Friday, April 3, 2026

Book Notes April 2026

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Authors! with Lindy Ryan – Dollface

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes horror author Lindy Ryan, as part of the Authors! series, for a conversation about her new novel, Dollface on Thursday, April 9. A “modern suburban slasher”, blending PTA politics with 90s nostalgia and masked mayhem, the story follows Jill, a horror novelist whose quiet suburban life turns deadly when murders begin mirroring the plots of her books. 7–8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. Signing following the talk. Tickets required, $29. toledolibrary.org

Wine & Words | Beer & Books With Author Polly Rosenwaike!

Gathering Volumes hosts a special Beer & Books on Tuesday, April 14 at Earnest Brew Works. Join author Polly Rosenwaike (Look How Happy I’m Making You) for conversational discussion in a relaxed brewery setting to hear about her writing process and to connect with fellow readers. 6:30pm. 4342 S. Detroit Ave. gatheringvolumes.com

Horror Night with CJ Dotson – These Familiar Walls

Gathering Volumes hosts an evening with C J Dotson to celebrate the release of These Familiar Walls as she shares passages from her chilling new novel while explaining her
writing process. Whether you’re a devoted horror reader or a supernatural thriller fan, this promises to be a frightfully good time. Thursday, April 16. 6:30–8pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. Not ticketed; pre-purchase book to ensure availability. gatheringvolumes.com

 

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Authors! with Lindy Ryan – Dollface

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes horror author Lindy Ryan, as part of the Authors! series, for a conversation about her new novel, Dollface on Thursday, April 9. A “modern suburban slasher”, blending PTA politics with 90s nostalgia and masked mayhem, the story follows Jill, a horror novelist whose quiet suburban life turns deadly when murders begin mirroring the plots of her books. 7–8pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. Signing following the talk. Tickets required, $29. toledolibrary.org

Wine & Words | Beer & Books With Author Polly Rosenwaike!

Gathering Volumes hosts a special Beer & Books on Tuesday, April 14 at Earnest Brew Works. Join author Polly Rosenwaike (Look How Happy I’m Making You) for conversational discussion in a relaxed brewery setting to hear about her writing process and to connect with fellow readers. 6:30pm. 4342 S. Detroit Ave. gatheringvolumes.com

Horror Night with CJ Dotson – These Familiar Walls

Gathering Volumes hosts an evening with C J Dotson to celebrate the release of These Familiar Walls as she shares passages from her chilling new novel while explaining her
writing process. Whether you’re a devoted horror reader or a supernatural thriller fan, this promises to be a frightfully good time. Thursday, April 16. 6:30–8pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. Not ticketed; pre-purchase book to ensure availability. gatheringvolumes.com

 

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