 Upcoming events
No events found. Go ahead and add an event. Past eventsValerie Bertinelli (March 5 at 5:00pm) Co-hosted with Jenny Craig.
Robin Miller (March 15 at 1:00pm)
Presenters for the Losantiville Society of Limericists (March 16 at 1:00pm) DEANNA ASHING, LESTER HORWITZ, & JEANN
discuss & sign
The Pocket Book of Limericks
Donald Pollack (March 18 at 7:00pm)
Lunchtime Writer's Workshop (March 20 at 12:00pm) Robert Olmstead. "Join us for a lively presentation and open discussion about the craft of writing presented by Robert Olmstead, the renowned author of Coal Black Horse, chosen as this year’s On the Same Page book. Box lunches will be available for purchase from Bronte’s Bistro."
Oscar Robertson, Oscar Robertson (March 25 at 5:30pm)
Nikki Grimes (March 26 at 7:00pm)
Local Author Night (March 27 at 7:00pm) Cory Kemp discusses You Don't See Many Chickens in Clearance.; Mark Cain discusses Boomer at Midlife.
Lauren Myracle (March 29 at 3:00pm)
Peter Whitehouse with Daniel George (April 1 at 7:00pm) In this provocative and groundbreaking book, Dr. Peter Whitehouse challenges the conventional wisdom about memory loss and cognitive impairment, questions the current treatment for Alzheimer's disease, and provides a new approach to understanding and rethinking everything we thought we knew about brain ... (more)Christopher Rice (April 2 at 7:00pm)
Jennifer Chiaverini (April 3 at 7:00pm) Co-hosted with Vera Bradley. Customers must be present at the event to enter to win the drawing for the Vera bag.
School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) Fine Arts Sampler Weekend (April 5 at 12:00pm) Join us for a taste of Cincinnati's finest with students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts as they showcase their talents through song, dance, art, and verse in celebration of the Fine Arts Sampler Weekend - now a community tradition for more than 20 years. Performances from Noon until ... (more)Summerfair Poster Debut (April 6 at 1:00pm) The Summerfair poster competition is over 30 years old and we are very excited to have Summerfair Cincinnati unveiling their official 2008 Summerfair poster winner with us. Michael Holder, the winning designer, will talk about his design and sign posters. Posters will be available at the signing for ... (more)Eric Jerome Dickey (April 7 at 7:00pm) Is obsession required to experience the ultimate in fulfillment? Dickey searches for the answer to that question in his latest steamy romance via Nia Simone Bijoux, a ghostwriter recently moved to Atlanta. A devout Anaïs Nin fan, Nia is in hot pursuit of the perfect man connection. Enlivened by catchy ... (more)Jeanne Birdsall (April 8 at 7:00pm) Jeanne Birdsall has a triumphant return with The Penderwcks on Gardam Street. The Penderwick girls are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure! But the adventure they get isn't quite what they had in mind. Mr. Penderwick's sister has decided it's time for him to start dating--and the girls know ... (more)Kris Radish (April 9 at 7:00pm) Bestselling author Kris Radish delivers another of her wonderfully poignant, funny, and uplifting novels of a woman at midlife whose search for happiness within her marriage--and within herself--turns a whole town upside down. After twenty-eight years of marriage to her husband Lucky, Addy Lipton feels ... (more)Mike Shannon (April 10 at 7:00pm) Mike Shannon signs The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Cincinnati Reds. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly Cincinnati Reds by Mike Shannon includes the best and worst Reds teams and players of all time, the most clutch performances and performers, the biggest choke jobs and chokers, great comebacks and blown leads, plus overrated and underrated Reds players and coaches. There are ... (more)Saturday Storytime (April 12 at 11:00am) Starting 1st grade is not fun for Velma Gratch. EVERYONE remembers her two older sisters but no one notices Velma. That all changes on a class trip to the butterfly conservatory. Learn fun facts about butterflies and create clothespin butterflies to take home. Ages 3 and up.
Michael Stanley (April 15 at 7:00pm) This impressive debut from the team of Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip introduces overweight assistant superintendent David Bengu of the Botswana Police Department, whose nickname is, fittingly, Kubu (Setswanan for hippopotamus). Investigating the case of a partially consumed human body found in a ... (more)Jack Prelutsky signing - line letters required (available with book purchase) (April 16 at 7:00pm) For years, Jack Prelutsky inventive poems have inspired legions of children to fall in love with poetry. His outrageously sill poems have tickled even the most stubborn funny bones, while his darker verses have spooked countless lat-night readers. In his newest book, My Dog May Be a Genius, you are in ... (more)Jack O'Connell (April 17 at 7:00pm) Bookseller praise for our April Book Sense Pick keeps rolling in. Part classic noir thriller, part mind-bending fantasy, The Resurrectionist is a wild ride into a territory where nothing is as it appears. Jack O’Connell presents the story of Sweeney, a druggist by trade, and his son, Danny, the victim ... (more)Kids Bargain Book Blowout - April 18th through 20th (April 18 at 08:00am) We'll be bringing in over 10,000 bargain books from beginning and intermediate readers to educational workbooks and young adult novels. Prices start at $1.50. Special 20% discount preview night on April 17th for Golden Apple and Gives Back members.
LINKS-CCM Instrument Collection - 10am to 5pm (April 19 at 10:00am) Lonely Instruments for Needy KidS will be here from 10am until 5pm accepting donations of musical instruments.
Jack Greiner, Laura Kujawa (April 19 at 12:00pm) Jack Greiner signs Imagine When You're Feeling Better.; Laura Kujawa. Imagine When You’re Feeling Better is a workbook of hope and healing. Created by a team from Leadership Cincinnati, the book supports Josh Cares, a charity that provides companionship and comfort to children hospitalized in critical care units at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The ... (more)LINKS-CCM Instrument Collection - Noon to 5pm (April 20 at 12:00pm) Lonely Instruments for Needy KidS will be here from Noon until 5pm accepting donations of musical instruments.
Pat Carman (April 21 at 7:00pm) From the creator of The Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world created as a refuge from a dying Earth that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the ... (more)Susan McCarthy (April 22 at 7:00pm) One of our nation’s leading financial advisors, Susan McCarthy reveals that while emotions can make financial decisions difficult, our emotional relationship with our money can also lead to not just greater wealth and financial security but amazing personal growth as well. As a financial advisor for ... (more)Dos Madres Regional Poetry Night (April 23 at 7:00pm)
Carla Neggers (April 29 at 7:00pm) Suspenseful and evocative, The Angel is a riveting novel of dangerous myths, haunting secrets and the shattering truth concealed within them. It is New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers at her best with the story of Keira Sullivan, a young Boston illustrator and folklorist, who decides to travel ... (more)Anne Ford (April 30 at 2:00pm) Anne Ford. An indispensable guide to the special challenges faced by parents of learning-disabled children as they enter adulthood, by a leading activist and parent of a learning-disabled adult child.
Ann Hagedorn (April 30 at 7:00pm) Savage Peace is Ann Hagedorn's brilliantly conceived, meticulously researched, and beautifully written biography of the year 1919. Now we have a historian who is up to the challenge of vividly demonstrating not only 1919's historical significance, but also its political and cultural relevance to us in ... (more)Firoozeh Dumas (May 13 at 7:00pm) The beloved author of Funny in Farsi returns with a warm and humorous autobiographical story about being a citizen of the world in her American, Iranian, Parisian family. Firoozeh Dumas’s wit, warmth, and insight illuminate the universality of the human condition, and show how our differences can become ... (more)Jeff Shaara signs The Steel Wave. Line tickets required (available free with purchase) (May 14 at 7:00pm) The second riveting volume in Shaara's acclaimed World War II trilogy takes readers to the most famous chapter in the war--D-Day and the battle for Normandy. An absolute master of the historical novel, Shaara begins an ambitious trilogy about the conflict that defined the 20th century. With painstaking ... (more)Jeff Yeager (May 15 at 7:00pm) The man dubbed The Ultimate Cheapskate by Matt Lauer on NBCs Today show offers a completely fresh take on personal finance, teaching readers how to enjoy life more by spending less. His original and inventive ideas for conserving cash, such as trying a fiscal fast are empowering and necessary with today’s ... (more)Garth Stein (May 19 at 7:00pm) The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life... as only a dog could tell it. Meet Enzo, the unforgettable canine narrator of this bittersweet and transformative story who has much to teach us about being human. This is a heart ... (more)Peter Block (May 20 at 7:00pm) This inspiring new work explores various ways communities can emerge from the fragmentation that plagues modern society. Block examines a way of thinking that creates an opening for authentic communities to exist, and details what each individual can do to make that happen. Peter Block, author, consultant, ... (more)Emily Giffen (May 21 at 7:00pm) Giffin delivers another captivating, straight-from-the heart novel with a story for everyone who has ever wondered: How can I truly love the one I'm with, when I can't forget the one who got away? A chance encounter with an old flame causes Ellen Dempsey to consider anew what could have been. Shortly ... (more)Dan Mathews (May 27 at 7:00pm) Dan Mathews is the Senior Vice President of PETA and known for heading PETA's most controversial and attention-getting campaigns, including the "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" ads, as well as campaigns involving celebrities such as Morrissey, Pamela Anderson, Pink, and Paul McCartney. He began his ... (more)Binka LeBreton (May 28 at 7:00pm) Binka LeBreton signs The Greatest Gift: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang. Sister Dorothy Stang, born and raised in Ohio, was revered for her dedication to the ideal of family farmers who extract their sustenance in harmony with the forest. Very few religious believers are called upon to give their lives for their faith, but those individuals are often remarkably inspiring. ... (more)Joani Lacy (May 31 at 1:00pm) Joani Lacy signs Hollister House: Legend of the Banyan Tree. Eve Hollister needs to start over. Against her father's wishes, she moves into her family's decayed Victorian mansion and is quickly caught up in an exotic world of spiritualism and voodoo, propagated by an ancient banyan tree on the property. Battling her own private demons while confronting the misguided ... (more)Alison Weir (June 3 at 7:00pm)
Author Hope Taft and artist Dianne McElwain (June 4 at 7:00pm) Hope Taft signs Our First Family's Home: The Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage. Cohosted with The Taft Museum of Art.
Tito Ortiz (June 5 at 7:00pm) Line tickets required. Available free with purchase of the book.
Leif Enger (June 9 at 7:00pm)
Brad Land (June 11 at 7:00pm)
Johnny Bench (June 12 at 7:00pm) Johnny Bench signs Catch Every Ball: How to Handle Life's Pitches. Line tickets required; available free with book purchase.
Anthony Doerr (June 16 at 7:00pm)
Smart Talk Woman's Lecture Series - Dr. Maya Angelou (June 16 at 7:30pm) Maya Angelou. Tickets required; available through event URL or by calling the box office at 513-621-2787. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am until 5:30pm and Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Event location: The Aronoff Center for the Arts, Procter & Gamble Hall, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mark Penn (June 17 at 11:15am) Cohosted with the Cincinnati Ad Club and the Business Courier. Tickets are required and seating is limited. Please reserve your spot by calling 513-984-9990 or online at http://adclubcincy.org.Check in and networking at 11:15. Lunch at Noon. Program, 12:30 - 1:30. Attendees may purchase Penn's ... (more)Event location: The Radisson Hotel, 668 West 5th St, Covington, KY 41011
91.7 WVXU and National City present An Evening with Terry Gross (June 17 at 7:30pm) Terry Gross. Tickets required; available through event URL or by calling the box office at 513-621-2787. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10am until 5:30pm and Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Event location: The Aronoff Center for the Arts, Proctor & Gamble Hall, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Dorothy Weil (June 19 at 7:00pm)
Mary & Martin Schaller (June 23 at 7:00pm) Mary Schaller signs Soldiering for Glory: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Frank Schaller.
