Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on October 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 pm as we welcome actor, director, writer, and founding member of Critical Role Sam Riegel to sign Critical Role: Smiley Day!: A Good Advice Book From Your Favorite Robot Therapist. Wit and wisdom abound in this illustrated gift book from Fresh Cut Grass, an extremely helpful and empathetic robot. Featuring beautiful, full-color illustrations by Thorn L. Knight, this is the perfect gift for Critters of all ages who need a friendly reminder that taking care of themselves is important in order to have a Smiley Day!
To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.
GUIDELINES
- This is a signing and meet & greet event.
- One memorabilia item wil be signed per ticket purchased.
- A BN Bookseller will take photos on the customer's phone/camera.
- No large bags will be permitted into the event. Please leave your bags in your vehicle.
- Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.
TICKETING INFORMATION
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
Solo Book Admission - $17.51 **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**
- Admission to the line for the signing and meet & greet with Sam Riegel.
Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:00 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in. Stop by the help desk on the first floor to find the check-in location.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
- Some outside queuing may be required, so please come dressed appropriately for all weather.
- The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.
- To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
- Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
- All event guidelines are subject to change.
- If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.
Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Tickets are non-transferable. Do not purchase tickets from a third party.
REFUNDS
Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before the event.
If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
