# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a can’t-miss event with NYT bestselling author Bonnie Garmus, creator of the global sensation Lessons in Chemistry!About this EventJoin Books-A-Million for a special afternoon with #1 New York Times bestselling author Bonnie Garmus as we celebrate the highly anticipated release of Peck & Peck. Known for her unforgettable storytelling and the global phenomenon Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie’s events are as engaging as they are inspiring—this is one you won’t want to miss.The event will feature a moderated conversation with Bonnie (moderator to be announced soon!), offering a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of today’s most beloved authors, followed by a book signing and photo opportunity.Signing Guidelines:Bonnie will be signing all copies of her booksGuests may bring up to two books from home to be signedBooks-A-Million will have copies of Lessons in Chemistry, as well as additional copies of Peck & Peck, available for purchase at the eventTo guarantee availability, we recommend pre-purchasing through EventbriteDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of today’s most beloved authors and celebrate the launch of her newest novel with fellow readers! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/732fdf20-a9e8-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w490-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FOR COUNTRY LIVING AND BOOKPAGEThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender literary novel set in the publishing world of 1980s New York City about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck.Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest.It’s 1982, New York City. Crime is on the rise, muggings are in the streets, and Batter Gray, recent college graduate with a skill that no one wants—an “ear” for poetry—is worried about his future. While all of his friends have real jobs, he’s folding T-shirts at the Gap. As for love? No. Not unless you count Sallie Mae, the student loan tyrant. He hears from Sallie all the time.But when Batter gets a dream job at Peck & Peck, the most prestigious poetry quarterly in the world, his life moves into the literary fast lane. Soon Batter is knee-deep in the secret war between the two Editors in Chief, the famous Peck brothers—twins and enemies—as well as being privy to the private affairs of their thirty-nine editors, whose professed mission is the same: Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest.And by burn, they mean incinerate. Because at Peck & Peck, “good” isn’t good enough, “interesting” doesn’t cut it, plagiarists aren’t tolerated, and parolees run the mailroom. Still want to submit your poem? Go with God.Welcome to another dazzling and unforgettable novel from Bonnie Garmus. If you loved Lessons in Chemistry, you will love Peck & Peck. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/737cc6a0-a9e8-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w1109-h740-dc281808-gmir.jpg Bonnie Garmus is a coffee-dependent American novelist. Her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, was a Good Morning America Book Club Pick, a Goodreads Choice Best Book of the Year, spent nearly two years on the New York Times bestseller list and was named by Times readers as one of the top 100 books of the 21st century. Translated into over forty languages, Lessons in Chemistry was honored with sixteen international literary awards and made into an Apple TV limited series. Peck & Peck is her second novel. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrillville/an-afternoon-with-bonnie-garmus/100001993707897992 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Books-A-Million - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.84, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrillville - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 41.4725524 - **long**: -87.3107314 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 2114 East 79th Avenue, Merrillville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/03c04e60064dc196ca5409e2fd161e18a7919832addd0d29d975e37f26ed585f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786041989 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus being held? - **A:** An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Books-A-Million, 2114 East 79th Avenue, Merrillville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus? - **A:** An Afternoon with Bonnie Garmus 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 Bonnie Garmus 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 Merrillville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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