David Sirota (June 24 at 7:00pm) Cohosted with the Society of Professional Journalists.
Anne Paris (June 25 at 7:00pm)
Charles Parsons (July 9 at 7:00pm) This 500+ page book contains photos and stories about the Cincinnati Opera from its beginnings in 1920 at the Cincinnati Zoo through the Opera's 2007 season.
Jana Kohl (July 12 at 1:00pm) Baby will be in attendance as well.
Nathan Singer (July 22 at 7:00pm) A family move lands 16-year-old Mikal Fanon in a high school driven by racial conflict, where he joins a group of neo-nazi skinheads for the feeling of being part of a group. By the author of A Prayer for Dawn and Chasing the Wolf.
Ellen Everman (July 24 at 7:00pm) Ellen Everman has captured the seemingly idyllic days of Cincinnati in the 1950s when kids were free to roam without supervision, mothers had supper on the table by 6pm, going to town was an event for dressing up, and fish fries and ice cream socials were ubiquitous. This novel takes you back to a simpler ... (more)Ben Jones (July 29 at 7:00pm) As a child, home for Ben Jones was a dingy railroad shack with no electricity or indoor plumbing just outside Portsmouth, Virginia. That he would go on to become a beloved television icon on The Dukes of Hazzard and a firebrand two-term Georgia congressman is a story that no one could have ever seen ... (more)Pete Blackshaw (July 30 at 7:00pm) Through online word of mouth, even a single disgruntled customer can broadcast a complaint to an audience of millions. As consumers command more control, Blackshaw provides comprehensive strategies for companies wishing to maintain credibility.
Midnight Release Party for Breaking Dawn (August 1 at 10:00pm) The obsession started in 2005 with Twilight and now all of our questions will be answered in the long-awaited final installment! Celebrate the end & be among the first to own Breaking Dawn. Book goes on sale at midnight. Pre-purchase vouchers available now.
Kathy Wade (August 12 at 7:00pm) Join us as we celebrate Cincinnati Snaps with a panel discussion featuring Kathy Wade. This wonderful collection of photographs features locally taken pictures submitted over the past two summers as part of the Kroger Snap Your Neighborhood Photo Competition. (Event rescheduled from July 16th)
Interested: kjk2008 Added by archaism. Rev Run and Justine Simmons; line tickets required (available with purchase) (August 14 at 2:00pm) The stars of MTV's top-rated Run's House offer a rescue manual for modern parenting.
Jane Austen Girls' Night Out (August 21 at 5:30pm) Playhouse in the Park's fall season begins with Jane Austen's Emma, and to prepare we have a complete evening of everything Jane. The evening begins at 5:30pm with happy hour in our Bronte Bistro (yes, we understand there is a possible joke there) and continues with a panel discussion at 7pm. Ticket ... (more)Celia Rivenbark (August 26 at 7:00pm) With her incomparable style and sassy Southern wit, we're in for some fiercely funny weather and crackling sharp observations from Celia Rivenbark.
Dan Roche (September 2 at 7:00pm) Dan Roche signs Great Expectation: A Father's Diary. Through a series of diary entries, Dan Roche gives a man's perspective on what it means to start and expand a family relatively later in life.
Erin Hunter (September 3 at 4:00pm) Line tickets required; available with any Erin Hunter book purchase. We love this Cat-tastic author and are excited that she's joining us with the latest in the Warriors: Power of Three series. Come hear about Firestar's grandchildren and how they discovered they hold the destiny of the Clans in their ... (more)Andrew O'Toole (September 3 at 7:00pm) Andrew O'Toole signs Paul Brown: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach. Join JBB as we celebrate Paul Brown's 100th birthday with acclaimed author Andrew O'Toole. The book explains, among other stories: how Paul Brown built the Massillon Tigers into the most successful high school program in the land, why Brown left Ohio State, Brown's attempt to return to OSU in 1951 (only ... (more)Event postponed due to weather. Will be rescheduled. (September 4 at 7:00pm) This event is being postponed due to weather. We will try to reschedule it.
The Bobby Sharp Trio (September 4 at 8:00pm) Join us each Thursday in September for jazz in Bronte Bistro with the Bobby Sharp Trio from 8 - 11pm.
Reading with the Stars (September 5 at 3:00pm) JBB and The Literacy Network are partnering to present Reading with the Stars. Join us from 3 - 5pm for this wonderful event and hear celebrity guests such as Anthony Munoz, Paul Daugherty, Julie Isphording, and Will Hillenbrand read from their favorite works.
Brandon Dawson (September 5 at 7:00pm) Join us for live music as Brandon Dawson performs selections from his new CD, Becoming Human.
Cinda W. Chima (September 10 at 7:00pm) The finale in Chima's amazing Heir trilogy is just as magical as we'd hoped. What happens to Seph and will his wizardry be taken from him? What will Jason and Maddie be willing to fight for?
The Bobby Sharp Trio (September 11 at 8:00pm) Join us each Thursday in September for jazz in Bronte Bistro with the Bobby Sharp Trio from 8 - 11pm.
Will Hillenbrand story time (September 13 at 11:00am) Can baby dragon wait for his mother? What will he do until she returns?
Paul Feig (September 16 at 7:00pm) Maybe extraterrestrials are nicer than his classmates, but will his getaway rocket work?
Cincinnati Poetry Workshop (September 17 at 7:00pm) Featuring Carol Feiser Laque discussing Queen Anne's Lace, Timothy Riordan discussing Simulacrum, and Jerry Judge discussing Writing at the Waffle House
Erin McGraw (September 18 at 7:00pm) The Seamstress of Hollywood Boulevard presents the gripping story of a young woman who flees west in the hope of a second chance, only to find her new life complicated by the family she thought she'd left behind. Erin McGraw draws on the tart and poignant voices of late nineteenth century prairie women ... (more)The Bobby Sharp Trio (September 18 at 8:00pm) Join us each Thursday in September for jazz in Bronte Bistro with the Bobby Sharp Trio from 8 - 11pm.
Ron Purdon Quintet (September 19 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Batfest - Kids' event (September 20 at 11:00am) Our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center will be here with amazing bat facts and fun.
CCM Jazztet (September 21 at 11:00am) Join us in-store for a musical preview of Wynton Marsalis' October 5 Diabetes Initiative 2009 benefit performance at the Aronoff Center. Cohosted with the Healthcare Connection. 11am - 1pm
Benjamin Mee (September 23 at 7:00pm) This remarkable true story, already a BBC documentary miniseries, is a profoundly moving portrait of an unforgettable family living in the most extraordinary circumstances. In 2006, Benjamin Mee and his wife, two children, and 76 year old mother moved into the Dartmoor Wildlife Park, a dilapidated zoo ... (more)Brock Clarke (September 24 at 7:00pm) A novel disguised as a memoir, a mystery cloaked in humor, and an artful piece of literature, this is the story of Sam Pulsifer who, as a teenager, accidentally torched the Emily Dickinson house, killing two people in the process. After paying his dues, he pursues a quiet life until the past comes crashing ... (more)Teacher Appreciation Night (September 25 at 7:00pm) To thank you teachers for all you do, JBB will have tons of freebies for your classrooms. Our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center will also join us.
The Bobby Sharp Trio (September 25 at 8:00pm) Join us each Thursday in September for jazz in Bronte Bistro with the Bobby Sharp Trio from 8 - 11pm.
Kids' Bargain Book Blowout begins (September 26 at 08:00am) We'll have thousands of bargain books from picture books and beginning readers through young adult novels and educational workbooks. Prices start at $1.50. The sale will run all weekend.
Isn't It a Wonder - Kids' event (September 27 at 11:00am) Joan Whittaker, Sharon Udoh and Jen Wheatley, Roberta Schultz, Dave Hawkins, and Prudence Hunt will perform favorites from their children’s CD Isn’t It a Wonder. 90% of the net proceeds from sales of the CD will be donated to the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati, The Ronald McDonald House, ... (more)Far Beyond Frail (September 29 at 7:00pm) The alternative folk duo, consisting of Sharlynn Verner and David Cecil, will perform selections from their latest releases "Butterfly Sketches" and "A Girl, Almost..."
Omar Tyree (September 30 at 7:00pm) New York Times-bestselling author Tyree returns with the thrilling story of an ambitious young accountant who jumps into the high-stakes business of celebrity party promotions in Southern California.
Philippa Gregory (October 1 at 7:00pm) Philippa Gregory will discuss her new book and give a presentation on the Tudor period before signing. Seating is limited. Event tickets are required and are available with the purchase of any Philippa Gregory title at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Due to limited time at the signing, we are asking that you ... (more)Event location: Summit Country Day School's Kyte Theater at 2161 Grandin Rd, 45208
Jay Giles (October 2 at 7:00pm) This tightly plotted and highly entertaining novel is another action-packed Miles Martin mystery from local author Jay Giles.
Fall Sale Day - all day 8am until 10pm (October 3 at 08:00am) It's time again for our Fall Sale! 20% discount on almost everything in the store for members of our Gives Back program. 10% discount on almost everything for non-members.
Discount excludes Cafe purchases, gift cards, newspapers, prior purchases, and any items already discounted.
Meet Cincinnati's Artistic Directors League of Cincinnati Theatres Roundtable (October 6 at 6:00pm) Join the Artistic Directors of Cincinnati's professional and semi-professional theatres as they discuss the 2008-2009 season. Guests include Ed Stern of Playhouse in the Park, D. Lynn Meyers of Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Brian Isaac Phillips of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Terrell Finney ... (more)Justine Larbalestier (October 6 at 7:00pm) Having your own personal fairy, a sort of specialized good luck charm, would be great! Right? Well, not when you're too young to drive and you have a PARKING fairy! This fantastically fun read shows what happens when Charlie teams up with her arch enemy in a plot to ditch her useless fairy. We loved ... (more)Jack Hanna (October 8 at 4:30pm) Cohosted with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Line letters required; available with purchase of the book.
R.A. and Geno Salvatore (October 9 at 7:00pm) New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore has been captivating fantasy readers for two decades with thrilling novels in the Legend of Drizzt series and he is here with his latest, The Pirate King.. Now, kids can also enter the world of Drizzt with The Stowaway written by Salvatore and his son ... (more)Micheal Perry and XU basketball players (October 11 at 1:00pm) This first ever comprehensive book brings the rise of XU's program to life and is a must-read for all basketball fans and especially for those who root for the Musketeers.
Joe Eszterhas (October 14 at 7:00pm) With wit, intelligence, and a complete willingness to bare even the toughest details of his own life, famous Hollywood screenwriter and producer Eszterhas has written a fresh exploration of faith, a reassessment of organized religion, and a moving personal story about family and love.
