreams when life-changing obstacles stand in the way. Moderated by award-winning author Kate Messner (Chirp). (karenb)… (més)

Calling all girls in 5th - 7th grade! Grab your mom (or some other book-loving adult) and bring her to Red Balloon’s Girls Read Book Club. Meet other girls and moms and share the fun of reading. Girls Read meets every fourth Monday.

April's book selection is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. Call the store, 651-224-8320, for more information and to sign up.

DATE: Monday, April 27 TIME: 6:30 pm PLACE: Red Balloon Bookshop (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Chris Grabenstein visits Houston as part of Inprint’s “Cool Brains” series.

About the Author:

Chris Grabenstein is an award-winning author. His debut John Ceepak mystery "Tilt-A-Whirl" was included on several "Best Mysteries of 2005" lists and won the Anthony Award for "Best First Mystery." Chris lives in New York City with his beloved wife J.J., three cats and a dog.

When: Sunday, April 26, 3:00 p.m.

Where: Johnston Middle School, 10410 Manhattan Drive, Houston, TX. Doors open at 2:30 pm.

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Join New York Times bestselling author, Chris Grabenstein, for a reading and signing of his new middle grade novel, The Island of Dr. Libris.

What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy's spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there's Dr. Libris's private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It's almost as if the stories he's reading are coming to life! But that's impossible…isn't it?

Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of The Island of Dr. Libris from The King's English.

GET YOUR COPY NOW! Pre-order your signed copy of The Island of Dr. Libris today, by either calling the store at 801-484-9100 or ordering online. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalized. del.icio.us Facebook Google StumbleUpon Twitter Yahoo

Location: Street: 1511 South 1500 East City: Salt Lake City, Province: Utah Postal Code: 84105 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Chris Grabenstein

Adventures come to life in the world of Dr. Libris. And young readers can visit that imaginative place through the words of author Chris Grabenstein in his book, The Island of Dr. Libris. Grabenstein will share his book with fans in Naperville.

• This is an in-store event. To receive a number for the signing line purchase The Island of Dr. Libris from Anderson's Bookshop. THURSDAY, MARCH 26 at 7:00 PM Anderson's Bookshop Naperville | 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

Location: Street: Anderson's Bookshop Naperville Additional: 123 W Jefferson Ave City: Naperville, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60540 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

The Parent Child Reading Group will meet at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on January 20 at 6:00 pm to discuss Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein.

If you are a member of this reading group, please stop by the Northshire Bookstore to pick up your reserved copy of this title (and to receive a 20% discount).

We currently have so many excited readers that this group is full! For more information about the group or to be placed on the waiting list email ReadingGroupsNY@northshire.com.

Location: Street: Saratoga Springs Public Library Additional: 49 Henry Street City: Saratoga Springs, Province: New York Postal Code: 12866 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

2PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Club Read | Summer Party! LOCATION: CHANGING HANDS TEMPE

Calling all tweens!

Come party with us and enjoy games, prizes, trivia, and free grub from Clockwork Pizza as we celebrate Club Read — and you!

PREVIOUS PICKS: January: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein February: Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle March: Dead Jed by Scott Craven April: Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo May: Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald June: Sasquatch and Aliens: Alien encounter by Charise Mericle Harper July: Tesla's Attic by Neal Shusterman CLUB READ BADGE MEMBERS: Get 3 bonus points for attending.

WHAT IS CLUB READ? Great books, prize giveaways, tasty treats, author visits and more—it's all part of our free Club Read program for kids, and you're invited! We meet once a month to discuss a book, do some fun activities, and have a great time.

EARN POINTS FOR FREE PRIZES! Sign up today (it's free) and get your Club Read badge, bookmark, temporary tattoo, and lanyard. You get 3 bonus points just for attending the Club Read meeting, and an additional point when you buy the Club Read selection at Changing Hands. You can also save your points for all kinds of cool prizes, from books and toys to a Changing Hands gift card. More info »

Location: Street: 6428 S McClintock Dr. City: Tempe, Province: Arizona Postal Code: 85283 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

2PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Tween Event | Club Read: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Club Read members gather for some free grub from Clockwork Pizza and a discussion of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, who attends via Skype.

Kyle Keeley, an ardent fan of all games, just won an invitation from his hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, and the genius behind the new town library. Lucky Kyle is to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for a night of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. And the stakes are very high.

CLUB READ BADGE MEMBERS: Get 3 bonus points for attending, and 1 point when you purchase Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.

WHAT IS CLUB READ? Great books, prize giveaways, tasty treats, author visits and more—it's all part of our free Club Read program for kids, and you're invited! We meet once a month to discuss a book, do some fun activities, and have a great time.

EARN POINTS FOR FREE PRIZES! Sign up today (it's free) and get your Club Read badge, bookmark, temporary tattoo, and lanyard. You get 3 bonus points just for attending the Club Read meeting, and an additional point when you buy the Club Read selection at Changing Hands. You can also save your points for all kinds of cool prizes, from books and toys to a Changing Hands gift card. More info »

Location: Street: 6428 S McClintock Dr. City: Tempe, Province: Arizona Postal Code: 85283 Country: United States (afegit de IndieBound)… (més)

Chris Grabenstein is the author of books for both children and adults, including the New York Times bestseller I Funny. Grabenstein is the winner of two Anthony and three Agatha Awards. He has written for CBS, creating the holiday special The Christmas Gift, and for Jim Henson’s Muppets. Grabenstein is also the author of the critically acclaimed middle-grade Haunted Mystery series, as well as mystery and thriller novels for adults. His newest book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, was released in June 2013 and follows Kyle, one of the first twelve lucky kids allowed inside the famed game-creator Luigi Lemoncello’s newly designed library. Booklist calls it “an ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.” Grabenstein currently lives in New York City. (rhbouchard)… (més)