Third Golden Day of Author Signings at B&N Union Square – New York, NY

Celebrate the holidays with Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City as we host our Five Golden Days of Author Signings! On Wednesday, December 18th we’ll have Joanna “JoJo” Levesque (OVER THE INFLUENCE: A Memoir), Caroline Manzo (FOOD AND OTHER THINGS I LOVE: More Than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours), and Wally & Amanda Koval (ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON: Adventures) here to sign their latest releases!

Don’t miss our other signings that week:

Monday, December 16th – First Day

Tuesday, December 17th – Second Day

Thursday, December 19th – Fourth Day

Friday, December 20th – Fifth Day

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKETING INFORMATION

3:00PM Joanna “JoJo” Levesque Signing- $32.71 (Admission + one copy of OVER THE INFLUENCE: A Memoir + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of OVER THE INFLUENCE: A Memoir.

• Admission to the signing line with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque at 3:00PM.

5:00PM Caroline Manzo Signing- $32.66 (Admission + one copy of FOOD AND OTHER THINGS I LOVE + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of FOOD AND OTHER THINGS I LOVE.

• Admission to the signing line with Caroline Manzo at 5:00PM.

7:00PM Wally & Amanda Koval Signing – $49.04 (Admission + one copy of ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON: Adventures + 5-cent bag fee): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON: Adventures.

• Admission to the signing line with Wally & Amanda Koval at 7:00PM.

Please be sure to reference each author’s ticket regarding signing and photo guidelines.

Any gifts for the authors will be collected at check-in.

Please arrive by your ticketed timeslot in order to secure your place in the signing line. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the authors.

GUIDELINES

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning 30 minutes before their ticketed timeslot the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

All event guidelines are subject to change.

If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – Union Square will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy.

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ABOUT OVER THE INFLUENCE: A Memoir:
A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like “Leave (Get Out),” “Too Little, Too Late”, and the Grammy Award-winning “Say So”

Signed to a major recording deal at just 12 years old, JoJo catapulted to the top of the pop-and-R&B-infused charts in the mid 2000’s. The relatability of her youth and the appeal of her cool-girl mystique earned her millions of fans around the world. JoJo was an undeniable superstar and pop culture fixture, spanning roles in major studio films, omnipresence on Top 40 radio, frequenting magazine covers, and appearing on national TV. Then, out of the blue, everything came to a halt and JoJo seemingly stepped out of the spotlight, leaving many fans to wonder: What happened to JoJo?

In OVER THE INFLUENCE, JoJo holds nothing back as she brings her against-the-odds story of adversity and triumph to center stage. From being raised by parents who were both battling addiction and depression, to emerging victorious in a never-ending lawsuit with her record label, to putting the fragmented pieces of herself together after a maddening period of rebellion and self-betrayal, she takes the reader through the turbulent years that led her to where she is now: releasing new music under her own imprint, performing in shows and festivals around the world, headlining a Broadway show, and beyond. In this raw, behind-the-scenes look at her life, both personal and professional, JoJo’s unflinching vulnerability allows readers to connect with her on a whole new level through stories of success, heartbreak, redemption, and resilience.

More than a victory lap from an artist with over two decades in an ever-changing entertainment industry, OVER THE INFLUENCE is an unapologetic rallying cry to anyone who’s ever been terrified to fail and still said, “Count me in.”

ABOUT Joanna “JoJo” Levesque:

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque is a chart-topping and award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and first-time author. At just 13 years old, JoJo burst onto the scene with her self-titled debut album, whose breakout smash “Leave (Get Out)” made her the youngest-ever solo artist to have a debut #1 single in the U.S. That album went on to sell over four million copies and became the singer’s first Platinum record, which she followed with a string of additional accomplishments, including another #1 single, “Too Little Too Late” and another Platinum album, The High Road. Since then, she’s released several critically acclaimed studio albums, EPs, and mixtapes, and started her own label, Clover Music. In 2020, JoJo’s song with PJ Morton, “Say So”, won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. JoJo has also appeared in movies such as Aquamarine and RV (opposite Robin Williams), and in 2023, she starred as Satine in Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical. JoJo is currently writing her next chapter and lives in Los Angeles with her rescue dog, Agapé.

ABOUT FOOD AND OTHER THINGS I LOVE: More Than 100 Italian American Recipes from My Family to Yours:

Beloved Bravo TV food personality Caroline Manzo invites you to come over, pull up a chair, and fill your belly with recipes inspired by her delicious family meals, done the New Jersey way.

