# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventJoin us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Bad Cheerleader with author Alex Thayer, in conversation with Adriana Mather.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.Get your copy!EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of Bad Cheerleader through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Event accessibilityThis event will take place at street level.If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2ea2f690-9dc7-11f0-bac9-dd90ca0c5ac7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000101-gmir.jpg Bad CheerleaderA dyslexic bookworm joins her school’s cheerleading squad to investigate her sister’s strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn’t come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia, but she’s determined, and she spends every afternoon after school at the library. It’s a ritual she refuses to miss.Then a new career opportunity for her mother means Bag will no longer have a ride to her cherished library. Instead, Bag will have to wait for a ride at school. With her sister, Minerva. At cheerleading practice.Bag is uncoordinated and completely uninterested in school spirit. But she is curious about what her sister has been hiding. Minerva has been acting stranger than usual, and Bag has been noticing. So while cheerleading practice may be the last place Bag wants to be, she’s going to use her time wisely and get to the bottom of Minerva’s secrets.Alex Thayer is a former film and television actress and elementary school teacher. She lives in New England with her two sons. She’s the author of Happy & Sad & Everything True and Bad Cheerleader.Adriana Mather is the New York Times bestselling author of the How to Hang a Witch series and the Killing November series, with family roots that go back to Sleepy Hollow, the Salem Witch Trials, and the Titanic. Most recently she has embraced her love of swoon with her newest novels Mom Com and The Breakup Artists. She’s also an actor and producer and co-owns Zombot Pictures, a production company that makes feature films.About Brookline BooksmithBrookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/alex-thayer-with-adriana-mather-bad-cheerleader/100001740366857119 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/078cdaeef1335d6179c77e897dc9e13f1bb9390b061c199eca9585dfe83023ac-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759213939 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader being held? - **A:** Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader takes place on Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader? - **A:** Tickets for Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader are priced at USD 7 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableRSVP + Support Our StoreUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader? - **A:** Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alex Thayer with Adriana Mather: Bad Cheerleader is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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