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Oct
21
to Oct 25

Bouchercon Calgary

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JT will be appearing on the panel The Fast Pace of Thrillers: What sets the clock ticking and propels your readers into the story on Saturday, October 24, 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Moderator: Vera Chan (m)

Panelists: Peter Pontsa, Tom Milani, Debra Webb, J.T. Ellison

She will also be signing in the MWA booth at 9:45am, and int he signing room post panel.

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Oct
13
6:30 PM18:30

Celebrate Books-A-Million’s 2026 Book of the Year THE PIRATE QUEEN (Ticketed Event)

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

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Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00

Landmark Booksellers

Join us at Landmark Booksellers on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00pmfor an evening with New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison for the release of her new thriller, You Know Why.

Ellison’s new novel is a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets we keep from the ones we love most. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels of psychological suspense, and the Emmy Award-winning cohost of A Word on Words on PBS. Her work has been optioned for television, published in thirty countries, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

Free to attend. Please RSVP (615) 791-6400 so we know to expect you. You can also order a signed copy of You Know Why ahead of time, or as many copies as you like.

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Sep
4
6:00 PM18:00

Naughty Dog Books (Nashville, Indiana)

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Sep 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 IN-46 East, Nashville, IN 47448, USA

About the event

Join us for an evening with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, J.T. Ellison, as she promotes her newest release, You Know Why.

Your evening with J.T. includes:

  • A hardcover copy of You Know Why signed by the author

  • An exclusive reading by the author

  • A moderated conversation with the author

  • Audience Q&A

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Aug
23
to Oct 8

Influencer Virtual Tour for YOU KNOW WHY

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Late August – September 2026 Virtual Tour for YOU KNOW WHY by bestselling author J.T. Ellison

OVER THE RIVER PR

YOU KNOW WHY is on sale August 25, 2026

We’re hosting an extensive virtual tour to celebrate the launch of J.T. Ellison’s new thriller, YOU KNOW WHY, and we hope you’ll follow along as these amazing influencers (over 100 of them!) share reviews, features, and giveaways beginning August 23rd and lasting throughout the month of September:

Sunday, August 23

@alymaverinoreads

@redreviews4you

@awitchandherbook

@bookobsessionslinda

@bethanyburiedinbooks

Monday, August 24

@stacy40pages

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@the_silly_readers

@lovemybooks2020

Tuesday, August 25

@shadows.in.my.pages

@hollyreadit

@addictedtobooks86

@shereadswith_coffee

@readyourworriesaway

@bookprincessofcali

Wednesday, August 26

@brianas_best_reads

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@diveintoagoodbook

@legallybookedup

@readwithjamie

Thursday, August 27

@thrillerswineandchill

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@wutheringvines

Friday, August 28

@katieneedsabiggerbookshelf

@nikkileethrillseeker

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Saturday, August 29

@the_dusti_bookshelf

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Sunday, August 30

@growingwithcassie_

Monday, August 31

@littleairplane6

@bookish.kir

@mandys_book_nook3

Tuesday, September 1

@books_and_biewers

@enjoyingbooksagain

Wednesday, September 2

@literaryescape_w.er

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Thursday, September 3

@thebookclubmom

@webreakforbooks

@secretreadinglife

Friday, September 4

@novelgossip

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Saturday, September 5

@purrfectpages

Sunday, September 6

@karens_library

Monday, September 7

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Tuesday, September 8

@nissa_the.bookworm

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@sarahs.bookish.reviews

Wednesday, September 9

@reading_is_my_remedy

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@nurse_bookie

Thursday, September 10

@justyourbasicbookstagram

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@anovelaccount

Friday, September 11

@fishgirllovesbooks

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Sunday, September 13

@reading.withreese

Monday, September 14

@rozierreadsandwine

@itsallaboutthethrill

@libraryofbookish

Tuesday, September 15

@fullof_lit

@lexijava

@inspired.j.reads

Wednesday, September 16

@speedreadstagram

@readingdiaries

@tammysnead62

Thursday, September 17

@bookgirlbrown_reviews

@madismysteries

@holdme.thrillme

Friday, September 18

@elle.g.reads

@bbecca_marie

@deasbookshelf

Sunday, September 20

@danish_mustardreads

Monday, September 21

@books.cats.travel.food

@athenanooneaskedyou

@nikstagrambooks

Tuesday, September 22

@journalofjaida

@megsbookclub

@alice.thereader

Wednesday, September 23

@latestbookcrush

@books.with.courtney

@bookswritingandmore

Thursday, September 24

@candice_reads

@thrillbythepage_

@bibliophile_nikki

Friday, September 25

@sarahandherbookshelves

@gofetchabook

@amysbooketlist

Monday, September 28

@bookdragon217

@ablueboxfullofbooks

@books.abound.with.a.hound

Tuesday, September 29

@hooked.by.books

@abookwormwithwine

@xbookwormcafe

Wednesday, September 30

@bookrecs_by_celeste

@rebeccareviewedit

@bookedinperpetuity

From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets kept hidden from the ones we love most.

“Part Hitchcock, part travel thriller, part domestic suspense, and altogether irresistible—a novel smart enough to yank the rug out from beneath you over and over, and so addictive that you keep getting back up. But don’t trust that title, or anything else: you don’t know why, you won’t guess who, and you can’t imagine what’s really going on. Man, this is a good one.” — A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Twisty, gripping, and impossible to put down, YOU KNOW WHY is a masterfully crafted thriller about buried secrets, revenge, and the lies that can destroy a family.” —Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“There’s no getting bored here. This is part caper, part domestic thriller, and one hundred percent worth the read.” – Crimespree Magazine

Your husband has vanished. A stranger knows why. And the truth about your marriage is deadly. WHICH ONE OF THEM IS LYING?

