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Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey
Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey The offspring of Mr. Spock is coming to Bergen County. Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on "Star Trek" is signing copies of his book "The Most Human" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) In "The Most Human", Adam discusses growing up with a famous father and details their complicated relationship, according to a synopsis. Their relationship saw marriages that lead to divorce, addiction battles and finding recovery, according to a sy…

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by Sam Barron
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Darius Rucker Appearing In North Jersey Darius Rucker Appearing In North Jersey
Darius Rucker Appearing In North Jersey Hootie is coming to town. Darius Rucker, the lead singer and guitarist in Hootie and the Blowfish, is hosting a signing of his new memoir "Life's Too Short" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.  The memoir discusses the formation of Hootie and the Blowfish, which went from a band playing frat houses and dive bars to becoming one of the biggest bands of the 1990s, known for their hit song "Only Wanna Be With You," according to a synopsis. Rucker also became a popular country music artist with songs like "Wagon Wheel" and "Alright,", according to a synopsis. Rucker tells his…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Former 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown In North Jersey Meet Former 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown In North Jersey
Meet Former 'Bachelorette' Hannah Brown In North Jersey Hannah Brown has been a pageant queen, " the star of "The Bachelorette," a champion on "Dancing with the Stars" and now, a novelist. Brown, a former Miss Alabama who won "Dancing with the Stars" in 2019, will be signing copies of her new novel "Mistakes We Never Made" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. The novel is about the "situationship" between Emma and Finn: they almost dated in high school, almost hooked up in college and almost went too far on another magical night and now can't stand each other, according to a synopsis. But Emma and Finn find themselves at a weddin…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Jersey Shore Native, In Bergen County Meet CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Jersey Shore Native, In Bergen County
Meet CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Jersey Shore Native, In Bergen County CNN's Alisyn Camerota is ready to tell her own story. Camerota, a native of Shrewsbury and two-time Emmy winner, is signing copies of her new memoir "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home" at Books and Greetings in Northvale in Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. In the book, Camerota talks about growing up on the Jersey Shore, leaving home at 16, and discovering punk rock, visiting clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, coupled with all the sex and drugs 1980s New Jersey had to offer, according to a synopsis. The book also explores her relationship with her mother, according…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey
Meet Actor, Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. In North Jersey Ed Begley, Jr. has starred on TV shows like "St. Elsewhere" and beloved comedy classics like "Best in Show," "Get Over It" and "Greedy." Now he is bringing his life story to Bergen County. Begley is signing copies of his new memoir "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. In the memoir, Begley, who was nominated seven times for an Emmy for his work on "St. Elsewhere" talks about his lifelong Hollywood career, from appearing on "My Three Sons" to working with and meeting people like Jack Nicholson, The Beat…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey
Meet Bernie Taupin In North Jersey The man behind some of the most iconic songs of all time is coming to Bergen County. Bernie Taupin, who writes songs and lyrics with Elton John, is signing copies of his new memoir "Scattershot" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bernie Taupin (@bernietaupinofficial) In "Scattershot," Taupin writes in-depth about his partnership with John, growing up in England and his life in Beverly Hills, according to a synopsis. Taupin also tells stories about meeting John Len…

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by Sam Barron
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Cliffside Park HS Teacher, Students To Discuss Assignment Turned Memoir On NBC Nightly News Cliffside Park HS Teacher, Students To Discuss Assignment Turned Memoir On NBC Nightly News
Cliffside Park HS Teacher, Students To Discuss Assignment Turned Memoir On NBC Nightly News A Cliffside Park teacher and some of his students who together published a memoir on what it's like living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a teen will be discussing the book Tuesday evening on NBC. Shawn Adler asked his 49 students to document what it's like to be living through a pandemic. Adler and the students took their emotional stories and compiled them into a memoir titled "The Class of COVID-19: Insights from the Inside." "This book touches on all aspects of what it's like to be a teenager during a global plague -- from the young men and woman who have lost the most," the book's …

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by Cecilia Levine