Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa Launches Second Annual

SAN DIEGO - June 25, 2015 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble is launching the second annual Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble celebration on July 1, a month-long series of events you won’t want to miss.

Throwback Thursdays
When: Every Thursday in July. Times vary for weekly.
What: Join us every Thursday for a nostalgic journey as we relive the most iconic moments in pop culture from the 1950s through the 1990s.

Time Travel Weekend – Doctor Who
When: Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m.
What: Enjoy trivia, giveaways, a special offer, and more, and come dressed as your favorite character and join the fun with a photo booth. Special giveaway for a Doctor Who Collector’s Edition Yahtzee by USAopoly.

Time Travel Weekend – Magic Treehouse Dinosaurs Before Dark
When: Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
What: Travel back millions of years to explore the age of dinosaurs with fun activities, giveaways, and a special offer.

Time Travel Weekend – Outlander & Game of Thrones
When: Sunday, July 5, at 2 p.m.
What: Be transported to the intriguing world of bestselling authors Diana Gabaldon & George R.R. Martin with trivia, costume contests, giveaways, and more. Special Giveaway of Game of Thrones Monopoly with Bonus Dragon Token by USAopoly.

DC Comics™ Days
When: Wednesday,July 8, through Sunday, July 12
What: Come in for a special offer on all DC Comics graphic novels and get a free Young Gotham comic collection and poster while supplies last. Also enjoy other giveaways and activities.


Mary E. Pearson- Heart of Betrayal  & Marie Rutkoski- The Winner’s Crime Signing and Panel Discussion
When: Wednesday,July 8, 7 p.m.
What:Join us for a panel discussion and signing event featuring bestselling and award-winning teen novelists Mary E. Pearson (Remnant Chronicles Series) and Marie Rutksoki (The Winner’s Trilogy). Wristbands will be handed out starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 8 with the purchase of any of Mary E. Pearson or Marie Rutkoski’s titles.

Comic Convention Collectibles
When: Thursday,July 9, through Sunday, July 12
What: On sale while supplies last. Featuring collectibles from Diamond Select Toys, Funko, and Titans.

Mariko Tamaki - This One Summer; Rachel Hartman - Shadow Scale; Arwen Elys Dayton- Seeker Author Panel and Signing
When: Thursday,July 9, 7 p.m.
What:Join for a special author panel and signing with Mariko Tamaki, Rachel Hartman, and Arwen Elys Dayton as they speak about their work and women in literature. This is an event you are will not want to miss. This is a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be handed out starting at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 9 with the purchase of This One Summer, Shadow Scale, or Seeker.

Anna Todd - After Ever Happy Signing
When: Friday,July 10, 7 p.m.
What: Join us for a reading and signing of After Ever Happy with New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Imaginator1D - Anna Todd. This is a wristband event. Wristbands will be available starting at 9:00 am on Friday, July 10 with the purchase of Todd’s books.

Zombie Apocalypse Party
When: Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m.
What:The Zombie Apocalypse Party features a Zombie Walk, zombie games, costume contest and more!

Lisa Jakub - You Look Just Like That Girl: A Child Actor Stops Pretending and Finally Grows Up Talk and Signing
When: Monday,July 13, 7 p.m.
What:Join us for a talk and signing event with Lisa Jakub, well known for her acting career including roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, for her book new book You Look Just Like That Girl. This is a wristband event. Wristbands will be available starting at 9:00 am on Monday, July 13 with the purchase of Lisa Jakub’s book.

Go Set a Watchman release
When: Tuesday, July 14, starting at 7 a.m.
What: The highly anticipated novel is available for sale! Visit our Café stores from 7am to10am and get a free hot tall coffee with your purchase of Go Set a Watchman. Plus, the first 20 customers to buy the book will receive a free exclusive To Kill a Mockingbird reusable tote.

Princess Party With Pop-Up Event Entertainers
When: Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m.
What:  Princesses of all ages are invited to join usfor a special Princess Party with Pop-Up Event Entertainers. Come in costume and join us for an etiquette lesson, sing along, storytime, photos, specialty drink menu, cupcake decorating and more.

Star Wars Saturday
When: Saturday, July 18, at 1 p.m.
What: Fans of all ages join us for exclusive products, activities, cosplay, trivia, and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee.

Manga Mania featuring Cosplay Contest
When: Sunday,July 19, at 6 p.m.
What: Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Enjoy a special offer, activities, trivia, games, and giveaways including Firefly Monopoly by USAopoly.

Brad Thor - Code of Conduct Reading & Signing
When: Friday,July 24, 7 p.m.
What:Join us for a reading and signing of Code of Conduct with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. This is a wristband event. Wristbands will be available starting at 9:00 am on Friday, July 24 with the purchase of Code of Conduct.

Jennifer Gray Olson - Ninja Bunny Storytime & Signing with Guest Appearance by White Dragon Martial Arts Mira Mesa
When: Saturday,July 25, 3 p.m.
What:Join us for an exciting storytime event and signing with Jennifer Gray Olson and her book Ninja Bunny, the featured Picture book of the Month for July. Enjoy activities, a martial arts demonstration, and more.

Minecraft Party
When:  Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m.
What: Come in costume and join us for Minecraft inspired activities, giveaways, specialty drinks, cupcake decorating and more.

James Patterson Day
When: Sunday, July 26
What: Celebrate America’s bestselling author with a special one-day-only offer on all adult, kids’, and teen books by James Patterson.

Dr. Seuss What Pet Should I Get? Launch with Guest Appearance & Bookfair for San Diego Love on a Leash
When: Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
What:  What Pet Should We Get? event in celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book What Pet Should I Get? Kids of all ages are invited to help us decide what pet we should get at a special Storytime event. Children of all ages can read Dr. Seuss stories to dogs and cats from San Diego’s Love on a Leash as they join us for their bookfair. Proceeds benefit this lovely non-profit organization.

Harry Potter Birthday Bash
When: Friday, July 21, at 5 p.m.
What:  Join us in celebrating Harry Potter's birthday on Friday, July 31. Special Harry Potter themed activities, games, trivia, costume contest and more. Special giveaway of Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit by USAopoly.

Dr. Seuss Spectacular
When: Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m.
What: Join us in a celebration of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss. There’s fun to be done!

Media opportunities are available by request at the Mira Mesa, 10775 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126 Barnes & Noble location.*
*NOTE: All crews must pre-arrange store visits prior to arrival.