About this Event
Join on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 2PM, as we welcome New York Times bestselling author in discussion with to celebrate the release of , in the third installment of the witty and magic-fueled He Who Fights With Monsters series!
**Each ticket includes a pre-signed copy of package with sprayed edges!
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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.
- Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.
TICKET INFORMATION
Book Admission - $34.60 (Admission + pre-signed copy of ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One pre-signed copy of .
- Admission to the event space with .
Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 1 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.
-->For tickets that include admission to the discussion, there are SEATED and STANDING tickets:
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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. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.
- Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the photo-op line.
- Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum.
- Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.
GUIDELINES
- The author will personalize your copy of .
- Candid photos only. Photos will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's camera or phone.
- No large bags will be permitted into the event.
- Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
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- Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.
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REFUNDS
Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME OF 2PM.
If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Arboretum (Austin, TX) will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
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In the middle of penning a dry academic paper, Shirtaloon had a revelation: he desperately needed to write something very silly.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
To his surprise and delight, he found a warm and welcoming audience in the world of online serialized fiction. Transitioning his work into actual books, he is continually startled at the appetite for his particular blend of high magic, wild adventure and absurd nonsense.
Success has allowed him to fund an excessive board game collection he doesn’t have time to play because he’s always writing. The unplayed games sit on the shelves behind him as he works, silently judging.
is an author from Texas who has written several books and found the gumption to publish a few (so far). He graduated from Texas Tech with a B.A. in English, because evidently he's not familiar with what the term "employable" means. Drew has been called one of the most profound, prolific, and talented authors of his generation, but a table full of drunks will say almost anything when offered a round of free shots. Drew feels kind of like a D-bag writing about himself in the third person like this. He does appreciate that you're still reading, though.
Drew would like to sit down and have a beer with you. Or a cocktail. He's not here to judge your preferences. Drew is terrible at being serious, and has no real idea what a snippet biography is meant to convey anyway. Drew thinks you are awesome just the way you are. That part, he meant. Drew is off to go high-five random people, because who doesn't love a good high-five? No one, that's who.
ABOUT
Jason Asano is loving life as a interdimensional kung-fu wizard. But he's about to learn that newfound power comes at a price in the third installment of the witty and magic-fueled He Who Fights With Monsters series—now with a bonus short story exclusive to this deluxe hardcover edition.
For all that Jason knows, life is amazing. But he's about to learn that all his new power, wealth, and influence comes at a price.
Riding high on success, he and his team are looking to the future, preparing themselves for the challenges to come. Nothing, however, could prepare him for the lessons his enemies have to teach. When magic is involved, the stakes can be even greater than life and death.
While Jason’s personal enemies make plans, the greater foes plaguing his new home have been pushed to the brink. With one powerful card left to play, they are on a collision course with Jason and his team. With no one to help and more than their lives on the line, Jason and his companions must fight with more monsters than ever in the race to grow stronger. With an invincible enemy already anticipating them, they will learn that sometimes winning the battle is more important than surviving it.
About the series: An isekai culture clash is unleashed as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure.
He Who Fights With Monsters, Book 3: Hero includes:
- A bonus short story
- Sprayed edges (FIRST PRINTING ONLY!!!)
- Spot gloss dust cover
- Foil-stamped case
- Foil-stamped spine
- Custom art endpapers
Event venue & nearby stays
Barnes & Noble - Arboretum (Austin, TX), 10000 Research Boulevard, Austin, United States
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