Books & Boos is a brand new bookstore in Colchester, Connecticut—and I’ll be there signing copies of Bad Apple at its Grand Opening this Saturday, December 8, from Noon to 2 p.m. If you’re looking for some unique gifts and a nice break from Holiday madness, don’t miss this! From the Books & Boos newsletter:

“Join us on Dec. 8th as we celebrate the opening of our independent bookstore! Doors open at 10 AM and we’ll have coffee, tea, treats, and more on hand for our patrons! Author Kristi Petersen Schoonover (Bad Apple, Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole: Tales From Haunted Disney World) will be in the house from 12 – 2 PM for a Q & A session and to read from her latest novel. Plus, anyone who spends $5 or more will get a FREE new copy of The Priest of Blood by Doug Clegg while supplies last!”

Books & Boos is located at 514 Westchester Avenue in Colchester, CT, and features previously read books, new books by local (New England) authors, and unusual novelty items (crotched Cthulus and bloodstain-shaped pillows, anyone?). For more information on the store, its events and more, click here: http://www.booksandboos.com.