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September 29, 2026 · in 11 days

The Threshing Day release party. Everyone here is at your chapter.

The one day the whole club is on the same page. Threshing Day lands September 29, 2026; add it in Thus Far, save your place from the first page, and read it with readers at your exact story, wherever you are.

Not out yetby Rebecca YarrosOut September 29, 2026 · story collection · 224 pages · Red Tower Books
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Cover of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros

Join the spoiler-free Threshing Day book club

On September 29, 2026 everyone opens Threshing Day at once, and then the internet fills up with people ahead of you. Thus Far is the book club where that cannot happen. You save the story you're on, and you only ever see what readers said at or behind it. Everyone here is at your chapter.

No spoilers. Just screaming.

Free, and every book and every feed stays free without limit.

What happens on the day

  1. Threshing Day is in the app the day it's out.Add it, say you own it, and save your place. Wherever you are in the world, it's the same morning for the club.
  2. Everyone starts on page one together.Post your first reaction and it's tagged to the story you're on. Only readers who've read that far see it, so say anything.
  3. Then read at your own pace.Tear through it or savor it. The club meets you at your story either way, and nothing past your bookmark reaches you.
Saving your place in the app
Save the chapter you're onOne tap, or a photo of the page. Paper, Kindle, or audio.
The feed at chapter 1
Read the room at that chapterEverything readers and the Book Buddies said at chapter 1, and not a word past it.
Writing a post at chapter 1
Say what you thinkYour post is tagged to your chapter, so only people who got there see it.

Chapter 1 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, a book whose feed is live today.

The eight Book Buddies join Threshing Day when its full feed goes live. It isn't live yet, and the vote inside the app decides what goes live next. Sign up below and you'll hear the moment it is.

How to be ready

Get Thus Far now and add Threshing Day to your shelf so it's waiting on the day. Catching up first? The earlier books each have a club at your chapter: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm. Read the novels in publication order: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm. Threshing Day is a collection of short stories set in the same world, best read after Onyx Storm; it is not the fourth novel.

Get Thus Far on the App Store

Already have it? Add Threshing Day to your shelf the day it's out, and the club is there.

Release parties near you

403 Threshing Day events at bookstores and libraries across the country, by state. Each one links to the store's own page; check it for tickets and times before you go.

Going to one? Save your place in Thus Far the same night and the club is there when you get home, at your story, with readers who were up just as late.

Alabama

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Summit Birmingham 201 Summit Boulevard Suite 100, Birmingham, AL · (205) 298-0665.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Court Street Books 610 South Court Street, Florence, AL · Ticket includes entry, a hardcover copy and special treats; costume contest, drink specials, branded merch, books on sale at 11 PM.; Runs 10:30-11:30 PM.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Patton Creek 171 Main St., Hoover, AL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Bridge Street 300 The Bridge Street NW Ste 100, Huntsville, AL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM Blushing Books 101 Clinton Avenue East, Suite 101, Huntsville, AL · 10:30-11:30 PM party for preorder customers; books hand out at 11 PM, plus snacks, drinks, exclusive Threshing Day merch and capped art prints while supplies last.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · $24.99 preorder of the book secures a spot The Snail on the Wall 816 Wellman Avenue, Huntsville, AL · 10:30-11:30 PM CST celebration of Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); capped exclusive art prints with preorders while supplies last; 11 PM pickup-only option for those not staying.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Eastern Shore Centre 30500 State Hwy 181 Suite 414, Spanish Fort, AL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Tuscaloosa Midtown 1800 McFarland Road East Suite 200, Tuscaloosa, AL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Arizona

  1. Event · September 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM · ticketed The Pemberton, Black Flamingo Bar 1121 North 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ · Not Your Average Book Club pre-release Empyrean trivia ahead of Threshing Day; four rounds across the series, teams up to 4 or solo, themed photo ops, raffles, themed cocktails and food for purchase
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 8:30 PM · $35 with book / $10 event-only Bright Side Bookshop 18 N. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ · 8:30-10:00 PM release eve party with Page of Cups mobile bookstore; first copies handed out, Honeycomb Pastries desserts, games, giveaways, exclusive art prints; plus-one tickets.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble SanTan Village 2150 East Williams Field Rd #105, Gilbert, AZ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Palm Valley Pavilions West 1446 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Village Square at Dana Park 1758 South Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Arrowhead Palms 7401 West Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Happy Valley Towne Center 2501 West Happy Valley Road Ste 20, Phoenix, AZ · Second Phoenix store, distinct from Desert Ridge.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Surprise Marketplace 13719 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ · Call (623) 544-4435.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:01 PM Barnes & Noble Westside 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ · In-store release party at 9:01 PM the night before release; in-store pre-orders held for pickup, extra copies first come first served, giveaways and prizes for in-store pre-orders.
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM · ticketed No Surrender Athletics 1453 North Dysart Road #109, Avondale, AZ · 10 AM-12 PM training class with epic drills and challenges (cross the parapet, train like Violet and Xaden), then receive your preordered Threshing Day; 30 spots per class.

Arkansas

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Uptown at Crossroads 2300 E Highland Dr., Jonesboro, AR · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Other Center 4000 McCain Blvd, N. Little Rock, AR, North Little Rock, AR · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

