Bound to Happen Books

09/22/2026

Hello, new releases! What a week of exciting signed copies hitting the red cart. And I'm including the last one by Adib Khorram because it looks good AND because romance needs more bald representation 🥚✊

09/18/2026

We're excited to work with local legend Sam Dinga for his event at Great Northern Distilling tonight! Doors open at 5:30 PM, event starts at 6:00 PM.

In "Living in the Middle," Dr. Samuel S. Dinga shares his remarkable journey from the lively town of Bali Nyonga, Cameroon, to the serene, snow-covered streets of central Wisconsin.

Born a twin into a noble family with deep ancestral roots, Dinga’s early years are immersed in his family’s rich traditions. But his pursuit of higher education takes him across the Atlantic, plunging him into the complexities of a new world.

As he navigates the harsh realities of American life—from enduring his first brutal winter and deciphering the labyrinth of the US healthcare system to confronting systemic racism and raising a biracial family in the Midwest—Dinga finds himself in a deep liminal space. He is no longer fully Cameroonian, yet not entirely American.

With heartfelt honesty, this moving memoir explores the universal search for identity. Living in the Middle is a powerful testament to the challenges of assimilation, the strong bonds of family, and the understanding that true belonging isn’t tied to a single place but is woven from the vibrant fabric of our lived experiences.

Dr. Samuel S. Dinga

Dr. Sam Dinga began his academic journey studying Law and Political Science at the University of Dschang, Cameroon, before moving to the U.S. in 2002. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s in Human & Community Resources from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and later completed his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Edgewood University.

Driven by a profound commitment to service, Dr. Dinga founded the Makah Foundation in memory of his late sister, Makah Rosemary Dinga. Today, he resides with his wife, Amy, and their five children. When he isn’t working, Dr. Dinga is an avid reader and political observer who enjoys unwinding with action movies and firing up the grill for friends and family.

09/18/2026

We love the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum (CWCM)!

Bound to Happen Books is one of our Bright Idea sponsors, helping to make the unique activities planned for each exhibit possible.

More information about Worldwide Day of Play can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19ayHVpkgj/

Nickelodeon Association of Children's Museums

09/18/2026

Speks at the bookstore! While supplies last (which might not be long). 2 of each style per paying person maximum, no holds or prepays.
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09/12/2026

Tonight at the bookstore - Jodi Jones and Ross Thorn 's tour takes them to Bound to Happen Books, where they'll fill the space with folksy tunes and country spirit. Doors at 6:30, show at 7, music all night.
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09/10/2026

New corduroy book sleeves in from Fannie , and they perfectly fit this signed edition of Taipei Story by Rebecca Kuang . They'd probably fit unsigned editions, too, but you might as well just buy the signed ones from us just in case.
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09/08/2026

Not too many new releases this week, but the ones we do have are heavy hitters! And some signed copies from our faves Ariel Lawhon and Victoria Aveyard. If you're on insta, swipe to get the synopses.
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09/07/2026

Closing for the day so everyone can get some well deserved rest. And so I can keep working on house renovations before the baby arrives. Use code LABORDAY26 online for 20% off your purchase!