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SUMMARY:Speak to Me of Home: a USA 250th Birthday Series Adventure featuring NYT bestseller Jeanine Cummins in Conversation with Zohreh Ghahremani
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n“I am not afraid of storms\, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”— Louisa May Alcott\n\nNew York Times bestselling author Jeanine Cummins joins author Zohreh Ghahremani at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for a special conversation celebrating Jeanine’s most recent novel\, Speak to Me of Home. Known for her powerful storytelling about migration\, family\, and belonging\, Jeanine’s newest work continues her exploration of how identity\, heritage\, and resilience shape our understanding of home. \nThis event is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, highlighting the peoples and cultures that have contributed to and shaped our nation’s history. Through the lives and journeys of her characters\, Jeanine and Zohreh invite readers to reflect on the immigrant experiences that have long been part of the American story — stories of courage\, sacrifice\, and the search for opportunity that continue to shape our national identity. \nJoin us at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for an engaging conversation with Jeanine Cummins and Zohreh Ghahremani about the inspiration behind Speak to Me of Home\, the themes that drive her writing\, and the ways literature can deepen our understanding of the many voices that contribute to the American experience. \nHappy 250th Birthday USA\nThis program is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States by honoring the diverse peoples\, cultures\, and communities whose contributions have shaped our nation’s history. Through literature\, conversation\, and shared learning\, this series explores the many voices and lived experiences that together form the American story. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public\, and general seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Because this event is expected to reach capacity\, we encourage guests to arrive early. \nFor those who would like to guarantee a seat\, a limited number of VIP tickets are available with the purchase (below) of Speak to Me of Home. \nPreordering helps ensure availability and supports both the author and this special USA 250th Birthday Series. Books will also be available at the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJeanine Cummins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Dirt\, which was an Oprah’s Book Club pick and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection\, as well as a #1 Indie Next pick. The novel has been translated into thirty-seven languages and sold more than four million copies worldwide. She has written four other books. She lives in New York with her family.. \nA striking\, resonant examination of marriage\, family\, and identity\, Speak to Me of Home is ultimately a story of mothers and daughters that asks: How can three women who share geography and genetics have such wildly different ideas of where they come from? And\, more important\, can they discover a common language to find their way back home? \nAbout the Moderator\n \nZohreh (Zoe) Ghahremani is the author of Sky of Red Poppies\, a KPBS One Book\, One San Diego read. Her work\, including The Moon Daughter and children’s book Celebrate Nowruz! is heavily influenced by her experiences as a Middle Eastern immigrant.\n\n\nZoe frequently speaks about the immigrant experience\, Persian culture and her bicultural identity\, and has appeared on NPR Here & Now\, CBS\, Voice of America\, KPBS\, and many others. She is the founder of the San Diego Central Library’s Author of the Month program\, which program she has now replicated at the new Pacific Highlands Ranch Public Library.\n  \nAbout the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library\n\n\nPacific Highlands Ranch Library is the newest addition to the San Diego Public Library system. This library has been designated a LEED Silver-certified green building for its smart design and innovative energy conservation that features a state-of-the-art water reclamation system. \n\nThe Library is an 18\,000-square-foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood library. In addition to a comprehensive collection of library materials\, the space has a large community room\, a seminar room for smaller gatherings and multiple study rooms available to visitors. Other features include an IDEA Lab (maker space) and gated outdoor areas for adults and children to gather and play. \n \n\n. \n 
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jeanine-cummins-5-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Adventure featuring NYT bestseller Kristy Woodson Harvey\, USA Today bestseller Meg Donohue\, and Desi Arnaz's Granddaughter Kate Luckinbill
DESCRIPTION:Event Update: Kate Luckinbill is unable to join this event due to unforeseen circumstances. We look forward to welcoming Kristy Woodson Harvey and Meg Donohue for a wonderful evening of conversation and storytelling.\nAbout the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“A good summer read is as essential as sunscreen.” — Joan Didion\n\nAdventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a joyful Summer Reading Adventure featuring beloved New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey\, USA Today bestselling novelist Meg Donohue\, and special guest Kate Luckinbill\, granddaughter of iconic television legend Desi Arnaz. From sun-soaked coastal fiction to emotionally rich\, thought-provoking storytelling — along with a unique perspective on storytelling legacy and Hollywood history — this special evening celebrates the books you’ll be packing in your bag all summer long. \nAs part of our ABTB signature event series\, this Summer Reading Panel brings readers face-to-face with the authors behind Summer State of Mind and The Memory Gardener\, offering an inside look at the inspiration\, themes\, and creative spark that make a story the perfect seasonal escape. Kate Luckinbill will also share reflections on growing up connected to one of television’s most beloved pioneers\, adding a special multigenerational perspective on creativity\, storytelling\, and legacy. in A Book By Desi Arnaz. \nWhether you’re a devoted Kristy Woodson Harvey reader\, a fan of Meg Donohue’s emotionally resonant fiction\, intrigued by Kate Luckinbill’s connection to entertainment history\, a book club looking to plan ahead\, or simply a reader eager to discover what you should be reading this summer\, this evening is designed for you. Come with friends\, bring your book club\, or join us solo — everyone is welcome in our community of passionate\, curious readers. \nYour Adventure includes a lively author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and the chance to connect with fellow readers who know that summer is always better with a great book in hand. \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, with general seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor readers who prefer a little peace of mind and want to show their early support of our authors\, our VIP option includes guaranteed event admission and reserved seating with the pre-order of Summer State of Mind\, A Book by Desi Arnaz\, or The Memory Gardener below. \nAnd since we’re officially in a summer state of mind\, we’re delighted to offer a discounted three-book bundle—the perfect pairing to kick off your summer reading season. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of a dozen novels including Beach House Rules and The Peachtree Bluff Series. A Happier Life is in development for film with MGM/Amazon\, The Summer of Songbirds is in development for television with Hulu\, and many of her other projects are in various stages of option or development for film and television. Her work has received numerous accolades\, including Good Morning America’s Buzz Pick. \nKristy is the co-creator and co-host of the hit weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction with fellow New York Times bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews\, Kristin Harmel\, and Patti Callahan Henry\, which boasts more than three hundred thousand members. She is also the co-founder of the award-winning interiors site Design Chic\, with her mom\, Beth Woodson.. \nHer new novel\, Summer State of Mind\, proves that “Kristy Woodson Harvey is (the) go-to for elevated beach reads\,” (People) when we learn that with love\, understanding – and a community theater production of Hello\, Dolly! – sometimes life conspires to bring us just exactly where we belong. \n \nKate Luckinbill has spent her life surrounded by show business and that guided her initial foray into acting. She graduated from the University of Miami Theater Conservatory and wrote and performed her own one-woman show\, before retiring from the stage and entering the corporate world as a creative recruiter for the Fortune 50. She has since found the balance of both worlds\, working with her mother Lucie while also creating media. \nA Book by Desi Arnaz is an expanded edition of the New York Times bestselling memoir and now features exclusive new material including excerpts from Desi Arnaz’s uncompleted and unpublished second memoir\, a Foreword by granddaughter Kate Luckinbill\, a new Afterword by daughter Lucie Arnaz\, as well as new photos throughout. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nMeg Donohue is the USA Today bestselling author of You\, Me\, and the Sea\, Every Wild Heart\, Dog Crazy\, All the Summer Girls\, and How to Eat a Cupcake. Her novels have been translated into Dutch\, French\, German\, Italian\, Polish\, Portuguese\, Spanish\, and Turkish. Meg has an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from Dartmouth College. \nHer debut novel\, How to Eat a Cupcake hit number 1 on the NookBook bestseller list and was a Boston Globe bestseller. Her second novel\, All the Summer Girls\, was a USA Today\, Amazon\, and Apple Books bestseller and was hailed as a great summer read by People magazine. Her third novel\, Dog Crazy\, was an Amazon bestseller\, and her fourth novel\, Every Wild Heart\, was named a Top 10 Women’s Fiction Novel of 2017 by the American Library Association. Publishers Weekly called Meg’s fifth novel\, You\, Me\, and the Sea\, “first-rate women’s fiction” and Parade magazine hailed it as 1 of 12 Big Fiction Reads Every Book Club Will Love. \nMeg writes with warmth and humor about love\, hope\, family\, friendship\, loss\, and forgiveness. She has a deep affinity for animals\, especially dogs and horses\, and she’s never stepped into a garden or onto a beach she doesn’t love. The Memory Gardener is a cozy tale of the power of memory and the nourishing magic of gardens. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Meg 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/summer-reads-5-12-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Library Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, Madeline Martin\, and Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“If history were taught in the form of stories\, it would never be forgotten.” — Rudyard Kipling\n\nAnd New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, Madeline Martin\, in conversation with Kristina McMorris ensure these stories live on. Join Adventures by the Book for a special Historical Fiction Library Adventure celebrating the powerful connection between past and present—where history and storytelling intertwine in unforgettable ways. \nWe’ll gather with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills for this exclusive literary experience\, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. \nYour Adventure includes a book from one of our featured authors for signing at the event\, along with the opportunity to meet all three authors up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event includes a copy of your choice of one of the author’s books below\, as well as guaranteed admission. Seating is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis\, so make sure to reserve your seat soon. \nWhy not make the most of your experience and save $10 when you preorder all three books—available online only. It’s the perfect way to dive deeper into the author’s work and take home the complete collection. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\n\nHeather Webb is the USA Today and international bestselling author of eleven historical novels\, including Queens of London\, a look at Britain’s first female crime syndicate. \nThe Hope Keeper is an intriguing tale centered around the cursed Hope diamond\, in which jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington\, DC\, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Heather or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nEliza Knight is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of The Queen’s Faithful Companion\, and The Mayfair Bookshop\, among others. She is also the creator of the popular historical blog\, History Undressed and host on the History\, Books and Wine podcast. \nConfessions of a Grammar Queen “is for everyone who loved Lessons in Chemistry“(Natasha Lester).. There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960’s New York. And that is exactly what savvy\, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Eliza or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\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\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. \nThe Secret Book Society is a captivating historical novel\, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free \nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nThe Girls of Good Fortune takes place in 1888\, when awaking in a cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly\, \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\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\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. We 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/martin-webb-knight-5-4-26-library/
