Award-winning author Chris McClain Johnson, native of Mayfield KY and 1986 graduate of Murray State University, launches her debut epistolary novella, THREE GUESSES, in her hometown on Tuesday, June 17, 5:30-7pm, at the Graves County Public Library as part of their Adult Summer Reading series, with an author introduction by Mayfield Mayor Kathy Onan and book signing and discussion. On Saturday, June 21, 2-3:30pm, at McCracken County Public Library, she joins Gerry Harlan Brown, Angela Mason, and Jon Musgrave for the library's Front and Center Author Spotlight, an informal Meet and Greet with four regional authors.

Recipient of Regal House Publishing's 2023 Fugere Book Prize, THREE GUESSES, featuring three strangers who form a unique friendship writing letters over seven years, has received wide praise for being "intensely clever" and "wildly entertaining and smart" with "intimate, riveting prose" and "a fascinating look at modern friendship." At less than 200 pages, it's also perfect for summer book clubs! Find out more at www.chrismcclainjohnson.com.

RECAP of EVENTS:

Tuesday, June 17, 5:30-7pm at Graves County Public Library, Mayfield KY, with author intro by Mayor Kathy Onan at 6pm (https://www.gravescountypubliclibrary.org/event/chris-mcclain-johnson-book-signing-2054)

Saturday, June 21, 2-3:30pm at McCracken County Public Library, Paducah KY, with other regional authors (https://www.mclib.net/event/front-center-author-spotlight-5842)

Author signings and books for sale at both events - no cash or checks

Paperback: $18.95

Venmo/PayPal: $20

Credit/Debit Card: $20.50

For joining her launch events, Chris will cover remaining sales tax and card fees.

If you can't attend, please be sure to support your local bookstores or check this great read out from your library.