It’s Harry Potter week! Well, kind of. This week Potterheads will celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthdays. But that’s not the only thing happening this week. Check out the full schedule below and make sure to follow YA Book Events NYC on Twitter to stay up to date with all the bookish events happening around the city.
Monday, July 30
Launch Event for The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)
Join NYT best-selling author Alexandra Bracken as she celebrates the release of the newest book in her Darkest Minds series, The Darkest Legacy. Free event.
Jennifer Gilmore: If Only w/ Adele Griffin at Books Are Magic (7:30-8:30 p.m.)
Acclaimed author Jennifer Gilmore will discuss her new novel, If Only, with Adele Griffin (Be True to Me). Free event.
Tuesday, July 31
Celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday by joining Irvin Khaytman as he introduces his new book, The Life & Lies of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Free event.
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Celebration at The Strand (6:30-10 p.m.)
To celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthdays, The Strand is hosting an incredible party that will include two trivia events, one for those 21 and under, and another for those 21+. Please note, the 21+ event is already sold out. Tickets for the 21 and under trivia event are available for $10.
Launching Kara Thomas’ The Cheerleaders at McNally Jackson (7 p.m.)
Join Kara Thomas as she celebrates the release of her latest thriller, The Cheerleaders. She’ll be in conversation with NYT best-selling author Karen M. McManus (One of Us Is Lying). Free event.
Wednesday, August 1
NYC Double Launch Event for Heart of Thorns and Sea Witch at Books of Wonder (6-8 p.m.)
Celebrate a wonderful double NYC launch event for two wonderful new teen books: Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton and Sea Witch by Sarah Henning. The event will be moderated by Zoraida Cordova (Bruja Born). Free event.
The Merciless Event at Barnes & Noble Upper West Side (7 p.m.)
Celebrate the release of the Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition of The Merciless by Danielle Vega. Free event.
Saturday, August 4
Fantastic Middle Grade Reads at Books of Wonder (1-3 p.m.)
Join Tui Sutherland (The Lost Continent), Peter Lerangis (Max Tilt), Sayantani Dasgupta (The Serpent’s Secret), Katie Slivensky (The Seismic Seven), and Stacy McAnulty (The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl) as they share their latest novels. Free event.
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