# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: a reading and book signing with author Bonnie Jo Campell and her new novelAbout this EventJoin Bonnie Jo Campbell for the release of her much anticipated new novel: THE SPIRITS, a tale of love, transgression, and the miraculous healing power of the holiday table.In this contemporary Christmas Carol, Bonnie Jo Campbell has created a complex, gritty, spooky, and ultimately heartwarming holiday story that unfolds in an isolated farmhouse. It is the night before Christmas in a small town in Michigan, and a young woman is haunted by her father’s death. She has been silently penitent for nine years, but being stuck in the past has embittered her, made her cut herself off emotionally from her community and her family, despite her deep devotion to them. When a surprising guest appears at the (dreaded) Christmas Eve dinner, the family opens up to reveal their secrets. Redemption is never easy or wholesale, but sometimes a family needs a good story as much as they need to face the truth. In this remarkable exploration of crime and punishment, salvation arrives at the darkest hour. The power of familial love and a sense of humor promise a brighter and more joyful new beginning for the whole family.ABOUT THE AUTHORBonnie Jo Campbell is the author of seven works of fiction, including The Waters, a national bestseller, and American Salvage, finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, she lives outside Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her husband and donkeys. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/bonnie-jo-campbell-presents-the-spirits/100001988438548225 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Bookbug & this is a bookstore - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kalamazoo - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore - **lat**: 42.2607843 - **long**: -85.61217719999999 - **full address**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/26c8847fad677c893f72fac441e284fa12fd3d660321b7c7aa5beeb7ecf66243-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd3aba9-gmir.jpg?v=1777431560 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS being held? - **A:** Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS? - **A:** Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS is organized by Bookbug / this is a bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bonnie Jo Campbell Presents: THE SPIRITS 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 Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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