JUNE 2026
We have some unique events this month…
- Mark Sevi and many of his 18 authors involved in the latest Blood Fiction Anthology (v.4) will be here for the LAUNCH Sunday, June 14.
- Book Club has special guest, author Sarah Flocken, joining them on Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 A.M. to discuss her book, BE WELL.
- Cristina LePort returns to Book Carnival with a LAUNCH for her new book, DEFROSTED, RESCHEDULED for Saturday, June 20.
- Aram Saroyan will be here Sunday, June 28, with his book, Before I Forget: A Memoir (and Then Some), powerful literary memoir from poet Aram Saroyan, son of William Saroyan.
Calendar our current and future events so you don’t miss the fun!
MICHAEL CONNELLY’s new book IRONWOOD, the second book on Catalina, is here! We have signed copies available.
CRAIG JOHNSON’S new book, THE BROTHERS McKAY is here!
SEE BELOW for MORE new books by MICHAEL CONNELLY in late October, and CRAIG JOHNSON in early November. PLEASE PRE-ORDER!
Remember, it’s always fun at The Carnival!
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BOOK NEWS
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Michael Connelly’s new book, THE HOLLOW
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Craig Johnson’s new book, HAVE COURAGE: LONGMIRE STORIES
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Book Carnival In-Person Event
June 14, 11:00 A.M. — Note Correct Time!
Mark Sevi & Friends – LAUNCH!
Ravens That Bring Gifts of Horror. Invasive Species. Serial Killers Aborning. Ghost Hunters. Evil, Capricious Gods.
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The journey into the psychology of violence continues in v.4. Funny, scary, sad, suspenseful with one thing in common: Violence – Mental, Physical, Emotional, Psychological.
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Curated by professional writer Mark Sevi with multiple award-winning authors.
Eighteen writers, twenty challenging tales that will make you shiver.
Unexpected, powerful, unblinking — the stories here are guaranteed to move the reader in more ways than one.
Lock the door, check the windows, gather your wits – “Blood Fiction” is here – again!
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Contributing authors:
Cameron Austin, Lauren Cipollo, Matt Conant, Dennis K. Crosby, Gary Dahl, Holly Day, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dana Hammer, Lyle Hopwood, Steven G. Jackson, Aaron Moussa-Zahab, Stephen Myer, Lorenzo Porricelli, Gian Preston, Robert Semerau, Mark Sevi, Chris Stires, Donald Tepper
SATURDAY SLEUTHS BOOK CLUB
Saturday, June 20, 9:30 A.M.
For our next Saturday Sleuths Book Club meeting,
we will be discussing:
THE DIVORCE or THE HOUSEMAID
by Freida McFadden
SPECIAL GUEST: SARAH FLOCKEN,
Author of BE WELL at 10:30 A.M.
Book Carnival In-Person Event
June 20, 2:00 P.M. —Note New Date!
Cristina LePort – LAUNCH!
DEFROSTED
A Frightening Vision of the Future, And an Electrifying New Thriller, from the Acclaimed Author of Dissection and Change of Heart. Dr. Cristina LePort raises the bar with Defrosted, a captivating fusion of science, medicine, and political intrigue that redefines the boundaries of the thriller genre.
Two centuries into the future, cryogenically preserved scientist Dr. Peter Royce and his wife, Monica, awaken to a dystopian world where human worth is dictated by productivity and freedom is a distant memory. A devastating biological entity, known as mitocancer, looms as a global threat, and Peter must uncover the truth of his past to save humanity’s future.
From the icy wilderness of Alaska to the corridors of power in a reimagined Washington, D.C., Defrosted explores the clash of high-tech medical breakthroughs and ethical dilemmas. As power plays escalate and secrets unravel, Peter, Monica, and a cast of vividly drawn characters are thrust into a battle for survival that questions the very essence of humanity.
Book Carnival In-Person Event
June 28, 2:00 P.M.
Aram Saroyan
BEFORE I FORGET: A Memoir (and Then Some)
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From humble beginnings in a fractured family, Aram Saroyan, author of the most controversial one-word poem in history, charts an unforgettable journey through art, fame, and the 20th-century bohemian counterculture.
Before I Forget: A Memoir (and Then Some) is a powerful literary memoir from poet Aram Saroyan, son of William Saroyan, reflecting on a life shaped by art, fame, and fractured family. Includes rare photos, stories, and a behind-the-scenes view of American cultural and bohemian life from the 1950s onward.
In Before I Forget, Saroyan remembers his beginnings in Manhattan, Los Angeles, London, and Bolinas. The son of the beloved author William Saroyan and step-son of Walter Matthau, he probes the fallout of his father and mother’s broken marriage and lessons gleaned in their wake.
Saroyan paints a series of scenarios that impacted his life: An eight-year-old is cast out on the comic sea of Beverly Hills in the fifties. A young man encounters fame working with photographer Richard Avedon and a revolving list of models including Marilyn Monroe. A journey to nurture his own authentic, original literary voice finds love and support when least-expected, balancing the prickle of critical controversy. Here is a multi-faceted artist’s valedictory.
Book Carnival In-Person Event
July 11, 2:00 P.M.
Sarah Flocken – OC LAUNCH!
BE WELL$20.00Add to cart
In conversation with Author B.L. Blanchard
Book Carnival In-Person Event
July 18, 2:00 P.M.
Book Carnival In-Person Event
July 25, 2:00 P.M.
Jennifer K. Morita
GHOSTS OF WAIKIKI
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Book Carnival In-Person Event
August 8, 2:00 P.M.
A MURDERER’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS
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ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER
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Ellen Byron
Book Carnival In-Person Event
August 22, 2:00 P.M.
Michael Chatfield
THE TWO WEEK CURSE$30.00Add to cart
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Book Carnival In-Person Event
September 26, 2:00 P.M.
BOOK CONVENTIONS
September 20, 2026, ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California
Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, free admission and parking, and so much more.
March 13-14, 2027, TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
University of Arizona Campus, Tucson, Arizona
SAVE THE DATE
September 1-5, 2027, BOUCHERCON 2027: MYSTERY MOST MONUMENTAL
Washington, D.C.
SAVE THE DATE