On Saturday, April 30, from noon to 2:00 p.m., Scott O. Brown will sign copies of his new graphic novel “They Do Not Die” at Bienville Books, 109 Dauphin Street. Written by Brown and illustrated by Horacio Lalia, the paperback graphic novel is the story of a teenage girl who struggles to save herself and her little sister when she discovers that when anyone in her small hometown turns eighteen, their souls are bartered for immortality.

This lurid B-movie horror is accompanied by “Whale Song,” a short story also by Brown and Lalia about Captain Percival Smith and his close-encounter with a were-whale, as well as numerous behind-the-scenes extras. Copies of “They Do Not Die” will be available at $9.99 for the 96-page black-and-white graphic novel. The author has timed this signing to coincide with Walpurgis Night, a traditional spring festival popular in northern Europe which is held on April 30.

Sir Robert Plant was spotted at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club – a “little corner bar” in Oakleigh –  recently.

As a well-known area raconteur stated…”Paul Giamatti at Bienville Books last week…Robert Plant (and Patti Griffin) at Callaghans last night. My little neighborhood is hella-hip.”

Photo courtesy of Callaghan’s.

Once again, Bienville Books will host a lemonade stand to collect donations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Stop by on Monday, July 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and enjoy an ice-cold can of lemonade and some delicious cookies. Suggested donation is $3.00.