BookPeople Events Presents: An Afternoon with Katherine Arden

Step into a realm of magic, politics, and unicorns at BookPeople Events Presents: An Afternoon with Katherine Arden, celebrating her dazzling new novel, The Unicorn Hunters.

This ticketed author event is your chance to hear the New York Times bestselling writer behind the Winternight trilogy and the Small Spaces quartet talk about her latest historical fantasy, a tale where a young monarch’s secret marriage could reshape the fate of her world. Expect an engaging conversation about fierce heroines, enchanted forests, and the high cost of power, followed by a chance to get your book signed.

The Unicorn Hunters whisks readers to the occupied duchy of Brittany, where Anne refuses to surrender her title, her lands, or her future to the French crown. To outmaneuver her enemies, she arranges a risky, hidden betrothal and stages a unicorn hunt in the legendary forest of Brocéliande—a place where divination falters and old magic lingers. Court intrigue, dangerous secrets, and whispers of faerie enchantment collide in a story that blends real history with the shimmer of myth.

This special hardcover edition is a treat for book lovers, with an illustrated jacket, foil-stamped case, and lush full-color endpapers that make it as beautiful on the outside as the story is within.

At the event, you can:

• Hear Katherine Arden discuss her inspiration, research, and worldbuilding process for The Unicorn Hunters
• Dive into the history behind Anne of Brittany and how fact becomes fantasy on the page
• Ask questions about writing, reading, and crafting unforgettable characters
• Join a signing line to get your book personalized and meet the author
• Support an iconic independent bookstore that helps bring celebrated authors to local readers

Whether you fell in love with the icy folklore of the Winternight trilogy or you are discovering Katherine Arden for the first time, this afternoon promises rich storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and the electric buzz of a room full of readers all geeking out over the same book.

Come ready to talk fantasy, history, unicorns, and the dangerous game of power—and leave with a signed copy that will shine on your shelf like a treasured relic from an enchanted library.