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Northern Valley, NJ
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Bob Odenkirk Northvale Book Signing Canceled Bob Odenkirk Northvale Book Signing Canceled
Bob Odenkirk Northvale 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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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In Northvale Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In Northvale
Meet Kevin From 'The Office' In Northvale 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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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Al Roker In Northvale Meet Al Roker In Northvale
Meet Al Roker In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale
Meet James 'Murr' Murray From 'Impractical Jokers' In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Alex Van Halen In Northvale Meet Alex Van Halen In Northvale
Meet Alex Van Halen In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In Northvale Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In Northvale
Ryan Seacrest To Sign Copies Of New Children's Book In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Connie Chung In Northvale Meet Connie Chung In Northvale
Meet Connie Chung In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In Northvale You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In Northvale
You Can Do It! Meet Rob Schneider In Northvale The Richmeister is coming to Bergen County. Rob Schneider, who was known for making copies as the Richmeister on "Saturday Night Live" and popped up in numerous Adam Sandler films is signing copies of his new book "You Can Do It!: Speak Your Mind, America" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. In the book, whose title comes from Schneider's memorable character in "The Waterboy," Schneider details how he went from a comedian to vocal advocate for free speech, sharing stories from his time on "Saturday Night Live," while making the case for fearlessness in speech…

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At Northvale Book Signing Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At Northvale Book Signing
Jojo Wows Hundreds Of Fans At Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Pop Star JoJo In Northvale Meet Pop Star JoJo In Northvale
Meet Pop Star JoJo In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Don Lemon In Northvale Meet Don Lemon In Northvale
Meet Don Lemon In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale 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
Northern Valley, NJ
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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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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in Northvale Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in Northvale
Meet "The View's" Sunny Hostin in Northvale 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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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Steven Guttenberg In Northvale Meet Steven Guttenberg In Northvale
Meet Steven Guttenberg In Northvale The Gutt is coming to Bergen County. Steven Guttenberg, a true 80s icon, will be signing copies of his new book "Time to Thank" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, May 19 at noon.  In "Time to Thank," the star of "Diner" discusses how he became a caregiver to his father when he was diagnosed with kidney failure, according to a synopsis. Guttenberg discusses growing up in Queens and Long Island, his early career in Hollywood and what it was like to care for an ailing family member at the end of their life, taking people from glitzy Hollywood parties to a dialysis center in su…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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Tiffany Haddish Wows Fans In Northvale Tiffany Haddish Wows Fans In Northvale
Tiffany Haddish Wows Fans In Northvale More than a hundred people in Bergen County lined up to meet Tiffany Haddish on Thursday, May 9. And she did not disappoint. The actress and comedian appeared at Books and Greetings in Northvale. to sign copies of her new book "I Curse With You Joy." While meeting fans who waited in a line that stretched out the door, Haddish offered hugs, advice and added a parental advisory sticker to each copy of the book, warning someone who told her their kids loved her in "Secret Life of Pets," that they should not read the book. Sam Barron As she took photos with fans, Haddish uttered her mant…

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by Sam Barron
Middletown, NJ
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Wild Past Of CNN Anchor, Jersey Shore Native Detailed In New Book Wild Past Of CNN Anchor, Jersey Shore Native Detailed In New Book
Wild Past Of CNN Anchor, Jersey Shore Native Detailed In New Book CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota was growing up on the Jersey Shore when she started following her a local punk rock band, spending her nights at iconic clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City. Camerota, who grew up in Shrewsbury, is out with a new book "Combat Love," which explores her tumultuous teenage years and her then-strained relationship with her mother. She will be hosting a book signing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, May 5 and has upcoming events in Collingswood and in her hometown. View this post on Instagram A post sha…

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Tiffany Haddish In North Jersey Meet Tiffany Haddish In North Jersey
Meet Tiffany Haddish In North Jersey It's about to be Tiffany Haddish, unfiltered in Bergen County. The "Girls Trip" star will be signing copies of her new book "I Curse With You Joy," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiffany Haddish (@tiffanyhaddish) The book is a collection of essays that chronicles the highs of Haddish's life, and the hard lessons she learned on her journey to fame, including childhood trauma and reuniting with her estranged father, according to a synopsis.  This is Haddi…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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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
Northern Valley, NJ
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Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In Northvale Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In Northvale
Here's 'The Situation': Signing Books In Northvale Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is ready to tell his story. The "Jersey Shore" star will be signing copies of his new book "Reality Check: Making the Best of the Situation" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, April 21 at noon. In the memoir, Sorrentino discusses his rise and fall and gives fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the hit MTV show, according to a synopsis. He also discusses his intoxicated run-ins with Hollywood heavyweights like The Rock, Robert Downey Jr., Jason Statham and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to a synopsis. Sorrentino also goes into detail about his drug a…

