EVENTS
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime with Alicia Bellville
@Beaverdale Books
Bring your child to hear stories presented by Alicia Belville, a speech pathologist from TalkPlayJunction.
Bookstore Romance Day
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day
@ Beaverdale Books
Join in the fun as we celebrate the wonderful genre of romance. If you love to read or write romance books, be sure to stop by!
Mix and mingle with fellow romance readers.
Check out the display of our newest, spicy romance novels!
FREE chocolates
10% DISCOUNT on most romance novels.
Meet the Author
Rachel Fordham | Beyond Ivy Walls
@Beaverdale Books
Fans expect stories with heart, and author Rachel Fordham delivers, diving deep into the human experience and tugging at reader emotions. Her newest book, Beyond Ivy Walls, is set in 1903 Monticello, IA.
Meet the Author
Laura Snider | Molly Sand Must Die
@Beaverdale Books
Prepare to be immersed in the heart-stopping tale of infidelity and danger crafted by attorney Laura Snider. In this gripping thriller, the boundaries blur between right and wrong, and the pursuit of justice takes an unpredictable twist.
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Daniel Henderson | The Spiritual Journey to Antiracism: A Travel Guide for White People
@Beaverdale Books
The book The Spiritual Journey to Antiracism: A Travel Guide for White People results from Henderson’s life journey and learning. It is a compassionate but no-holds-barred conversation about the invisible script of white supremacy that infects every white person in the United States.
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Erin Danielle Russell | Seoul Food
@Beaverdale Books
A young biracial girl joyfully celebrates both her Black and Korean cultures the best way she knows how—with the irresistible power of food!
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Bret Anthony Johnston | We Burn Daylight
@Beaverdale Books
An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: what would you sacrifice for the person you love?
Meet the Author
T. Patrick Graves | All the Lonely People
@Beaverdale Books
Set in northwest Iowa, T. Patrick Graves delves into contemporary life's universal struggles. Inspired by Paul McCartney's iconic song, each chapter is named after a Beatles track. This heartfelt novel, written over several years and through personal challenges, reflects on resilience, love, and the human condition.
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Ruth Harkin | When My Husband Ran for President……And Other Short Stories
@ Tom & Ruth Harkin Institute
In When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories, it’s Ruth Harkin's turn to share lessons, memories, and parts of the lasting influences she has provided her family, Iowans, and the nation.
Meet the Author – Tickets — SOLD OUT!
Jodi Picoult | By Any Other Name
@ Franklin Event Center
– 4801 Franklin Avenue
From the New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, comes a novel about two women, centuries apart--one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare's plays--who are both forced to hide behind another name.
Meet the Author
Stacy A. Cordery | Becoming Elizabeth Arden
@Beaverdale Books
A sweeping biography of one of the most influential (and successful) business-women in American history, Becoming Elizabeth Arden opens the Red Door to a world of wealth, glamor, and the profitable business of beauty.
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Dr. Jen Harvey | Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities, and Help Create a Just World
@Beaverdale Books
Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities, and Help Create a Just World explores how white Americans can change their everyday behaviors to confront racism in their spheres of influence.