Arts & Entertainment

What Celebs Will Be At Bergen Bookshops This Winter?

A bestselling author, a pop star and hall of fame wrestler are among the celebrities scheduled to appear at upcoming book signing events.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The stars will be out and about at two local bookstores this winter.

A bestselling author, a pop star and hall of fame wrestler are among the celebrities scheduled to appear at upcoming book signing events in Bergen County.

Here's a round-up of who will be where.

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Bookends (Ridgewood)

Where: 211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

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What To Know: The shop recommends ordering books in advance of signings to secure a copy. Each person attending must purchase a book from Bookends to attend. Visit mkt.com/bookends or call 201-445-0726 to order event books.

  • Jan. 18, 1 p.m. – WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Tito Santana will sign his new book “Don’t Call Me Chico”
  • Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. – Actress Candace Cameron Bure will take a photo and sign her new book “Grow, Candace, Grow”
  • Jan. 27, 6 p.m. – Captain of the 1980 USA Men’s Olympic Team Mike Eruzione will sign his new book “The Making of a Miracle”
  • Feb. 6, 6 p.m. – Pop artist Jessica Simpson will take a photo and sign her new book “Open Book”

Books & Greetings (Northvale)

Where: 271G Livingston Street, Northvale

What to know: All events are ticketed and only books purchased from Books & Greetings will be signed. To purchase a book and secure a place in the signing line, visit the store or call 201-784-2665.

  • Jan. 28, 7 p.m. – Joseph “Rev Run” of Run DMC and his wife, Justine Simmons, will sign copies of their book “Old School Love and Why It Works”
  • March 17, 7 p.m. – New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

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