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Meet 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' in North Jersey
If you have an outstanding warrant, this is not the book signing for you. Duane Chapman a.k.a. "Dog The Bounty Hunter" will be signing copies of his new book " Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption " at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. HEY BOUNTY NATION, GUESS WHAT?!?! I WILL BE DOING A BOOK SIGNING IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ ON APRIL 16th!!! Come see me at... Posted by Duane "Dog" Chapman on Thursday, March 28, 2024 In the book, Chapman pulls back the curtain on his life, talking about his time in a motorcycle gang, be…
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'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders Appearing In North Jersey
Bergen County better get ready for Prime Time. Deion Sanders, the two-sport superstar who now captivates college football as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, will be signing copies of his new book "Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) In the book, "Coach Prime" offers personal stories and winning strategies to help people lead better lives, according to a synopsis. View …
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Everybody Loves Phil: Creator Of Hit TV Show Signing Books In North Jersey
Phil Rosenthal went from loving Raymond to loving food. The "Everybody Loves Raymond" co-creator and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," where he travels around the world trying local cuisine, is signing copies of his new children's book "Just Try It!" on Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood, along with his daughter, Lily. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phil Rosenthal (@phil.rosenthal) "Just Try It!" sees Phil, who tries everything once, taking his daughter Lily, who only eats bread and pasta, to a food truc…
Lifestyle
Hello, Hoda! Today Show Anchor Hosting Book Signing In New Jersey
Hoda Kotb, the co-anchor on "The Today Show" is ready to bring some hope to Bergen County. Kotb is signing copies of her new children's book, "Hope is a Rainbow" on Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. The book, meant for kids ages 4 to 8, is about teaching kids to reach for their dreams, whether they are as big as the sky or small as a bowl of a purple ice cream, according to a synopsis. This is Kotb's third children book. She previously wrote "I've Loved You Since Forever," and "You Are My Happy." To purchase tickets for the signing, click here.
Sports
Meet Figure Skater Gracie Gold, Olympic Medalist, In North Jersey
Gracie Gold, who won a bronze medal in figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics, is ready to tell her story in Bergen County. Gold is signing copies of her new book "Outofshapeworthlessloser," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. The book chronicles Gold's rise to being America's Sweetheart after her medal winning performance in Sochi, where she was profiled in magazines and baked cookies with Taylor Swift, according to a synopsis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gracie Gold (@graciegold95) But while Gold was e…
Sports
Meet 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders In North Jersey
It's going to be Prime Time in Bergen County next month. Deion Sanders, the two-sport superstar who now captivates college football as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, will be signing copies of his new book "Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. In the book, "Coach Prime" offers personal stories and winning strategies to help people lead better lives, according to a synopsis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) A member of the…
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Meet '
Rhonj
's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey
Jackie Goldschneider, one of the cast members on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is ready to reveal her secret to the world. Goldschneider will be signing copies of her new book "The Weight of Beautiful" on Saturday, Feb. 10 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Goldschneider previously held a signing last September at Bookends in Ridgewood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Mark Goldschneider (@jackiegoldschneider) In "The Weight of Beautiful" Goldschneider reveals her longstanding struggle with wanting to …
Sports
Meet 'The Man': 6X WWE Champ Becky Lynch Signing Books In New Jersey
Buckle up, Bergen County. The Man is coming to town. Becky Lynch, the 6-time WWE Women's Champion, is signing copies of her new book "The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca Quin (@beckylynchwwe) In "The Man" Lynch, a.k.a. Rebecca Quin, discusses discovering her love of wrestling while growing up in Dublin in a devout Irish Catholic household, which led to her being discovered by WWE and becoming a champion, according to a syno…
Lifestyle
Rescheduled
: Ali Stroker Returns Home For North Jersey Book Signing After All
Ali Stroker, the Tony Award winning actress and Bergen County native, is going back to where it all started. The Nov. 18, 2023 signing of her new children's book "Cut Loose" at Bookends in Ridgewood — where Stroker was born and raised — was canceled, but has been rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 21. In "Cut Loose," Nat faces the prospect of being not only the new kid in school, but the new kid in a wheelchair, according to a synopsis. While things start off slowly, she eventually makes a new best friend, gets a boyfriend, and takes part in a theatre competition as she aims to live o…
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Meet David Duchovny In North Jersey
Conspiracy theorists rejoice. Agent Fox Mulder is coming to Bergen County. David Duchovny, who played alien believer Agent Mulder for 11 seasons on the 1990s sci-fi classic "The X-Files", is signing copies of his new novella "The Reservoir" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Dec. 19 a 6 p.m. This is Duchovny's fifth novel. Aside from acting and writing, he has recorded three albums. For more information on the signing, click here.