Jason Wright (October 15 at 7:00pm) The national bestselling author of The Christmas Jars delivers a powerful message about forgiveness and quietly beckons people to start writing their own Wednesday letters.
Sean Chercover (October 16 at 7:00pm) Chicago P.I. Ray Dudgeon is back in Chercover's second book. A classic hero of the mean streets, Ray is reminiscent of greats such as Travis McGee and Lew Archer.
Live music with the Ron Purdon Quintet (October 17 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Nikki Giovanni - Line tickets required; available with purchase of either book. (October 20 at 7:00pm) Lincoln and Douglass tells of the historic friendship between two great American leaders and is perfect for this election year. Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a celebration of poetry with a beat. This joyous book and CD is the beginning of a journey of discovery.
Corks & Courses featuring recipes from Amy's Table by Amy Tobin (October 21 at 6:00pm) Free booksigning from 6pm until 6:30. Dinner at 7pm in Bronte Bistro. Dinner tickets are $40 per individual or $350 for a table of 10. Call 513-396-8970 for information and reservations. Four course dinner and wine tasting includes: Rosemary Roast Beef Crostini, Italian Wedding Soup with Great Garlic ... (more)Carrie Bebris - for Jane Austen lovers (October 22 at 7:00pm) Bebris' delightful mystery series starring the hero and heroine of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice continues with this thrilling installment which also incorporates characters from Mansfield Park. After a pleasant night at a ball, Mr. Darcy and his wife Elizabeth are stunned to learn that Darcy's cousin ... (more)Kids' Halloween Breakfast starring Curious George - tickets required (October 25 at 09:00am) Take your Halloween costume out for a test drive and join us for a banana-y breakfast, spooky stories and songs, goodies, and trick-or-treating with a notoriously naughty monkey. Ticket prices $9.95 per child, $14.95 per adult. Members of our Gives Back program save $2 per ticket.
Joyce Hinnefeld (October 27 at 7:00pm) At 34, Scarlet Kavanagh has the kind of homecoming no child wants - a visit back to family and friends for the passing of her mother and all the complications of a tense relationship. Our master bookseller Michael Frasier says "this story is as glorious and beautiful and fleeting as the birdsong that ... (more)Ryan Mecum (October 28 at 7:00pm) The perfect choice for Halloween. Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the whole joke and concept is in the title. Zombie Haiku is simply about a zombie who writes haiku. And like Buffy, the goal was to elevate the writing to actually be better than the concept. Although completely unrealistic in the average ... (more)Randy McNutt (October 30 at 7:00pm) Ghosts is a history and travel narrative in which the Hamilton author explores the Buckeye State's folklore, towns, and people. Quintessential Ohio ghost towns such as Sodom, Knockemstiff, Rural, Mudsock, San Toy, and Dull are examined along with frontier legend General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, nitro shooters, ... (more)Amy Heyd (November 1 at 1:00pm) Join us on All Saints Day for a wonderful presentation by local chef Amy Heyd. Each chapter of Saints at the Dinner Table is dedicated to a saint who in some way inspired Heyd to create original recipes for a complete meal from salad through main course to desert. Heyd includes a brief introduction to ... (more)David Young (November 5 at 7:00pm) Du Fu (712 - 770) is one of the undisputed geniuses of Chinese poetry, still universally admired and read more than twelve centuries after his death. Now David Young, author of Black Lab and well known as a translator of Chinese poets, gives us a sparkling new translation of Du Fu's verse. This volume ... (more)Book launch and panel discussion for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, celebrating 125 years of innovation 1883-2008 (November 6 at 7:00pm) Beatrice Katz discusses Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Arcadia Images of America series). Join us for the book launch of the newest title in the Images of America series: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. There will be a panel discussion with esteemed members from Cincinnati Children's Hospital to include Sandra Degen, PhD, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, Cincinnati ... (more)JBB Kids 2008 Election Party (November 8 at 11:00am) Our four candidates have run a good race and you have cast your votes. The time has come to announce the winner! Will it be Duck, the incumbent who has been leading in the polls thus far, or will the Cat in the Hat, Madeline, or Captain Hook have what it takes to pull ahead? Put on your red, white, and ... (more)Kevin Williams, Lovina Eicher (November 8 at 1:00pm) The Amish Cook at Home is part almanac, part cultural overview, and part culinary calendar. Recipes are structured around the four seasons.
Robin Goetz (November 9 at 12:00pm) Robin Goetz signs Room at the Table: A Collection of Recipes from the Premier Bed & Breakfasts of Kentucky. Join us at noon as photographer Robin Goetz and Amos Shinkle B&B innkeeper Bernie Moorman present this beautiful book. Once you pick it up, you'll want to try every recipe and visit every B&B.
Daniel Vosovic (November 11 at 7:00pm) From inspiration to execution, from first sketches to final styling, from defining a look to developing a collection, Fashion Inside Out combines practical fashion information with an intimate look at the fashion scene today.
Tom Moon (November 12 at 7:00pm) Award-winning music journalist Tom Moon is a regular contributor to NPR's All Things Considered and the magazines Rolling Stone and Blender.
Enter to win a $200 shopping spree in our music section (must be present to win).
Cohosted with 90.9 WGUC and 91.7 WVXU.
Richard Paul Evans (November 13 at 7:00pm) The author of the New York Times bestseller The Christmas Box joins us with his new holiday novel of hope, love, and faith. Grace is the story of a young runaway girl and the boy who hides her from an unfathomable and frightening world.
Happy Birthday Daniel Pinkwater storytime (November 15 at 11:00am) November 15th is author Daniel Pinkwater's 67th birthday! Join us in the children's department for a storytime featuring Pinkwater's The Big Orange Splot and a collage craft. Ages 4 and up.
Patrick Henry Hughes (November 16 at 11:00am) Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him eyeless and physically disabled. However, he was also blessed with exceptional musical talent and is now, at age 19, a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and the Kennedy Center.
Storytime starring Nancy Tillman (November 17 at 10:30am) Don't miss our special children's storytime with guest star Nancy Tillman reading her lovely new lullaby picture book. This beautifully illustrated story is gentle, comforting, and the perfect addition to any family's bedtime story collection.
Ron Rash (November 17 at 7:00pm) Rash's biggest novel to date is a violent story of ambition, privilege, and ruthlessness played out in an Appalachian timber camp in North Carolina during the Great Depression.
Corks & Courses featuring recipes from Live! From Marilyn's Kitchen by Marilyn Harris (November 18 at 6:00pm) Free booksigning from 6pm until 6:30. Dinner at 7pm in Bronte Bistro. Dinner tickets are $40 per individual or $350 for a table of 10. Call 513-396-8970 for information and reservations. Four course dinner and wine tasting includes: Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Toasted Hazelnuts, Hearty ... (more)Capture Cincinnati 2008 book release party (November 19 at 7:00pm) Area photographers submitted 31,247 photos for inclusion in this second annual collection. After more than 1.7 million online votes, the winners have been selected and hundreds of photos have been printed in this gorgeous hardcover book (with more than a thousand more on the included DVD). Join us for ... (more)Sandra Lee's Sweet & Simple Bake Sale (Line tickets required) (November 20 at 1:00pm) Sandra Lee is famous for her 70/30 philosophy, combining 70% ready-made products with 30% fresh and creative touches. Sales from the afternoon bake sale will benefit Share Our Strength, a charity with the goal of ending childhood hunter. Bronte Bistro will also have specials from Sandra Lee's books throughout ... (more)Sandra Lee's Sweet Soiree (Line tickets required) (November 20 at 7:00pm) Sandra Lee is famous for her 70/30 philosophy, combining 70% ready-made products with 30% fresh and creative touches. Bronte Bistro will have specials from Sandra Lee's books throughout the day. Line tickets are required for this event and are available free with the purchase of one of Sandra Lee's books. ... (more)Ron Purdon Quintet (November 21 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of swing music with one of our long-time favorite groups.
American Girl Pioneer Party featuring Kirsten (tickets required) (November 22 at 11:00am) What was life like for Kirsten, a pioneer girl living on the Minnesota prairie in 1854? We'll find out! Enjoy molasses cookies and cider while we read about Kirsten. Fashion a paper friendship quilt and try your hand at churning homemade butter. Ages 6 and up. Space is limited. Please reserve your free ... (more)Alice in Wonderland Tea Party (children's event, tickets required) (November 22 at 3:00pm) Theatrical preview and tea party fun with the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati! Prizes and activities round out the day. Space is limited, so please reserve your tickets by November 18th by calling 513-396-8960 or visiting our children's department.
Gives Back member appreciation day (November 23 at 09:00am) Join us for a full day of special discounts for members of our Gives Back program. Coupons were sent via email to current Gives Back members and will be available in store for new members.
Happy Thanksgiving storytime (children's event) (November 24 at 10:30am) It's our last storytime before Thanksgiving! We'll be reading Thanksgiving stories and making handprint turkeys for you to take home. Note to parents: the craft will involve washable paints and may be messy!
Taste of the Nutcracker Jazzed Up Ballet (November 29 at 11:00am) De la Arts Place students perform two fun dance previews from The Nutcracker and a special reading.
League of Cincinnati Theatres (December 1 at 7:00pm) Join us for a fun evening with preview performances from our friends at the League of Cincinnati Theatres and get a taste of the season.
Mike Huckabee (line tickets required) (December 2 at 5:00pm) Former Arkansas governor, GOP presidential hopeful, and Fox News talk show host Mike Huchabee's new book is part campaign memoir and part manifesto from the rising star of the Republican Party. Huckabee will be here from 5-6pm. Line tickets are required and are available with purchase of his book. Each ... (more)Bargain Books Sale (December 3 at 08:00am) Buy two bargain books and get a third bargain book (of equal or lesser value) free!
Ingrid Newkirk (December 3 at 7:00pm) When Ingrid E. Newkirk almost singlehandedly set into motion the largest animal-rights organization in the world, she knew that one person can make a difference. In her new book, Newkirk has collected the wisdom, stories, and insight of more than 50 activists and world-changers who have proven that one ... (more)Bargain Books Sale (December 4 at 08:00am) Buy two bargain books and get a third bargain book (of equal or lesser value) free!
Paul Tobias and Millard Mack (11am and 1pm) (December 4 at 11:00am) Join us for the launch of this delightful book of selected letters and quotations from the famous and not-so-famous on the proper course of action for a young man at seventy.
Paul Tobias and Millard Mack (11am and 1pm) (December 4 at 1:00pm) Join us for the launch of this delightful book of selected letters and quotations from the famous and not-so-famous on the proper course of action for a young man at seventy.
Linda Johnson (December 4 at 1:00pm) This collection of wise and witty stories told to one generation from another is a charming read.
Heather Henson (December 4 at 6:00pm) We love this book! Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than sit stony-still puzzling out chicken scratches. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. ... (more)Bargain Books Sale (December 5 at 08:00am) Buy two bargain books and get a third bargain book (of equal or lesser value) free!