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Al Roker In Northvale Meet Al Roker In Northvale
Meet Al Roker In Northvale Al Roker will be coming to our neck of the woods. The weatherman on "The Today Show" will be signing copies of his new book "Murder on Demand" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Saturday, April 20 at noon. "Murder on Demand" is the fourth book in the "Morning Show Murders" series and centers on detective Billy Blessing investigating a suspicious boating accident in Long Island, according to a synopsis. Previous books in the series include "The Talk Show Murders," "The Midnight Show Murders" and "The Morning Show Murders." Roker has previously written a barbecue cookbook, a weight loss b…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn Meet Fans In Northvale Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn Meet Fans In Northvale
Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn Meet Fans In Northvale A famous actress accompanied her dad to a book signing in Bergen County on Thursday, April 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Koenig (@dankoenig) Amber Tamblyn, of "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Joan of Arcadia," was  joined by her father, Russ Tamblyn, of the original "West Side Story," bringing some good ripples to Books and Greetings in Northvale. Russ, who was nominated for an Academy Award for "Peyton's Place" and later starred in "Twin Peaks," was signing copies of his new memoir "Dancing on…

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In Northvale Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In Northvale
Meet Amber Tamblyn, Russ Tamblyn In Northvale Having starred in "Twin Peaks" and earned an Oscar nomination for "West Side Story," Russ Tamblyn has seen it all. Tamblyn will be signing copies of his memoir "Dancing on the Edge" at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Thursday, April 11 in Northvale at 6 p.m. Tamblyn will be joined by his daughter Amber, a successful actor and author in her own right, who starred in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" movies. In his memoir the elder Tamblyn discusses playing Riff in "West Side Story," which earned him an Oscar nomination, attending school with Elizabeth Taylor, his friendships with D…

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale
Valerie Bertinelli Appearing In Northvale Valerie Bertinelli is ready to indulge. The star of "One Day at a Time" is signing copies of her new cookbook "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share" on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the cookbook, Bertinelli discusses how when she turned 60, she decided to stop counting calories and enjoy being alive, starting in the kitchen, according to a synopsis. Recipes include garlic confit BLT, sausage and olive cheese bites, spaghetti al limone, filet minion with bearnaise sauce and chocolate peanut butter dates, according to a synopsis. Th…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In Northvale Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In Northvale
Eat Like An Ikarian With Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas In Northvale Diane Kochilas has spent her career showing people to eating like an Ikarian. The celebrity chef will be hosting a book signing for her new book "The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity," on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Ikaria, a Greek island where people are known to live long lives is where Kochilas' family is from. The cookbook features plant-based dishes and features food filled with flavor, like smoked eggplant with tahini and walnuts and baked chickpeas and pumpkin patties, according…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In Northvale Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In Northvale
Meet Jesse Watters, FOX News Host, In Northvale Jesse Watters, the conservative provocateur and host of "The Five" and "Jesse Watters Primetime" on FOX News decided to reach across the aisle. Watters is signing copies of his new book "Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe" on Saturday, March 23 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Watters details his interviews with everyone from climate change activists to a person who identifies as a wolf, to find out where their ideas came from, according to a synopsis.  View this post on Instagram A post…

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by Sam Barron
Paramus, NJ
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Meet 'RHONJ's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey Meet 'RHONJ's' Jackie Goldschneider At Book Signing In North Jersey
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 …

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by Sam Barron
Paramus, NJ
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NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County
NJ Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Coming To Bergen County Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a Middlesex County track star who won two gold medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, is returning home to tell her story. McLaughlin-Levrone, who grew up in Dunellen and attended Union Catholic High School, is signing copies of her new book "Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith," at Books and Greetings on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Books and Greetings in Northvale at 6 p.m. In the book, McLaughlin-Levrone talks about how she used her belief in God to overcome battles with perfectionism and anxiety to win the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles and the 4 x 400 mete…

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Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale
Meet Crystal Hefner, Playboy Founder's Widow, In Northvale Crystal Hefner is ready to tell her story. The widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is signing copies of her new book "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself" on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale.  Hefner discusses her time living at the Playboy mansion starting from when she was 21 years old. While she got to travel the world and live a glamorous lifestyle, "Hef" controlled his girlfriends, dictating their hair and makeup to establishing nightly curfews, according to a synopsis. This is Hefner's first book. To purchase tickets to meet …

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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert In Northvale Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert In Northvale
Meet Sportscaster Kenny Albert In Northvale 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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by Sam Barron
Northern Valley, NJ
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'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In Northvale For Poetry Book Written With Daughter 'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In Northvale For Poetry Book Written With Daughter
'Insanely Proud': Bob Odenkirk Appearing In Northvale 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…

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