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SUMMARY:The Chateau on Sunset: a Book Launch Adventure with NYT bestselling Australian author Natasha Lester in conversation with renowned author Kaylie Jones
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person Adventure\n“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë\, Jane Eyre\n\nStep into a world of glamour\, ambition\, and reinvention as Adventures by the Book®\, together with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills\, invites you to celebrate the U.S. debut tour of international and New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester and the launch of her captivating new novel\, The Chateau on Sunset. A dazzling\, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre\, the novel transports readers to the legendary Chateau Marmont in 1950s Hollywood—where ambition burns bright\, secrets linger in the shadows\, and women fight to define their own destinies. \nNatasha will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and professor Kaylie Jones for an engaging discussion on literary legacy\, the art of reimagining beloved classics\, and the enduring power of stories that continue to shape and inspire us across generations. \nDon’t miss this exclusive literary experience\, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. \nYour Adventure includes the opportunity to meet both Natasha Lester and Kaylie Jones up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration below is highly encouraged to guarantee admission. \nTo enjoy priority seating\, we encourage guests to purchase a copy of The Chateau on Sunset in advance (below). A limited number of seats will be reserved for book purchasers\, and books purchased through this event will be available for signing. \nAdditional seating and standing room will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis as space allows\, so we recommend arriving early to join us for this special evening. \nAbout the Author and Books\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Lester is an international\, award-winning NYT bestselling author of ten historical fiction novels\, includingThe Paris Seamstress\, The Paris Secret\, The Riviera House\, The Paris Orphan\, and The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre.  Her novels have been translated into twenty-one different languages and feature the extraordinary lives of distinct and dynamic female leads. \nThe Chateau on Sunset is a clever\, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre that follows the journey of a sheltered young woman yearning to be invisible amidst Hollywood’s glamor\, however\, her plan to disappear from the glitz is threatened when a reclusive yet seductive rockstar purchases the hotel she calls home as she finds herself wondering whether or not invisibility is what she truly desires. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaylie Jones is the author of six novels\, including A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries\, released as a Merchant Ivory Film in 1998; Celeste Ascending\, and The Anger Meridian. She is also the author of the acclaimed memoir\, Lies My Mother Never Told Me. Kaylie was the editor of the widely reviewed anthology\, Long Island Noir\, part of the acclaimed Akashic Noir Series. Her latest novel\, Veritas\, will be published by Akashic Books in 2027. \nKaylie co-chairs the James Jones First Novel Fellowship\, which awards $12\,000 yearly to an unpublished first novel. She is also the publisher of Kaylie Jones Books (currently on hiatus) and is a full professor in the SUNY Stony Brook  Department of Creative Writing\, Film and Television. She also teaches at the Wilkes University Maslow Family Low-Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing. \nIn 2011\, Kaylie was honored to receive the National Coalition Against Censorship Award\, for restoring the unexpurgated version of her father James Jones’ 1951 novel\, From Here to Eternity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Library Shop Mission Hills\n \nLibrary Shop Mission Hills is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the Mission Hills and Hillcrest neighborhoods. They cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives and book nerds. \nOne of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop Mission Hills is located at the former site of the Mission Hills Library Branch\, which originally opened its doors in 1961. Sales from Library Shop Mission Hills support the entire San Diego Public Library System.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/natasha-lester-6-2-26/
LOCATION:Library Shop Mission Hills\, 925 W. Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Library Adventures,Library Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Behind the Glamour: an ABTB Book Club Hybrid Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Allison Pataki and author/renowned Broadway director Brisa Carleton in conversation with ABTB Ambassador Giovanna Ionnace
