# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a meet and greet with bestselling author Annie F. Downs as she celebrates the release of Don’t Let That Hold You Back.About this EventAn Afternoon with Annie F. DownsJoin us at Books-A-Million in Branson, MO, on October 3 at 1:00 PM for a special meet and greet with bestselling author Annie F. Downs as she celebrates the release of Don’t Let That Hold You Back!This is a free, open-to-all event although attendees are encouraged to pre-purchase a copy of Don’t Let That Hold You Back ahead of the event. Annie will be signing copies of the book for attendees who purchase one and will be available to meet readers and take photos.Come meet Annie, celebrate her new book, and enjoy a fun afternoon with fellow readers! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7bb52890-a6fe-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc486848-gmir.png In this powerfully inspirational book, New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and beloved speaker Annie F. Downs challenges you to step into your new life by finally doing the thing you can’t stop thinking about.“Wise, tender, and unafraid of the hard parts, Annie hands you a little courage, a lot of truth, and a loud, ‘Go get it!’”—Kate Bowler, bestselling author of Joyful, Anyway, Duke professor, and host of the Everything Happens podcastWhat if the only thing standing between you and the life you really want is the story you keep telling yourself about why you can’t have it?With her signature blend of warmth, honesty, and soul-deep, God-focused truth, Annie F. Downs invites you to stop waiting for “someday” and start living the life that’s been tugging at your heart all along. Don’t Let That Hold You Back is a bold, honest wake-up call for everyone who has ever said, “I’ll do it when…” and then watched the calendar flip by. Whether you’re hindered by fear, finances, age, doubt, burnout, or a life that looks nothing like you imagined, it’s time to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start living on purpose.Here is your invitation to listen to your gut, confer with God, take the risk, and go after what you want—even if it scares you, even if you stumble, even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. Try. Fail. Win. Go. Stay. Love. Leave.Through Don’t Let That Hold You Back, you’ll• discover the pieces of your life that have kept you stuck• overcome the fear of taking steps toward the thing you really want• understand that the rewards outweigh the risks when it comes to transformationNo more “Maybe later” or “Maybe never” or “I wish I could.” It’s time to reclaim the things that have stolen your courage, trust God with your next step, and finally do the thing you’ve always wanted to do. God has something for you to do on this planet, partnered with Him, that only you can do. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7bc68db0-a6fe-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w884-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for her engaging and honest style, Annie makes readers and listeners feel like long-time friends. She is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network, home to her flagship podcast, That Sounds Fun and host of the television talk show I Gotta Ask. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/branson/an-afternoon-with-annie-f-downs/100001998589227179 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.84, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Branson - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 36.6681442 - **long**: -93.2252755 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 985 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/499d5d0c7c9b2172f3810bf002dcbfe691756981900c8ced6f6b9ad6cb781521-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788374791 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs being held? - **A:** An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Books-A-Million, 985 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs? - **A:** An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books-A-Million a rating of 4.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Books-A-Million has 128+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Books-A-Million has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Branson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Afternoon with Annie F. Downs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "An Afternoon with Annie F. 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