California

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Aliso Viejo Town Center 26751 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA · Live B&N store event page for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) midnight release party.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Bakersfield 4001 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA · In-store midnight release party starting 9 PM the night before the 9/29 on-sale, celebrating the newest Wing and Claw Collection title; no ticket or price listed.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Brea Plaza 439 S Associated Rd, Brea, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Streets of Brentwood 2475 Sand Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA · Brentwood CALIFORNIA — distinct from the Brentwood TN store already recorded.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Chico 2031 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy, Chico, CA · Store phone (530) 894-1494.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shoppes at Chino Hills 3625 Grand Ave, Chino Hills, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Marketplace at Birdcage 6111 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA · B&N chain-wide midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Clovis Crossing 1065 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA · Fresno metro; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Crossings 2470 Tuscany Street, Corona, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Elk Grove The Village shopping center, Elk Grove Boulevard (next to Whole Foods), Elk Grove, CA · Release party 9 PM to midnight at the newly opened Elk Grove B&N (opened week of Sept 14, 2026), per Hoodline news story.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble, The Village shopping center Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA · 9 PM to midnight release party during the new store's opening week (store opened 2026-09-17).
  12. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Encinitas Town Center 1040 N. El Camino Real Drive, Encinitas, CA
  13. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Palladio 280 Palladio Parkway Building 913, Folsom, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  14. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Gilroy Crossing 6825 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  15. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free (RSVP) Barnes & Noble - Glendale Americana 210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA · Release-eve party at the Americana store, 7:00-9:00 PM, free RSVP ticket via TicketLeap; page lists no description, costume or special-edition details.
  16. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM Barnes & Noble Bella Terra 7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA · B&N chain-wide in-store release party the night before Threshing Day's 2026-09-29 release; No ticketing or RSVP seen.; Eventbrite 'Threshing Day, Huntington Beach' listing not checked here.
  17. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble La Jolla Village Square 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA · Third San Diego-area store after Mira Mesa and Hazard Center.
  18. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Manhattan Beach 1800 Rosecrans Avenue Building B, Manhattan Beach, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  19. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Waterside at Marina del Rey 4752 Admiralty Way Space B-7.B, Marina del Rey, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  20. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Promenade Shopping Center 3501 McHenry Avenue Suite E, Modesto, CA
  21. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Oceanside 2615 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  22. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM Barnes & Noble - The Outlets at Orange The Outlets at Orange, Orange, CA · Party runs 10:00 PM to midnight; copies sell at 12:01 AM.; Free to attend, but a copy requires a pre-paid in-store reservation (keep the receipt) plus RSVP via the link in the store's bio; bn.com onli
  23. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Westfield Palm Desert 72-840 Highway 111 Suite 425, Palm Desert, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  24. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Marketplace at Palmdale 39228 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  25. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $30.80 Books Inc. Palo Alto 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA · Ticket includes a copy of Rebecca Yarros's new Empyrean collection Threshing Day, handed out 9:00-9:30 PM the night before release; refunds up to 7 days prior.
  26. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Creekside Town Center 1256 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  27. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Arden Fair 1725 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  28. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Hazard Center 7610 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA · Second San Diego store, distinct from the Mira Mesa party already recorded.
  29. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Books Inc. Marina 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA · 9-9:30 PM the night before release; Eventbrite preorders get their copy of the Empyrean story collection handed out starting at 9 PM.; Refunds up to 7 days before.
  30. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Downtown Centre 894 Marsh St Bldg G, San Luis Obispo, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  31. Event · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Zibby's Bookshop 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA · Shop opens 9-10 PM the night before release so readers can grab the new Empyrean book, browse, and have Rori's ice cream; Rebecca Yarros is not attending.; Register on Eventbrite.
  32. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Santee Trolley Square 9938 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  33. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Temecula 40570 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA · Distinct from the In Bloom Bookery party in Temecula already recorded.
  34. Launch party · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $45 In Bloom Bookery 42031 Main Street, Suite C, Temecula, CA · Release-eve party for Rebecca Yarros' new Empyrean book; doors 6:30 PM, 7-9 PM; $45 bundle includes a copy of Threshing Day; activities, exclusive merch, trivia, giveaways; currently sold out.
  35. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Del Amo Fashion Center 21400 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  36. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The District Tustin Legacy 2857 Park Avenue Suite #M0004, Tustin, CA · 220232 and above are unrelated store events.
  37. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Ventura Gateway 4820 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  38. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Mall of Victor Valley 14400 Bear Valley Road Suite 107, Victorville, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  39. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Sequoia Mall 3415 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  40. Launch party · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · ticketed The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore 606 Main Street, Woodland, CA · Release-eve party, 8-9 PM: Empyrean crafts and trivia, trivia winners get a signed Rebecca Yarros bookplate; the deluxe first edition with sixteen full-color illustrations is featured.
  41. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $30 member / $45 GA / $55 member+book / $70 GA+book (all sold out, waitlist) Book Society 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA · 6:00-8:00 PM release-night party for Rebecca Yarros's new Empyrean novel; conversation with cover artist Elizabeth Turner Stokes on her work and publishing; wine; costumes encouraged; sold out with wa
  42. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM · ticketed Rakestraw Books 3 Railroad Avenue, Danville, CA · One-hour release-day brunch and pre-order pickup; doors 8:45 AM; costumes encouraged; Eventbrite refunds up to 7 days before.
  43. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 AM · $31.44-$55.59 A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Drive #130, Elk Grove, CA · Sunrise launch for Threshing Day (Yarros) and The Siren (Adeyemi): coffee on the house, $5 mimosas, trivia and exclusive merch; a second session runs 1:30-3:00 PM the same day.
  44. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Not listed (ticket includes instruction, supplies, one glass of wine; book add-on optional) The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Goleta, CA · 6-7:30 PM release-day paint & sip celebrating Rebecca Yarros' Threshing Day; dragon-inspired painting, add a copy of the book to your ticket for pickup at the event; hosted by All Booked Up Mobile Boo
  45. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · ticketed The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar (All Booked Up Mobile Bookstore) 4177 State Street, Goleta, CA · Step-by-step dragon painting with local artist Jana Brody; all art supplies and a glass of Goodland Wine Co.; wine included, 18+, 6:00-7:30 PM; a copy of Threshing Day is an optional add-on.
  46. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM Books Inc. Mountain View 317 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA · Release-day Fourth Wing launch party, 6-7 PM: two Empyrean-themed fitness classes with Transform Fitness, then trivia, crafts and merch at the store.; RSVP via Eventbrite.
  47. Launch party · September 29, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa 10775 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA · Release-day party for Threshing Day; entry requires a pre-order reservation made by calling the store.
  48. Author event · October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $43.82 (Solo Book Admission) Million Dollar Theater 307 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA · Hosted by Barnes & Noble The Grove at Farmers Market; ticket holders admitted from 5 PM, starts 7 PM; ticket includes one pre-signed copy of Threshing Day and Q&A seating; no signing line, personaliza
  49. Author event · October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $43.82 Million Dollar Theater (hosted by Barnes & Noble The Grove) 307 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA · Threshing Day (Empyrean series) tour stop hosted by Barnes & Noble The Grove; solo book admission ticket includes one pre-signed copy of Threshing Day.

Colorado

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Chapel Hills 1565 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO · Live B&N in-store \"Midnight\" release party page for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) at the Chapel Hills store; (719) 266-9960.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble First & Main Town Center 3173 Cinema Pt, Colorado Springs, CO · Second Colorado Springs store (the author's home city), distinct from Chapel Hills.
  3. Author event · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $49.99 plus tax/fees (includes signed spray-edge special edition and reserved seat) Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO · SOLD OUT as of Sept 8; doors 6 PM, Rebecca Yarros on stage with audience Q&A, activities and goodies, books handed out at 10:01 PM; tickets were via AXS, capped 2 per purchase.
  4. Author event · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $49.99 plus tax/fees Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO · Hosted by Tattered Cover: doors 6 PM, on-stage conversation and audience Q&A, book released 10 PM MST; every ticket includes a pre-signed first/special edition (sprayed edges, illustrated end papers)
  5. Author event · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $49.99 plus tax/fees (via AXS); SOLD OUT as of Sep 8 Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex (hosted by Tattered Cover) 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO · Tour kickoff; doors 6 PM, on-stage conversation and audience Q&A with Yarros, signed sprayed-edge special edition handed out at 10:01 PM on the way out; reserved seating, 2-ticket capped, no signing li
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM · $37.05 Macdonald Book Shop 152 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO · 9:30-10:30 PM MT; ticket covers the book ($28), taxes and fees, and $5 toward snacks and beverages; check in on arrival, book bags handed out at 10 PM.; No author appearance.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Colorado Boulevard 960 S Colorado Blvd, Glendale, CO · Denver-area store; distinct from the Littleton and Lone Tree parties already recorded.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Chanson Plaza 8136 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO · B&N in-store midnight release party (Special Event) for Threshing Day, out 2026-09-29; store phone (303) 948-9565.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shoppes at the Meadows 8374 S. Willow Street, Lone Tree, CO · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); store phone (303) 706-9660.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Promenade Shops at Centerra 5835 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, CO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Thorncreek Shopping Center 701 E. 120th Avenue, Thornton, CO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  12. Event · September 29, 2026 · 7:00 AM Spicy Librarian 3040 Blake Street #110, Denver, CO · Store opens early 7 AM-6 PM for pre-order pickup and walk-in sales; $1 off a drink at Blue Sparrow Coffee for anyone arriving on release day.
  13. Series theme night · October 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM · ticketed Dick's Sporting Goods Park 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO · Fourth Wing theme night at a Colorado Rapids match; Rebecca Yarros will attend per her official Fourth Wing Nights page; Tickets on sale; not a book signing.
  14. Series theme night · October 14, 2026 · ticketed Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids) 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO · Official Empyrean/Fourth Wing theme night at a Colorado Rapids match; Rebecca Yarros is listed as attending.; Ticket bundles sold through Fevo; no published start time or price on the author's listing.

