Grandma Joy’s Road Trip

06/13/2026

I wrote an exclusive article for People lifting the curtain on the untold story at the heart of my new memoir, “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.”

As we head into release week, simply sharing this article will go a long way to raising awareness about the book. Thank you for supporting us through the years. “Grandma Joy and Me” is almost yours! ❤️🚗🏕️📚

Author Brad Ryan reflects on a once-in-a-lifetime journey — taking his grandmother to visit all of the U.S. national parks — in his new book 'Grandma Joy and Me.' Ryan looks back on the emotional core of their trips in an exclusive essay for PEOPLE.

06/13/2026

At 96 and 45, the Ryans are about to embark on a 50-state book-tour, titled ‘Healing Across America,’ that will begin at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, June 13th at the John McIntire Library in Zanesville. You will have the opportunity to meet the duo and purchase a signed, early release version of their book.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A local grandmother-grandson duo, famous for visiting all 63 national parks, will be kicking off a nationwide book tour this weekend at the John McIntire Library. Grandma Joy Ryan and her Grandson Brad Ryan, who are from Duncan Falls, were estranged family members 11-years-ago w...

06/13/2026

Brad Ryan discusses "Grandma Joy and Me", a memoir about national parks, family reconciliation, and finding connection across generations.

06/12/2026

Tonight we kicked off our 50-state “Healing Across America” book tour celebrating the release of “Grandma Joy and Me.” It was a great privilege to share this moment with our community in Muskingum County, Ohio. The love and support in the room was generous and proved the next leg of Grandma Joy’s Road Trip is going to be the most beautiful ride yet!

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06/11/2026

WOW!!! Our Columbus Pride 2026 Kickoff celebration at Prologue Bookshop with Virginia West on June 18 is officially SOLD OUT!

A huge thank you to everyone who reserved a seat to celebrate the release of “Grandma Joy and Me” with us.

If you didn’t get a ticket, we still want to see you there. The event is now standing room only, and all are welcome to join us for the conversation with Virginia, audience Q&A, and book signing.

And whether you can attend or not, you can still support the launch by preordering your copy through the Prologue Bookshop website before the June 16 release. Every preorder will be signed by both Grandma Joy and me and can be shipped anywhere in the United States.

🏳️‍🌈 June 18 • 6:30 PM
📍 Prologue Bookshop, Columbus
📚 “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time”

06/09/2026

We’re excited to share that from now through publication day on June 16, every copy of “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time” preordered through Prologue Bookshop either online or in-person will be personally signed by both me and Grandma Joy!

Signed copies can be shipped anywhere in the United States! If you’ve been meaning to preorder, this is a wonderful way to support an independent bookstore while receiving a signed first edition.

https://prologuebookshop.com/book/9781668099261

📚 Signed by Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy
📦 Ships anywhere in the United States
📍 Available through Prologue Bookshop online or in-store
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit Prologue Bookshop to order

Thank you for your support. We are grateful to be on this journey with you!

06/06/2026

To our friends in the greater Cleveland area, I hope you’ll join us at Loganberry Books on Sunday, June 21.

https://www.loganberrybooks.com/brad-ryan-and-grandma-joy-meet-and-greet-and-book-signing

Help us celebrate the release of “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time” at one of Ohio’s most beloved independent bookstores. 🚗🏕️📚

Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120

Sunday, June 21
1:00–2:30 PM

Bring your friends for a joyful presentation with readings from the book, audience Q&A, and book signing with me and Grandma Joy in the heart of Shaker Heights.

06/06/2026

Indianapolis, we’re coming to see you! 🚗🏕️📚

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-brad-ryan-tickets-1991315557437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Just four days after the release of “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time,” Grandma Joy and I will be joining Indy Reads for an afternoon celebrating the power of adventure, healing, and intergenerational connection.

Indy Reads
1066 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Saturday, June 20
2:00–4:00 PM

Books will be available for purchase and signing.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you, Indianapolis.

06/06/2026

To all our friends in southeastern Ohio, please join us next Saturday, June 13th at 1:00pm at the John McIntire Library in Zanesville, Ohio for an exclusive book release party just for our community. Grandma Joy will be signing books with me after the conversation and audience Q&A.

Register here: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/16343701

06/02/2026

New event! Come to The Book Loft of German Village for an in-store signing with Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy, celebrating the release of “Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.”

DATE:
Sun, 8/2/2026

TIME:
2:00pm

PLACE:
The Book Loft of German Village
631 South Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206