Tour
As a former English teacher, John Young loves talking about literature, especially his own.
To have him visit your book group, high school or college class, to talk about writing or
one of his books, please leave a request in the Contact area.
Tour
As a former English teacher, John Young loves talking about literature, especially his own. To have him visit your book group, high school or college class, to talk about writing or Fire in the Field and Other Stories or When the Coin is in the Air, please leave a request in the Contact area.
Upcoming Dates for Readings of GETTING HUGE
PAST: Cincinnati/Wyoming, OH | 9/8/23 Time 6:00-7:00
Wyoming Community Coffee, 434 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH
This is a beautiful local coffee spot, and their coffee, tea, and wine are wonderful. John has read here twice before. Should be a fun night.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
PAST: Beverly, MA | 9/28/2023 | Time 7:00-8:00 pm
Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
A reading to mark John’s return to his second home and kickoff for a New England tour. He and his wife, Lauren, lived in Beverly for 20 years. It’s a lovely community on Boston’s North Shore. Please join for a fun evening.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
PAST: Beverly, MA | 9/29/2023 | Time 6:00-7:00 pm
Copper Dog Books 272 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
As part of John’s return to Beverly, he will hold a sit-and-sign event at this book store in the heart of Beverly. Come in for a chat and a book.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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PAST: Beverly Farms, MA | 9/30/2023 | Time 12:30–1:30 pm
The Book Shop of Beverly Farms 40 West St, Beverly, MA
John will enjoy a second sit-and-sign event at this charming book store in the village of Beverly Farms on the coast. Please join him for a chat and a book.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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PAST: Gloucester, MA | 10/2/23 | Starts at 7:30 pm
Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
As a 20-year resident of the North Shore, John is honored to read at this literary institution. He’ll be the “Featured Writer/Reader” for October’s open mic night.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road (Rookwood)
Book discussion of Getting Huge with Kelly Blewett, reviewer and professor, and reading at the leading independent bookstore in greater Cincinnati.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Cincinnati, OH | 5/4/23 | 7:00
StudioKroner 130 W. Court St., Cincinnati, OH
Paul Kroner has created a wonderful gallery space on Court Street. This is a chance to hear some fiction and see some art. Don’t miss it.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Cincinnati/Milford, OH | 8/24/23 Time 7:00 pm
The Bookmatters, 6 Main Street, Milford, OH
In this lovely town on the Miami River sits a bookshop in an old, stone building with pegged post-and-beam interior. It’s on the east side of Cincinnati. Please join the group.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Morgenstern’s Books & Cafe
This bookstore/coffee shop is wonderful and welcoming place. And Bloomington, home to IU, is a beautiful town and lovely campus. John will discuss Getting Huge with screenwriter Angelo Pizzo.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Roebling Books & Cafe,
This bookstore/coffee shop is warm and welcoming, a great place to hang out. John will read and discuss Getting Huge with Holly Brians Ragusa, Cincinnati poet, writer, and community leader, who will read her poems.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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The Bookmatters, 6 Main Street, Milford, OH
This charming bookstore is a great place in a cool village. John and Don Tassone will read and discuss their new short stories in Gathering Moondust an anthology that includes 11 writers and 27 stories in all.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Indy Reads Bookstore
This downtown bookstore has a steady flow of writers from all over. The featured writer is John Young, reading and discussing Getting Huge with Chalie Hopper, Indy ad man and author of the children’s book Thank You Day!
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Chicago, IL | Date and Time – TBD
The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave.
Join John on his return to one of Chicago’s leading independent bookstores in the Ravenswood area.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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