Connecticut

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shops at Stone Bridge 1991 Highland Ave Suite C310, Cheshire, CT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Somerset Square 175 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Buckland Hills 270 Buckland Hills Dr., Manchester, CT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Milford 1375 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Rd, Mystic, CT · Advance registration required, capped tickets; ticket includes the deluxe first edition (sprayed edges, 16 color illustrations by Joe Requeza); series-themed games and prizes, book at midnight.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble North Haven Crossing 470 Universal Drive North, North Haven, CT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party.
  7. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · not listed (ticket includes limited edition hardcover + art print) River Bend Bookshop 2400 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Release-night party for the new Empyrean book; doors 6:15 PM, runs to 8 PM, ticket includes a capped edition hardcover and exclusive art print, themed refreshments, refunds up to 7 days before.
  8. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · not listed (ticket includes limited edition hardcover + art print) River Bend Bookshop 224 Park Road, West Hartford, CT · Doors 6:15 PM, runs to 8 PM; ticket includes a capped edition hardcover and exclusive art print; complimentary themed refreshments; refunds up to 7 days before.; A second party runs the same night at
  9. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · ticketed River Bend Bookshop - WH 224 Park Road, West Hartford, CT · Release-day party, 6:30-8 PM (doors 6:15); ticket includes a capped edition hardcover of Threshing Day and an exclusive art print, plus themed refreshments.

Delaware

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Christiana Mall 340 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Florida

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble University Commons 1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Coral Springs 2790 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Crystal Beach Plaza 34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 118, Destin, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Coconut Point 8052 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Butler Plaza 3728 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL · Gainesville FLORIDA — distinct from the Gainesville VA store.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble St. Johns Town Center 10280 Midtown Parkway, Jacksonville, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM San Marco Books and More 1971 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL · 11 PM-1 AM release party for the new Empyrean book; preorder encouraged (capped quantities), RSVP requested; dragons, fellow riders and surprises.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Jensen Beach (Treasure Coast Commons) 3001 NW Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL · In-store release-eve party for the new Empyrean book: cosplay encouraged, games and activities; pre-paid reservation required, call the store (772-692-2270) to reserve.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Merchants Walk 3615 S Florida Ave Ste 930, Lakeland, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Not listed on the event page (registration via Eventbrite; refunds up to 10 days before) Likely Story Books and More 309 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL · Fourth Wing lore night before release day: trivia, themed drinks, snacks and activities; 9 PM-12 AM, 3 hours, 18+, free parking; register on Eventbrite.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $50 event + book / $32 midnight pickup Inchstone Books 6440 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey, FL · 9 PM–midnight launch party: dragon rider necklace crafts, Fourth Wing Universe trivia with prizes, Empyrean-themed snacks and drinks, photo ops, giveaways; ticket sales currently show as ended.
  12. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Colonial Plaza Market Center 2418 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
  13. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lake Nona West 6039 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL · Fourth Orlando B&N, distinct from Colonial Plaza, Waterford Lakes and Phoenicia.
  14. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free; two $0.00 ticket types, "Attendees" and "Book Purchase" Barnes & Noble Phoenicia Center 7900 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL · 9 PM-1 AM EDT on the eve of the 9/29 release; store-run midnight release at the Plaza Venezia B&N (organizer slug bn-plazavenezia); event description field on the page is empty.
  15. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Vineland Pointe 11619 Regency Village Drive, Orlando, FL · Fifth Orlando B&N store with its own party page.
  16. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Waterford Lakes Town Center 331 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  17. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM · ticketed Fables & Fur Orlando, FL · 9:30 PM-midnight; ticket includes 55 minutes in the cat lounge, a copy of Threshing Day, themed treats and drinks, themed games (cat-dragon threshing game), giveaways; book-only pre-order pickup at mi
  18. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed For The Plot Bookstore 3885 Avalon Park East Boulevard, Orlando, FL · SOLD OUT on Eventbrite.; Doors 10:30 PM, Fourth Wing trivia with prizes, release at midnight; ticket includes a copy of the book; themed drinks and pop-up vendors.
  19. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · $55 Bookish Boutique 456 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL · Midnight release the night before publication; ticket includes a copy of the new Empyrean book, admission, small bites, soda and wine, and an interactive game with prizes.; capped availability; speci
  20. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM Smash Bros 1326 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL · 9:30 PM to midnight the night before release, hosted by ERRA Books at Smash Bros: endurance-style party games and a competition with a grand prize, plus a coloring/relax area for non-competitors.
  21. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pier Park North 15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy Unit 820, Panama City Beach, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  22. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pembroke Crossing 11820 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL
  23. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Pembroke Pines 11820 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL · Party 9–11:30 PM with themed activities, games and dragon-rider fun, cosplay optional; book released at 12:01 AM and a prepaid in-store reservation is needed to guarantee a copy.
  24. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free admission, free Eventbrite ticket required; a pre-paid in-store reservation is needed to buy a copy Barnes & Noble Pembroke Pines (venue not named on the event page; address matches that store) 11820 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL · Doors 9 PM, themed activities, games and dragon-rider fun until 11:30 PM, cosplay encouraged but optional; free parking; book sales need a prepaid in-store reservation.
  25. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Cordova Crossing 1200 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  26. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Broward Mall 591 South University Dr, Plantation, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  27. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble St. Lucie West Town Center at St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, FL · Store's first midnight release party: doors 9:00 PM Sept 28 with giveaways, games and book predictions until midnight; spots capped and a physical in-store pre-order is required to take a copy home (
  28. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Book + Bottle 17 6th St N, St. Petersburg, FL · 10:30 PM-12:30 AM EDT; ticket includes a copy of Threshing Day; curated wine menu, exclusive merch, games, full bar; books handed over at 12:01 AM.
  29. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:30 PM · $30 (includes copy of the book) Midtown Reader 1123 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL · Drinks, pie, and activities leading to the midnight release of the next Empyrean book; tickets capped.
  30. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble South Tampa 128 South West Shore Blvd Ste. A, Tampa, FL · Distinct from the Oxford Exchange party in Tampa already recorded.
  31. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM Oxford Exchange 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL · Doors 9:45 PM; literary games, raffles, costumes welcome, free parking; every attendee gets a copy of Threshing Day at midnight.; Hosted by OE Bookstore and Tebella Tea Company.
  32. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free (registration required) Oxford Exchange (OE Bookstore + Tebella Tea Company) 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL · Doors 9:45 PM; literary games, raffles and gab until midnight; every attendee receives one copy of Threshing Day at release; costumes welcome; free parking.
  33. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free (Eventbrite registration; included with admission) Oxford Exchange (OE Bookstore and Tebella Tea Company) 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL · Doors 9:45 PM; literary games, raffles and gab until midnight; every guest gets a copy of Threshing Day at midnight; costumes encouraged; complimentary parking.
  34. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Wellington Green 10500 West Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  35. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at Wiregrass 28152 Paseo Dr Suite 100, Wesley Chapel, FL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  36. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Writer's Block Bookstore 316 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL · Doors 8:50 PM; GA ticket includes the book; themed drinks, treats, immersive activities, photo moments; all ages; free parking; sold out.
  37. Launch party · September 29, 2026 Barnes & Noble Altamonte Mall 451 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL
  38. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 AM · Free (registration) Books on Third 1300 3rd Street South, Unit 201, Naples, FL · Doors 6:20 AM; store opens early for release-day pickup and stays open all day; books while supplies last; all ages, free parking; preorders at booksonthird.com.
  39. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM MacIntosh Books + Paper 1620 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL · Store opens early at 8 a.m.; with refreshments and special pre-order giveaways; reserve copies by phone (239-472-1447).; Threshing Day is a collection of thirteen stories in the Empyrean ser
  40. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM The Gilded Page 123 East Court Street, Tarpon Springs, FL · 6-8 PM, authorless Empyrean release party: themed games, best-dressed rider prize, refreshments, flash tattoo pop-up with Red Dragon Tattoo Studio; preorder from the store required for entry, 18+, fre
  41. Series theme night · October 5, 2026 · ticketed Benchmark International Arena 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL · NHL theme night inspired by the Empyrean series, not a Threshing Day event; Cadet (wearable + ticket) and Dragon Rider (Fourth Wing hardcover, signed book plate, wearable, 100/300-level ticket, two-ho

