Melissa de la Cruz with Karen McManus: The Headmaster's List

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<h2>In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of <em>The Headmaster's List </em>with author Melissa de la Cruz, in conversation with Karen McManus.</h2><h2></h2><h2><em>Register for the event!</em></h2><h3><strong>RSVP </strong>to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. You will also be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates.</h3><h3></h3><h2><em>Reserve a book!</em></h2><h3><strong>Preordered books will include a laptop sticker.</strong></h3><h3>Books will be available for purchase at the event, but you can ensure that you get a copy by preordering on this page. You can pick your book up after 6:30PM on the day of the event.</h3><h3>Can't make it to the event? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held or shipped from the store!</h3>

<h2><em>The Headmaster's List</em></h2><p><em>One of Us Is Lying</em> meets <em>Riverdale </em>in <em>The Headmaster's List</em>, an edge-of-your-seat YA thriller about a fatal car crash and the dangerous lengths one teen will go to uncover the truth about what really happened.</p><p>Friday night. The party of the summer. Four teens ride home together. Only one never makes it.</p><p>When high school sophomore Chris Moore is tragically killed in a car crash, Armstrong Prep is full of questions. Who was at the wheel? And more importantly, who was at fault?</p><p>Eighteen-year-old Spencer Sandoval wishes she knew. As rumors swirl that her ex, Ethan, was the reckless driver, she can’t bring herself to defend him. And their messy breakup has nothing to do with it – she can’t remember anything from that night, not even what put her in that car with Ethan, Chris, and Tabby Hill, the new loner in school.</p><p>The hunt for answers intensifies when a local true crime podcast takes an interest in the case, pushing Spencer further into the depths of this sinister mystery. Was it all just a night out that went very wrong? And is it a coincidence that all but Chris is on Armstrong's esteemed honor roll, the Headmaster’s List? In a place ruled by pedigree and privilege, the truth can only come at a deadly price.</p><p>Set against the glitz and glamour of an elite LA private school, Melissa de la Cruz's first YA thriller is an addictive mystery perfect for fans of <em>Gossip Girl</em> and <em>A Good Girl's Guide to Murder</em>.</p><p><strong>Melissa de la Cruz</strong> is the #1 <em>New York Times</em>, #1 <em>Publisher’s Weekly</em> and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Many of her more than fifty books have also topped <em>USA Today</em>, <em>Wall Street Journal</em> and <em>Los Angeles Times</em> bestseller lists and been published in over twenty countries. She is the co-director of YALLFEST (Charleston, SC) and the co-founder of YALLWEST (Santa Monica, CA), the two largest and most vibrant young adult book festivals in the country. Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. She lives in West Hollywood with her husband and daughter.</p><p><strong>Karen M. McManus</strong> is a #1 <em>New York Times</em>, <em>USA Today</em>, and international bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her work includes the <em>One of Us Is Lying</em> series, which has been turned into a television show on Peacock and Netflix, as well as the stand-alone novels <em>Two Can Keep a Secret</em>, <em>The Cousins</em>, <em>You’ll Be the Death of Me</em>, and <em>Nothing More to Tell</em>. Karen’s critically acclaimed, award-winning work has been translated into 42 languages. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit karenmcmanus.com, or follow @writerkmc on Twitter and Instagram.</p><p></p><h2><a href="https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781338680294" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>About Brookline Booksmith</h2><p>We are one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, family-owned and locally run since 1961. We offer an extensive selection of new, used, and bargain books; unique, beautiful gifts; award-winning events series; and specialty foods. Every day, we strive to foster community through the written word, represent a diverse range of voices and histories, and inspire conversations that enrich our lives. Find more at <a href="http://brooklinebooksmith.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">brooklinebooksmith.com</a>!</p><p></p><p><strong>EVENT ACCESSIBILITY </strong></p><p><strong>This event will take place at street level. </strong>If possible, the event will be livestreamed to YouTube. ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Seats are limited. <strong>Please email us at tickets@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. </strong>We will do our best to serve your needs!</p>

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