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Bob Odenkirk North Jersey Book Signing Canceled Bob Odenkirk North Jersey Book Signing Canceled
Bob Odenkirk North Jersey Book Signing Canceled A planned book signing in North Jersey featuring Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, Erin, has been canceled due to an illness. The "Better Call Saul" star was set to sign copies of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. Erin, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book. The Odenkirks previously held a book signing at the same venue last year.

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In North Jersey Kevin Malone is coming to Bergen County. No word if he's bringing his famous chili. Brian Baumgartner, who played the slow witted accountant on "The Office" is signing copies of his new book, "The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Baumgartner (@bbbaumgartner) The book is set at Scranton's most famous paper company, only manager Michael Scott is nowhere to be found, according to a synopsis. Two mysterious visitors sneak in…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Al Roker In North Jersey Meet Al Roker In North Jersey
Meet Al Roker In North Jersey If you live in Bergen County, Al Roker will be appearing in your neck of the woods. The weatherman for “The Today Show” will be signing copies of his new cookbook “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By,” along with his daughter, co-author Courtney Roker Laga at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker) The book features 100 recipes straight from the Roker household, including sunrise burritos, shrimp and grits with bell Peppers and bacon, smothered chicken, coffee-…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In North Jersey Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In North Jersey
Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In North Jersey Murr is known for his hilarious jokes on "Impractical Jokers." But now he's becoming a bestselling novelist. James Murray a.k.a. Murr is signing copies of his new book, "You Better Watch Out: A Thriller" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The book, set during the holidays, focuses on Jessica Kane, who wakes up with blurred vision, ears ringing, and in excruciating pain, according to a synopsis. A gash in her head and blood running down her face, the last thing she remembers is going for a run and something or someone hitting her in the head, according to a sy…

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by Sam Barron
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Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey
Alex Van Halen Appearing In North Jersey Alex Van Halen, the drummer of the legendary band Van Halen, is sharing the story of the relationship with his younger brother, Eddie and meeting fans in Bergen County. Van Halen is signing copies of his new book, "Brothers," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. The event is currently sold out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reverend Al (@alexvanhalenofficial) In "Brothers," Van Halen shares stories about his time with Eddie, including the brothers childhood in the Netherlands and in California, bein…

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by Sam Barron
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Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In NJ Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In NJ
Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In NJ The multi-talented Ryan Seacrest can add author to his list of skills. Seacrest, the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" and host of "American Idol," among his many gigs, will be signing copies of his new children's book, "The Make Believers" on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale.  Seacrest will be joined by his sister, Meredith, who co-wrote the book. The book is aimed for children four to eight and is about how a child's imagination can change the world, according to a synopsis.  This is Seacrest's first book. For more information on the signing, click h…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey
Meet Connie Chung In North Jersey The legendary reporter Connie Chung has been in front of the camera for more than 50 years and now is ready to tell her story. Chung is signing copies of her new book, "Connie: A Memoir" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. "Connie" covers Chung's career, the daughter of Chinese immigrants who got her first job in 1969 at a TV station in Washington, D.C. and then became a correspondent for CBS News, covering everything from the Watergate scandal to interviewing Magic Johnson, according to a synopsis. She later became the co-anchor of the CBS Evening News and also …

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by Sam Barron
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Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At North Jersey Book Signing Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At North Jersey Book Signing
Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At North Jersey Book Signing After getting to meet Jojo in Bergen County, her fans definitely did not want her to Leave (Get Out). Jojo, whose songs Leave (Get Out) and "Too Little Too Late" topped the charts in the mid-00s, signed copies of her new memoir "Over the Influence" at Books and Greetings in Northvale.  Hundreds of fans stood in line that wrapped out of the door and well onto the sidewalk for their chance to meet the singer, who also starred in "RV" and "Aquamarine." Sam Barron Jojo, who posed for photos and happily gave out hugs heard stories from fans about her music had impacted their life. "The first…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey
Meet Pop Star JoJo In North Jersey If you want to meet 2000s pop singer JoJo and don't attend her book signing in Bergen County next week, you'll be "Too Little, Too Late." Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, whose iconic song "Leave (Get Out)" was one of the biggest hits of the 2000s is signing copies of her new book "Over the Influence: A Memoir" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo 🍀 (@iamjojo) In the memoir, JoJo chronicles her career, from signing a record deal at 12 to earning millions of fans with songs…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey
Meet Don Lemon In North Jersey Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is bringing his search for God to Bergen County. Lemon will be signing copies of his new book "I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America" on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 1 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial) The book is about Lemon grappling with his relationship with God, being raised in a Southern Black church as a gay man, and as he got older, seeing Americans losing faith in higher institutions, according to a synopsis. Lemon then lost h…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In North Jersey Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In North Jersey
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In North Jersey A dynamic duo is signing copies of their new book in Bergen County. Bestselling James Patterson and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica are signing copies of their new book, "Hard to Kill: A Jane Smith Thriller," on Sunday, July 28 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Smith must defend her client Rob Jacobson, accused of double triple homicide, and figure out who really committed the murders, according to a synopsis. Patterson and Lupica are both prolific authors who have written numerous bestsellers. This is the third collaboration between the two, the most recent "12 M…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey
Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey Mark Morton, the lead guitarist of legendary heavy metal band Lamb of God, is ready to tell his story. Morton is signing copies of his new book "Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. In the book, Morton reflects on his career as the band's lead guitarist and lyricists while also talking about his battle with addiction and eventually going into recovery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Morton (@mark.duane.morton) Morton, whose battles with addiction began after th…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in North Jersey Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in North Jersey
Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in North Jersey Sunny Hostin is a lawyer, Emmy winner, journalist, co-host of “The View” and also a novelist. Hostin will be signing copies of her new novel “Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel,” the third book in her “Summer Beach” series, on May 31 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. The novel is a celebration of friendship, family and community according to a synopsis. The novel is set in Highland Beach along the Chesapeake Bay, the oldest Black resort community in America, according to a synopsis. The main character is Olivia Jones who is grappling with family drama, including the secrets o…

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by Sam Barron
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Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire
Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire Firefighters used a high-volume dry chemical extinguisher to help with a machine shop blaze in Northvale. The Livingston Street fire ignited shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The Paramus Fire Department’s Foam Unit provided a significant assist extinguishing flames on aluminum shavings that were placed in metal barrels and brought outside. Crews remained at the scene until about 7:30 p.m. Firefighters who went into the building were sent to a decon station due to burning metals and materials. Other mutual aid companies at the scene and in coverage included firefighters from Closter…

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by Jerry DeMarco