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Adventure\n\n“The theatre was created to tell the truth about life and a social situation.” — Stella Adler \nPrepare for an exciting Behind the Glamour ABTB Book Club Adventure as we applaud two glamorous and captivating historical novels by New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki and acclaimed Broadway producer and author Brisa Carleton. \nJoin us for our hybrid Adventure featuring a lively moderated discussion led by our esteemed Ambassador\, Giovanna Ionnace\, where this engaging event invites you to connect with the stories—and the authors—behind them. \nChoose how you experience this Adventure: attend in person at the Tuckahoe Public Library in Tuckahoe\, New York\, where Brisa Carleton will appear live\, or join us virtually via Zoom to hear from both authors. \n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, please register below to select either the live and in person option to be held at the Tuckahoe NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. \nBooks may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion and get your copy signed by the author at the event. \n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nBrisa Carleton is an award-winning Broadway producer and bestselling author. She has received three Tony awards and continues to produce iconic shows on Broadway today such as Hamilton and Moulin Rouge. Her debut novel Last Call at the Savoy has received critical acclaim and is the recipient of the American Fiction Awards: Winner\, Best Debut Novel. \nLast Call at the Savoy is a sister story\, set amongst the glittering backdrop of London’s iconic Savoy Hotel\, in which Cinnamon Scott is forced to confront her troubled past as she uncovers the true story of the hotel’s first female bartender who has been erased from the history books. \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of both children and adult historical an nonfiction novels\, including It Girl\, Finding Margaret Fuller\, The Queen’s Fortune\, and The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. Her novels combine her passion for history and spotlighting the extraordinary lives of strong\, female voices. \nIt Girl\, Pataki’s latest historical fiction novel\, follows the whirlwind journey of America’s first pop culture icon and self-made celebrity whose story only grows stronger and more inspiring through the decades. \nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n \nGiovanna Ionnace is an ABTB Ambassador. From 2017 to 2021 she served as Secretary\, Vice President\, and President of the Westchester Library Association. Currently\, Giovanna coordinates programs for both teens and adults  for the Global Reads Book Club\, ESL Book Club\, and Tuckahoe Public Library Book Club. She is currently the Director of Tuckahoe Public Library. \nLearn more about our ABTB Ambassadors on Adventures by the Book®
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/carleton-pataki-6-10-26/
LOCATION:Tuckahoe Public Library\, 71 Columbus Avenue\, Tuckahoe\, NY\, 10707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mic Drop Comedy Adventure featuring Greek Stand-Up Comedian and Chef Gus Constantellis
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nJoin Mic Drop Comedy Night for a special show featuring Greek chef and comedian Gus Constantellis. A gay\, first-generation Greek American raised in Brooklyn\, Gus brings his sharp\, fast-paced storytelling to the stage\, drawing inspiration from his lively immigrant family\, his Greek heritage\, and his hilariously relatable dating life. \nTouring internationally and performing at top comedy clubs across the country\, Gus has also recorded a Comedy Central featuring set\, co-hosts a popular podcast\, and has written for beloved children’s series on Disney Channel\, Nickelodeon\, and Netflix. In 2026\, he expands his storytelling beyond stand-up with his cookbook\, My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook\, a heartfelt and humorous tribute featuring more than 75 classic Greek recipes alongside the family stories that made his mom a viral sensation. \nRegistration\nPlease note that this is not an Adventures by the Book-hosted event; we are delighted to help promote this evening in our role as bookseller. This event is 21+\, and tickets (General Admission and VIP Reserved Seating) are available only through the Mic Drop Comedy Club. No refunds or exchanges; fees apply for ticket transfers. \nBooks are available for preorder below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nGus Constantellis (he/him) is a gay\, first generation Greek American stand up comedian and writer raised in Brooklyn\, whose sharp\, fast paced comedy draws from his loud immigrant family\, Greek heritage\, and raunchy yet relatable dating stories. He has been touring internationally for the past three years and regularly performs at top comedy clubs across the country. \nGus is also the co-host of a popular podcast with Christina Mavronos\, has recorded a Comedy Central featuring set\, and has written for children’s series on Disney Channel\, Nickelodeon\, and Netflix\, including The Lion Guard\, Rainbow Rangers\, Abby Hatcher\, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. \nIn 2026\, Gus expands his storytelling beyond the stage with My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died\, a cookbook inspired by the loss of his larger than life Greek mother. Part love letter and part comedy\, the book features more than 75 classic Greek recipes including spanakopita\, moussaka\, loukoumades\, and keftedakia\, alongside family stories and the humor that first made his mom a viral sensation on TikTok. As Gus puts it\, “My mom used to say\, ‘When I die\, you’re all going to starve.’ Instead\, she made sure we never would.” \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mic Drop Comedy Club \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMic Drop was established in 2022 by longtime friends Hillary Hutson and Casey Currier. Their goal is for guests to come see their favorite comedians and return having found their favorite comedy club. They intend to provide an unforgettable experience through customer service\, great comedy\, and a fun ambiance! \n \n  \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/gus-constantellis-7-9-26/
LOCATION:Mic Drop Comedy Club\, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123
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