Join Midtown Reader for our Meet and Greet Happy Hour! Stop by to grab a drink from the Piebrary and meet authors Karmen Lee, Logan Schober, and Blake Todd.

About The 7-10 Split:

This is how love rolls…

For teacher Ava Williams, some subjects are not up for debate. Like history—specifically, the one she has with Grace Jones, bowling pro and local celeb. Who is now, for no identifiable reason, teaching at the same small-town Georgia high school as Ava. Once upon a time, they were thick as thieves, best friends, rivals who pushed each other, and total bowling nerds. Then they shared a kiss, sweet and confusing…and after that, they split and nothing was ever the same.

Ava is pretty sure she has every reason to hate Grace. Especially when the school’s soggy potato of a principal announces—finally—that the students can have the bowling team Ava has been pushing for, for years…only to hand it to Grace.

Now they’re expected to be partners and lead their new bowling team to victory in six months. And with that, their rivalry is back. Fierce, ultracompetitive…and with an undeniable attraction that pushes, pulls and crashes together. It’s history. It’s chemistry. And it’s just a matter of time before it explodes…one way or the other.

About Karmen Lee:

Karmen Lee is a lifelong Southerner living it up in Atlanta, Georgia, with her kid, her cats and humidity. When not packing lunches or working her nine-to-five, she can be found drinking coffee too late at night, watching House Hunters International and dreaming up ways to show her readers a good time. Find her on Twitter (@Author_KLee) or Instagram (@authorkarmenlee).

About Briarwood Chronicles - Mentor Me:

Amelia Roberts's world undergoes a seismic shift when she secures a journalism scholarship to Briarwood Academy, thrusting her into a realm her mother once tried to escape. Amidst the elitism of her new surroundings, Amelia discovers she's already earned the detest of her peers simply by joining the school's newly founded recruitment program. Determined to prove herself, she resolves to navigate this unfamiliar territory determined not to be swayed by distractions.

However, fate has other plans in store for her when she's paired with Benedict Blake as her mentor. Benedict, with his effortless charm, razor-sharp intellect, and looks straight out of a teenage romcom, is the epitome of the privileged party boy—everything Amelia wants to avoid. Yet, when a confrontation with some of Briarwood's elite girls leaves Amelia in need of assistance, she reluctantly turns to Benedict for help, unwittingly setting both of them on a course they never anticipated. As they embark on this unexpected journey together, Amelia and Benedict must confront their preconceived notions and navigate the complexities of privilege, friendship, and newfound feelings that threaten to unravel their worlds.

About Logan Schober:

Logan Schober was raised in Darlington, Florida. She grew up with her mom and three older brothers. From an early age she wanted to be a writer. She attended Florida State University. After college she relocated to Georgia with her Husband, Jesse Schober. They have two beautiful children together.

Currently, Logan channels her creative energy and love for language as a dedicated middle grades English teacher. Through her role, she not only imparts knowledge but also ignites the flame of curiosity and appreciation for literature in the hearts of her students.

Despite the demands of her profession and the responsibilities of motherhood, Logan has never let go of her dream of becoming a published author. Her debut work stands as a testament to her perseverance and unwavering dedication to storytelling.

With immense joy and gratitude, Logan Schober welcomes readers into the world she has crafted, inviting them to embark on a journey of imagination and emotion. Through her words, she hopes to inspire, uplift, and touch the hearts of all who delve into her

About Formed in Experiences:

A Camel Caravan in the Jordanian desert, working the docks in Manama Bahrain, traveling through the history of Europe firsthand, and on the front lines for the start of the Beirut civil war with bullets flying around Blake - all in the span of less than two years and all before he was 20 years old. Add to those experiences his youthful moments of life preparation with all the unique challenges that growing up presents.

One of Blake’s many passions is history, and he sprinkles Formed in Experiences with fascinating details about the Israel and Palestinian conflict, Germany’s divided history, and the Lebanese Civil War as he reckons with the harrowing moments in 1975 which could have ended his life and learns to forgive those who caused him pain.

We all have experiences that form our values and beliefs. Some seemingly mundane, and some true life-defining. This story is filled with both, giving context, history, and candor to reveal some of my own life lessons that shaped my understanding that there are at least two sides to every story. And in learning that, to live life fully with no regrets or animas.

About Blake Todd:

Blake Todd is a writer and world traveler with a particular focus on history. Through his new book “Formed in Experiences,” he aims to share with readers life lessons he has learned and offer them as encouragement to remain steadfast in the face of life challenges and struggles.