Jason Ellis, Jim Abbott, Tim Green, Christopher Moore, Roberto Martin, Peter Lerangis and more!

March 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Media Contact:  Jeanne Ferrara, 714-897-6201, crm2743@bn.com


Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach at Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
Store Phone: 714.897.8781 Fax: 714.897.3720
Store Hours: Daily 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Events may change, please call to confirm.
Please call for updated event guidleines.


April Events


Author Events

Saturday, April 14 at 3:00 pm
Author Discussion/Signing
Imperfect: An Improbable Life by Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott, former MLB pitcher and gold medal Olympian, will discuss and sign his new book, Imperfect: An Improbable Life.  Abbott played for the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees.


Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm
Author Reading/Signing
The 39 Clues: The Cahills vs. Vespers: The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis
Peter Lerangis, bestselling author of The 39 Clues series, will discuss and sign The Dead of Night, book three in The 39 Clues: The Cahills vs. Vespers series.  Please check for updated event guidelines.


Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm
Author Storytime/Signing
Seriously, Just Go to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
Bestselling and award-winning author Adam Mansbach will read and sign his new children's book, Seriously, Just Go to Sleep. The adult version of this book was a viral sensation.


Monday, April 23 at 7:00 pm
Author Reading/Signing
Pinch Hit by Tim Green
Bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green will discuss and sign his new book, Pinch Hit. Green is a featured commentator on NPR and Fox Sports and has written nine books for children and 16 books for adults.


Tuesday, April 24 at 7pm
YA or Bust! Teen Author Panel Discussion and Signing
The YA or Bust Tour makes a stop in HB. Stephanie Perkins (Lola and the Boy Next Door), Gayle Forman (Where She Went) and Nina LaCour (The Disenchantments) join us for a panel discussion and signing.


Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm
Author Discussion/Signing
Starters by Lissa Price
Debut author Lissa Price will discuss and sign Starters, her new book for teens.


Thursday, April 26 at 7pm
Author Signing
I’m Awesome by Jason Ellis
Jason Ellis, X Games skateboarder, pro MMA fighter and SiriusXM radio host, will sign his new book, I’m Awesome: One Man’s Triumphant Quest to Become the Sweetest Dude Ever.


Friday, April 27 at 7:00 pm
Author Discussion/Signing
Vegan Cooking for Carnivores by Roberto Martin
Vegan chef Roberto Martin will discuss and sign his new cookbook, Vegan Cooking for Carnivores. Chef Martin is featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and is the personal chef of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi.


Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 pm
Author Discussion/Signing
Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore
Bestselling author Christopher Moore returns for a discussion and signing of his new book, Sacre Bleu.  Moore is the bestselling author of Lamb, A Dirty Job and You Suck.



Educator Appreciation Week, April 14-22
PreK-12th grade educators save 25% off books, toys and games and 10% off movies and music.  


Wednesday, April 18 at 4:00 pm
Educator Reception
Join us for our Educator Reception featuring a book talk, NOOK demonstration, light refreshments and giveaways. Please RSVP to 714.897.6201 or crm2743@bn.com


Thursday, April 19 at 4:00 pm
My Favorite Teacher Reception
Join us for a reception recognizing the local teachers and student winners of our My Favorite Teacher contest.


Monthly Events

Every Sunday at 10:00 am and Every Monday at 7pm
NOOK Tutorial
Get NOOK smarter. Learn how to get the most out of your NOOK with personalized instruction. Don't have NOOK yet? Come anyway and learn all about it.


Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00 pm
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group
Please join the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group for a discussion of A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakumi. New members are always welcome.


Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm
Banned Book Group
Please join the Banned Book Group for a discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. New members are always welcome.


Monday, April 16 at 7:00 pm
Fiction Book Group
Please join the Fiction Book Group for a discussion of Room by Emma Donoghue. New members are always welcome.


Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 pm
Mystery Book Group
Please join the Mystery Book Group for a discussion of a great book. New members are always welcome.




Barnes & Noble, Jr

Every Saturday at 2:00 pm
Super Silly Saturday Storytime
Please join us for our weekly Super Silly Saturday Storytime featuring stories and activities for children of all ages.



Saturday, April 14 at 2pm
Cookie Mouse Character Visit and Storytime
Cookie Mouse joins us for a special visit and storytime.

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Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach is located at 7881 Edinger Ave. #110 in the Bella Terra Shopping Center at the corner of Beach Blvd. and Edinger Ave. just off the 405 freeway.