Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on August 12th, 2025, as we welcome Michael Chessler to the store to discuss and sign Mess: A Novel, a charming and perceptive story of a professional organizer to Hollywood’s elite who learns to find love and acceptance amid the messiness of life.
Michael will be in conversation with Tori Spelling, actress, television personality, author, and podcast host.
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.
TICKET INFORMATION
**A ticket includes:
Solo Book Admission - $20.79 (Admission + one copy of Mess: A Novel): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:
For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.
For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.
- Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 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.
GUIDELINES
- This is a discussion, audience q&a, and book signing event.
- No additional memorabilia will be signed at this event. Only copies of Mess will be signed.
- Photos will be taken by a BN Bookseller on the Customer's camera/phone.
- No large bags will be permitted into the event.
- 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. Each person must have a ticket to enter.
Refunds:
Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start date.
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.
