Join us Friday, February 7th at 6:30 pm at The Johnson County Museum for an evening with author TJ Klune in conversation with artist Chris Sickels, who has designed the book covers for a number of TJ Klune's releases—including The Bones Beneath My Skin! TJ and Chris will discuss TJ's newest novel, The Bones Beneath My Skin.

Tickets include the book in hardcover and admission to the event. Doors to this event will open at 5:30 pm. All books will be pre-signed by the author, and a personalization line will be held after the event. Additional signed copies of TJ Klune's books will be available for purchase at the event.

If you will not be attending the event, use this link to purchase a signed copy to pick up after the event. If you need your book shipped to you choose priority mail shipping and we will send you a signed copy of the book after February 7th.

We are pleased to provide accessibility accommodations for this event upon request. To arrange accommodations or request additional information about accommodations for this event please email hello@wildgeesebookshop.com

Publisher Guidelines:

A personalization/photo line will be held after the event. TJ will personalize your copy of The Bones Beneath My Skin and one other book (no more than two books per attendee) for this event. Additional signed copies of TJ's books will be available for sale at the event.

Event Policies:

Outside food or drink is not permitted at this venue.
A ticket is required for every person attending this event above the age of 2.
This event does not allow at-the-door sales and individuals without a ticket can not be allowed entry.
We love it when people share memories from their night but recording long-form video of the author's talk is not allowed at this event. Long-form video is considered to be any recorded video reaching a combined total of more than 3 minutes in length.
By attending this event you are giving consent to be photographed or recorded by Wild Geese Bookshop.
Can't make it to the event? Please email hello@wildgeesebookshop.com to arrange for shipping or pick up of your book.
Books not picked up after 60 days are forfeited and can not be refunded.

About the book:

A spine-tingling standalone novel by bestselling author TJ Klune—a supernatural road-trip thriller featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors on the run from cultists and the government.

There's nothing more human than a broken heart.

In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his only brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington, DC.

With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not.

Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary ten-year-old girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears.

Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her.

About the author and the artist:

TJ Klune is the #1New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door, In the Lives of Puppets, the Green Creek Series for adults, the Extraordinaries Series for teens, and more. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

Chris Sickels, the creative force behind Red Nose Studio, creates an eccentric and inviting miniature world with puppets, textures and light. Red Nose Studio’s illustrations appear in advertising, magazines, books, newspapers, packaging, character development and animation. The Society of Illustrators has awarded him The Hamilton King Award along with three golds and a silver medal for both illustrative and motion work. His stop-motion animated films have screened at various festivals including Los Angeles International Short Film Festival and Montreal Stop-Motion Film Festival. He authored and illustrated the picture books BUILD! and The Look Book. He has illustrated the picture books Here Comes The Garbage Barge, The Beginner’s Guide to Running Away From Home, The Secret Subway, and Elvis Is King!

TJ Klune at The Johnson County Museum

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