Georgia

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Books-A-Million 2709 Dawson Rd Suite 2, Albany, GA · 9 PM to midnight release party for Rebecca Yarros's Threshing Day; no vouchers, first come first served at midnight; store phone (229) 889-0507.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Buckhead 2900 Peachtree Road NE Suite 310, Atlanta, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mall of Georgia 3333 Buford Drive Space VA01, Buford, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Columbus Park North 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. Suite 1800, Columbus, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Collection at Forsyth 410 Peachtree Pkwy Bldg 200 Ste 252, Cumming, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Dawson Marketplace 136 Marketplace Parkway, Dawsonville, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble East Cobb 4475 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Oglethorpe Mall 7804 Abercorn Ext., Savannah, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Webb Gin 1350 Scenic Highway Suite 100, Snellville, GA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Gottwals Books 1903 Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins, GA · War College party from 10:30 PM with books at midnight; ticket includes one copy and entry, everyone needs a ticket; snacks, games, dragon rankings, costumes encouraged.
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM · $29.99 (includes a copy of Threshing Day, coffee/tea/juice, pastries, giveaway entry) Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop 340 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 202, Decatur, GA · Morning release party, doors 8 AM; two attendees win signed bookplates, Entangled promo items for all; book-only pre-order pickup also available that day.
  12. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 7:30 PM The Stacks Bookstore 2409 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA · 7:30-8:30 PM release party for Rebecca Yarros's Threshing Day; treats, special merch, free admission with pre-order.

Idaho

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Boise 1315 North Milwaukee, Boise, ID · Store phone (208) 375-4454.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Grand Teton Mall 2300 East 17th Street Suite #1101, Idaho Falls, ID · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Launch party · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Not listed (SOLD OUT) BookPeople of Moscow 521 S Main St, Moscow, ID · 9-11 PM, 21+, sold out; ticket includes book, art print, 2 raffle tickets, snack bag, photo op, 10% after-hours shopping; chapter one storytime 9-10 PM at BookPeople, then social hour with themed cock

Illinois

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Bloomington 1701 E Empire, Bloomington, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Champaign (Marketview Shopping Center) 65 East Marketview Dr., Champaign, IL · In-store Empyrean release party the night before Threshing Day releases: activities, games, cosplay encouraged; pre-paid reservation required, contact store (217-355-2045) to reserve a spot.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Orland Park Place 160 Orland Park Place, Orland Park, IL · Live B&N store event page: in-store \"Special Event\" for Threshing Day (listed there as the Wing and Claw Collection), no date or time printed on the page; Store phone (708) 226-9092.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Prairie Market Shopping Center 2590 US Hwy 34, Oswego, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble CherryVale Mall 7200 Harrison Ste 5, Rockford, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Woodfield Village Green 1470B East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Village Crossing 5405 Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Southwest Plaza 3111 South Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, IL · Springfield ILLINOIS — distinct from the Springfield MO party already recorded.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mellody Farm 901 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 Barnes & Noble State Street 150 N State Street, Chicago, IL
  12. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM · $10 without book / $37.18 with book About Time Bookstore 528 Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL · Release-morning party 8-10 AM: coffee and bagels, stickers, goodies; pre-orders and on-site book purchase; author not in attendance.

Indiana

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Evansville 624 South Green River Rd, Evansville, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Greenwood Park Mall 1251 US 31 North, Greenwood, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shops at River Crossing 8675 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at Perry Crossing 2540 Perry Crossing Way Ste #135, Plainfield, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Schererville 124 US Hwy 41 Suite A, Schererville, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Valparaiso Marketplace 150 Silhavy Road, Valparaiso, IN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · ticketed The Whispering Shelf 414 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN · 6:00-7:30 PM release party for the new Empyrean Universe book; games, snacks, giveaways.; RSVP via Eventbrite.

Iowa

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM Dungeon's Gate 2525 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste 101, Ankeny, IA · Preorder from the store is the admission; sips & snacks, games, make & takes, giveaways, attendee-only exclusive art prints, first edition with sprayed edges; cosplay encouraged.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Coral Ridge Mall 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, IA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Asbury Plaza 2531 Northwest Arterial, Dubuque, IA · Distinct from the River Lights Bookstore party in Dubuque already recorded.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Three Fountains 4550 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 AM River Lights Bookstore 1098 Main Street, Dubuque, IA · Release-day party 6-9 AM for Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean book Threshing Day; preorder the deluxe illustrated first edition ($24.99 hardcover, 25% off with pre-payment); no ticket required.

Kansas

  1. Event · September 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM Ivy & Ink 2005 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS · Two-hour 3D dragon painting session (2-4 PM, doors 1:55 PM, free parking, supplies provided) to prepare for Threshing Day; Eventbrite registration, no price shown.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Oak Park Mall 11323 W 95th Street, Overland Park, KS · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Kentucky

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Campbell Lane Town Center 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); store phone (270) 746-9779.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Elizabethtown Mall 1980 N. Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Florence Square 7663 Mall Rd, Florence, KY · B&N chain-wide in-store midnight release party, Mon Sep 28 at 9 PM ET; no RSVP or ticket shown.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fayette Mall 3565 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Plainview 801 South Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY · B&N chain-wide in-store midnight release party on the eve of the 9/29 release; no RSVP/ticket info.

Louisiana

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Perkins Rowe 7707 Bluebonnet Blvd #100, Baton Rouge, LA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lafayette 5705 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA · B&N in-store midnight release party (Special Event).
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Bayou Walk 6646 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA · In-store Empyrean release party the night before pub day: activities, games, dragon-rider fun; cosplay encouraged not required; spots capped, call the store (318-798-6066) to reserve.

Maine

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Augusta 9 Market Place Dr, Augusta, ME · In-store release party the night before release: activities, games, cosplay encouraged; pre-paid reservation and event sign-up required, contact store (207-621-0038).

Maryland

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM · not listed (ticket reserves a book; website preorders need no reservation) Snug Books 4717 Harford Road, Unit 1C, Baltimore, MD · 11 PM to midnight: activities, then copies of Threshing Day handed out at midnight; costumes optional.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Long Gate Shopping Center 4300 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Festival at Woodholme 1809 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Congressional Plaza 1603 Rockville Pike Space 30, Rockville, MD · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Launch party · September 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $70 per person CoffeeBar Bel Air (hosted by Oddbird Bookshop) 5 N. Main St., Bel Air, MD · 6-8 PM; includes the book, Empyrean book-charm workshop, handmade dragon charm, Dragon Bonding Ceremony, one themed drink; currently SOLD OUT.

