Party time! We’re very pleased to be hosting the launch of a brand new book by local author Stephen Paul Sayers, on a subject that will be of interest to many, many folks reading this: Columbia, MO.

100 THINGS TO DO IN COLUMBIA BEFORE YOU DIE is a celebration of this place that we call home. Readers will discover some of Columbia’s hidden treasures and learn why the city draws so many visitors and why so many decide to make it their home.

Take in the stunning views from the soaring, rocky bluffs of its state parks and conservation areas. Celebrate the city’s thriving art community on First Fridays in the North Village Arts District. Enjoy national and international cultural events such as the Roots ’N Blues music festival and the True/False Film Fest. Cheer for the Mizzou Tigers beside some of the most rabid SEC football and basketball fans in the country. And don’t even think of visiting unless you’re ready to sample the best homemade, hand-tossed pies in the midwest, found only at the iconic Shakespeare’s Pizza.

Local author and longtime Columbia resident Stephen Paul Sayers takes you on an insider’s tour of the city he calls home. With seasonal and themed itineraries for music, art, and history lovers, shoppers, and outdoor enthusiasts, 100 Things to Do in Columbia, Missouri, Before You Die serves up a daily adventure on every page.

Stephen Paul Sayers is a professor at the University of Missouri and 20-year resident of Columbia, MO. While this homage to his home city is his first foray into travel journalism, he has published three best-selling horror/supernatural thriller novels and over 50 peer-reviewed scientific research articles. For more information on the author, visit stephenpaulsayers.com. Share your Columbia stories on Facebook here, on twitter here, and on instagram here.