About this Event
Join on June 8, 2026, at 7:00pm as we welcome author, filmmaker, and social justice activist to the store to discuss her latest book, .
Grammy-Award winning artist, Salvador Santana, will start the event with a piano solo.
Across stories of motherhood, heritage, faith, global activism, and spiritual growth, Deborah takes readers on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and the powerful process of becoming whole. From working with Kenya’ s Daraja Academy to the Museum of the African Diaspora, from family loss to profound reinvention, she reveals how the fire that nearly consumed her became the source of her rebirth. Equal parts inspirational memoir, spiritual teaching, and women’ s empowerment, Loving the Fire is for anyone standing at a crossroads— ready to shed old versions of themselves and step into a fuller, freer life.
Deborah will be in conversation with , an Emmy-nominated and Critics Choice winning actress/producer known for her powerful performances in LOVECRAFT COUNTRY and SMOKE.
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.
GUIDELINES
- This is a discussion, signing, and photo-op event.
- The author will sign her other titles.
- Photos will be taken by a BN bookseller on the ticket holder's phone or camera.
- 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.
TICKET INFORMATION
Book Admission - $32.93 **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One copy of .
- Admission to the event space for the discussion and signing with .
Ticket Holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Check-in will be at the third-floor customer service desk. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.
If you need any special assistance or accommodation, please email our Event Coordinator at [email protected].
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.
- Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event space for the discussion. This does not guarentee a seat for later arrivals.
- 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 only a purchased ticket from the official B&N Eventbrite ticketing page will admit you to this event. To ensure it is the correct ticketing page, please purchase directly from our BN.com store page, here:
Your ticket/QR code must scan at the door for you to be admitted. Barnes & Noble cannot verify the validity of tickets purchased from resellers or re-created pages, so please purchase with caution. Each person must have a ticket to enter the event.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Barnes & Noble The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, United States
USD 36.56