Loren Long (December 6 at 11:00am) This perfect holiday book from nationally acclaimed illustrator and JBB favorite Loren Long will surely become another distinctive Christmas classic. Accidentally parted from his loving child owner, a toy drummer boy embarks on a series of perilous adventures. He is menaced by rats in the city dump and ... (more)Steve Doocy (December 7 at 12:00pm) NY Times bestselling author and news reporter Steve Doocy does it again, with a laugh-out-loud guide to the joys and perils of parenting in the modern age.
Gene Guerin (December 8 at 7:00pm) Unjustly accused in a minor sex scandal, Friar Jon Armitage is exiled to a remote parish in northeastern New Mexico where his immersion in the lives of the villagers gives him insight into himself and his real calling. The Song of Jonah is a modern retelling of the Book of Jonah.
Home for the Holidays - Local authors with Arcadia Press (December 10 at 7:00pm) Don’t miss our Home for the Holidays night as our past comes alive and we celebrate the history and culture that surrounds us. Join us as a panel of local historians and Arcadia authors discuss Cincinnati’s rich traditions and vintage past as seen through our neighborhoods and cultural diversity, ... (more)Rev. James Leo (December 11 at 7:00pm) Lighthearted yet vastly meaningful, Exits and Entrances displays the charming honesty of a priest who, as he puts it, is just “a regular guy” battling difficult odds and the vagaries of life with the sharp rapier of his humor and infallible optimism.
Holiday Sale Day (December 12 at 08:00am) 15% discount all day for all customers. 25% discount all day for members of our Gives Back program!
Special Kids Story Time (December 12 at 10:30am) Join us and our friends from the Cincinnati Museum Center for a special Clifford the Big Red Dog story time celebrating Clifford’s Christmas.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati presents a preview of Brothers Grimm (JBB Kids event) (December 13 at 11:00am) This energetic performance from the Know Theatre’s Education Saturday series takes young audiences on a journey through the familiar tales of the Brothers Grimm, showing how the interpretation of the stories has changed over time. It’s the ideal treat for the young imagination. Recommended for elementary-aged ... (more)Ron Purdon Quintet (December 19 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Breakfast with Santa (JBB Kids/Bronte Bistro) (December 20 at 08:30am) Santa is in town for a visit and he’s hungry! Enjoy Christmas stories and carols while you eat a yummy breakfast in Bronte Bistro. Then, get your chance to meet our Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Tickets are required and priced at $9.95 per child and $14.95 per adult ($7.95 and $12.95 ... (more)Steve Berry (January 12 at 7:00pm) Another stunning thriller from the author of The Venetian Betrayal. Cotton Malone's dangerous international quest is set in motion by a mysterious manuscript unearthed from the tomb of Charlemagne.
Jan Burke (January 13 at 7:00pm) An outstanding supernatural thriller in which a salvage diver becomes enslaved to a creature which calls to him from the wreckage of a 19th century ship.
Andrea Kay (January 14 at 7:00pm) Are you frustrated and worried by the indignities of life in today's workplace? Kick off 2009 by meeting renowned career consultant Andrea Kay.
Laura Benedict (January 15 at 7:00pm) The devil comes to Cincinnati in this dark and gripping novel from native Cincinnatian Laura Benedict. We find it as scary as classic Peter Straub and as sexy as Nora Roberts.
Ron Purdon Quintet (January 16 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Bret Witter (January 20 at 7:00pm) How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? This is the story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.
Interested: jfslone Added by archaism. Corks & Courses, featuring recipes from The Arab Table (January 20 at 7:00pm) Join us in Bronte Bistro for a multi-course meal featuring recipes from May Bsisu's The Arab Table. Call 513-396-8970 for information or to place a reservation.
Merrill Markoe (January 22 at 7:00pm) The creator of David Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks has written a hilarious novel about a man who won't grow up and his confused relationship with women and his four (talking) dogs.
Cincinnati Wedding Magazine - The Wedding Seminar (January 24 at 12:00pm) Join us to learn from top local pros at two seminars. From Noon until 1pm, get fabulous tips and tricks from local bridal consultants during "Planned Perfection". From 2 until 3pm, get hair and makeup tips for your perfect style during "Timeless Beauty". Refreshments follow each session. RSVP to Chris ... (more)Dos Madres Local Poetry Evening (January 28 at 7:00pm) Join us for an enjoyable evening with local poets Tyrone Williams, David Schloss, and Nathan Schwartzendruber.
Sylvan Learning: Effective Parent-Teacher Conference Workshop (January 31 at 1:00pm) Join us for an interactive workshop on how to make each parent/teacher conference productive and successful.
Temple Grandin - tickets required, available free with book purchase (February 4 at 7:00pm) Temple Grandin offers the most exciting exploration of how animals feel since The Hidden Life of Dogs, showing us how to give our animals the best and happiest life. Cohosted with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Troy Jackson (February 5 at 7:00pm) In addition to an overview of King's formative years, pastor and editor Jackson shines a spotlight on Montgomery community leaders such as Jo Ann Robinson and E.D. Nixon (a member of the influential Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters), who fought for civil rights long before King arrived on the scene. ... (more)Bootsy Collins & Keith Maupin - Yellow Ribbon Support Center CD launch event (February 7 at 11:00am) Bootsy Collins is teaming up with Keith Maupin, father of fallen hero Matt Maupin, to launch the Fallen Heroes memorial CD to raise funds for a Fallen Heroes Museum to be located in Clermont County. In addition to Bootsy, this armed forces tribute CD has a wide variety of performers from the Anderson ... (more)Karen Rose (February 8 at 1:00pm) Karen Rose delivers a pulse-pounding suspense novel that ties into Scream For Me. Five teenage girls have been murdered. Another survived, and only she can reveal the disturbing secrets of a ring of kidnappers who sell teen girls on the black market. However, those responsible for the crimes will do ... (more)Steve Lopez - author of On the Same Page 2009 pick The Soloist (February 8 at 6:00pm) The Soloist is an inspiring story of music and friendship, as well as a compelling examination of homelessness, mental illness, public policy, and race in America. On the Same Page is a project of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, & Lani Diane Rich (February 10 at 7:00pm) Sassy heroines and clever dialogue make this joint novel a fun standout. After meeting at a local dog obedience-training session, Abby, Daisy, and Shar become fast friends. They also discover that the dog trainer is the Mesopotamian goddess Kammani, determined to rule the world like she did 4,000 years ... (more)Adriana Trigiani - Line tickets required, available free with book purchase (February 11 at 7:00pm) This lush tale of soles and souls will leave readers eager for the sequel. This event will also be a charitable book collection evening to help support Feeding Mind & Body.
Amy Dickinson - cohosted with 91.7 WVXU (February 12 at 7:00pm) "I didn't become an advice columnist on purpose," writes Dickinson (author of the syndicated column Ask Amy) in her chapter titled Failing Up. In the summertime of 2002, after spending months living off of her credit cards between freelance writing jobs, Dickinson sent in an audition column to the Chicago ... (more)Valentine's Day storytime & party (February 13 at 10:30am) Join us in our kids' store for a Valentine's Day storytime and party.
Vera Bradley Spring pattern launch party (February 14 at 1:00pm) Come view the new Vera Bradley spring patterns. Refreshments provided. Special giveaways.
Cincinnati Montessori Education Night (February 17 at 6:30pm) Meet the members of the Cincinnati Montessori Society for an informational evening with a lively discussion. Learn about Dr Montessori and about Cincinnati's Montessori schools. Enjoy having your questions answered whether your child is an infant or headed to high school.
Richard Paul Evans (February 19 at 7:00pm) New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, of Christmas Box fame, now gives us powerful advice for women on money at a time when we need it most. When Evans was twelve years old, his father fell and broke both of his legs. With no income and no insurance, the Evans family was destitute. At ... (more)Live swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet (February 20 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Piano Play-a-thon for the Ronald McDonald House 10am - 4pm (February 21 at 10:00am) The Piano-thon is organized every other year by the Ohio Music Teachers Association and benefits the Ronald McDonald House and Children’s Hospital. Joseph-Beth is one of four locations in town where kids will give 3-5 minute recitals throughout the day. We're expecting hundreds of student musicians ... (more)Summerfair Poster Debut and Signing - 1:00 - 3:00pm (February 22 at 1:00pm) We are always excited to have Summerfair Cincinnati unveil their official poster winner with us. The 2009 winning designer will talk about thier winning design and sign posters. The Summerfair poster competition is over 30 years old and this year's posters will be available at this event.
Lauren Groff (February 23 at 7:00pm) Groff won our hearts with her wonderful first novel, The Monsters of Templeton. Now she presents a collection of nine literary short stories. The title story is a harrowing, powerfully moving tale about a group of war correspondents who fall prey to a frightening man in the French countryside while fleeing ... (more)Dr. Richard Wendel (February 24 at 6:00pm) Dr. Richard Wendel signs Retire With a Mission: Planning and Purpose for the Second Half of Life. Here's a great plan for a healthy, happy, and meaningful retirement. Retirement is not an ending; it's the beginning of an entirely new phase of life, one that requires new activities, renewed relationships, and - most importantly - a way to find value and worth without going to work every day.
Libby Langdon (March 1 at 11:00am) Libby Langdon signs Small Space Solutions - Secrets for Making Any Room Look Elegant and Feel Spacious on Any Budget. HGTV expert Libby Langdon's book is absolutely packed with decor ideas for small-space living, from high-end custom designs to clever and affordable ideas for every budget. Libby's chic and stylish solutions are an essential read if you are seeking to simplify, organize, and bring beauty into your apartment ... (more)N.D. Wilson (March 1 at 1:00pm) Dandelion Fire is the second book in the fabulous 100 Cupboards fantasy trilogy. Henry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure, much less a hundred doors, but a visit to his aunt and uncle's farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry's bedroom wall, ... (more)Spring Sale Day - all day long! (March 4 at 08:00am) It's time once again for our long-running spring tradition: Sale Day! Nearly everything* in the store will be discounted 20% for members of our Gives Back program or 10% for everyone else. (* Newspapers, gift cards, prior purchases, and meals in Bronte Bistro will not be discounted. Items already discounted ... (more)Paula Deen tickets go on sale for April 8th signing; available to Gives Back members only (limit 5 per member) (March 4 at 08:00am) On April 8th, Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be co-hosting Paula Deen discussing and signing The Deen Family Cookbook at the Cintas Center on the Xavier campus. Tickets go on sale at 8am on March 4th and cost $40 each, covering the price of admission and a signed copy of the book. Space is limited to only ... (more)Sharon Draper (March 5 at 6:00pm) This stirring historical novel about the integration of Little Rock’s Central High School in 1957 is the Cincinnati On the Same Page pick for teen readers. Join us as NY Times award winning author Draper discusses and signs her book.
LINKS: Lonely Instruments for Needy KidS - 10am until 5pm (March 7 at 10:00am) Dust off your used instrument and drop it off at Joseph-Beth Booksellers to benefit the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM) annual LINKS instrument drive. Buddy Rogers Music will recondition the instruments and CCM will match them with talented student musicians in local ... (more)LINKS: Lonely Instruments for Needy KidS - Noon until 5pm (March 8 at 12:00pm) Dust off your used instrument and drop it off at Joseph-Beth Booksellers to benefit the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM) annual LINKS instrument drive. Buddy Rogers Music will recondition the instruments and CCM will match them with talented student musicians in local ... (more)Dos Madres Poetry Night (March 9 at 7:00pm) Join us for a night of poetry with two Dos Madres Press authors.
