B&N Virtually Presents: Cassandra Clare discusses BETTER IN BLACK

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Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles and the New York Times bestselling Sword Catcher, Cassandra Clare, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of BETTER IN BLACK, a collection of ten original love stories featuring fan-favorite couples from her bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!

Each ticket includes a copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition of BETTER IN BLACK which includes unique pink palette endpapers, a burgundy exclusive case with gold foil, and bonus content from the author.

**This event will be streamed live from Cassandra's Barnes & Noble Union Square appearance.

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TICKET INFORMATION:

SIGNED B&N Exclusive Book Admission - $34.82 (Admission + B&N Exclusive hardcover book + tax/shipping): ****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One signed copy of BETTER IN BLACK - B&N Exclusive Edition (on-sale 12/2/25).
• Admission to the virtual event space with Cassandra Clare.

**Have a question for the author? Leave it at check-out and it could possibly be answered live during the event!**

EVENT DETAILS:

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ABOUT BETTER IN BLACK:

Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.

Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.

These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with:

• Anna and Ari
• Emma and Julian
• Kieran, Mark, and Cristina
• James and Cordelia
• Thomas and Alastair
• Sebastian and the Seelie Queen
• Jocelyn and Luke

A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!