Celebrate, The Pirate Queen, Books-A-Million’s 2026 Book of the Year, with Ariel Lawhon!

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Join Books-A-Million for an unforgettable evening with New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon as we celebrate The Pirate Queen, proudly named Books-A-Million’s 2026 Book of the Year!

Spend the evening with Ariel for a lively conversation with bestselling author J.T. Ellison, exploring The Pirate Queen, the fascinating history behind the novel, her writing process, and the stories that bring the past to life on the page. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A, giving readers the opportunity to hear even more directly from Ariel.

And the evening doesn’t end there! Following the conversation, guests will have the opportunity to meet Ariel during a book signing and photo line—the perfect way to celebrate a book we simply cannot stop talking about.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

• A pre-signed copy of The Pirate Queen

• A special, exclusive The Pirate Queen art card available only at Books-A-Million events

• A seat for the moderated conversation and audience Q&A

• Access to the book signing and photo line with Ariel following the conversation