Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on August 16, 2025, as we welcome Alyson Stoner to the store to take photos for the release of Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything. Overflowing with intimate details from film and TV sets like “Camp Rock,” “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “Step Up,” and “Phineas & Ferb,” Stoner pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry to expose the “toddler to train wreck pipeline,” while detailing their own turbulent upbringing, including family violence, eating disorders, and religious trauma.
With boldness and wry humor, Stoner examines what it means to be "well-adjusted" in a dysfunctional society, and the book's chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, purpose, and mental health in a digital age.
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.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Solo Book Admission - $32.85 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 10:00 AM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.
GUIDELINES
- This is a photo-op event only. Books will be pre-signed.
- No memorabilia or backlist titles will be signed at this event.
- 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.
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.