Donald Ray Pollack (March 10 at 7:00pm) This electrifying collection of linked stories uses the voices of the rural hamlet of Knockemstiff, Ohio to create a coherent world of echoing themes and recurring characters that has the drive and impact of a fine novel.
Jodi Picoult - Line tickets required; available with book purchase (March 12 at 7:00pm) Things break all the time. Day breaks, waves break, voices break. Promises break. Hearts break. Written with the grace and wisdom she's become famous for, beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult offers us an unforgettable novel about the fragility of life and the lengths we will go ... (more)JB Kids - Growing Sound special musical event with local favorite David Kisor and Children's Inc. (March 14 at 11:00am) Growing Sound is an on-going celebration of positive growth through songs, books and videos. Children have fun singing while parents help them develop skills for school readiness. David Kisor's interactive songs are part of a teaching tool for early childhood educators that was developed by Children ... (more)Fred Krakowiak - cohosted with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (March 14 at 1:00pm) Through breathtaking illustrations and up-close animal encounter stories, we are taken on an amazing safari. This portfolio captures Africa's vivid stories and images in a way that honors this immense and wild land.
Coach Brian Kelly (March 15 at 12:30pm) Brian Kelly signs Cheer Cincinnati: The Bearcats Special Season. The University of Cincinnati's 2008 football season was its most memorable. The Bearcats won their first Big East Conference championship, appeared in their first Bowl Championship Series game, set a school record for victories, and achieved the highest national ranking in school history.
Charles Flood (March 16 at 7:00pm) In this masterful narrative, historian and biographer Charles Bracelen Flood brings the drama of Lincoln's most powerful year to life.
Lisa Lutz (March 18 at 7:00pm) Meet the Spellmans, a family in which eavesdropping is a mandatory skill, locks exist to be picked, past missteps are never forgotten, and blackmail is the preferred form of negotiation -- all in the name of unconditional love, of course.
Achy Obejas (March 18 at 7:00pm) When the Cuban Revolution triumphed in 1959, Usnavy was just a young man and eagerly signed on for all of its promises. As a true believer, he is faced with the choice between the Revolution and his love for his family.
Live music with the Ron Purdon Quintet (March 20 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Bronte Bistro - Corks & Courses featuring St. Mary's School Hyde Park 100th Anniversary Cookbook (March 24 at 7:00pm) Join us for a wonderful four course dinner with wine pairings. Call 513-396-8970 for details and reservations. Menu includes: Best Bruschetta Ever, Savory Cheese Crostini (Roasted), Asparagus with Prosciutto, Minnesota Wild Rice Soup, Pistachio-encrusted Salmon, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Garlic Roasted ... (more)Paula Deen tickets for April 8th signing become available (if any remain) to the general public (March 25 at 08:00am) On April 8th, Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be co-hosting Paula Deen discussing and signing The Deen Family Cookbook at the Cintas Center on the Xavier campus. Tickets go on sale at 8am on March 4th and cost $40 each, covering the price of admission and a signed copy of the book. Space is limited to only ... (more)Jeffrey Mumford: Coffee with the Composer - presented in cooperation with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (March 25 at 6:00pm) Join composer Jeffrey Mumford for a casual and informative discussion about his life and music, as well as insights into the process of composition. The CSO's world premiere of his latest work will be March 27th and 28th.
Teacher Talks: All About Children's Books for Teachers of K - 3 (March 25 at 6:00pm) If you're a teacher, Steph and Molly - our mavens of the kids' section - invite you to visit us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear about all the latest and greatest book titles that will help you keep your classroom library and reading lists up to date. We'll be covering Kindergarten through ... (more)Teacher Talks: All About Children's Books for Teachers of 4 - 6 (March 25 at 7:00pm) If you're a teacher, Steph and Molly - our mavens of the kids' section - invite you to visit us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear about all the latest and greatest book titles that will help you keep your classroom library and reading lists up to date. We'll be covering Kindergarten through ... (more)One Green Thing Family Day in JB Kids from 11am - 1pm (March 28 at 11:00am) Let's learn how to Go Green together with a range of activities and talks to boost our Help Mother Earth know-how. Little things really add up and we can all help! This is the launch of our monthly treasure trove of simple actions and green choices to help us all Go Green.
Jennifer Chiaverini (April 1 at 7:00pm) It's always an amazing evening with Cincinnati native and JBB favorite Jennifer Chiaverini. Her beloved Elm Creek Quilts series continues in its 14th installment, where she picks up the threads from The Runaway Quilt to piece together another tale of adventure, love, perseverance, and, of course, quilting.
Zell Schulman (April 2 at 7:00pm) Local author, lecturer, and culinary consultant Zell Schulman answers all questions for creating a unique Passover celebration.
Kids Department Sale for Gives Back members (April 3 at 08:00am) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, members of our Gives Back program receive a 20% discount on their purchases from our Kids Department.
Cassandra Clare, Lisa McMann (April 3 at 7:00pm) Cassandra Clare returns to the tale of Clary and Jace as they face down Valentine in the final installment of the Mortal Instruments trilogy. And in Lisa McMann's dark and sexy sequel to Wake, disturbing things are happening at Fieldridge High but nobody's talking. Two of our favorite Young Adult authors ... (more)Interested: claritysheen Added by archaism. Kids Department Sale for Gives Back members (April 4 at 08:00am) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, members of our Gives Back program receive a 20% discount on their purchases from our Kids Department.
Will Hillenbrand (April 4 at 11:00am) JBB favorite Will Hillenbrand joins us for a fun time with two new books. In Louis, Hillenbrand presents a unique interpretation of Ludwig Bemelmans' childhood as a little artist who started his life misunderstood but became one of the most celebrated children's book creators of all time. In One Fine ... (more)Kids Department Sale for Gives Back Members (April 5 at 08:00am) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, members of our Gives Back program receive a 20% discount on their purchases from our Kids Department.
Ron Darling (April 7 at 7:00pm) Darling - pitcher for the 1986 World Series winning Mets team and one of today's most articulate and insightful broadcasters - provides an in-depth appreciation of what happens on the baseball diamond.
Paula Deen - tickets required, event *SOLD OUT* (April 8 at 7:00pm) On April 8th, Joseph-Beth Booksellers will be co-hosting Paula Deen discussing and signing The Deen Family Cookbook at the Cintas Center on the Xavier campus. Tickets go on sale at 8am on March 4th and cost $40 each, covering the price of admission and a signed copy of the book. Space is limited to only ... (more)Event location: Cintas Center on Xavier University campus
Beverly Lewis (April 11 at 3:00pm) With this volume, Lewis launches a new series. Two young women, Amish Grace Byler and graduate student Heather Nelson, stand as counterpoints in parallel plots involving two secrets.
Bronte Bistro presents Careers and Courses with Andrea Kay (April 14 at 7:00pm) Andrea Kay. Join us for an evening of gourmet food and food for thought, with a wonderful four course meal and career advice. Call 513-396-8970 for information or reservations.
Dos Madres Poetry Reading (April 14 at 7:00pm) Join us for an amazing evening with poets David Schloss, Tyrone Williams, and Nathan Swartzendruber.
Mark D. White via webcam, co-sponsored by Clifton Comics & Games (April 16 at 7:00pm) Alan Moore's Watchmen is one of the most fascinating and complex comics ever written. Watchmen and Philosophy peers deeply into this work to deconstruct the ethical issues raised by Watchmen's costumed adventurers, their actions, and their world. From nuclear destruction to utopia, governmental authority ... (more)Libby Langdon at the Cincinnati Flower Show (April 20 at 5:30pm) This book is absolutely packed with solutions for small-space living, from high-end custom designs to clever and affordable ideas for every budget. Event location: Symmes Township Park, 11600 North Lebanon Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
Amy Stewart at the Cincinnati Flower Show (April 21 at 5:30pm) A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. Event location: Symmes Township Park, 11600 North Lebanon Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
Kevin Phillips (April 21 at 7:00pm) The bestselling author of American Theocracy reveals how the U.S. financial sector has hijacked the economy and put America's global future at risk.
Andrea Kay at the Cincinnati Flower Show (April 22 at 5:30pm) Andrea Kay is a career consultant and executive coach who has helped thousands of job hunters and employees take control and grow their careers. Event location: Symmes Township Park, 11600 North Lebanon Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
Mike Helm performs from his CD, We Raise Up Our Glasses (April 24 at 7:30pm) Mike's great songwriting is a welcome tonic for fans of his unique blend of satirical observation and quirky jazz-laden acoustic-based folk pop.
David Meyer & Richard Arnold Davis (April 26 at 1:00pm) David Meyer signs A Sea Without Fish: Life in the Ordovician Sea of the Cincinnati Region.; Richard Arnold Davis signs A Sea Without Fish: Life in the Ordovician Sea of the Cincinnati Region. The Cincinnati region is known throughout the world for its abundant and beatiful fossils, found in limestones and shales deposited as sediments on the sea floor during the Ordovician Period nearly 450 million years ago. Nationally recognized geologists Dave Meyer and Richard Davis take us on an exploration ... (more)JB Kids: James Rollins (April 28 at 5:00pm) When a mysterious envelope arrives for Jake Ransom, he and his older sister Kady are plunged into a gripping chain of events. An artifact found by their parents - on an expedition from which they never returned - leads Jake and Kady to a strange world inhabited by a peculiar mix of long-lost civilizations. ... (more)Ruth Lyons Day with Michael A. Banks (April 29 at 11:00am) Michael A. Banks discusses Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons, the Woman Who Created Talk TV. Author Michael Banks discusses with original cast members, Mickey Fisher (Ruth's assistant), Bill Myers, and Dick Murgatroyd.
Teacher Talks for grades 7 - 9 (April 29 at 6:00pm) If you're a teacher, Steph and Molly - our mavens of the kids' section - invite you to visit us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear about all the latest and greatest book titles that will help you keep your classroom library and reading lists up to date.
Teacher Talks for grades 10 - 12 (April 29 at 7:00pm) If you're a teacher, Steph and Molly - our mavens of the kids' section - invite you to visit us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear about all the latest and greatest book titles that will help you keep your classroom library and reading lists up to date.
Ruth Lyons Day with Michael A. Banks (April 29 at 7:00pm) Michael A. Banks reads from Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons, the Woman Who Created Talk TV. Michael Banks discusses and signs his book. Actress Shelley Bamberger will portray Ruth Lyons.
The School for Creative & Performing Arts (May 2 at 12:00pm) Join us and students from SCPA as they showcase their talents through song, dance, and verse. Noon until 5pm.
Mary Higgins Clark & Carol Higgins Clark - tickets required; available with book purchase (May 5 at 7:00pm) In her new thriller, Mary Higgins Clark delves into the legal battle of a man accused of murdering his wife. Woven into the plot is the little-understood but documented phenomenon of the emergence of the donors' traits and memories in the recipients of heart transplants. Carol Higgins Clark brings another ... (more)Robert Moss (May 5 at 7:00pm) Dreaming is essential to survival and evolution and to creative endeavors in every field. Moss traces the strands of dreams through archival records and well-known writings, weaving remarkable yet true accounts of historical figures influenced by their dreams.
