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Rare Book Collector’s Guide.

Determining the True Value of Collectible Books
Top 5 Reasons to Collect First Editions
What Makes Books Rare
What do Editions, Printings, States, and Issues Mean?
Identifying a First Edition
Dust Jackets on Modern First Editions

Library Care
and much more..

Book Signing Central Insider Report

Where are good places to get books signed?
How can I prove that autograph is authentic?
Getting Photographs at Book Signing Events
Which part of the book should I get signed?
Why do some authors only sign with an inscription?
How many copies of a book can I get autographed?
Can I get a photograph with the author?

List of Upcoming Author Events [Updated December 13th]

DECEMBER December 16th Jack Stewart “W. E. B. Griffin Direct Action” Author Talk: December 16th Lidia Matticchio Bastianich “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta” Book Talk: December 17th Paula Lafferty “The Once and Future Queen” Book [read more]

Jaylene Clark Owens “A Black Girl and Her Braids” Author Talk

Join in an author talk with Jaylene Clark Owens on “A Black Girl and Her Braids.” AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 1/11/2026 at 12:00 PM BARNES & NOBLE 1708 CHESTNUT ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-5120 About the Author: [read more]

Jennifer Mandula “The Geomagician” Book Discussion

Join Jennifer Mandula to discuss “The Geomagician.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 1/11/2026 Panel Discussion at Sage & Honey 10 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 About the Author: Jennifer Mandula lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her [read more]

Jayne Ann Krentz “The Shop on Hidden Lane” Book Conversation

New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the [read more]

Jacquelyn Stolos “Asterwood” Book Event

Join in a book event with Jacquelyn Stolos on “Asterwood.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 1/10/2026 at 2:00pm Once Upon a Time 2207 Honolulu Ave Montrose, CA 91020 About the Author: Jacquelyn Stolos grew up in Derry, New [read more]

Logan-Ashley Kisner “The Transition” Book Discussion

Join Logan-Ashley Kisner to discuss “The Transition.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 1/10/2026 at 7:00PM Charlie’s Queer Books 465 N 36th St Seattle, WA 98103 About the Author: Logan-Ashley Kisner was born and raised in—and continues to [read more]

Susan Straight “Sacrament” Author Event

Join in an author event with Susan Straight on “Sacrament.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 1/10/2026 at 5:30pm La Quinta Library 78275 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 About the Author: SUSAN STRAIGHT has published nine novels, including Mecca, A [read more]

Christopher Parker “The Mycelial Healer” Author Meet

Join in an author meet with Christopher Parker on “The Mycelial Healer.” AUTHOR MEET DETAILS 1/9/2026 VABF Conference Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Ave NE Roanoke, VA 24016 Register Here About the Author: [read more]

Ali Hazelwood “Mate” Author Event

Join in an author event with Ali Hazelwood on “Mate.” AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 1/8/2026 at 7PM LARK AND OWL BOOKSELLERS 205 W 6TH ST STE 101 GEORGETOWN, TX 78626-5608 About the Author: Ali Hazelwood is the [read more]

Laura Danger “No More Mediocre” Book Launch

Join Laura Danger for “No More Mediocre” book launch. BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS 1/8/2026 at 7:00 PM WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST 5233 N CLARK ST CHICAGO, IL 60640-2122 Get Tickets Here About the Author: Laura Danger is [read more]

Jen Percy “Girls Play Dead” Book Talk

Join in a book talk with Jen Percy on “Girls Play Dead.” BOOK TALK DETAILS 1/8/2026 at 7:00 PM Politics & Prose at Union Market with Rachel Louise Snyder 1324 4th Street NE Washington, DC [read more]

Lauren Connolly “Love in Plane Sight” Book Launch

Join Lauren Connolly as she launches her new romance book, “Love in Plane Sight.” BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS 1/7/2026 at 6:00 PM Malaprops Bookstore 55 Haywood St Asheville, NC 28801-2834 RSVP Here About the Author: Lauren [read more]

Chris Duffy “Humor Me” Book Party

Join in a book party with Chris Duffy on “Humor Me.” BOOK PARTY DETAILS 1/6/2026 at 7:30pm Union Hall 702 Union St Brooklyn, NY 11215 About the Author: CHRIS DUFFY is a stand-up comedian who [read more]

Stephen Shaskan “Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!” Author Meet

Join in an author meet with Stephen Shaskan on “Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!” AUTHOR MEET DETAILS 1/6/2026 WILD RUMPUS INC 2720 W 43RD ST MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55410-1643 About the Author: STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and [read more]

Sarah Adams “In Your Dreams” Author Talk

Join in an author talk with Sarah Adams on “In Your Dreams.” AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 1/5/2026 Parnassus Books | offsite at the Commodore Ballroom 310 25th Ave S Nashville, TN Get Tickets Here About the [read more]

Anna James “Alice with a Why” Author Event

Join #1 New York Times bestselling, UK fantasy author Anna James for an unforgettable trip through Wonderland and a celebration of the magic of storytelling! AUTHOR EVENT DETAILS 1/4/2026 at 4:00 PM OLD TOWN BOOKS [read more]

Irene Yoo “Soju Party” Book Event

Join in a book event with Irene Yoo on “Soju Party.” BOOK EVENT DETAILS 12/20/2025 VESPER BOOKS AND WINE 5001 GRAND RIVER AVE DETROIT, MI 48208-2053 About the Author: IRENE YOO is a food writer, [read more]

Struan Murray “Dragonborn” Book Discussion

This is a book discussion for kids in Grades 4-6. We will have special guest author Struan Murray join us via Zoom. BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 12/18/2025 at 4:30 PM Avon Free Public Library 281 Country [read more]

Tom Williams “Degrees of Freedom” Author Talk

Join to celebrate the launch of “Degrees of Freedom: On Robotics and Social Justice”, featuring a book talk, interview, and Q/A. AUTHOR TALK DETAILS 12/18/2025 at 6:30pm The Shop at MATTER 2114 Market Street Denver, [read more]

Paula Lafferty “The Once and Future Queen” Book Talk

Join for a talk by Paula Lafferty on “The Once and Future Queen.” BOOK TALK DETAILS 12/17/2025 at 6pm UNDER THE COVER LLC 605 E 31ST ST KANSAS CITY, MO 64109-1437 About the Author: Paula [read more]

Nancy Banks “The Uninvited” Book Discussion

Join Nancy Banks to discuss “The Uninvited.” BOOK DISCUSSION DETAILS 12/16/2025 at 5PM Legend High School 22219 Hilltop Rd Parker, CO 80138 About the Author: Nancy Banks has washed buses, worked as a graphic designer [read more]

Skyla Arndt “House of Hearts” Book Party

Join for a spooktacular evening celebrating Green Bay author Skyla Arndt’s latest horror-romantasy release! BOOK PARTY DETAILS 2/13/2026 at 11 AM In Person: Courtyard Marriott Hotel & Decatur Conference Center 130 Clairemont Ave Decatur, GA [read more]

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