Barnes & Noble Grand Opening at Sunrise Mall
Wednesday, November 19th | 10:00am
Join us for an exciting celebration with a ribbon cutting at 10:00am, special appearance by Cat in the Hat, face painting and an incredible lineup of inspiring author readings from magical family sagas and wellness wisdom to thrilling mysteries and cultural storytelling.
10:00am - 12:00pm – Anamely Salgado Reyes – My Mother Cursed My Name
Three generations of fiercely strong and stubborn Mexican American women face grief head-on as they attempt to shed generational trauma and discover the true meaning of home in this “magical, haunting, and joyful” (Carolyn Huynh, author of The Fortunes of Jaded Women) novel that feels like “a grown-up Encanto with a Gilmore Girls twist” (Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author).
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Alexandra Anzaldua – Tu Mejor Versión
In her inspiring work, Anzaldua approaches wellness in a way that goes far beyond just eating your vegetables. She encourages us to truly listen to our bodies and pursue a lifestyle that nurtures both physical and mental well- being.
Thursday, November 20th
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dimple Desai – The Lambda Factor
Written by physician and debut author Dimple Desai, this striking medical thriller provokes readers to consider the dangerous trends happening in our world today and the global changes needed to abate them.
Friday, November 21st
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Jackie Kyger – The Coast Guard on the Texas Border
Meet the Texans who plunged into the waves to save lives and keep law and order on the border. A historical record of the involvement and influence of the Coast Guard and their work on the Texas border.
Saturday, November 22nd
10:00am – 12:00pm – Jeanette E. Lopez – Crown Me in Silence
Love is never safe. In Gravenport, it’s deadly. He disappeared without a word. Now he's back-with a crown tattoo, a new name, and secrets that could ruin her. She broke the rules in Gravenport. Now someone wants her to pay the price.
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Susan Silva – Sensitive Solitude & Sensitively, Yours
Sensitive Solitude is a book of poems about the intimate journey one takes when searching inwards. Sensitively, Yours is a collection of love poems and reflections written in the months leading up to the author’s wedding-an offering of romance, vulnerability, and unwavering devotion to the man who became her husband. As a continuation of the intimate journey begun in Sensitive Solitude, this book shifts from inner searching toward outward expression, capturing the joy of love that is both grounding and transformative.
Sunday, November 23
12:00pm – 3:00pm – Eliza M. Garza – Si Diosito Quiere, Mija
Will be published on November 8th.
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Carolina Chams – It’s Not Magic; It’s Frequency
In this soulful, truthful, and powerful bestseller, Carolina Chams guides you on a deeply personal - and universal - journey from darkness to conscious manifestation. From a devastating separation to new spiritual connections, from emotional confusion to the creation of a method that has transformed lives.
Friday, December 5th
5pm- 7pm: Eliza M. Garza- Raspas Con Mi Grandpa & Viendiendo Con Mi Grandpa
In Raspas Con Mi Grandpa, discover the joys of a raspa - South Texas style, as a young boy and his grandpa go on an exciting after school outing and introduce readers to a popular and delicious Mexican-American treat.
In Viendiendo Con Mi Grandpa, Carlitos and Grandpa Chávez are back in this exciting South Texas summer adventure! With school out and endless free time, Carlitos turns to his wise and loving grandpa for guidance on how to put his energy to good use. Inspired by their love for raspas, they decide to set up their very own raspa stand, sparking Carlitos' interest in entrepreneurship. Grandpa Chavez's wisdom helps Carlitos understand the importance of hard work, responsibility, and smart money choices.
Saturday, December 6th
12pm- 3pm: Meagan Folmar- Queens & Gods: Dark Horizons
Vasiliki and Zosime are twin sisters who have been preparing to become renowned warriors their entire lives, and now they are on the precipice of donning the envious red cloak that distinguishes Leondrian warriors from other people in their country. But one final test stands in their way and poses more danger than they have ever experienced before.
Sunday, December 7th
12pm- 3pm: David Bowles- Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley, The Prince and the Coyote, They Call Me Guero, My Two Border Towns, and Rise of the Halfling King
In Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley, Bowles explores the most harrowing ghost stories from Fort Brown to Fort Ringgold and all the haunted hotels, chapels and ruins in between.
The Prince and the Coyote is from the award-winning David Bowles comes a heart-pounding historical epic that is Gladiator meets the Song of Achilles — The Count of Monte Cristo set in pre-Columbian Mexico. Illustrated throughout gorgeously by Amanda Mijangos, The Prince & the Coyote brings to life one of Mexico’s most treasured heroes – Nezahualcoyotl – in a story that will thrill readers far and wide.
They Call Me Guero, is an award-winning novel in verse about a boy who navigates the start of seventh grade and life growing up on the border the only way that feels right—through poetry.
My Two Border Towns, is a picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.
Rise of the Halfling King, is a graphic novel series based on ancient Mesoamerican sagas, a magical boy from Maya legend takes on a giant snake, a power-hungry king, and three impossible tests.
Sunday, December 13th
12pm- 3pm: Margarita Longoria- Living Beyond Boarders
In this mixed-media collection of short stories, personal essays, poetry, and comics, this celebrated group of authors share the borders they have crossed, the struggles they have pushed through, and the two cultures they continue to navigate as Mexican Americans. Living Beyond Borders is at once an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and hopeful love letter from the Mexican American community to today's young readers.