From her star turn on the hit series The Real Housewives of New Jersey to her family spin-off Manzo’d with Children, Caroline Manzo has long been a fan favorite. Here, for the very first time, Caroline shares her kitchen secrets in an abundant cookbook filled with over 100 recipes, including:

• Ready-in-a-snap breakfasts like Baking Dish Frittata and Crab Cake Benedict
• Lazy summertime lunches like her tried-and-true Down the Shore Smothered Corn Cobs
• Warm and cozy meal staples like Roasted Red Peppers and Italian Wedding Soup
• Late-night munchies such as Homemade Truffle Popcorn and Adult Root Beer Floats
• Italian American classics done Caroline’s way, like her famous Taylor Ham (not to be confused with pork roll) & Cheese Sandwich, Slow-Braised Braciole, Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, and, of course, Sunday Gravy

Along the way, Caroline shares entertaining behind-the-scenes stories and helpful tips and tricks to making your kitchen, and home, a place for getting the most from what’s on hand, embracing the messy side of life, and celebrating all things big and small.

Full of wisdom, humor, and hard-earned lessons in the kitchen, Food & Other Things I Love encourages you to share this food with those you love and build your own memories, meals, and magic.

HIGHLY COOKABLE RECIPES: The recipes in this book are like a warm hug from a loving relative. Caroline’s tips, tricks, and encouraging voice make the already simple, belly-filling recipes easy enough for even novice cooks.

AUTHENTIC VOICE IN ITALIAN COOKING: Caroline’s motherly aura and strong moral compass have made her a favorite among the Bravo audience with an ever-growing fan base. Caroline wears multiple hats as a wife, mother, sister, friend, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and food and lifestyle expert, all while staying grounded in her values and putting her family first. She has become a go-to for advice and inspiration on everything from pets to parenting and, most of all, cooking.

TIME-TESTED ADVICE: In between the delicious, comforting recipes are lots of homespun tips and tricks that Caroline has learned over the years, like how to cook for a crowd, how to set a beautiful table, and the importance of celebrating every occasion and every moment with love.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Caroline Manzo and the Real Housewives series
• Anyone interested in Italian and Italian American cooking
• Beginner cooks looking for easy homestyle recipes and practical cooking advice
• Lovers of big, comforting cookbooks with a whole lot of heart
• Watchers of Food Network, HGTV, Today, and Magnolia Network
• Gift-giving for housewarming, graduation, wedding, birthday, and holidays

ABOUT Caroline Manzo:

Caroline Manzo is best known as the levelheaded voice of reason on Bravo TV’s hit series The Real Housewives of New Jersey and her family spin-off Manzo’d with Children. Caroline’s motherly aura and strong moral compass have made her a favorite among the Bravo TV audience. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and Jersey to her core, Caroline is the epitome of a strong Italian American matriarch: feisty, hilarious, full of love, and always ready with a stocked fridge. Married to her husband, Albert, for almost forty years, she is the mother of three children—Albie, Lauren, and Christopher—and a loving grandmother to her granddaughter, Markie.

ABOUT ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON: Adventures:

Adventure awaits in this new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, taking readers on stunning trips to every continent and sharing oddly moving human tales along the way.

For lovers of travel, design, and exploration, AWA presents a brand-new collection of real-world places that seem plucked from the films of Wes Anderson, and the stories that bring each location to life.

You’ll venture to Antarctica through the treacherous Drake Passage, make a stop in lesser-known Jincumbilly, Australia (where platypuses outnumber people), discover the bridge in Wisconsin that went to nowhere, and drop into the most peculiar umbrella shop in London.

But adventure means nothing without someone to tell the tale.

You’ll meet the father of American skydiving, who created the officially-sanctioned center of Earth—a California town with a population of two. You’ll visit the “post office at the end of the world”—and meet its mustachioed letter carrier, who runs an anarchist island nation in his free time. And you’ll travel to a town in the Arctic Circle where cats are prohibited, humans may not be buried, and doomsday vaults hold all we need to survive an apocalypse—including the secret recipe for the Oreo cookie.

Authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself, Accidentally Wes Anderson Adventures reminds us that the world is ours to explore.

ABOUT Wally & Amanda Koval:

WALLY and AMANDA KOVAL founded Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA) on Instagram in 2017, a Community that has grown to nearly two million Adventurers. The couple’s first book, Accidentally Wes Anderson, was a New York Times bestseller published in eight languages, and is accompanied by a jigsaw puzzle and book of postcards. AWA’s work has been featured in museums around the world. The couple live with their dog, Dexter, in their hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. They pinch themselves daily just to make sure this is all real.