Edward Schmit + Will Taylor: The Open Era

Strand Book Storewas born in 1927 on Fourth Avenue on what was then called “Book Row,” an area that covered six city blocks and housed forty-eight bookstores. Our founder Benjamin Bass was all of twenty-five years old when he began his modest used bookstore and sought to create a place where books would be loved, and book lovers could congregate. Ninety years and a move over to Broadway, the Strand is still run by the Bass Family and is home to four floors of over 2.5 million used, new, and rare books, a wide array of bookish gifts, and fun literary events held almost every night of the week. From the dollar carts outside to the Rare Book Room on the third floor, and cheeky graffiti-ing throughout the store courtesy of Steve “EPSO” Powers, the iconic store now stands testament a place for book lovers to explore.

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Join us for a release event with debut author Edward Schmit, discussing his new novel THE OPEN ERA.

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Moderating this discussion is New York City-based content creator Will Taylor. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street. Can’t make the event? <a href="https://www.strandbooks.com/open-era-9780593956779.html" title="https://www.strandbooks.com/open-era-9780593956779.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Purchase a signed copy of The Open Era here.</a> ACCESSIBILITY:Strand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator.ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by May 19 to request.Please ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact events@strandbooks.com---------------------------------------------------------------------Love evens the score between two tennis players in this stunning debut romance.Recently-turned-pro tennis player Austin Hardy has been out since high school and it’s never been a big deal. That is, until he becomes the first openly gay man to compete in a Grand Slam tournament. Suddenly, being gay is a huge deal, with headlines to prove it.Unprepared for this new spotlight, Austin’s anxiety disorder hits a breaking point, and he trips and falls at practice. Right next to the very attractive, very talented, and probably straight Diego Cruz, ranked second in the world.The two professional rivals start a friendship off the court. But between their flirty banter, mixed signals, and looming showdown, Austin is thrown further off his game by Diego. With the eyes of the world on Austin, the weight of history on his shoulders, and Diego across the net, he must decide whether love means nothing or if it means everything as he battles for the trophy during an electric two weeks at the US Open.

Photo credit: Erin BurnistonEdward Schmit is an author based in New York City. From theatre kid to graphic designer to creative director, he’s always exploring new ways to tell stories. A passionate mental health advocate, he’s worked in the nonprofit space for more than seven years. The Open Era is his debut novel and combines three things close to his heart: queer love stories, mental health awareness, and the most beautiful sport in the world: tennis.

Photo credit: Bright BazaarWill Taylor is a New York City-based content creator, two-time best-selling author, and TV host, including serving as the resident design and lifestyle expert on The Drew Barrymore Show. Since 2009, Will has shared his unique blend of attainable yet inspirational ‘make-you-smile style’ for home, fashion, and travel with an audience of millions every day. His social media handle is @brightbazaar.

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