Massachusetts

  1. Series theme night · September 27, 2026 · ticketed Fenway Park 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA · Red Sox theme-night ticket offer two days before release; each special-offer ticket includes one randomly assigned dragon jersey (Tairn, Sgaeyl or Andarna, adult S-XL); portion of proceeds to The Trev
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Stallbrook Marketplace 270 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, MA · In-store midnight launch with activities, games and dragon-rider fun; cafe open until 11:30 PM; costumes encouraged, not required; pre-paid reservations required, contact store (508) 966-7600.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Burlington 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Harvard Book Store 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA · Ticket includes admission plus a deluxe first edition hardcover (16 Joe Requeza illustrations) claimed at midnight; 90 minutes of Empyrean activities, photo ops, costume contest; Yarros not attending
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Derby Street Shops 96 Derby Street Suite 300, Hingham, MA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM Barnes & Noble Holyoke 7 Holyoke Street, Holyoke, MA · Doors 9:15 PM, runs to 12:01 AM; activities, themed drinks, prizes; ages 16+; free parking.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Northshore Mall 210 Andover Street, Peabody, MA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pittsfield 555 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield, MA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM · ticketed Book Ends 559 Main Street, Winchester, MA · Official midnight release celebration for Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean book Threshing Day; ticket includes a copy of the deluxe first edition (13 stories, 16 Joe Requeza illustrations), trivia, snacks, a
  10. Midnight release · September 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM Brookline Booksmith 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA · Pickup only, no party: store opens at midnight for preorder pickup of the Wing & Claw sprayed-edge edition, closes 1 AM or when the line ends; series books and Fourth Wing merch for sale.

Michigan

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fairlane Green 3120 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, MI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Huron Village 3235 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Green Oak Village Place 9605 Green Oak Village Place, Green Oak Township, MI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Midland Mall 6800 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lake Shore Marketplace 5275 Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Village of Rochester Hills 200 N. Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Minnesota

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Rivertown Village 3940 Division Street, St. Cloud, MN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble City Place Shopping Center 375 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Mississippi

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Market Street Flowood 760 Mackenzie Lane, Flowood, MS · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Crossroads Shopping Center 15246 Crossroads Parkway, Gulfport, MS · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $50 Storied Bookery & Gifts 201 Cox Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS · 9 PM to midnight release party; $50 ticket includes a copy of Threshing Day, refreshments, trivia, games and photo ops; buy online and choose local pickup to hold your spot.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Renaissance at Colony Park 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Mall at Barnes Crossing 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd, Tupelo, MS · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM Miss Muddy Puddles 460 McInnis Ave, Leakesville, MS · Release-day celebration for the new Empyrean novella: book and fantasy merch discounts, themed refreshments.

Missouri

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Blue Springs 1030 Northeast Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble West County Center 113 West County Center, Des Peres, MO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Zona Rosa 8625 Northwest Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Ladue Crossing 8871 Ladue Rd., Ladue, MO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Sky Zone Trampoline Park 61 North Central Drive, O'Fallon, MO · Hosted by Lakeside Bookshop; doors 8:30 PM, party 9-11:30 PM, 18+ with waiver and Sky Zone socks; Fourth Wing themed obstacle course and wall climb, tattoos, trivia, crafts; book handed out at midnigh
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Springfield Springfield, MO, Springfield, MO · Store-announced midnight release party for Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing book Threshing Day on Sept 28; sign-up details to be announced on the store's social media; preorders encouraged.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mid Rivers Center 320 Mid Rivers Center Drive, St Peters, MO 63376, St. Peters, MO · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Montana

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Billings 530 S 24th Street West, Billings, MT · In-store B&N midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); phone (406) 655-9500.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Gallatin Crossing 2825 West Main St, Bozeman, MT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mountain View Plaza 2375 US Highway 93 N, Kalispell, MT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Nebraska

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Bryant Books & Music 625 W 2nd Street, Hastings, NE · 9-11 PM release-eve party for the Empyrean/Fourth Wing fandom: refreshments, games, and discussion groups on the thirteen stories; pre-registration required via Eventbrite, capped books available.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble O Street 5150 O Street, Lincoln, NE · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Oakview Mall 3333 Oakview Dr, Omaha, NE · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Launch party · October 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM Craft Axe Throwing 2562 Leavenworth Street, #100, Omaha, NE · Fourth Wing / Empyrean celebration, 6-9 PM with doors at 5:30 PM; trivia with prizes, axe-throwing tournament, food trucks, Best Dressed in Rider Black costume contest; 21+, free parking.

Nevada

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Crossroads Commons 8915 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV · Second Las Vegas store, distinct from the Rainbow Promenade party already recorded.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Rainbow Promenade 2191 N Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Meadow Wood Court 5555 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

New Hampshire

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Nashua 235 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH · In-store release-eve party for the Empyrean series: activities, games, cosplay encouraged; pre-paid reservation required, reserve by calling the store (603) 888-0533.

New Jersey

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Brick Plaza 44 Brick Plaza, Brick, NJ · B&N chain-wide in-store midnight release party starting 9 PM on Sept 28 and running past midnight into the Sept 29 release; page redirects browsers to the viewer's local store's copy of the same event
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Somerset Shopping Center 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Clark Commons 1255 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Clifton Commons 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Court at Deptford II 1553 Almonesson Road, Deptford, NJ · B&N midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Commons at Holmdel 2130 Route 35, Holmdel, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Moorestown (East Gate Square) East Gate Square, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ · In-store Special Event; midnight release party for Threshing Day (also features To Drown a Witch); no time or RSVP shown on page, phone (856) 608-1622.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM Barnes & Noble Morris Plains 1940 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ · Chain-wide B&N in-store midnight release party starting 10 PM the night before the 9/29 on-sale; runs past midnight (listing ends 9/29 4 AM ET).; Store phone (973) 644-9482.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fashion Center 634 N State Route 17, Paramus, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Union Plaza 2401 US Highway 22 W STE 2401N, Union, NJ · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Sold out (price not shown) Romantasy Bookstore Lumberton 1603 New Jersey 38, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048, Lumberton, NJ · 6 to 8 PM; ticket includes hardcover of Threshing Day, dragon statue, custom goodie bag with stickers and bookmarks, refreshments; Empyrean dragon-themed activities; no pre-order needed to attend.
  12. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · ticketed Romantasy Bookstore Lumberton 1603 New Jersey 38, Lumberton Township, NJ · 6-8 PM release party; ticket includes hardcover of Threshing Day, dragon statue, Empyrean goodie bag (stickers, bookmarks) and refreshments; free parking; currently sold out.
  13. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Sold out (price not shown) Romantasy Bookstore 5101 New Jersey 42, Washington Township, NJ 08012, Turnersville, NJ · 6 to 8 PM; ticket includes hardcover, dragon statue, Empyrean goodie bag (stickers, bookmarks) and refreshments; immersive dragon-themed activities; free parking; refunds up to a week before.
  14. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · ticketed Romantasy Bookstore 5101 New Jersey 42, Washington Township, NJ · 6-8 PM release party; ticket includes hardcover, dragon statue, Empyrean goodie bag with stickers and bookmarks, refreshments; free parking; currently sold out.