On August 25, 2026, bestselling author J.T. Ellison is set to release her highly anticipated and most haunting domestic thriller yet, YOU KNOW WHY (Thomas & Mercer). Building on the success of Last Seen and A Very Bad Thing, Ellison returns with a meticulously crafted domestic thriller that is impossible to put down. It’s a masterclass in suspense that explores the chilling question: Is the protagonist’s husband, the man she adores, a protector or a killer?

Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and B.A. Paris, this page-turner delivers Ellison’s signature themes of marital betrayal, complicated sisters, and unreliable narrators. YOU KNOW WHYis the sharp, sophisticated psychological thriller you will need in late August to transition from suspenseful summer beach reads into fall’s best thrillers.

It’s the holidays, and photographer Brooklyn Locke is bound for Italy with her husband, Trey, and their two children. But when Trey vanishes from the airport, missing their connecting flight, their impromptu vacation―and life as she knows it―begins to unravel.

Desperate to find her husband, Brooklyn accepts help from a stranger on the same flight, Eden Barrow. But Eden soon makes a shocking claim. She is the sister of Trey’s first wife, and ten years ago he was the main suspect in her murder.

Struggling to comprehend these accusations, fate delivers one more blow: a violent accident that leaves Brooklyn fighting for her life. With nowhere else to turn, Brooklyn leans on Eden for support. But each kindness feels too rehearsed, feeding her doubts about Eden’s motives and Trey’s true past.

Brooklyn has her own dark history she’d rather forget and confronts an unsettling possibility. Her life is not what it seems, and the truth is a trap―laid by someone waiting for the perfect time to strike.

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SIBA March Madness at Parnassus Books
Mar
29
12:00 PM12:00

SIBA March Madness at Parnassus Books

Nine bookstores, eight states, and everyone’s a winner at SIBA’s March Madness! Kicking off on March 1 at Baldwin & Co in New Orleans, LA, nine SIBA bookstores will host one-day gatherings throughout March that include bookseller education, meet-the-author luncheons, networking, and idea shares on what’s working at attendee stores.

At lunch, booksellers will meet J.T. Ellison, M. Hendrix, and Mary Laura Philpott.

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HER DARK LIES Virtual Launch Party With Parnassus Books
Mar
8
6:00 PM18:00

HER DARK LIES Virtual Launch Party With Parnassus Books

Join me virtually at my hometown indie bookstore to welcome HER DARK LIES into the world! This event is at 6 pm CT/7 pm ET. I’ll be in conversation with Allison Brennan (New York Times bestselling author of TELL NO LIES). You can preorder a signed and personalized copy here.

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Suspenseful Tales! Nashville's Best Selling Authors at Gordon Jewish Community Center
Feb
16
1:00 PM13:00

Suspenseful Tales! Nashville's Best Selling Authors at Gordon Jewish Community Center

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Join me at Gordon Jewish Community Center for a conversation with fellow Nashvillians Jeremy Finley (author of THE DARK ABOVE), Rea Frey (author of BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE), and Andrew Maraniss (author of GAMES OF DECEPTION.) The conversation will be moderated by Rudy Kalis.

What do Nashville Homicide Lt. Taylor Jackson, Senator Tom Roseworth of Tennessee, and Sarah, a child kidnapper have in common? They’re all creations of local thriller, suspense and crime writers. Join us for an afternoon of lively discussion with Nashville based authors J.T. Ellison, Jeremy Finley, Andrew Maraniss, and Rea Frey and hear how they translate their real life experiences into best-selling books. 

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Booked For Lunch - Duxbury, MA
Jan
16
12:00 PM12:00

Booked For Lunch - Duxbury, MA

I’ll be in conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan for Booked For Lunch and signing copies of GOOD GIRLS LIE. Hank will sign copies of THE MURDER LIST.

The Duxbury Senior Center, Duxbury Free Library, and Westwinds Bookshop team up for a literary series called “Booked for Lunch,” which pairs literature with a luncheon.

The lunch is $12. You can register by calling 781-934-5774 extension 5716.

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Meet The Author at Gwinnett County Public Library - Peachtree Corners, GA
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

Meet The Author at Gwinnett County Public Library - Peachtree Corners, GA

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Join me at the Gwinnett County Public Library where I’ll be in conversation with Kimberly Belle (bestselling author of DEAR WIFE) and signing copies of GOOD GIRLS LIE.

*This event is free and open to the public. We’ll be in the Community Chest room.

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The North Atlanta Author Series at Milton Library - Milton, GA
Jan
14
1:00 PM13:00

The North Atlanta Author Series at Milton Library - Milton, GA

Milton Library and Bookmiser present The North Atlanta Author Series at Milton Library, where I’ll be in conversation with Emily Carpenter (author of UNTIL THE DAY I DIE). I’ll also be signing copies of GOOD GIRLS LIE.

*This is a free event but you must register for a spot.

 
 
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GOOD GIRLS LIE Launch Party and Signing At Parnassus Books
Jan
7
6:30 PM18:30

GOOD GIRLS LIE Launch Party and Signing At Parnassus Books

Join me at my hometown indie bookstore to welcome GOOD GIRLS LIE into the world! I’ll be in conversation with Nashville’s own Ariel Lawhon (NYT bestselling author of I WAS ANASTASIA and the upcoming CODE NAME HÉLÈNE) and there will be champagne! 🥂

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