Buckeye Book Crawl features week-long lineup
The Buckeye Book Crawl in Wooster is an event that caters to every literary taste leading up to the Nov. 4 Buckeye Book Fair.
The lineup will include a sports panel, a rendezvous with romance novelists, a dive into the world of graphic comics and something for the history buffs.
As participants explore the streets of Wooster, they’ll discover signature drinks and unlock hidden gems using exclusive passwords. It’s an experience that merges literature and culture.
The lineup is as follows:
—Mindy McGinnis on Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Books in Stock Used and Rare Books, 140 E. Liberty St., with “A Long Stretch of Bad Days.”
Go to Books in Stock Used and Rare Books for a book-signing event with McGinnis, the mastermind behind the YA mystery that’s got readers buzzing. Dive into a small town’s dark past and secrets uncovered by two determined teens and a captivating podcast.
—Annie Hunter Eriksen on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at Undergrounds Café & Coffee House at Liberty Street Commons, 146 E. Liberty St., with “Along Came a Radioactive Spider: Strange Steve Ditko and the Creation of Spider-Man.”
Come to Undergrounds Café & Coffee House for an evening with Eriksen as she unveils the untold story of Spider Man’s creation. Spider Man costumes are encouraged, and there will be surprises including a costume contest with prizes.
—Anastasia Hastings on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Grigio Wine & Cocktail Bar, 211 S. Market St., with “Cozy Mystery Book: Of Manners and Murder.
Join Grigio Wine and Cocktail Bar for an evening with Hastings. Sip on the “Guild Aviation” cocktail using the code “Agony Aunt Says” and delve into the world of her book, “Of Manners and Murder.” Unveil secrets in Victorian London with a tale that blends Wilkie Collins, the wit of Jane Austen, and the humor of Oscar Wilde.
—Tom Wolf, Lee Elder, J Daniel and Vince Guerrieri on Friday, Nov. 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Minglewood Distilling Company, 437 E. South St., for a sports panel.
Get ready for a sports panel at Minglewood Distilling Company. Join sports enthusiasts for discussions and free tours of the distillery by using the exclusive password, “Buckeye Bourbon.”
—Samantha Tucker and Amy Spears on Friday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. at Acres of Fun, 3889 Friendsville Road, with “Collective Chaos: A Roller Derby Team Memoir.”
Lace up your skates at Acres of Fun for a roller derby book signing. Meet Tucker and Spears, the roller derby mavens from Columbus. Their debut book, “Collective Chaos: A Roller Derby Team Memoir,” rolls back the years, exploring the roots of modern roller derby through Ohio’s pioneers.
—Buckeye Book Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffle Road, with over 100 authors and illustrators with their books.
As the final stop on the Buckeye Book Crawl, attend an event with over 100 authors and illustrators and 12 presentations featuring Ohio’s finest new releases. Every book sold supports literacy charity.
