Book Signing with Fantasy Author J.R. Dawson at Bobzbay Books!

We’re so excited to welcome fantasy author J.R. Dawson to the shop for a book signing to celebrate the release of their latest novel, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World -- out 7/29/25!

In addition to The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World (a "powerful and poignant contemporary Queer fantasy perfect for fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door"), J.R. Dawson is also the author of The First Bright Thing (a "spellbinding debut perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"...AND a Bobzbay bookseller staff pick!) Join us on Saturday, August 2nd from 10am-12pm to meet the author, check out her two incredible fantasy novels, and take home a signed book--or two!

Both of J.R. Dawson's books will be available for purchase during the book signing, but pre-orders are highly encouraged! To pre-order/purchase books for the signing, head to this link: https://bobzbay.square.site/jrdawson

About J.R. Dawson:
J.R. Dawson (she/they) is the Golden Crown award-winning author of The First Bright Thing. They have had shorter works in places such as F&SF, Lightspeed, and Uncanny. Dawson currently lives on Dakota land in Minnesota with her loving wife. She teaches at Drexel University’s MFA program for creative writing, and fills her free time with keeping her three chaotic dogs out of trouble. Her next book, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World, releases from Tor in the summer of 2025.

You can find more about J.R. Dawson at: https://www.jrdawsonwriter.com

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