New Mexico

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Coronado Mall 6600 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mesilla Valley Mall 700 S. Telshor Blvd. #1390, Las Cruces, NM · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

New York

  1. Event · September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $15 entry plus pottery Clay and Kiln Studio 861 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY · Pre-release celebration of Threshing Day: trivia on the first three Empyrean books, puzzles, a gauntlet, dragon pottery painting and refreshments; 7-9 PM.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Boulevard Consumer Square 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 300, Amherst, NY · Second Buffalo-area store, distinct from Clarence Mall.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Love & Legends Books 667 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY · Two-hour midnight party for the new Fourth Wing novella: on-theme games, wine and pastries; co-hosted by Trivia by Tricia and The Flights of Fantasy Podcast; refunds up to one day before.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Clarence Mall 4401 Transit Road, Buffalo, NY · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Country Glen Center Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY · In-store special event the night before the 2026-09-29 release; page shows only the date, no start time; Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) edition featured.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM · $27.21 (includes book) Barnes & Noble Union Square 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY · Games and crafts, books handed out at midnight; ticket holders admitted from 9:15 PM, arrive by 11:30 PM; every person needs a ticket; some outside queuing, no large bags; book held 7 days if you miss
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pittsford Plaza 3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY
  8. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $32 The Fountain Bookshop 803 W 187th St, New York, NY · Release-day party, 7-9 PM; Ticketed via Eventbrite; refunds up to 1 day before.
  9. Author event · October 1, 2026 · $55 Parapet (waiting list); $80 Battle Brief (sold out) One Times Square 1475 Broadway, New York, NY · Timed-entry launch event; Battle Brief includes a Q&A with Rebecca Yarros and a signed book, Parapet includes tote, patch and Skywalk photo moments.; Date Oct 1 comes from rebeccayarros.com/events; th
  10. Author event · October 1, 2026 · $80 Battle Brief (sold out) / $55 Parapet One Times Square (Times Square Skywalk) 1475 Broadway, New York, NY · Skywalk becomes an Empyrean quadrant proving ground; $80 Battle Brief (Q&A with Rebecca Yarros, signed copy, tote, Riders Quadrant patch, photos, confetti note) sold out; $55 Parapet (tote, patch, pho

North Carolina

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Asheville Mall 3 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $38 The Arcane Books and Speakeasy 210 E Chatham St, Cary, NC · Doors 8 PM, party 9 PM to 12:30 AM; ticket includes a copy of Threshing Day at midnight, prize entries and store discounts; trivia, themed stations, literary cocktails, Empyrean merch raffles.; All ag
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pavilion at King's Grant 8062 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Friendly Center 3102 Northline Avenue, Greensboro, NC
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM Barnes & Noble Greensboro 3102 Northline Avenue, Greensboro, NC · 10 PM–11:59 PM: games, activities, giveaways and prizes up to midnight; copies on sale 12:01 AM Sept 29; preorder highly recommended to guarantee a copy.; Price/RSVP terms not stated on the page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble Jacksonville Mall 308 Jacksonville Mall, Jacksonville, NC · Late-night party the night before release: games, activities, theorizing, themed drinks; prepaid reservation required in-store, space capped.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Village District 436 Daniels St, Raleigh, NC · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Ticket includes a copy of the book (ticket amount not shown; hardcover listed at $24.99) The Country Bookshop 140 NW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC · 10 PM–midnight party with themed activities; ticket includes the deluxe first edition (illustrations by Joe Requeza) handed over at midnight; RSVP via ticketmesandhills.com.
  9. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Lokal / That's Novel Books 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC · All-day release-day celebration: dragon temporary tattoos, 3D printed dragons for sale, build-your-own Kindle charm bar ($3/charm), free friendship bracelets, Kindles & Kettlebells fitness pop-up, ice
  10. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM That's Novel Books at Lokal 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC · All-day 10 AM-7 PM release party: temporary dragon tattoos, 3D-printed dragons, ice cream collab, a strength/movement pop-up, Kindle charm bar ($3/charm), friendship-bracelet station, and the evening
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 Barnes & Noble Hickory 2405 Hwy 70 S.E., Hickory, NC · Titled 'Release Day Party' rather than midnight, so almost certainly release day 9/29.

North Dakota

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fargo 1201 42 St SW, Fargo, ND · Page names the Wing and Claw Collection edition.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Dakota Square Mall 2400 SW 10th Street, Minot, ND · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Ohio

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Akron 4015 Medina Road, Akron, OH · Live B&N event page names Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) at B&N Akron, (330) 665-5199.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shoppes at Beavercreek 2720 Towne Drive #200, Beavercreek, OH · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); Store phone (937) 429-1660.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Under the Covers 17009 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH · 13 interactive trials on a Cadet Card: quadrant assignment, dragon quiz, signet creation, trivia; 5+ trials earns Rider status; book releases at midnight with preordered copy included; Rider's Hoard g
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lennox Town Center 1739 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) at B&N Lennox Town; store phone (614) 298-9516.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble North Lexington-Springmill 832 N. Lexington Springmill, Mansfield, OH · B&N in-store midnight release party for the Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) edition, EAN 9781682818084.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Shops at Fallen Timbers 3100 Main St, Maumee, OH · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Belden Park Crossing 5501 Dressler Rd NW, North Canton, OH · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Strongsville 16700 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH · Cleveland metro; distinct from the Under the Covers party in Cleveland already recorded.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Storyline Bookshop 2108 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH · 9 PM to midnight: snacks and Fourth Wing-themed activities, then to the bookshop at midnight; ticket includes the deluxe first edition with 16 full-color illustrations by Joe Requeza.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · ticketed Sunshine Book Nook 111 North Main Street, Urbana, OH · Trivia and socialization from 10:30 PM, flash tattoo scheduling, special merch; ticket includes the book plus drinks and snacks; book sales begin 12:00 AM.; Currently SOLD OUT on Eventbrite.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at Boardman Park 381 Boardman-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH · B&N in-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (out 9/29); cosplay encouraged.
  12. Midnight release · September 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM · ticketed Star City Booksellers 55 South Main Street, Miamisburg, OH · Midnight preorder pickup, 12:00-12:30 AM, for Threshing Day (Fourth Wing/Empyrean series) at Star City Booksellers; in-person, no refunds.

Oklahoma

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Norman 540 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman, OK · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble NW 61st St & N May Ave 6100 North May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK · Page shows date only, no time or RSVP details.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble, NW 61st St & N May Ave 6100 North May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK · Midnight release party the night before the 9/29 pub date: character cosplay encouraged, games and dragon-rider activities; pre-paid reservation required and spots were filling fast, so contact the st
  4. Midnight release · September 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM · $10 (credited back on purchase) Magic City Books 221 East Archer Street, Tulsa, OK · One-hour midnight shopping window for release-day titles including Threshing Day, The Siren, and a signed Mestra, plus 100+ other new books; not Empyrean-exclusive.

