Jessica Secrest celebrates OF COURSE IT'S GOOD at B&N Union Square

Schedule

Mon Jan 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Barnes & Noble | New York, NY

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B&N Union Square in New York City welcomes Jessica Secrest to celebrate OF COURSE IT'S GOOD on Monday, January 5th at 6PM.
About this Event

Join in New York City on Monday, January 5th at 6PM as we welcome mom, home chef, and the creator of the popular social media page @applesauceandadhd, to celebrate her cookbook Whether you are looking to tackle weeknight dinner, Sunday breakfast, or an out-of-nowhere dessert craving, you’ll have Jessica in your corner each step of the way, aggressively reminding you that no matter what you create, there’s no doubt it’ll be good.

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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.


  • Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.



TICKETING INFORMATION

Book Admission - $29.44 (Admission + one copy of + ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

  • One copy of (out 1/6/25).
  • Admission to the event space and signing line with .


Jessica will pose for photos. A B&N staff member will be on-hand to take your photo.

Jessica will sign and personalize (name only) copies of OF COURSE IT'S GOOD.

Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.

Please arrive by 6PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to meet the author.



GUIDELINES

No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

No large bags will be permitted into the event.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:30PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

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

All event guidelines are subject to change.

If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.



REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT :

None of the Nonsense, All of the Flavor
Prepare delicious meals with this no-frills, all-flavor recipe collection from Jessica Secrest, the wildly popular home chef known for her hostile humor and affordable recipes. Her long-awaited debut cookbook has an array of mouthwatering meals that focus on low-effort ingredients and techniques—think pre-shredded cheese, tater tots galore, and your handy-dandy slow cooker—so you’ll have an endless source of recipes to feed your family without wasting time or money.
Jessica’s signature style is present throughout each page, loudly guiding you in the kitchen and reminding you that tasty cooking doesn’t always need to be done with a smile. Recipes include:
- The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese
- Taco Potato Tot Casserole
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Cowboy BBQ Burgers
- Teriyaki Pork
- Fried Pickle Quesadillas
- Sloppy Joe Fries
- Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Whether you are looking to tackle weeknight dinner, Sunday breakfast, or an out-of-nowhere dessert craving, you’ll have Jessica in your corner each step of the way, aggressively reminding you that no matter what you create, there’s no doubt it’ll be good.

ABOUT :

Jessica Secrest is a mom, home chef, and the creator of the popular social media page @applesauceandadhd. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, and The Drew Barrymore Show. She resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her very needy family.

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Barnes & Noble, 33 East 17th Street, New York, United States

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