Online Events
Star Wars Reads Day
- What: Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars.
- Where: Check out the Star Wars Reads site for events around the country. You can do a Star Wars Reads day on your own with this free downloadable event packet.
- When: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Dewey’s 24-hour Read-a-Thon
- What: For 24 hours, we read books, post to our blogs about our reading, and visit other readers’ blogs. We also participate in mini-challenges throughout the day. It happens twice a year, in April and in October.
- Where: Dewey’s 24-hour Read-a-thon official site
- When: October 12, 2013
Utah Signings
James Dashner | The Eye of Minds
- What: Local author James Dashner is back with his new series for young adult readers, The Eye of Minds.
Join us and local author Sara Zarr at a launch party honoring James. The evening will kick off with a presentation given by Zarr and Dashner after which we will have a book signing. - Where: Rowland Hall
843 Lincoln Street
SLC, UT 84102 - When: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 7:00pm
Gayle Forman | Just One Year
- What: Join author Gayle Forman as she reads from and signs her young adult novel Just One Year.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City,
- When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00pm
Elizabeth Smart | My Story
- What: Join Elizabeth Smart as she reads from and signs her book My Story. In this autobiography, Elizabeth talks about her kidnap, abuse, and eventual rescue, and her journey from victim to advocate to prevent crimes against children.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City,
- When: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00pm
Shannon Hale | Ever After High
- What: Launch Party for Shannon Hale’s new book, Ever After High.
- Where: Provo Library
550 North University Avenue, Provo
- When: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00pm
Tom Angleberger | The Attack of Jabba the Puppett
- What: Tom Angleberger will present and sign copies of his bestselling books, including the recently released The Attack of Jabba the Puppett.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 7:00pm
Jo Baker | Longbourn
- What: Join Jo Baker as she reads from and signs her new book, Longbourn.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City
- When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 7:00pm
Marie Lu | Champion
- What: Meet Marie Lu as she presents her conclusion to the Legend Trilogy, Champion.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City
- When: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 7:00pm
Challenge Updates
Classic Double Challenge 4/4 (100%)
Dusty Bookshelf Challenge 6/10 (60%)
eBook Challenge 19/25 (76%)
YA/MG Fantasy Challenge 5/10 (50%)
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.
Tom Angleberger will be at the Provo Library on October 19 not The King’s English. I’ve been planning to go since it was announced because I have a “nephew” that loves him.
Oh, never mind. I guess he’s going to The King’s English afterward.
He he by ” nephew” do you mean “husband”? :). I’m going to get one signed for…uh…my kids too. :)
Wow !! There is some great things happening in Utah!! I am watching Elizabeth’s story on NBC right now. What an amazing woman!! Such an inspiration!
Aw there was a special on tv about her? I’m sad I missed that. She really is such an inspiring person.
Thanks for the info about Star Wars Reads Day! I had forgotten about it.
I am so looking forward to the ReadAThon. I am not going to host a mini challenge this time because I want to focus on reading more. I was a nervous wreck last time hoping it would work and people would stop by. I didn’t read that much! :) Congrats on the your reading challenges. Your knocking them out.