Bellevue University Library and Bruin Blend Launch Novel Brews Author Series
Bellevue University Library and Bruin Blend will launch Novel Brews, a new author series that connects readers with writers through conversations about books, storytelling and the writing process. The series begins Sept. 15 with a discussion featuring author and Bellevue University instructor Erica Wright, along with a specialty beverage inspired by her latest novel.
Key Facts
- Event: Novel Brews Author Series
- Featured Author: Erica Wright
- Date: Sept. 15, 2026
- Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Central Time
- Location: Freeman/Lozier Library Room 480, located at 1028 Bruin Blvd or Zoom
- Specialty Drink: The Crimson Exhibit, created by Bruin Blend in honor of Wright's latest book
- Registration: https://bellevue.libcal.com/event/17189933
- Author Website: https://ericawright.org/
Bellevue University Library Launches Novel Brews Series
Bellevue University Library and Bruin Blend have partnered to launch Novel Brews, a new author series designed to connect readers with authors through conversations about books, storytelling and the writing process.
The series will feature four author talks throughout the academic year. For each event, Bruin Blend, Bellevue University's on-campus coffee shop, will create a specialty beverage inspired by the featured author's work. Additional authors and event details will be announced throughout the year.
Erica Wright Opens the Series on Sept. 15
The first Novel Brews event will feature Erica Wright, author and Bellevue University instructor, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Freeman/Lozier Library, located at 1028 Bruin Blvd. on the university's main campus.
Wright will join the event virtually, while attendees can participate in person in Library Classroom 480 to watch the livestreamed conversation or register to join the Zoom livestream from their own location. Registration is encouraged.
Earlier this year, Bellevue University announced the release of Wright's latest novel, The Museum of Unusual Occurrence. The Sept. 15 Novel Brews event gives readers an opportunity to hear directly from Wright about the development of the book, the launch of the Psychic City mystery series and her career as an author and educator.
Wright's featured novel follows Aly Orlean, who returns to her hometown after inheriting a museum filled with unusual exhibits. When a body is discovered inside one of the displays, she becomes involved in a murder investigation.
To commemorate Wright's appearance, Bruin Blend has created the Crimson Exhibit, a specialty drink inspired by The Museum of Unusual Occurrence. The beverage is the first in a series of drinks that will accompany Novel Brews events throughout the year.
About Erica Wright
A poet, novelist and educator, Wright teaches composition and literature courses at Bellevue University. According to Bellevue University's previous announcement about the book, the novel reflects Wright's interest in museums, places and how people navigate change when life takes an unexpected turn.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).