South Carolina author David Burnsworth will be celebrating the launch of the second novel in his Brack Pelton mystery series, Burning Heat (FPS, paperback, $12.95, on sale 1/5/16), at Fiction Addiction. From they day they were born, best friends Morrie and Dorothy have done everything together. But when they try out for a job after school, it looks like that's going to change... This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Meet these authors with Books to Fall in Love With as they discuss their work, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing at Fiction Addiction: Jessica Leake (author of Arcana [Talos, paperback, $14.99] and Celeste Fletcher McHale (author of The Secret to Hummingbird Cake [Thomas Nelson, paperback, $15.99, on sale 2/9/16; a Winter 2016 SIBA Okra Pick]. *Note: Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket admits one and can be redeemed for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Are you in a bookclub? Thinking about joining or starting a bookclub? Like to read "bookclub-type books"? Then come join us for another Bookclub Party at Fiction Addiction! Store owner Jill Hendrix will present suggested titles for bookclubs, and we will be serving wine and cheese and giving away a number of "advance reader copies." *Note: Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket admits one and can be redeemed for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Clemson sportswriter Larry Williams will be signing copies of his new book, Clemson Tough: Guts and Glory Under Dabo Swinney (Arcadia, paperback, $21.99, on sale 2/15/16), at Fiction Addiction. The book relays the intimate details of Swinney's life, his impact on Tiger Town, and his mission to create an elite program on and off the field. This event is free and open to the public.

Yes, we're doing another one! Grab your best girl friends and come to Fiction Addiction for your next Girls' Night In. Grown-up coloring books, cocktails, and conversation will make for a great get-together for your friends, or a way to make new friends! *Note: Tickets are $25 each and include one in-stock coloring book priced at $12.99 or less. Cosmopolitans from Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten (Clarkson N. Potter, hardcover, $35.00) will be served, and we will use Chat Packs for conversation startes. Fellow indie Suburban Paint Co. will provide colored pencils for use at the event, but you're welcome to bring your own favorite coloring tools. Large parties are welcome to book a private event date for your group. Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

South Carolina author Tom Poland will be signing copies of his new book, Greenville's Grand Design (Publishing Resources Group, hardcover, $49.95), at Fiction Addiction. This popular book is a collection of stories and photos recounting many of the events that have made Greenville, South Carolina, great. It makes a fabulous coffee table book for your own home or as a gift. This event is free and open to the public.

Spring 2016 Mystery Author Panel Talk & Signing: Thursday, March 10th, 6pm @ Fiction Addiction, $10*

Meet these mystery authors for a book talk, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing at Fiction Addiction: Trudy Nan Boyce (author of Out of the Blues [Putnam, hardcover, $27.00, on sale 2/23/16]), John A. Connell (author of Ruins of War and its sequel, Spoils of Victory [Berkley, hardcover, $27.00]), and Bryan E. Robinson (author of Limestone Gumption [Sunstone Press, paperback, $19.95]) *Note: Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket admits one and can be redeemed for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

A new young adult book festival called Read Up is coming to the Peace Center in downtown Greenville! The first festival will be this summer, on August 6th. We will let you know as soon as we have more information. In the meantime, save the date and share with your YA-loving friends and family -- we want this to be a huge hit!