Aiden Thomas -- Cemetery Boys: Espíritu -- with Scout Underhill

Join us at Novelette on Wednesday, September 9th, when we have author Aiden Thomas in-store to celebrate the release of the next installment in their Cemetery Boys series, Cemetery Boys: Espíritu. Aiden will be in conversation with graphic novelist Scout Underhill.

Tickets are required for this event and include a copy of the book. Seating is limited, so please don't forget to snag your tickets and make sure you get here on time to get a seat if you need one! There is extra standing room once seats are taken up. You may bring a camping/folding chair if you require a seat, or reach out to us in advance at [email protected] and let us know so we can make sure there is a chair for you.

Extra copies of Cemetery Boys: Espíritu will be available for purchase at the event, but ordering in advance is always your best bet to make sure you can secure multiple. Click here to pre-order extra copies for pick-up or shipping!

About Cemetery Boys: Espíritu :

Julian used to be a ghost and now he can’t stop seeing them.
Ever since Julian was sacrificed as part of a forbidden ritual, he has been able to see and talk with spirits. And that’s really cool, since it allows him to be part of his new boyfriend's community. But Julian’s seeing other things, too: flickers at the edge of his vision, eyes burning in the night, and “dark spots” on people—gaping wounds that thrum and bleed shadow. Yadriel has never heard of anything like it, either, and he’s so busy with his new brujx responsibilities that Julian hates for his problems to ruin what little time they have together.
Then a strange new brujx shows up. Angel, as a nonbinary bruje, can heal the living and release the dead, but more than that, they can also see the same dark spots as Julian. Despite Yadriel’s reservations, Julian eagerly accepts their help. But, Angel’s ruthless methods feel wrong to Julian.
With the shadows growing darker and the discovery of a gaping dark spot on his friend Luca, Julian has to decide who he wants to put his trust in, and just how far he’s willing to go to save what is his.

About Aiden Thomas:

Aiden Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for writing heartfelt, genre-blending young adult fantasy that centers queer and Latinx characters. Their debut novel, Cemetery Boys, became a New York Times bestseller, was a finalist for the Lodestar Award, and was longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

They have since authored multiple bestsellers, including Lost in the Never Woods, The Sunbearer Trials, and its sequel Celestial Monsters. Aiden is a passionate advocate for trans and Latinx representation in literature, and has taught with organizations such as Tin House and Lambda Literary. Their work is widely praised for its joyful defiance, immersive worldbuilding, and celebration of chosen family. Aiden holds an MFA in Creative Writing and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Pronouns: he/him and they/them

About Scout Underhill:

Scout Underhill (they/them) is a storyteller who enjoys weaving a tale through sequential art. Seeing the world as comics allows them to appreciate many small joys and to remain ever curious about nature, art, and life. Kirkus Reviews calls their debut graphic novel, DNDOGGOS GET THE PARTY STARTED, “A smart, endearing tale packed with adorable dogs and useful tips for role-playing game newcomers.”

Their second graphic novel, DNDOGGOS SPELLS LIKE TROUBLE, was released in February 2026.

When not hunched like a shrimp, chugging tea, and drawing comics until 2 a.m., Scout can be found cuddling their fantastic dogs, riding their motorcycle, or seeking new treasures at yard sales with their partner in Nashville, TN.