When a grifter comes to town, the three unlock a truth tied to her son’s disappearance thirty years ago. REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES tells the story of a widow who befriends an aquarium-dwelling octopus.

joplinreadstogether.I am beyond excited to announce that my debut novel, REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, will be published by Ecco/HarperCollins next spring! This story, and its quirky characters, have been brewing in my head for a while, and I’m so thrilled that I finally get to share them with you. Registration is not required for this event, but greatly appreciated: Registration Information about the book, Van Pelt’s author visit, and more can be found at Those interested in getting a book signed will be given a group number upon arrival. The event will be held in the library’s Community Room. Participants are welcome to bring their own copy of the book, or Books-A-Million will be on site during the event selling copies for $29.99.Books-A-Million memberships can be used for a discount on this price. Shelby Van Pelt’s visit will be the final program of Joplin Reads Together.ĭuring the event Van Pelt will speak about Remarkably Bright Creatures, answer audience questions, and sign copies of her book. Throughout the month of April, Library staff hosted nine special events at the Library, in partnership with Missouri Southern State University Spiva Library, Post Art Library, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, The Friends of the Joplin Public Library, and Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau.Īll programs were related to themes and topics in Remarkably Bright Creatures, with a visit from Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife being the most popular, with over 260 attendees. Joplin Reads Together is the Library’s first Community Read, a community focused, month-long event centered upon a specific book. This fiction novel is a Read with Jenna pick and was a nominee for two Goodreads Choice Awards, and is Joplin Public Library’s featured book for Joplin Reads Together 2023.

this Thursday, April 27 to speak about her debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt will visit Joplin Public Library at 6 p.m.

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