Sports
Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert, Bergen County Resident, In North Jersey
Kenny Albert, a Closter resident, has called some of the biggest moments in sports and has plenty of stories to tell. Albert, the only sportscaster who does play by play for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL will be signing copies of his new book "A Mic For All Seasons" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. He previously held a book signing at Bookends in Ridgewood in October. In the book, Albert discusses growing up the son of iconic sportscaster Marv Albert and calling 3,000 games, including calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip home run in 2015…
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'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In North Jersey For Poetry Book Written With Daughter
Bob Odenkirk is keeping his new poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. His daughter, Erin Odenkirk, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book. The Odenkirks will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday Dec. 3 at noon. The Odenkirks previously held a sold-out book signing in Bookends in Ridgewood in October. While the family was home together during the pandemic, Bob revisited the Olde Time Poetry Bo…
Lifestyle
Ali Stroker Comes Home For Book Signing
Ali Stroker, the Tony Award winning actress and Bergen County native, is having a homecoming. Stroker, is signing copies of her new children's book "Cut Loose" at Bookends in Ridgewood, the village where she was born and raised, on Saturday, Nov. 18.. In "Cut Loose," Nat faces the prospect of being not only the new kid in school, but the new kid in a wheelchair, according to a synopsis. While things start off slowly, she eventually makes a new best friend, gets a boyfriend, and takes part in a theatre competition as she aims to live out her dream of performing on Broadway, according to a syn…
Sports
Meet New York Giants Legends In North Jersey
Has the smoldering dumpster fire known as the 2023 New York Giants got you down? Longing to relive the good old days when Sundays were pleasant? Leonard Marshall and Joe Morris, who were on the 1986 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI will be signing copies of the new book "Once a Giant" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. Marshall, a defensive end, was also on the 1990 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV. A two-time Pro Bowler, he played on Big Blue from 1983 to 1992, and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2022. His 79.5 sacks rank third all-t…
Lifestyle
Meet John Densmore, The Doors Drummer, In North Jersey
John Densmore is ready to light your fire, Bergen County. The legendary drummer of The Doors, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, is signing copies of his new book "The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes On Trial" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Densmore (@johndensmore) The book is recounting of Densmore's fight to protect the Doors' name following frontman Jim Morrison's death, while exposing how the "greed gene" propels people to wa…
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Meet Wolf Of Wall Street Jordan Belfort In North Jersey
The real-life "Wolf of Wall Street" is coming to Bergen County. Jordan Belfort, whose memoir about running his own brokerage house inspired the Martin Scorsese movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" and the movie "Boiler Room" is signing copies of his new book "The Wolf of Investing: My Insider's Playbook for Making a Fortune on Wall Street" on Wednesday, Nov. 1. at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Belfort (@wolfofwallst) In his new book, Belfort offers a guide to anyone who wants to master the st…
Lifestyle
Meet Actress, Singer Jana Kramer In North Jersey
Jana Kramer is ready to let fans in on the next phase of her life. Kramer, who starred on "One Tree Hill" and is known for her hit song "I Got The Boy," is signing copies of her new book "The Next Chapter" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) "The Next Chapter" chronicles Kramer's divorce from her third husband Mike Caussin and how she put her life back together, according to a synopsis. Kramer is currently pregnant with her third child, with fiancée All…
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Feeny
! Meet 'Boy Meets World' Star William Daniels In North Jersey
Straighten up Mr. Matthews. Mr. Feeny is coming to Bergen County. William Daniels, who played the no-nonsense teacher and principal on "Boy Meets World", will be joined by his wife, Bonnie Daniels, as she signs copies of her book "Middle of the Rainbow," a memoir, at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. The Daniels have been married for more than 72 years, the longest active marriage in Hollywood. "Middle of the Rainbow" discusses their marriage, Bonnie's career and growing up an abusive father, according to a synopsis. William will be signing copies of his 2017 memoi…
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Meet The Terminator: Crowds Flock To North Jersey Bookstore For Schwarzenegger Signing
It was an opportunity Arnold fans in North Jersey could not pass up. A line formed around the block at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Oct. 11 as Arnold Schwarzenegger, the bodybuilder, movie star and former governor, signed copies of his new book "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life" for admiring fans. Tickets for the book signing sold out immediately. Joe Guarneri, a Montville resident and former bodybuilder, said he had a been a big fan of Schwarzenegger since day one. "I've watched 'Pumping Iron' a thousand times," Guarneri said. "He's the only celebrity I'd wait in line to go s…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Coming To North Jersey
"The Terminator" is coming to town. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the legendary actor, bodybuilder and former Governor of California, is appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. to sign copies of his new book "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life." The self-help book features earnest, blunt and powerful advice from Schwarzenegger on how to live a meaningful life, with his own personal stories of success and failure, according to a synopsis. For more information on Schwarzenegger's signing, click here.
