Books of Wonder | ‪This cozy, independent children’s book store (with Chelsea and Upper West locations) sells new, old, and rare books and art, and offers semiweekly storytime and a full calendar of in-store author reading events. Tues., May 7, from 6-8pm at the 18th St. store, Books of Wonder welcomes S.C. Meagle for a launch event for This Is Not A Love Scene.

The store’s site describes the plot of Meagle’s new book thusly: “Lights, camera—all Maeve needs is action. But at eighteen, a rare form of muscular dystrophy usually stands in the way of romance. She’s got her friends, her humor, and a passion for filmmaking to keep her focus off consistent rejection… and the hot older guy starring in her senior film project. Tall, bearded, and always swaying, Cole Stone is everything Maeve can’t be. And she likes it. Between takes, their chemistry is shockingly electric. Suddenly Maeve gets a taste of typical teenage dating life, but girls in wheelchairs don’t get the hot guy—right? Cole’s attention challenges everything she once believed about her self-image and hopes for love. But figuring this out, both emotionally and physically, won’t be easy for either of them. Maeve must choose between what she needs and what she wants, while Cole has a tendency to avoid decisions altogether. And the future might not wait for either.”

The author will give a talk, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their books. This event is appropriate for ages 14 and up. The Chelsea location is at 18 W. 18th St. btw. 5th & 6th Aves. The UWS location is at 217 W. 84th btw. Broadway & Amsterdam. Call 212-989-3270 or email info@booksofwonder.com. Website: www.booksofwonder.com. Facebook: facebook.com/BooksofWonder. Twitter: @BooksofWonder.

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