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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club: a Titanic-Themed Virtual Adventure featuring NYT bestselling authors Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk and Marilyn Dashe
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nEnjoy our ABTB Book Club Series! \nApril 16: a night of remembrance\, a night of Titanic history\, a night of powerful storytelling. \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome two exceptional historical fiction authors—Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab—for a special Titanic-themed virtual Book Club Adventure on this unforgettable date in history. \nAs part of our ABTB Book Club Series\, our Ambassadors curate a mix of virtual\, in-person\, and hybrid events designed to bring readers and authors together through meaningful conversation. For this April gathering\, our Ambassadors have selected two extraordinary novels that illuminate the Titanic’s enduring legacy through powerful storytelling. \nWe invite you to join us for this virtual event\, featuring award-winning authors Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab\, in a moderated conversation with two of our esteemed ABTB Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, and Marilyn Dashe (San Diego\, California)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, the ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read one or both books—which we always encourage—or simply come for the discussion and the shared literary experience. \nPre-order your copies of The Survivors Guild (Gabriella Saab) and Ship of Dreams (Donna Jones Alward)\, and we will ship them to you upon publication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nDonna Jones Alward is a New York Times bestselling author of many beloved romance novels that have been translated into over a dozen languages\, as well as her historical novel\, When the World Fell Silent. \nShe has enchanted readers with award-winning stories of happy endings and homecomings that have been translated into over a dozen languages.  Her foray into historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire. \nDonna currently lives in Nova Scotia\, Canada\, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water\, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well. \nHer new book\, Ship of Dreams\, is set aboard the Titanic\, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless…Two women fight for the futures they dream of\, fraught with secrets that could change everything. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Donna or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nGabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels\, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory\, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama.. \nHer historical novel\, The Survivors Guild\, coming on September 1\, 2026\, is set in 1912 aboard the RMS Titanic. Nabiha “Bea” Nohra is traveling to America to find work\, eager to earn the funds necessary to afford passage for the family she left in Lebanon. \nOn the same ship\, heiress Marguerite Ashby sails home to celebrate her engagement to a dull British lord\, a marriage that will secure her new-money family’s place in old New York society. But when the Titanic sinks\, the two women’s paths are fused together when Bea saves Marguerite’s life and they are unexpectedly charged with the smallest survivor—a baby boy. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you three days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you upon publication.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/abtb-titanic-4-15-26/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring debut author Jaclyn Westlake in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nJoin our ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome seven ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring debut novelist Jaclyn Westlake in a moderated book club discussion with three of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of Lucky Break (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJaclyn Westlake is an alumna of the Stanford Continuing Studies novel writing program. A recruiter turned career advice columnist\, her work has appeared in Forbes\, Business Insider\, and Inc. She lives in California with her husband and their dachshund mix\, Indiana Jones (but you can call him Indy). \nHer novel\, Lucky Break\, follows main character Eliza. When a spate of bad luck upends her meticulously planned life\, she moves to a charming—and mysterious—Midwestern lake town\, where she just might find herself while trying to find the truth. Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary\, Kate Clayborn\, and Sophie Kinsella. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jaclyn or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you three days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jaclyn-westlake-10-1-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure featuring bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome seven ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person or virtual San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our virtual ABTB Book Club featuring award-winning and bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg\, in a moderated book club discussion with two of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of Daughter of a Promise (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJeanne Blasberg is an award-winning and bestselling author and essayist. She formerly cochaired the board of the Boston Book Festival and served on the Executive Committee of GrubStreet\, one of the country’s preeminent creative writing centers. \nHer novel\, Daughter of a Promise is a modern retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba\, completing the thematic trilogy she began with her previous novels\, Eden and The Nine. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jeanne or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jeanne-blasberg-9-10-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring debut novelist Sarah C. Johns in conversation with ABTB Ambassador Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome six ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event featuring acclaimed author Sarah C. Johns\, in a moderated book club discussion with our esteemed Ambassador\, Giovanna Fiorino-Ionnace\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Pre-order your copy of The Sirens of Soleil City (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nSarah C. Johns is a writer and video producer. After studying in South Africa\, Hungary\, Israel\, and Germany\, she graduated from McGill University before attending film school in Sydney\, Australia. She lives with her family in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \nHer debut novel\, The Sirens of Soleil City\, is a witty\, touching story of three generations of women who learn to own their mistakes and rebuild their bonds as they prepare to compete in the South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sarah