Alex Aster discusses SUMMER IN THE CITY at B&N The Grove

Join on March 31, 2025, as we welcome #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling author and #BookTok sensation, , to the store to discuss and sign , a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again…

Alex will be in conversation with Lauren Billings of .

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

**A ticket includes:

Solo Book Admission - $30.66 (Admission + one copy of ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of .
• Admission to the event space for the discussion and signing with .

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

If you need any special assistance, please email our Event Director at [email protected].

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket Holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

Ticket Holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Check-in will be at the third-floor customer service desk. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.

• This is a discussion and signing event.
• Alex will personalize ONE book of the Ticket Holder's choosing and sign three additional backlist brought from home or purchased at .
• No posed photos will be taken at this event but photos/videos during the signing are welcome.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

• Some outside queuing may be required, so please come dressed appropriately for all weather.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.
• To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start TIME.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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