David Robertson (May 6 at 7:00pm) David Robertson signs W.C. Handy: The Life & Times of the Man Who Made the Blues. Robertson weaves a rich tapestry of the worlds Handy inhabited: the post-Reconstruction South; the ministrel shows in all their racial ambiguity; the mysterious, forbidding Mississippi Delta; Memphis, with its jumping music scene; and New York’s Tin Pan Alley. At once a testament to the power of song ... (more)Alan Drew (May 7 at 7:00pm) Powerful, emotional, and beautifully written, Alan Drew's stunning first novel brings to life two unforgettable families - one Kurdish Muslim, one American - and the sacrifice and love that bind them together.
Ron Purdon Quintet (May 8 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
de la Arts Ballet School (May 9 at 11:00am) Students from de la Arts perform select scenes from the classic ballet Coppelia.
Gives Back Appreciation Month with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (May 10 at 11:00am) The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is rated as one of the top ten zoos in the U.S. From 11am until 1pm, receive a 20% discount on annual zoo memberships with your Joseph-Beth receipt.
Best New Poets of 2008 - an evening with Rebecca Morgan Frank, Adam Day, and Martha Greenwald (May 11 at 7:00pm) In just three years, Best New Poets has established itself as a crucial venue for rising poets and a valuable resource for poetry lovers. This annual anthology is made up exclusively of work by writers who have not yet published a full-length book. The work of the fifty poets represented in this year's ... (more)NPR Behind the Scenes panel discussion with WVXU and WGUC (May 12 at 7:00pm) Members of the staff from local NPR stations join us for a discussion.
Thrity Umrigar (May 13 at 7:00pm) From the bestselling author of The Space Between Us comes an emotionally charged new novel about unexpected death, unhealed wounds, and the price one father will pay to protect himself from pain and loss.
Preview night for teachers and Gives Back members - Kids Bargain Book Blowout (May 14 at 6:00pm) Thousands and thousands of kids' books will be on sale at prices as low as $1.50. And, if you're a teacher or a member of our Gives Back rewards program, you can shop early on Thursday night from 6pm until we close at 9.
Enjoy the Arts night (May 14 at 6:00pm) Representatives from Enjoy the Arts will be in the store offering membership discounts to Joseph-Beth shoppers.
Kids Bargain Book Blowout (May 15 at 08:00am) Thousands and thousands of kids' books will be on sale at prices as low as $1.50. Sale runs from 8am until we close at 10pm.
Kids Bargain Book Blowout (May 16 at 08:00am) Thousands and thousands of kids' books will be on sale at prices as low as $1.50. Sale runs from 8am until we close at 10pm.
Kids Bargain Book Blowout (May 17 at 09:00am) Thousands and thousands of kids' books will be on sale at prices as low as $1.50. Sale runs from 9am until we close at 8pm.
Franke James (May 18 at 7:00pm) Franke James signs Bothered by My Green Conscience: How an SUV-driving Imported-Strawberry-Eating Urban Dweller Can Go Green. Bothered by My Green Conscience is a must-read for anyone concerned about climate change and ready to take the next step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. This fun, engaging, humorous, and upbeat book is an ideal gift for anyone in your life seeking the inspiration to create change.
Laurie King (May 19 at 7:00pm) The great marvel of King's series is that she's managed to preserve the integrity of Sherlock Holmes' character and yet somehow conjure up a woman astute, edgy, and compelling enough to be the partner of his mind as well as of his heart.
Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child (May 20 at 12:00pm) In Preston & Child's latest novel, Aloysius Pendergast and his partner Lieutenant D'Agosta probe the murder of a reporter they both admired. Their investigation takes them to the enclave of an unexpected voodoo cult in Manhattan.
Annie Barrows, cohosted with the Literacy Network (May 21 at 7:00pm) Annie Barrows signs The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This JBB favorite starts in London in January of 1946 when writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, one of the founding members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And thus begins the story of the island of Guernsey during German occupation and of the remarkable literary ... (more)JB Kids - Bugfest! (reservations required, no fee, ages 4+) (May 23 at 11:00am) In celebration of Cincinnati Museum Center's upcoming BugFest on June 6th, come join us for this special Snug as a Bug program. Activities include: building a bug and the opportunity to touch live insects, learning the life cycle of a butterfly, and playing hide & seek with a very hungry frog. Presented ... (more)JB Kids - Gustafer Yellowgold's Mellow Fever (cohosted with Enjoy the Arts) (May 24 at 2:00pm) It's Dr. Seuss meets Yellow Submarine. Come join us for the fun with music for all ages.
Ellen Schreiber (May 26 at 7:00pm) Number six in the Vampire Kisses series is here, and summer break is over. Raven must return to Dullsville High, ending romantic nights with vampire boyfriend Alexander.
Teen Crafters - There's Something Different About You ($3 per person for materials, limited space available) (May 28 at 6:30pm) Teen crafters create shrinky pendants, earrings, and charms. Space is limited and there is a $3 charge for materials. Ask a bookseller for details!
James Van Praagh (May 28 at 7:00pm) The world famous medium and NY Times bestselling author of Ghosts Among Us gives us a guide for the living from those who have passed on. Based on over 25 years of spirit communication, James Van Praagh shares with readers the personal regrets, misgivings, remorse, and advice of the dead who have chosen ... (more)Gives Back Member Appreciation Day (May 31 at 09:00am) All day Sunday, May 31st, we'll have coupons and special deals for members of our Gives Back program. If you're a member, check your email for details. If you're not yet a member, stop by the store for more information.
Publishing Secrets with members of the Monday Morning Writing Group (June 1 at 7:00pm) Jeanette Ramirez, Diane Lang, Vivian Kline, Lester Horwitz, and Mary Clabon sign their booka and discuss writing tips that have helped them get published.
JB Kids: Craft Club - Miniature Origami Picture Frames (Ages 7+, free registration required) (June 4 at 3:00pm) Crafts to wow your friends and familiars. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 4 - Minature Origami Picture Frames ... (more)Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, & Melissa Marr - Three Great Young Adult Authors, One Great Night (June 4 at 7:00pm) In Marr's third tale of Faerie, Seth and Aislinn struggle to stay true to each other and to themselves. Harrison's paranormal teen debut is about a girl who straddles the line between the living and the dead, reapers and angels. Armstrong's follow-up to The Summoning continues the thrilling adventures ... (more)Robert Moss (June 5 at 7:00pm) Dreaming is essential to survival and evolution and to creative endeavors in every field. In this high-octane presentation, pioneer of Active Dreaming Robert Moss restores the inner dimension to our understanding of how things happen in our world. We'll learn how dreams, coincidence, and imagination ... (more)Young Women Writing For (A) Change - Read-Around (June 6 at 2:00pm) Young writers share their poems and stories for all to enjoy.
JB Kids: Tell Me A Storytime - The Fish Who Cried Wolf (Ages 4+, free registration required) (June 9 at 3:00pm) Now that school is out for the summer, Joseph-Beth Kids is adding a story time each Tuesday at 3pm for children ages 4 and up. We'll be featuring longer stories than at our toddler times and each story time will feature a craft or other activity. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign ... (more)Robert Olmstead (June 9 at 7:00pm) A veteran soldier battles for survival in another meditative, beautifully written novel from Olmstead. The story begins in the summer of 1916, a few months after Pancho Villa’s attack on Columbus, N.M. Officer Napoleon Childs has led a U.S. Army expedition deep into the Mexican desert in pursuit of ... (more)Andre Dubus III (June 10 at 7:00pm) The author of The House of Sand and Fog brings us a new big-hearted, painful, page-turning novel about sex and parenthood and honor and masculinity.
JB Kids: Craft Club - Origami Crane Hanging (Ages 7+, free registration required) (June 11 at 3:00pm) Crafts to wow your friends and familiars. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 11 - Origami Crane Hanging.
JB Kids: Funtastic Fridays - Twirled Paper Klutz Day! (Ages 8+, free registration required) (June 12 at 3:00pm) Join us for a funtastic craft each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 12 - ... (more)Beach Blanket Book Bash with the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County (June 13 at 12:30pm) Slip on your favorite sandals and beachy attire for a fun packed afternoon. At 12:30pm, there will be a special story time (including animals!) with the Cincinnati Zoo's Thane Maynard. At 1:30pm, stick around for a sizzling hot summer reads discussion with a panel from the Public Libary, 91.7 WVXU Public ... (more)Greg Rhodes & John Erardi - cohosted with the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum (June 14 at 1:00pm) Greg Rhodes and John Erardi offer an engaging trip back in time to the Queen City's most beloved ballpark. The Cincinnati Reds played at Crosley Field from 1912 through 1970, and the ballpark holds an iconic place in the city's history.
Joseph Enzweiler (June 15 at 7:00pm) Enzweiler's A Winter on Earth is a sequence of poems exploring the great themes of the modern experience, with a command of the language of the human heart that has won him devoted readers and admirers.
JB Kids: Tell Me A Storytime - Gone With The Wand (Ages 4+, free registration required) (June 16 at 3:00pm) Now that school is out for the summer, Joseph-Beth Kids is adding a story time each Tuesday at 3pm for children ages 4 and up. We'll be featuring longer stories than at our toddler times and each story time will feature a craft or other activity. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign ... (more)Randy McNutt (June 16 at 7:00pm) Come stroll down memory lane with this great history of King Records. Randy will be accompanied by Steven Halper, nephew of the founder of King Records, and Carl Edmondson, veteran Cincinnati rock guitarist and producer.
Jack Wintz (June 17 at 7:00pm) This wonderful volume by longtime writer and Franciscan friar Wintz has a strikingly serious yet warm message.
JB Kids: Craft Club - Origami Earrings (Ages 7+, free registration required) (June 18 at 3:00pm) Crafts to wow your friends and familiars. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 18 - Origami Earrings (or, just a cool ... (more)Matthew Biberman (June 18 at 7:00pm) This is a guys' romance novel with mystery, adventure, and real passion for life. A father and son build a legendary motorcycle and, along the way, reconstruct their relationship in this moving memoir.
Interested: msworld Added by archaism. JB Kids: Funtastic Fridays - Build a Book Klutz Day! (Ages 6+, free registration required) (June 19 at 3:00pm) Join us for a funtastic craft each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 19 - ... (more)Live music with the Ron Purdon Quintet (June 19 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Denise Spatafora webcam event (June 20 at 1:00pm) Birthing expert Denise Spatafora shows you how to prepare yourself to have the childbirth you want, whether you choose to deliver in a hospital, birthing center, or at home.
JB Kids: Tell Me A Storytime - Library Lion (Ages 4+, free registration required) (June 23 at 3:00pm) Now that school is out for the summer, Joseph-Beth Kids is adding a story time each Tuesday at 3pm for children ages 4 and up. We'll be featuring longer stories than at our toddler times and each story time will feature a craft or other activity. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign ... (more)Lisa Gardner (June 23 at 7:00pm) This chilling new novel from a master of suspense explores the dangers lurking closer than you think... because even in the perfect family, you never know what is going on behind closed doors.