or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sarah-c-johns-8-6-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring award-winning author Howard Jay Smith in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nJoin our ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring award-winning author Howard Jay Smith in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of Viva Violetta & Verdi (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nHoward Jay Smith is an award-winning writer from Santa Barbara\, California. While an executive at the ABC Television\, Embassy TV\, and Academy Home Entertainment he worked on numerous film television\, radio and commercial projects. He serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Symphony and is a member of the American Beethoven Society. \nHis new novel\, Viva Violetta & Verdi\, intertwines the turbulent relationship of Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi  — the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy — with the nation’s fierce struggle for independence. Rich with themes of love\, power\, food\, wine\, and unrelenting passion\, Violetta & Verdi is an unforgettable exploration of art\, resilience\, and the enduring bond that transformed both an artist and a nation. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Howard or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/howard-jay-smith-7-9-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure/Launch Party featuring award-winning author Rebecca Rosenberg and ABTB Ambassadors Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to invite you to a special ABTB Book Club and Silver Echoes Book Launch Party featuring award-winning author Rebecca Rosenberg\, in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors\, Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone\, and YOU!  \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience\, \nBut don’t let your Adventure end there! Come help us celebrate the launch of Silver Echoes\, a captivating #1 Amazon New Release in Biographical Literary Fiction\, in this special virtual event that offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Rebecca about the inspiration and meticulous research behind Silver Echoes and to experience actual visuals from the 1920’s and 1930’s that inspired Silver Echoes. \nAnd what launch party is complete without prizes! Check out these goodies: \nThe chance to win a $100 prize to include Silk Tiger Cosmetic Bag\, Gold Nugget of (fools!) gold\, Silk sleep mask\, Flapper beaded headband\, wildcat jeweled pen\, and glamour girl spa treats! To enter\, simply register below for the FREE Silver Echoes Launch Party. \nFREE glamorous silk sleep mask (value $15) when you pre-order your copy of Silver Echoes (below)! \nFREE Breathless Sparkling Wine for your book club to indulge in during your discussion (1 bottle per 5 members) when you schedule Rebecca Rosenberg for a future book club visit through Adventures by the Book (by June 15\, 2025). \nWhether you’re an avid book club member or simply looking for your next compelling read\, we invite you to be part of the Silver Echoes Virtual Book Launch Party. Don’t miss this chance to delve into a remarkable story. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nRebecca  Rosenberg  is an award-winning historical novelist and lavender farmer\, as well as a champagne historian\, tour guide\, and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. \nHer novel\, Silver Echoes\, is a dual timeline historical novel. \n1920s\, Chicago; A rising starlet’s life takes a dark turn when a traumatic attack reawakens a secret part of herself. \n1932\, Colorado; As she tries to hang onto their family silver mine\, Baby Doe\, Silver’s mother\, is haunted by her daughter’s disappearance. \nWhat really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? And can her mother uncover the truth before it’s too late? \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rebecca or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/rebecca-rosenberg-6-11-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Hybrid Book Club Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Coburn in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace and Janis Robinson Daly
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our hybrid ABTB Book Club featuring acclaimed author Jennifer Coburn\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Giovanna Ionnace and Janis Daly\, and YOU!  \nThis hybrid opportunity offers you two ways to participate: live and in person\, or virtually. If you are in the Harrison\, New York area\, come join us live at the Harrison Public Library\, 2 Bruce Avenue\, Harrison\, New York or\, if you prefer or are unable to attend in person\, come join us virtually via Zoom. \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event and have Jennifer sign your copy at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJennifer Coburn is the USA Today bestselling author of Cradles of the Reich\, a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir\, We’ll Always Have Paris\, as well as six contemporary women’s novels. Additionally\, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies\, including A Paris All Your Own. \nIn her new novel\, Girls of the Glimmer Factory\, Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free\, but now\, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt\, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members\, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east. \nHilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause\, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they’re losing the war\, Hilde hasn’t lost faith. She can’t stop the Allied bombings\, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler’s plans for Jewish containment. \nWhen the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance\, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah\, an old childhood friend\, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jennifer or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Harrison NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. Books 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.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jen-coburn-5-7-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring book club favorite & bestselling authors Sara Ackerman and Donna Jones Alward in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring book club favorite andbestselling authors Sara Ackerman and Donna Jones Alward\, in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of The Maui Effect and/or When the World Fell Silent (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read one or both prior to the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nSara Ackerman is the Hawai’i born\, bestselling author of historical & contemporary novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books\, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot\, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” \nIn Sara’s thunderous new love story\, The Maui Effect\, travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Maui to Mavericks to Portugal\, chasing waves the size of nine story buildings–where the unthinkable is always just one breath away. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sara or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \nDonna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. Her historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire. Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia\, Canada. \nWhen the World Fell Silent is a beautiful\, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page” set in1917\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Donna or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sara-ackerman-donna-jones-alward-4-2-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure featuring award-winning author Loretta Ellsworth in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person or virtual San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our hybrid ABTB Book Club featuring acclaimed author Loretta Ellsworth\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of The French Winemaker’s Daughter (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nLoretta Ellsworth  is the author of five novels for younger readers\, as well as adult historical novels. Her books have received many awards including Teen’s Top Ten\, Midwest Bookseller’s Choice Award\, Kirkus Critic’s Pick\, IRA Notable\, BBCB Choice\, Northeastern Minnesota Book Award\, and the Charlotte Award. \nSet during World War II\, The French Winemaker’s Daughter is her unforgettable new historical novel about love\, war\, family\, and loyalty told in in the voices of two women\, generations apart\, who find themselves connected by a mysterious and valuable bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis. \nA powerful tale of love\, war\, and family\, The French Winemaker’s Daughter is an emotionally resonant tale of two women whose fates are intertwined across time. Loretta Ellsworth’s evocative and poignant page-turner will linger in the heart\, and make you think about luck\, connection\, and the meaning of loyalty. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Loretta or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/loretta-ellsworth-3-12-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure featuring bestselling author Piper Huguley in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Giovanna Iannace and Janis Robinson Daly
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new NovelNetwork author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our virtual ABTB Book Club featuring bestselling author Piper Huguley\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Giovanna Ionnace and Janis Robinson Daly\, and YOU!  \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of American Daughters (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nPiper Huguley is the author of By Her Own Design\, a Booklist top 100 Editor’s Choice selection for 2022 and was named one of the top 100 books of 2022 in Canada by the Globe and Mail newspaper. She is also the author of Sweet Tea by Hallmark Publishing and the author of two historical romance series: “Migrations of the Heart”. She is a literature professor at Clark-Atlanta University and blogs about the history behind her novels. \nHer new historical novel\, American Daughters (2024)\, is the story of the decades-long interracial friendship between Alice Roosevelt and Portia Washington\, the rebel teenage daughters of President Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington\, respectively. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Piper or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book (formerly NovelNetwork): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n \n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, please register below in order to receive Zoom link. Zoom link will be emailed 3 days prior to the event. Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/piper-huguley-2-5-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring debut novelist Rosa Kwon Easton in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring debut novelist Rosa Kwon Easton\, in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of White Mulberry (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nRosa Kwon Easton is a Korean-American writer\, attorney\, elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District\, and mother of two adult children\, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Smith College\, a Masters in International and Public Affairs from Columbia University and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. \nHer debut novel\, White Mulberry\, is a rich\, deeply moving portrait of a young Korean woman in 1930’s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rosa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n \nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/rosa-kown-easton-1-8-25/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Hybrid Book Club Adventure featuring acclaimed author Karen E. Osborne in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Giovanna Iannace and Janis Daly
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new NovelNetwork author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our hybrid ABTB Book Club featuring acclaimed author Karen E. Osborne\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Giovanna Ionnace and Janis Daly\, and YOU!  \nThis hybrid opportunity offers you two ways to participate: live and in person\, or virtually. If you are in the Harrison\, New York area\, come join us live at the Harrison Public Library\, 2 Bruce Avenue\, Harrison\, New York or\, if you prefer or are unable to attend in person\, come join us virtually via Zoom. \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of True Grace (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event and have Karen sign your copy at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaren E. Osborne always knew she possessed a talent and immense passion for writing. Her novels followed a forty-year career\, first as an academic administrator and then co-owner of The Osborne Group\, serving as a consultant\, trainer\, and motivational speaker. Karen then decided to refocus on her life passion for writing and telling awe-inspiring stories. She released her first novel\, Getting it Right\, in 2017 to notable acclaim and received attention for her compelling writing style that aims to explore questions of race\, privilege\, and family loyalties. Since then a murder mystery\, Tangled Lies\, and a family suspense drama\, Reckonings\, both award winning\, have come out. \nKaren’s newest novel\, True Grace\, is a historical fiction story set in 1924 during the Harlem Renaissance\, chronicling the powerful journey of an immigrant\, mixed-race woman from The Congo\, England\, and Jamaica as she fights for her family’s survival. Inspired by real people and events\, Grace must navigate the misogyny and racism of the courts\, banks\, child welfare system\, and bad actors to hold her family together. \nCalling on her grit\, determination\, and grace\, she must overcome harrowing circumstances. Readers will find themselves hooked from the first riveting chapter and cheering for Grace each step of the way. