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📚✨ Thanksgiving Weekend Author Showcase at Burlington By the BookNovember 27–29 •
Downtown Burlington
Celebrate the holiday weekend with three days of local authors, hometown history, children’s storytelling, and inspiring memoirs. It’s the perfect way to ease from Thanksgiving into the Christmas season - right here in Downtown Burlington.
Friday, November 27 •
11:00 AM – 3:00 PMA triple‑header of local history, mystery, and motorsports:
Ned Fry - local racecar driver and motorsports historian preserving Southeast Iowa’s racing legacy.
Russ Fry - Burlington historian and author sharing the stories that shaped our river town.
Bill Dowell - local mystery writer, signing his regional mysteries including The Legend of Stony Hollow.
A perfect afternoon for fans of Burlington lore, racing tales, and homegrown mystery.
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Saturday, November 28 •
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
A joyful children’s book celebration — overlapping with the Downtown Christmas Lighted Parade!
Anthony Jones, author of Pajama Puma: 12 Days Until Christmas - a cozy, playful countdown to the holiday
Stacy Pardall, author of the Me: 123 preschool picture‑book series - bright, early‑learning stories full of charm.
Bring the kids, enjoy the parade atmosphere, and meet two authors who create magic for young readers.
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Sunday, November 29 •
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
An uplifting afternoon with Lyle Gibson, signing his newest book Run Home With Me.
Lyle is a natural athlete, coach, and spokesman for Parkinson’s Disease - sharing a powerful message of hope, inspiration, and resilience through unforeseen challenges. 🌟
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Make Burlington By the Book part of your holiday weekend.
Local authors, local stories, children’s books, inspiration, and the start of the Christmas season - all in one welcoming place.
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