Interested: msworld Added by archaism. Roxana Robinson (June 24 at 7:00pm) Cost is a vivid, gritty portrait of the havoc wreaked upon a family by one member's drug addiction.
JB Kids: Craft Club - Origami Diorama (Ages 7+, free registration required) (June 25 at 3:00pm) Crafts to wow your friends and familiars. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 25 - Give all your origami a beautiful ... (more)Eric Joyner - cohosted with the Miller Gallery of Hyde Park (June 25 at 7:00pm) Award-winning illustrator Joyner brings together two of childhood's most cherished memories with images plucked from the shared dreams of donut and robot lovers young and old. You won't be able to put this hilarious and whimsical book down.
JB Kids: Funtastic Fridays - Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashions! (Ages 3+, free registration required) (June 26 at 3:00pm) Join us for a funtastic craft each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign up with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can gauge the needed amount of craft supplies. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. June 26 - ... (more)Chuck Klosterman (June 26 at 7:00pm) Chuck Klosterman, one of America's top cultural critics, brilliantly captures the charm and dread of small-town life in his debut novel.
JB Kids: Tell Me A Storytime - Fanny (Ages 4+, free registration required) (June 30 at 3:00pm) Now that school is out for the summer, Joseph-Beth Kids is adding a story time each Tuesday at 3pm for children ages 4 and up. We'll be featuring longer stories than at our toddler times and each story time will feature a craft or other activity. Attendance is free, but we ask that those attending sign ... (more)JBKids: Tell Me a Storytime - How I Spent My Summer Vacation (Ages 4+, free, registration required) (July 7 at 3:00pm) Every Tuesday at 3pm through August, we're having storytime for bigger kids (no infants or toddlers, please) with longer stories and themed crafts. Storytime is free, but we require registration at least 24 hours in advance so we can have enough craft supplies available. Call 513-396-8960 or drop by ... (more)Cincinnati Observatory Night with Outreach astronomer Dean Regas (July 8 at 7:00pm) Dean Regas will be discussing and signing his August 2009 Sky & Telescope magazine article, about how one of America's oldest observatories is surviving and thriving. Always wanted to look through a telescope? We'll have indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. You can also purchase an observatory ... (more)POOF! Presents: Pink Slip Party (call 513-396-8970 for reservations) (July 9 at 8:00pm) Cincy Chic and Bronte Bistro invite you to join us for a networking frenzy from 8 to 10pm. Call 513-396-8970 for reservations or more information.
JBKids: Funtastic Fridays - Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows party (Ages 10+, free, registration required) (July 10 at 3:00pm) Join us for crafts, activities, games, and parties each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but space is limited, so we must require that those attending register at least 24 hours in advance. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. July 10 - We celebrate ... (more)JB Kids: American Girl Josefina party (free; please call 513-369-8960 to register) (July 11 at 11:00am) Join us for a whole month of American Girl fun in celebration of the introduction of the newest American Girl. We'll learn more about Josefina's life with games, crafts, refreshments, and more! This event is free, but space is limited. Please call 513-396-8960 to register or for more information. Recommended ... (more)Adagio Trio performs music from Celtic Heart (July 12 at 12:00pm) Local favorites perform music from their most recent cd from Noon until 2pm.
Local Author Night (July 13 at 7:00pm) Join us for a wonderful night with four local authors.
JBKids: Tell Me a Storytime - The Hermit Crab (Ages 4+, free, registration required) (July 14 at 3:00pm) Every Tuesday at 3pm through August, we're having storytime for bigger kids (no infants or toddlers, please) with longer stories and themed crafts. Storytime is free, but we require registration at least 24 hours in advance so we can have enough craft supplies available. Call 513-396-8960 or drop by ... (more)JBKids: Funtastic Fridays - Mr. Men & Little Miss party (Ages 4+, free, registration required) (July 16 at 3:00pm) Join us for crafts, activities, games, and parties each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but space is limited, so we must require that those attending register at least 24 hours in advance. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. July 16 - Come party ... (more)Susan Gregg Gilmore (July 16 at 7:00pm) This witty and unforgettable debut novel should appeal to fans of Fannie Flagg and Sheri Reynolds. A young southern girl, caught between two worlds, comes to age in the space between them.
Ron Purdon Quintet (July 17 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
JB Kids: American Girl Addy party (free; please call 513-369-8960 to register) (July 18 at 11:00am) Join us for a whole month of American Girl fun in celebration of the introduction of the newest American Girl. We'll learn more about Addy's life with games, crafts, refreshments, and more! This event is free, but space is limited. Please call 513-396-8960 to register or for more information. Recommended ... (more)Ladies' Afternoon - Vera Bradley & Swanky Hanky preview (July 18 at 12:00pm) Come preview the new fall Vera Bradley patterns and see some of the many ways in which to use Swanky Hankies. Refreshments will be served. Noon until 2pm.
Lisa Haneberg (July 20 at 7:00pm) Lisa Haneberg signs Hip & Sage: Staying Smart, Cool, and Competitive in the Workplace. This timely book is for all those who are challenged by today's fast-paced changes and are searching for fresh insights into how they can stay relevant and successful in the modern techno-driven workplace.
JBKids: Tell Me a Storytime - The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School (Ages 4+, free, registration required) (July 21 at 3:00pm) Every Tuesday at 3pm through August, we're having storytime for bigger kids (no infants or toddlers, please) with longer stories and themed crafts. Storytime is free, but we require registration at least 24 hours in advance so we can have enough craft supplies available. Call 513-396-8960 or drop by ... (more)JBKids: Funtastic Fridays - Nancy Drew Mystery party (Ages 8+, free, registration required) (July 23 at 3:00pm) Join us for crafts, activities, games, and parties each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but space is limited, so we must require that those attending register at least 24 hours in advance. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. July 23 - Join us ... (more)Nancy Kehoe (July 23 at 7:00pm) Nancy Kehoe signs Wrestling with our Inner Angels: Faith, Mental Illness, and the Journey to Wholeness. This is the compelling story of how Kehoe brought her background as a psychologist and nun to bear in the exploration of the role of faith and spirituality in the treatment of the mentally ill.
JB Kids: American Girl Rebecca Rubin breakfast and doll giveaway party (tickets required; please call 513-369-8960 to register) (July 25 at 09:00am) Join us for the introduction of the newest American Girl. We'll learn all about Rebecca Rubin and her life in New York City in 1914 at a yummy breakfast in Bronte Bistro. We'll have goody bags, games, a craft and a drawing for a brand new Rebecca Doll. Tickets are $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ... (more)JBKids: Tell Me a Storytime - Bats at the Library (Ages 4+, free, registration required) (July 28 at 3:00pm) Every Tuesday at 3pm through August, we're having storytime for bigger kids (no infants or toddlers, please) with longer stories and themed crafts. Storytime is free, but we require registration at least 24 hours in advance so we can have enough craft supplies available. Call 513-396-8960 or drop by ... (more)JBKids: Funtastic Fridays - Wimpy Kid Last Straw party (Ages 8+, free, registration required) (July 30 at 3:00pm) Join us for crafts, activities, games, and parties each Friday at 3pm throughout the summer. Attendance is free, but space is limited, so we must require that those attending register at least 24 hours in advance. To register, please call 513-396-8960 or visit our Kids' department. July 30 - Come to ... (more)Allan Winkler (July 30 at 7:00pm) Allan Winkler signs To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and the Power of Song. Winkler chronicles folk singer Seeger's life and the application of his renowned musical talents to the environmental, anti-Vietnam War, and Civil Rights movements.
JB Kids: Special Storytime with Betsy Snyder (July 31 at 10:30am) Everyone knows what it's like to pat a bunny, but Snyder's "Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger?" offers a bit more excitement to those more adventurous toddlers. This book asks its readers if they've ever kissed a walrus, poked a penguin, hugged an octopus, or encountered a whole variety of other exotic animals.
Warehouse Sale! (August 1 at 08:00am) We're holding a sale in the parking lot of our warehouse on Riverside (formerly Eastern) Ave. Sale starts at 8am and runs through 4pm or until we get rained out. Books, stationery, and seasonal items! Prices start at only $1! (Alternate rain date is August 8th). Event location: 1727 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati OH
Tom Wilson (August 4 at 7:00pm) Ziggy creator Tom Wilson struggled with chronic and sometimes debilitating depression after the death of his beloved wife. In his memoir, he takes us along his path from the deepest darkness of despair to the light of recovery and hope.
Webcam event with Sophie Kinsella (August 5 at 7:00pm) Sophie Kinsella joins us via Skype from her London home to discuss Twenties Girl, in which a young lady in London is badgered by the ghost of her 1920's flapper great-aunt. Mayhem ensues. Kinsella is sending 100 signed bookplates for this event.
Fantasy Football discussion in Joseph-Beth's Bronte Bistro (August 8 at 1:00pm) Join us in Bronte Bistro for an informal, casual discussion with two of Joseph-Beth's Fantasy Football aficionados. We'll have beer and a specially priced football menu, as well as savings for attendees on related football materials. Event is free, but please call 513-396-8970 to register.
Live Music: Ann and Phil Case (11am through 1pm) (August 9 at 11:00pm) Join us for beautiful old Appalachian songs and expert harmonies as this husband and wife duet play songs from their latest cd, The Old Step Stone.
Interested: Ex_Libris Added by archaism. Rakesh Satyal (August 11 at 7:00pm) Satyal's inspired debut novel, set in Cincinnati, reveals a perspective on Indian-American life that is as funny as it is heartbreaking. Satyal finds humor in common awkward pre-teen moments and gives readers a delightful young protagonist in twelve-year-old Kiran Sharmas.
Marcus Sakey (August 12 at 7:00pm) With his three prior novels Sakey has staked his claim as an astoundingly good writer, with his believable characters facing situations with life or death consequences. In The Amateurs, he examines the question: Do you get what you deserve, or what you take?
Tamara York, cohosted with The Cincinnati Nature Center (August 13 at 7:00pm) Tamara York signs 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles - Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. Discover many of the local hidden hiking treasures in and around one of Ohio's most picturesque cities. Many of the trails, between three and five miles in length, range from family friendly to the more rigorous. Clear maps, simple directions, accurate driving times. and a wealth of trail details make ... (more)Live Music: Raison D'Etre (7:30 - 9:30pm) (August 14 at 7:30pm) This folk trio offers some of the finest three part harmony you're likely to hear. They'll be performing from their CDs "Tales from the Tall Side" and "Swing Canaries"
Victoria Hallerman, cohosted by The American Cancer Society (August 17 at 7:00pm) More than just a personal memoir, this tour of duty from the wife of a prostate cancer survivor is packed with critical information on the nature of the disease, current treatment options, and the process of choosing a physician. Both as individuals and as a couple, the Hallermans made many mistakes ... (more)Linwood Barclay (August 18 at 7:00pm) When Tim Blake's teen daughter Sydney doesn't come home from work one day, his search for her leads him to question nearly everything he thought he knew.
Josh Katzowitz (August 20 at 7:00pm) The University of Cincinnati's football team was always an afterthought to area sports fans until Coach Brian Kelly came along and led the team to its first BCS bowl game in the program's history. Sportswriter Katzowitz takes an in-depth look at the Bearcats from the early 1900s through their 2008 Orange ... (more)Kids: Special Gymboree Storytime (August 21 at 10:30am) Our friends from Gymboree join us for a special storytime with all kinds of fun activities.