Oregon

  1. Launch party · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · ticketed Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton, OR · Release-eve celebration for Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean ; ticket includes admission, exclusive art print and a copy of Threshing Day handed out at 9 PM; scavenger hunt, raffle, refreshments.; R
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM Barnes & Noble Bend 2690 NE Highway 20, Bend, OR · Doors 6:30 PM, party 7-9 PM; games, activities and a costume contest, then books sold at midnight.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Forum Shopping Center 2690 NE Highway 20, Bend, OR
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free with a preorder of Threshing Day from the store ($24.99) The Book Nook 200 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR · A preorder of Threshing Day through The Book Nook is the ticket; includes an exclusive art print, games, photo booth and late-night shopping, and wraps before midnight so readers can go home and read.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Eugene 1163 Valley River Drive, Eugene, OR · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Medford 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, OR
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Pennsylvania

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Neshaminy Mall 300 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, PA
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Camp Hill Shopping Center 58 South 32nd Street, Camp Hill, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Valley Fair (Valley Forge) 150 West Swedesford Road, Devon, PA · Chain-wide B&N in-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Dickson City Crossing 638 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Barn Plaza 1745 S Easton Rd. Suite 2E, Doylestown, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Exton 301 Main Street, Exton, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Red Rose Commons 1700 H Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Montgomery Square 1271 Knapp Road, North Wales, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Settlers Ridge 800 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, Pittsburgh, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Barnes & Noble State College 365 Benner Pike, State College, PA · In-store midnight release party for the Empyrean series; activities, games, cosplay encouraged; pre-paid reservation required, contact store (814) 867-9330 to reserve, spots capped.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · $40 Main Point Books 116 North Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA · Ticket includes a copy of Threshing Day (the 13-story Empyrean collection); food, drinks and games, costumes encouraged, books handed out at midnight; 10 PM-12 AM, Eventbrite RSVP.
  12. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Arena Hub 421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  13. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM · ticketed The Otto Bookstore 107 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA · Midnight launch for Threshing Day, a collection of 13 Empyrean stories; snacks, costumes welcome, free parking; organizer John Shableski.
  14. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble York Town Center 2935 Concord Rd, York, PA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Rhode Island

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Crossings at Smithfield 371 Putnam Pike Suite 330, Smithfield, RI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Warwick Centre 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

South Carolina

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Westwood Plaza 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC · B&N in-store \"midnight\" release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection); Store phone (843) 556-6561.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shoppes at Woodhill 6090 Garners Ferry Road Suite C, Columbia, SC · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Magnolia Mall 2701 David Mcleod Blvd Unit #1200, Florence, SC · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:30 PM · $30 (includes a copy of Threshing Day handed out at midnight) M. Judson Booksellers 130 S. Main St., Greenville, SC · Runs 10:30 PM to midnight; snacks, beverages, party activities and surprises; costumes encouraged; book distributed right at midnight.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · $30 Hub City Bookshop 186 W. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC · Ticket includes the book and an exclusive collector's print handed out at midnight; trivia, costume, fan-theory and fan-art contests, games and snacks.; Rebecca Yarros will not attend.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM · ticketed Under the Cover 9 South Main Street, Sumter, SC · Midnight launch party: themed mimosas, costume contest, copies of Threshing Day handed out at midnight; runs 11 PM to 12:30 AM.; Register on Eventbrite.

South Dakota

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Rushmore Crossing 1617 Eglin St #200, Rapid City, SD · Only South Dakota event found so far.

Tennessee

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Cool Springs 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN · B&N chain-wide in-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (release 2026-09-29); store phone (615) 377-9979.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Books-A-Million Clarksville Clarksville, TN, Clarksville, TN · Midnight release party the night before the 9/29 release so readers can grab a copy early; costumes encouraged, dress as your favorite character.; No ticket or voucher mentioned; exact start time not
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Franklin Terrace 3030 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free (General Admission, $0.00) Barnes & Noble Kingston Pike 8029 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · 10 PM-midnight midnight release party; activities and games, chance to snag a copy at the stroke of midnight, more details on store socials.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pinnacle at Turkey Creek 11334 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN · Second Knoxville store, distinct from Kingston Pike.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM · Preorder (20% off) serves as admission Story Hollow 102 College St S, Madisonville, TN · 11 PM-12:30 AM, book on sale at midnight; Empyrean-themed activities, official goodies, giveaways, signed bookplate drawing.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Wolf Chase Galleria 2774 N Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN · B&N chain-wide in-store release party the night before Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) goes on sale; starts 9:00 PM.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · ticketed Once Upon A Bookstore 958 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN · Ticket price includes your pre-ordered copy; trivia, themed treats and non-alcoholic beverage, crafts, raffle prizes; dress as a favorite character to compete for a prize.; Runs 9 PM to 11:59 PM, no r
  9. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · ticketed Romance on Board Bookstore 2231 Northwest Broad Street, Suite A, Murfreesboro, TN · 6-9 PM release celebration; ticket includes a copy of the book plus party activities, with later in-store pickup if you cannot attend.
  10. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $30 general admission (no book); preorder the book for free entry Coastal Cowboy Books at Live Oak 1522 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN · 7–9:30 PM release-day party: drinks and food for purchase, book bedazzling (bring your copy), Threshing-inspired sticker and bookmark; preorder tier gets free entry.
  11. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 7:00 AM · ticketed Once Upon A Bookstore 958 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN · 7-10 AM release-day party; ticket includes a pre-ordered copy; trivia, themed treats, crafts and raffle prizes; costume contest prize for dressing as a favorite character.

Texas

  1. Event · September 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Not listed on the event page Brazos Bookstore 2421 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX · Pre-release beginner-friendly Fourth Wing-inspired embroidery class, 6-8pm, \"celebrate the new book release\"; supplies included; page does not name Rebecca Yarros or Threshing Day directly.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at Abilene 3417 Catclaw Dr, Abilene, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Watters Creek Village 988 Village Green Drive, Allen, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Westgate Mall 2415 Soncy Road, Amarillo, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Parks Mall at Arlington 3881 S. Cooper St #2027, Arlington, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley Sunset Valley Village, 5601 Brodie Lane Suite 300, Austin, TX · Chain-wide B&N in-store midnight release party the night before the Sep 29 release; store data shows Mon Sep 28 2026 at 9:00 PM.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $40 (includes one copy) Flutter Romance Bookstore 2903 Ranch Road 620 North, Building A, Austin, TX · 8 PM-12 AM release party for the next Empyrean book; ticket includes a copy, Empyrean trivia, optional costume contest, choice of craft (bedazzle a book or diamond art), light snacks.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Parkdale Mall 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Sunrise Mall 2370 North Express Way Space 2360, Brownsville, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Gateway Station 1107 N Burleson Boulevard, Burleson, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lone-Star Pavilion 711 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX · In-store midnight release party on the eve of the 2026-09-29 pub date; the book sold is the Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection) special edition.; call the store at (979) 764-8955 for the door tim
  12. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Conroe Marketplace 2920 Interstate 45N, Conroe, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  13. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Fountains at Farah 8889 Gateway Blvd. West Suite 120, El Paso, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  14. Launch party · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $40 + $1 service fee Margin Notes Bookbar 7460 Cimarron Market Ave Bldg. 2, Ste 300, El Paso, TX · Ticketed release party for Rebecca Yarros' Threshing Day (out 9/29); sold out on the store's site.; A second party, Threshing Day Release Party #2, runs Tue 9/29 6:00-7:00 PM at the same venue, same $
  15. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Hulen Center 4801 Overton Ridge Blvd, Ft Worth, TX, Fort Worth, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  16. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free RSVP - currently sold out Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall 2601 Preston Road #1204, Frisco, TX · Doors 7:30 PM, midnight release of Threshing Day; themed games, giveaways and activities.; Author not present, not a signing.; RSVP does not include a book; call the store to pre-order for giveaway pr
  17. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM · $40 event + book + limited edition print; $20 event only Talking Animals Books 909 S Main St, Suite 104, Grapevine, TX · 9 PM-12 AM; Fourth Wing trivia, in-store scavenger hunt, dragon-themed activities, costume contest, free light refreshments; books handed out at 11 PM CST; $40 tier includes the book and a capped edi
  18. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Champions Village 5303 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (out 9/29); call (281) 631-0681 for time.
  19. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Memorial Town & Country Village 12850 Memorial Drive Suite 1600, Houston, TX · Second Houston store, distinct from Champions Village.
  20. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Deerbrook Mall 20131 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  21. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at North East Mall 861 NE Mall Blvd, Hurst, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  22. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Katy 435 S. Fry Road, Katy, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  23. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Midland 2617 West Loop 250 N, Midland, TX · Midland TEXAS — distinct from the Midland MI party.
  24. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM O'Brien's Bookshop 301 W Main St, Suite 108, Midlothian, TX · Free RSVP on Humanitix; sales and preorder pickup start 11 PM, runs to midnight; door prizes, games, snacks, signed bookplates; preorders get an art print and bookmark while supplies last.
  25. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fairway Market Place 5656 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  26. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Pearland Town Center 11200 Broadway Unit 500, Pearland, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  27. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Ticket includes a copy of the book (price on Square ticket link) BiblioBar 1018 E 15th St, Plano, TX · 8-11 PM CT; Fourth Wing trivia, dragon bracelet making, signet character tests, photo ops; tickets via bibliobar.square.site.
  28. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Gates of Prosper 1191 Gates Parkway Ste #300, Prosper, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  29. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Market Center at Aliana 10189 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX · Richmond TEXAS — distinct from the Richmond VA store.
  30. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Plaza at Rockwall 1009 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  31. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8262 Agora Parkway, Selma, TX · San Antonio metro; no date/time on the store page.
  32. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Spring Grand Parkway Marketplace 6600 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  33. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble First Colony Mall 16535 Southwest Frwy Suite 4000, Sugar Land, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  34. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Woodlands 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. #3008, The Woodlands, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  35. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Baybrook 1029 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  36. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:00 AM Nook & Press 3566 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX · 6:00-9:00 AM release-morning party for preorder customers: coffee, mocktails, sweet treats, and talking all things dragons.