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Karen or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n\n\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 Harrisonace NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. Books 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.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/karen-e-osborne-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring NYT/Sunday Times bestselling authors Janet Skeslien Charles and Kate Thompson in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new NovelNetwork author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring New York Times bestselling author Janet Skeslien Charles and Sunday Times bestselling author Kate Thompson\, in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade and The Wartime Book Club (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read them prior to the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nJanet Skeslien Charles is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Paris Library. Her work has been translated into thirty-seven languages. She has spent a decade researching Jessie Carson (Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade) at The Morgan Library\, the NYPL\, and archives across France. Her shorter work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune\, the Sydney Morning Herald\, LitHub\, and the anthology Montana Noir. \nHer new novel\, Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade\, is a dual timeline novel about Jessie Carson\, the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France. Based on the extraordinary little-known history of the women who received the Croix de Guerre medal for courage under fire\, this novel is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit\, the power of literature\, and ultimately the courage it takes to make a change. \n \n\nKate Thompson is an award-winning journalist\, ghostwriter and novelist who has spent the past two decades in the UK mass market and book publishing industry. Over the past ten years\, she has concentrated on publishing\, writing twelve fiction and non-fiction titles. Her debut novel\, Secrets of the Singer Girls\, became a Sunday Times bestseller when it launched in 2015\, with first week sales of over 10\,000. \nHer latest novel\, The Wartime Book Club\, is based on the remarkable true story of Bethnal Green Underground’s shelter library in WW2. This novel is an unforgettable story of everyday bravery and resistance\, full of romance\, drama\, and camaraderie and a tribute to the joy of reading and the power of books in our darkest hour. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/janet-skeslien-charles-and-kate-thompson/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Hybrid Book Club Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Giovanna Iannace and Janis Daly
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (Live and Virtual) Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and in person Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new NovelNetwork author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our hybrid ABTB Book Club featuring New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Giovanna Ionnace and Janis Daly\, and YOU!  \nThis hybrid opportunity offers you two ways to participate: live and in person\, or virtually. If you are in the Harrison\, New York area\, come join us live at the Harrison Public Library\, 2 Bruce Avenue\, Harrison\, New York or\, if you prefer or are unable to attend in person\, come join us virtually via Zoom. \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of The Golden Doves (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event and have Martha sign your copy at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \n\nMartha Hall Kelly’s debut novel Lilac Girls\, became a New York Times bestseller the week it was published in 2016 and then went on to sell over two million copies and publish in 50 countries. The novel is based on the true story of 72 Polish women who were imprisoned and experimented on at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp and how Caroline Ferriday\, an American philanthropist brought them to the U.S. for rehabilitation and the trip of a lifetime. \nMartha followed Lilac Girls with Lost Roses about Caroline’s mother\, and Sunflower Sisters about Caroline’s great grandmother\, which also became Instant New York Times best sellers. \nHer latest novel\, The Golden Doves\, returns to WWII with two former female spies who are bound together by their past and risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II. It is an extraordinary novel inspired by true events. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Martha or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n\n\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 Harrison NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. Books 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.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/martha-hall-kelly/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring New York Times and Canadian bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and in person Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new NovelNetwork author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our inaugural virtual event\, featuring New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn and Canadian bestselling author Janie Chang\, in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, and Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of The Phoenix Crown (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Authors and Book\n \nKate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical novels\, The Alice Network\, The Rose Code\, The Huntress\, and The Diamond Eye\, all of which have been translated into multiple languages. \nShe has also written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga\, and two books in the Italian Renaissance\, before turning to the 20th century. A native of southern California\, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. \nJanie Chang is the Canadian bestselling historical novelist of Three Souls\, Dragon Springs Road\, Libraries of Legend\, and The Porcelain Moon. Her books often have a personal connection\, drawing from a family history with 36 generations of recorded genealogy. She grew up listening to stories about life in a small Chinese town in the years before the Second World War and tales of ancestors who encountered dragons\, ghosts\, and immortals. \n\n\n\nShe has lived in the Philippines\, Iran\, Thailand\, and New Zealand. She now lives with her husband on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia\, Canada. \n\n\n\nTheir joint novel\, The Phoenix Crown\, is a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women\, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate or Janie or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, make sure to register below in order to receive your Zoom link\, which will be emailed 3 days prior to the event. Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kate-quinn-and-janie-chang/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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