Live Music: Ron Purdon Quintet (7:30 - 9:30pm) (August 21 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Kids: One Green Thing with our friends from the Civic Garden Center (August 22 at 11:00am) The Civic Garden Center promotes gardening anywhere and everywhere, so come prepared to get dirty! We'll be making "seed bombs" to beautify empty lots.
Karen Marie Moning - line tickets required; available free with book purchase (August 22 at 2:00pm) Dreamfever continues Moning's tale of MacKayla Lane and the shadowy realm of Fae. If you want to attend this event, please pick up your line ticket when you purchase your book from us. If you can't make it to this event, you can reserve a personalized copy at our website.
Jeffrey Marx (August 25 at 7:00pm) Second chances rarely come in professional sports, especially for athletes who've been out of the game for some time. However, former NFL player Brian Kinchen defied those odds when he joined the New England Patriots as their long snapper. Jeffrey Marx masterfully retells the remarkable odyssey that ... (more)John Baskin & Lonnie Wheeler *HAS BEEN CANCELLED* (August 27 at 7:00pm) John Baskin, Cincinnati Schoolboy Legends: A Hundred Years of Cincinnati's Most Storied High School Football Players. This event has been cancelled. We will post a further notification if we are able to reschedule it.
Books by the Banks Poster Debut (September 1 at 7:00pm) Celebrate the kick-off of the 2009 Books by the Banks Book Festival with local and nationally acclaimed illustrators Ryan Ostrander, Will Hillenbrand, and C.F. Payne. The new 2009 poster will be available for $10 and limited numbers of the 2007 and 2008 posters will be available for $5.
James Braziel (September 3 at 7:00pm) In Braziel's powerful new novel, a woman begins a harrowing journey of Mad Max style survival along a passage of terror and hope called Snakeskin Road.
Sarah O'Leary Burningham (September 8 at 7:00pm) Relationships with boys are tricky, especially for teen girls who are still figuring out who they are themselves. How do you drum up the confidence to talk to a guy when you're plagued with self doubt? Is it really possible to just be friends with a boy without any weirdness? What do you do if you like ... (more)Dyana Furmansky (September 9 at 6:00pm) Rosalie Edge was the first American woman to achieve national renown as a conservationist. Furmansky draws on Edge's personal papers and on interviews with family members and associates to portray an implacable and indomitable personality whose activism earned her the nicknames "Joan of Arc" and "Hellcat".
Teacher Appreciation Night for K - 12 (September 10 at 6:00pm) Attention, teachers: Join us for a wonderful evening filled with activities and discussions, as well as lots of free goodies for your classroom.
Kids Bargain Book Blowout! (September 11 at 08:00am) We'll have thousands of children's books for sale starting at as little as $1.50 each. Gives Back and Golden Apple members can shop a day early, on the 10th.
JB Kids: Curiosity Day! (September 12 at 1:00pm) Come meet Curious George at our special Curiosity Day story time. Since his first American appearance in 1941, the mischievous monkey has been delighting children and their adults, with his trouble-prone but well-meaning (mis)adventures. You know that the second the man with the yellow hat leaves the ... (more)Peter Seidel (September 14 at 7:00pm) Carl is a small-town midwestern businessman who is accidentally put into a coma when he receives an inadequately tested vaccine. When he finally regains consciousness, he discovers that it is the year 2045 and his unusual medical story and recovery have turned him into an international celebrity. Carl's ... (more)Midnight release of Dan Brown's Lost Symbol (September 15 at 12:00pm) We'll be staying open until Midnight on Monday, Sept 14. As soon as the clock tolls and the new day begins, we'll have copies of Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, for sale at a 20% discount (30% for Gives Back members).
Live Music: Ron Purdon Quintet (7:30 - 9:30pm) (September 18 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Thane Maynard, cohosted with 91.7 WVXU (September 19 at 11:00am) Thane Maynard signs Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink. At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, this book brings us inspiring news about the possible future of the animal kingdom. Renowned scientist Jane Goodall and Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard ... (more)Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi (September 29 at 7:00pm) Join us for the exciting conclusion of the Spiderwick saga!
Art Schlichter, Jeff Snook (September 30 at 7:00pm) Art Schlichter signs Busted: The Rise and Fall of Art Schlichter.; Jeff Snook signs Busted: The Rise and Fall of Art Schlichter. In Busted, Art Schlichter and sportswriter Jeff Snook tell the story of Schlichter's rise to football godhood and devastating descent from greatness. After playing starting quarterback for Woody Hayes and Earle Bruce at the Ohio State University, Schlichter was picked in the first round of the 1982 NFL ... (more)Gary Burbank/Greg Hoard - Line tickets required; available free with purchase of book. Cohosted with 700WLW. (October 1 at 7:00pm) Gary Burbank signs Voices in My Head: The Gary Burbank Story.; Greg Hoard signs Voices in My Head: The Gary Burbank Story. Join us for the colorful story of beloved radio host Gary Burbank's airwave universe, from his start in Memphis to his powerful days on 700-WLW with the rousing cast of characters we came to love.
Ask the Professional Day with the Children's Home of Cinncinnati (October 3 at 11:00am) Being a parent doesn't come with a handbook. Please join us as representatives from the Children's Home of Cincinnati answer your questions about social development, behavioral issues, and learning challenges in young children.
Mark Frost with special guests Marty Brennaman and George Grande - Cohosted with the Reds Hall of Fame (October 3 at 1:00pm) In this tale about one of baseball's most famous games, Frost not only chronicles all the action on the field, he also breaks down how each participant came to play in the 1975 October thriller.
Evalyn Gates - cohosted with the Cincinnati Observatory (October 3 at 7:00pm) One aspect of Einstein's theory of general relativity is that the gravity generated by massive objects will amplify and distort the images of objects behind them. This "gravitational lensing" can be used by astronomers to view objects otherwise invisible to us. Gates' accessible prose makes these concepts ... (more)Al Jarreau Concert preview - cohosted with the HealthCare Connection (October 4 at 11:00am) Seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau is coming to the Aronoff Center on October 17th. Join us for a live preview up the upcoming concert, presented by the Princeton HS Jazz Ensemble. You may also purchase tickets to Jarreau's Aronoff appearance, with proceeds to benefit the Diabetes Initiative 2009.
Meet the Artistic Directors: 2009-2010 Season discussion, cohosted by the ACCLAIM Awards (October 4 at 5:00pm) Join us as the Artistic Directors of Cincinnati's professional and semi-professional theatres discuss their upcoming seasons. Attending: Ed Stearn (Playhouse), D. Lynn Meyers (Ensemble Theatre), Brian Isaac Phillips (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company), Richard Hess (CCM), Ken Jones (NKU), and Greg Procaccino ... (more)JB Kids: Winnie the Pooh storytime (October 5 at 10:30am) It's been 80 years since A.A. Milne's last Pooh story was published. To celebrate the release of Return to the Hundred Acre Woods, the new authorized sequel, we're having a special Winnie the Pooh storytime.
Maintaining the Masterpiece: Cincinnati Museum Center panel discussion (October 5 at 7:00pm) Union Terminal is an architectural gem and a point of great pride for Cincinnati. Local historians discuss its history and the upcoming Levy campaign to restore it.
JB Kids: Lauren Myracle (October 6 at 7:00pm) In Myracle's new book, meet four new friends who help each other navigate the ups and downs of fifth grade.
JB Kids: Sara Zarr (October 7 at 7:00pm) In National Book Award finalist Zarr's new novel, 13 year old Sam used to believe in miracles. She used to believe in a lot of things before tragedy hit. Now, she has to re-examine everything.
Book Club Night - New books discussion (October 8 at 7:00pm) If you belong to a book club or want to start a new one, this night is for you. Representatives from Random House and Simon & Schuster join us to discuss exciting new titles and great club selections.
JB Kids: Trenton Lee Stewart (October 11 at 1:00pm) We love this series and welcome back Reynis, Kate, Sticky, and Constance in their new action-packed adventure.
Francine Prose - cohosted by the Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education (October 12 at 7:30pm) In Prose's latest, most deeply moving and masterfully written work, she portrays Anne Frank not as a saint or a plucky girl making the most of a horrific situation, but rather as a literary prodigy excruciatingly aware of the human capacity for evil. This event, held at Rockwern Academy, is free and ... (more)Event location: 8401 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Robert Hicks (October 14 at 7:00pm) Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, this new book by the author of Widow of the South is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial and tragic Confederate Army generals.
Sale Day! (October 15 at 08:00am) It's time for our Fall Sale! From 8am until 9pm, members of our Gives Back program receive a 20% discount on nearly everything in the store. If you're not a member and don't want to become one, don't worry. You'll still get 10% off your purchase. (Discount does not include newspapers, gift cards, previously ... (more)Ron Purdon Quintet (October 16 at 7:30pm) Join us for an evening of Swing music with the Ron Purdon Quintet, one of our long-time favorite groups. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Teachers' Night Out (October 19 at 7:00pm) Come to our (quasi)monthly teachers' night for the scoop on the best new children's books out there. We'll also have giveaways for your classroom.
Tasting Event: Holiday Entertaining (October 21 at 6:00pm) Join us from 6 until 8pm for samples of wonderful food designed to help make your upcoming holidays special. Items from Stonewall Kitchens will be featured.
Mike Farrell (October 22 at 7:00pm) Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five seasons on Providence, Mike Farrell is also a writer, director, producer, and activist who's served on human rights and peace delegatations to many countries around the world. In this upbeat and humorous chronicle of his nearly 9,000 mile ramble around ... (more)Musical Masquerade - cohosted by the Ohio Music Teachers Association (October 24 at 10:00am) Celebrate Halloween all weekend with scary costumes and themed music performed by local area Kindergarten through 12th grade students. Performances will be from 10am until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
JB Kids: Going Batty! (October 24 at 11:00am) In cooperation with Cincinnati Museum Center's Batfest, we're presenting a batty event for the entire family! Join us for a morning full of activities celebrating our night-flying friends. We'll have a bat-tastic storytime, crafts, and the opportunity to meet a real live bat!
Tracy Morgan - ***EVENT CANCELED*** (October 24 at 2:00pm) The event with Tracy Morgan has been canceled.
Musical Masquerade - cohosted by the Ohio Music Teachers Association (October 25 at 10:00am) Celebrate Halloween all weekend with scary costumes and themed music performed by local area Kindergarten through 12th grade students. Performances will be from 10am until 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Brooke & Keith Desserich - cohosted by The Cure Starts Now & Graeter's Ice Cream - Line tickets required; available free with purchase of the book (October 27 at 7:00pm) Notes Left Behind is the heartbreaking story of young Cincinnatian Elena Desserich's battle with brain cancer, told through the eyes of the parents who survived her. These notes show us how, even during the darker moments of life, it is possible to find hope and encouragement through the power of selfless ... (more)Ryan Mecum (October 29 at 7:00pm) Just in time for Halloween, Ryan Mecum (author of last year's hit Zombie Haiku) is back with a new volume of horror-themed haiku. In this one, he presents us with a vampire's poetry journal.
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