Utah

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Meadows 773 Grassland Drive, American Fork, UT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Layton Market Center 1780 North Woodland Park Drive, Layton, UT
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Sugarhouse 1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Commons at Southtowne 10433 S. State Street, Sandy, UT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Red Cliffs Mall 1720 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, UT · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Vermont

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free (RSVP required) Phoenix Books Essex 2 Carmichael Street, Suite 2, Essex Junction, VT · Empyrean-themed midnight party: bookmark making, trivia, photo ops, themed snacks; quadrant costumes encouraged; copies sold at midnight, preorder encouraged.; Ticket page says 10 PM to midnight; stor

Virginia

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Potomac Yard 3651 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA · Store phone (703) 299-9124.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM · Free for Blacksburg Books preorders; $10 at the door otherwise Blacksburg Books at The Maroon Door 418 N. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA · Doors 9:30 PM, activities 10 PM, books at midnight; free snacks, themed drinks for purchase; fancy dress encouraged.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM · Free with preorder from Blacksburg Books; $10 at the door The Maroon Door (hosted by Blacksburg Books) 418 N. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA · Doors 9:30 PM, activities at 10, books handed out at midnight; free snacks, themed drinks for purchase, fancy dress encouraged; runs into 12:30 AM on release day.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM · ticketed State Theater (Hundred Acre Books) 307 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA · Hosted by Hundred Acre Books at the State Theater: a night of dragons, games and books, doors 10 PM the night before release.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:30 PM Barnes & Noble Fairfax (Fair Lakes) 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax, VA · 9:30–11:30 PM, all ages, free parking: trivia and games, giant Empyrean-themed Guess Who, giveaways, costume contest, music and dancing; deluxe first edition with 16 color illustrations for purchase.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fredericksburg 1220 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA · Store-titled variant of the chain midnight party.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Shops at Stonewall 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B, Gainesville, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  8. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Hampton 5100 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  9. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Harrisonburg Crossing 289 Burgess Rd., Harrisonburg, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  10. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Wards Crossing 4024-C Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  11. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM Barnes & Noble Bull Run Plaza 10776 Sudley Manor Dr. Suite 1685, Manassas, VA · Midnight-style launch party the night before the 2026-09-29 pub date.
  12. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM 2nd & Charles Midlothian Midlothian, VA, Midlothian, VA · Store hosts a midnight release party so readers can buy Threshing Day the moment it goes on sale; post gives no RSVP, ticket, or costume details, and states no clock time beyond \"midnight\" (night of S
  13. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Reston Reston, VA, Reston, VA · Midnight release party for the Threshing Day special edition; preorder in-store to reserve a spot, and B&N members get an extra $5 in rewards on the preorder.
  14. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Chesterfield Towne Center 11500 Midlothian Tnpk Space 440, Richmond, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  15. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Valley View Mall 4802 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  16. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  17. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Virginia Beach Town Center 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA · Second Virginia Beach store, distinct from Lynnhaven Mall.

Washington

  1. Series theme night · September 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM · ticketed Lumen Field 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA · Official Fourth Wing Night theme match (Reign vs Boston Legacy FC), themed ticket package via FEVO; Rebecca Yarros not attending.
  2. Series theme night · September 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM · ticketed Lumen Field (Seattle Reign FC) 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA · Official Fourth Wing theme night at an NWSL match (Reign vs Boston Legacy), kickoff 5:30 PM PT; Fevo ticket package; Rebecca Yarros not attending; not a book signing.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Columbia Center 1321 N Columbia Center Blvd Ste 700, Kennewick, WA · In-store midnight release party for Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection).
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble The Village at Totem Lake 12520 Totem Lake Blvd NE Suite 112, Kirkland, WA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Olympia 1530 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  6. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Kitsap Mall 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  7. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM Barnes & Noble Vancouver 7700 NE Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA · 7-11 PM party for The Empyrean series release; copies go out at 9:01 PM, prepaid in-store/phone reservation is the only guaranteed copy, $5 account reward for prepaying.
  8. Launch party · September 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · ticketed Lovestruck in Seattle 8507 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA · Release-day celebration for the Fourth Wing novella: themed activities, drinks and light snacks, costume contest; tickets with or without a book; doors 6:25 PM, free parking.
  9. Author event · October 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $35-$115 Benaroya Hall, S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium 200 University Street, Seattle, WA · SOLD OUT; all paid tickets include a deluxe first edition of Threshing Day pre-signed with tip-ins, pickup in the lobby the night of the event; no book signing after the event, no meet-and-greet.

West Virginia

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble University Town Center 2814 University Town Center Drive, Morgantown, WV · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Wisconsin

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Brookfield Square 95 N. Moorland Road Unit C-1, Brookfield, WI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  2. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Bayshore 5755 N Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  3. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Fox River Commons 4705 West Grande Market Drive, Grand Chute, WI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  4. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Southland Center 2710 South Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.
  5. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Mayfair Mall 2500 N. Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI · Chain-wide B&N midnight release party; no date/time on the store page.

Wyoming

  1. Midnight release · September 28, 2026 Barnes & Noble Frontier Plaza 5116 Frontier Mall Drive #400, Cheyenne, WY · Only Wyoming event found so far.

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What is a release party on Thus Far?

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Do I have to start on the day?

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Will the Book Buddies be there?

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Is this AI?

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Why does the app ask if I own the book?

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