Lifestyle
Meet Singer Jessie James Decker In North Jersey
Jessie James Decker has gone from making country hits to whipping up culinary delicacies. Decker, a country singer and reality TV star, is hosting a book signing for her new cookbook "Just Eat: More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes That Taste Just Like Home," on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. Decker is married to former football star Eric Decker and has four children. The two chronicled their marriage on the E! reality show "Eric and Jesse: Game On." The cookbook features over 100 recipes from Decker, specializing in comfort food, including Louisiana beignets, E…
Sports
Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert In North Jersey
Kenny Albert, a Closter resident, has called some of the biggest moments in sports and has plenty of stories to tell. Albert, the only sportscaster who does play by play for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL will be signing copies of his new book "A Mic For All Seasons" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. In the book, Albert discusses growing up the son of iconic sportscaster Marv Albert and calling 3,000 games, including calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip home run in 2015 and the U.S. women's hockey shootout in the 2018 Winter Olympic gold medal game, acc…
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Meet 'Saved By The Bell's' Tiffani Thiessen In North Jersey
Kelly Kapowski is visiting Bergen County all the way from Bayside High School. Tiffani Thiessen, who played the popular cheerleader and later wife of Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell" will be signing copies of her new book "Here We Go Again" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. In "Here We Go Again," Thiessen, who has found a second career as a foodie, offers up her best recipes for making leftovers taste like new, according to a synopsis. Thiessen tells people how to take food destined for the trash and turn it into tonight's dinner, according to a synopsis. …
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Meet '
Rhonj
's' Jackie Goldschneider In North Jersey
Jackie Goldschneider, one of the cast members on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is ready to reveal her secret to the world. Goldschneider will be signing copies of her new book "The Weight of Beautiful" on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. In "The Weight of Beautiful" Goldschneider reveals her longstanding struggle with wanting to be thin, that led to a battle with an anorexia, according to a synopsis. Goldschneider hid her eating disorder from her friends and family as she counted calories and skipped meals but was able to overcome it and save her life when she j…
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Meet Songwriter Holly Knight In North Jersey
"Rag Doll." "Love is a Battlefield. "The Best." Holly Knight wrote them all. The acclaimed songwriter will be signing copies of her book "I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. The memoir discusses Knight rise to fame in the music industry and how she found herself writing for Tina Turner, Aerosmith and Pat Benatar at the birth of MTV, according to a synopsis. The book also touches on her difficult relationship with her mother, along with the usual assortment of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, ac…
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Meet 'New Girl's' Max Greenfield In North Jersey
Let's hope he's a nice guy and isn't forced to put any money in the jar. Max Greenfield, who filled up the douchebag jar playing lovable scamp Schmidt on "New Girl" and plays dorky Dave on "The Neighborhood" will be signing copies of his new picture book "I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. "I Don't Want To Read This Book Aloud" is a humorous look at the struggles people face when asked to read in front of someone, like coming across a word they don't know, hearing the sound of your own voice or even worse, getting distracted by a vol…
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Millie Bobby Brown Appearing In North Jersey
Eleven is going to be appearing at 11. Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven on the Netflix show "Stranger Things" will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. to sign copies of her new book "Nineteen Steps." "Nineteen Steps," is inspired by Brown's grandmother and is a love story set in World War II between a woman living in London and an American airman, according to a synopsis. This is Brown's debut novel. For more information on Brown's appearance, visit book-ends.com
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Matthew McConaughey Making North Jersey Appearance
Matthew McConaughey is hoping his Sunday Funday in Bergen County is alright, alright, alright. As part of the tour for his new book "Just Because," McConaughey will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. "Just Because" is the Oscar winning actor's first picture book and features life lessons designed to empower readers both young and old to celebrate everyone's potential, according to a synopsis. This is McConaughey's second book. He previously wrote "Greenlights," a memoir. For more information on McConaughey's appearance, visit book-ends.com.
Sports
Meet Yankees World Series Hero In Northern New Jersey
It was Game 4 of the 1996 World Series when Jim Leyritz achieved Yankee immortality. The slugger, whose three run-home run helped the Yankees come back from a 6-0 deficit and eventually win the World Series, will be at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 7. at 7 p.m. to sign copies of "The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History From 1960 to Today." Leyritz also won a World Series with the Bombers in 1999. The book is written by famed New York sportswriters Todd Ehrlich and Gary Myers, who will also be at the signing. Leyritz's life off the diamond has not been easy. In 2…
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Meet Mets Legend, World Series Hero In North Jersey
Ed Kranepool spent 18 years playing for the Amazin's, winning a World Series with The Miracle Mets in 1969 and being inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Now the Mets legend is coming to Bergen County. Kranepool is signing copies of his new book, "The Last Miracle: My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin' New York Mets" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday August 10 at 6 p.m. In his autobiography, "Steady Eddie" talks about playing stickball in the Bronx, the infamous 1962 Mets and getting a kidney transplant from a Mets fan, according to a synopsis. Kranepool is first all t…
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Meet Clay Travis At North Jersey Bookstore
Conservative commentator and sportswriter Clay Travis is coming to Bergen County. Travis, who founded the sports website Outkick and co-hosts "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," will be signing copies of his new book "American Playbook" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, August 7 at 6 p.m. In "American Playbook", Travis lays out his gameplan for how the Republican Party can turn its fortunes around and defeat Democrats at the ballot box, according to a synopsis. This is Travis' fourth book and his second political book. To purchase tickets to meet Travis, click here.
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