'The circle is now complete' with special guests for Star Wars Day MONDAY at Best of Books



Kimberly and Michael Cross

      "Now, witness the power of this fully armed and operational battle station."-- Quotation from Star Wars' movie

      With the addition of four special guardians of peace, Best of Books is now fully operational and ready for our special Star Wars "May the Fourth Be With You" Day on Monday.

      Michael and Kimberly Cross will be helping us during our Stars Wars Party from 3 to 7 p.m. They are also organizing the Star Wars Scavenger Hunt for prizes starting at 5 p.m. Monday. You may know Michael as the host for KOSU's Morning Edition.

You could win these posters!

      Then Bri-El Mays and his assistant Cal-El Mays, who just returned from the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, Calif., will be leading the Star Wars Jedi Training Camp at 6 p.m. They are also known as Brian and Calvin when they're not training Jedis. They will be giving posters from the celebration, too. Brian Mays of Brian Mays Art also will be offering to sell illustrations of your Jedis.

One of Star Wars displays

       "It's so great to have these dedicated Star Wars' fans helping us with the day and party," said BOB General Manager Elena Hight, who is organizing the event. "It's going to make it even more fun!"
       Best of Books has two storefronts of books and items that will be offered to fans who visit during the day. All Star Wars books and related items will be 20 percent off.
        There also will be free prizes and giveways, too. Penquin/Random House awarded BOB with a special Stars Wars package for the event.
       "We would be honored if you would join us," said Elena, using a quote from one of the movies. "Really, we would! Bring yourself and your Jedis for this event!"
        Here are the times for the events:

• Costume Contest -- Post pictures of your Star Wars costumes to Best of Books' Facebook page at facebook.com/bobinok, and the person who gets the most "likes" wins a Star Wars basket. It will start at 9 a.m. Monday.
• Door prizes will be given throughout the day.

• 11 a.m. to noon: Special Star Wars Story Hour with Craft.
• 3 - 7 p.m.:  Star Wars Party
• 3 p.m.:  Star Wars Crafts for the Younger Jedis.
• 4 p.m.: Star Wars Origami
• 5 p.m.:  Star Wars Scavenger Hunt
• 6 p.m.:  Star Wars Jedi Training Camp with a special trainer and his assistant.