Grab a signed copy of Bayside Boys: A Story of Friendship, Ribs, and Life on Mobile Bay and help homeless dogs and cats while you’re at it. The Bayside Boys book signing takes place Friday, Nov. 6, at Page & Palette during Fairhope’s First Friday Art Walk. Author Steve McGurl will be there along with the Bayside Boys themselves, Doug Harrell, Randy Niemeyer and Charlie Earle.
Bayside Boys Book Signing Details
- When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Books: $19.81 (a nod to the guys’ senior year) and available at the event
About the Book
Bayside Boys is about three guys who met in kindergarten and became the kind of lifelong friends we all wish we had. For the last 27 years, they’ve met for dinner once a month at the same place, catching up, sharing laughs and showing up for one another through whatever life brings.
“I’ve been coming to the Eastern Shore for 42 years, ever since I met Randy in college,” said Steve McGurl. “Fairhope and Baldwin County have something special: the people, the friendships, and the way you feel at home when you’re here. I’ve been a lot of places, but there just ain’t another place quite like Fairhope.”
Why the Bayside Boys Chose The Haven
The Haven was chosen to honor the Bayside Boys’ parents, who supported the shelter for years with their time and treasure. All net proceeds from every book sold at Page & Palette will be donated to The Haven, and Steve is donating all author royalties from the first edition as well. So far, that’s $430 for the animals.
“These guys have been friends, adopters, and supporters of The Haven for years, and this book is another way they’re showing up for the animals,” said Michael Graham, executive director of The Haven. “Every copy sold helps a dog or cat get a second chance.”
Reserve Your Copy
Can’t make it to the book signing? Call Page & Palette at 251-928-5295 or visit pageandpalette.com to reserve a copy of Bayside Boys.
Looking for a new best friend of your own? Meet our adoptable pets and follow The Haven on Facebook and Instagram.
About Steve McGurl
Stephen “Chick” McGurl is the author of The Music Never Stopped and Bayside Boys, both published in 2026. Born in northern New Jersey, he moved his young family to Richmond, Virginia, in the early 1990s. Raised in the Irish and Gaelic storytelling tradition, he writes about friendship, ambition, faith and the choices that shape us. He’s currently writing Keep the Inning Alive. When he’s not writing, he enjoys reading, being a BBQ geek and the occasional fishing trip.
About The Haven
Founded in 2000, The Haven is Baldwin County’s first no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization. For more than 25 years, The Haven has led the community in ending pet homelessness through innovative programs, strong partnerships and compassionate care. By providing shelter, medical treatment and advocacy, The Haven works with local municipalities, rescue groups and supporters to give abandoned and homeless pets a second chance at life.