Sidetrack Bookshop presents Erin A. Craig in conversation with Andee Hannah

Sidetrack Bookshop presents Erin A. Craig in conversation with Andee Hannah.

Sidetrack Bookshop is thrilled to present #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig in conversation with author Andee Hannah to celebrate the launch of Erin’s adult debut A Land So Wide, an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy

This ticketed event will take place at Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak (325 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067) on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm.Author Erin A. Craig will discuss her new book A Land So Wide with author Andee Hannah.

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:30pm - 8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm

Location: Sidetrack Bookshop, 325 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067

This ticketed event will take place at Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak (325 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067) on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm. Please read on for important event guidelines and more information about authors Erin A. Craig and Andee Hannah and their books.

About A Land So Wide

The town of Mistaken has a secret…and it’s up to one woman to uncover the truth, confront her past, and save the man she loves.

Like everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped. Founded by an ambitious lumber merchant, the village is blessed with rich natural resources that have made its people prosperous—but at a cost. The same woods that have lined the townsfolks’ pockets harbor dangerous beasts: wolves, bears, and the Bright-Eyeds—monsters beyond description who have rained utter destruction down on nearby settlements. But Mistaken’s founders made a deal with the mysterious Benevolence: the Warding Stones that surround the town will keep the Bright-Eyeds out—and the town’s citizens in. Anyone who spends a night within Mistaken’s borders belongs to it forever.

Greer, a mapmaker and eccentric dreamer, has always ached to explore the world outside, even though she knows she and her longtime love, Ellis Beaufort, will never see it. Until, on the day she and Ellis are meant to finally begin their lives together, Greer watches in horror as her beloved disappears beyond the Warding Stones, pursued by a monstrous creature. Determined to rescue Ellis, she figures out a way to defy Mistaken’s curse and begins a trek through the cold and pitiless wilderness. But there, Greer is hunted, not only by the ruthless Bright-Eyeds but by the secret truths behind Mistaken’s founding and her own origins.

Playfully drawing from Scottish folklore, Erin A. Craig’s adult debut is both a deeply atmospheric and profoundly romantic exploration of freedom versus security: a stunning celebration of one woman's relentless bravery on a quest to reclaim her lost love—and seize her own future.

Reviews for A Land So Wide

"Wonderous and haunting. Erin A. Craig strikes gold again." —Marisha Pessl, New York Times bestselling author of Night Film and Darkly

"This book is an undeniable triumph. Beautiful and dark and unforgettable.”—Shea Ernshaw, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A History of Wild Places

About the author Erin A. Craig

#1 New York Times best-selling author Erin A. Craig has always loved telling stories. After getting her B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, in Theatre Design and Production, she stage managed tragic operas with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky. An avid reader, decent quilter, rabid basketball fan, and collector of typewriters, brass figurines, and sparkly shoes, Erin makes her home in West Michigan with her husband and daughter.

About the conversation partner, author Andee Hannah

Andrea Hannah is the author of nonfiction and fiction novels for young adults. She teaches creatives all over the globe and writes everything from fierce modern fairy tales to horoscopes (she’s a Gemini). Her work has appeared in Bustle, Elite Daily, Reader's Digest, Thrive Global, HuffPo, Mslexia magazine, and more.

Event Guidelines

Every person who wishes to attend this event must purchase a ticket.

Attendees are encouraged to preorder copies of A Land So Wide from Sidetrack Bookshop as a bundle with their event ticket. Preordered books will be available for pick up at the event; however, they can also be picked up before the event at Sidetrack Bookshop beginning September 2, 2025 during regular business hours.

Seating is general admission. Please plan to arrive early to secure your desired seat(s).

A signing and photo line will follow the conversation. A staff member will be available to take photos of attendees with both authors.

Additional copies of A Land So Wide, as well as Erin A. Craig’s other books will be available for purchase at the event. Payment options include cash, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Sidetrack/Caboose gift cards. By purchasing your book from Sidetrack Bookshop, you are not only supporting a locally owned, independent business, but you are also showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to Sidetrack.

Please note that this event follows the authors' and publisher’s wishes and may mean limits on photos and the number of books that may be autographed or personalized. All event guidelines are subject to change at any time. Sidetrack Bookshop will strive to communicate any changes to event attendees as quickly and clearly as possible. We greatly appreciate your understanding.

Host or Publisher Sidetrack Bookshop