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:Historical Fiction Happy Hour Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, and Madeline Martin
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“What is history? An echo of the past in the future.” — Victor Hugo\n\nAnd it is through story that those echoes become unforgettable. Join Adventures by the Book® as we welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, and Madeline Martin for a special Happy Hour Adventure celebrating the power of historical fiction to transport us across centuries and bring the past brilliantly to life. \nWe’ll gather with our friends at Napatini Wine Bar in Carlsbad\, California\, for this exclusive literary Adventure—where timeless stories and exceptional pours create the perfect pairing. \nYour Adventure includes a glass of wine (with non-alcoholic options available)\, delectable flatbreads and nibbles\, tax\, gratuity\, and the opportunity to meet all three authors up close and personal. Books available for sale and signing at the event or pre-order below. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event is now open below. Seating is limited and expected to sell out\, so we encourage you to reserve your spot soon. \nTo guarantee availability of books\, please pre-order your selected title(s) in advance. Can’t decide? Purchase all three for a special discounted online bundle\, available exclusively before the event. \nBooks will also be available for purchase and signing at the Happy Hour while supplies last. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\nHeather Webb is the USA Today and international bestselling author of eleven historical novels\, including Queens of London\, a look at Britain’s first female crime syndicate. \nThe Hope Keeper is an intriguing tale centered around the cursed Hope diamond\, in which jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington\, DC\, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Heather or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nEliza Knight is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of The Queen’s Faithful Companion\, and The Mayfair Bookshop\, among others. She is also the creator of the popular historical blog\, History Undressed and host on the History\, Books and Wine podcast. \nConfessions of a Grammar Queen “is for everyone who loved Lessons in Chemistry“(Natasha Lester).. There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960’s New York. And that is exactly what savvy\, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Eliza or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\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\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\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. \nThe Secret Book Society is a captivating historical novel\, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free \nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\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 Napatini\n \n\nLooking for a wine bar in Carlsbad? Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar is not just your ordinary wine bar. Napatini offers a unique experience where you can indulge in the finest wines while enjoying the ambiance of their Carlsbad tasting room. Their competitive advantage lies in their commitment to providing exceptional service and a wide selection of 50+ California wines available by the glass. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, their chef-curated wine pairings are sure to delight your taste buds.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/knight-martin-webb-5-4-26/
LOCATION:Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar 3800 State St #100 Carlsbad\, CA 92008
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Happy Hour Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Mystery Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Ellery Adams and Audrey Steidl
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” — Arthur Conan Doyle \nAdventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a thrilling Monday Night Mystery Adventure featuring two powerhouse authors of suspense and intrigue\, Ellery Adams and Audrey Steidl. From psychological twists to cozy-clever clues\, this special evening promises an irresistible blend of tension\, secrets\, and storytelling magic. \nAs part of our ABTB signature event series\, this Mystery Adventure brings readers face-to-face with the authors behind two captivating new novels\, offering an inside look at the craft\, creativity\, and inspiration that keep readers turning pages late into the night. \nWhether you’re a lifelong mystery lover\, a devoted Ellery Adams or Audrey Steidl enthusiast\, or simply a reader who enjoys unraveling secrets alongside unforgettable characters\, this evening is designed for you. Come with your book club\, invite a friend\, or join solo — all are welcome in our community of curious\, story-loving adventurers. \nYour Adventure includes a lively author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and the chance to connect with fellow mystery readers who appreciate a good twist as much as you do. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Pre-order a copy of Invasive Species or To Die For below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. It’s no mystery that everybody loves a deal\, so why not purchase a discounted 2 book pack and double your mystery reading pleasure. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nEllery Adams is the USA Today & New York Times bestselling mystery author of over 40 novels. She grew up on a beach near the Long Island Sound but now writes from her home in North Carolina. She loves rescue animals\, jigsaw puzzles\, coffee\, black licorice\, college football\, reading on rainy days\, wood-burning fires\, and porch swings.. \nIn her new book\, Invasive Species\, coming soon on April 14\, 2026\, the women in Cold Harbor all have something to prove\, and they’ll have to do it in a world full of monsters. \nSomething’s not right in Cold Harbor—more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses\, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith. The mysterious resident has finally emerged from her crumbling mansion on the hill\, mesmerizing the townspeople with her beauty. Her secret? Nine human sacrifices to feed her immortality. \n  \n \nAudrey Steidl is the author of The Fallen\, a globe-trotting romantic thriller full of mystery and paranormal intrigue\, which won the International Impact Award for Best Fantasy\, Mystery/Thriller for 2024 and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Hawthorne Prize for 2025. When she’s not writing page-turners\, Audrey is a hotel contract specialist with HelmsBriscoe\, bringing serious organization and event savvy to everything she does. \nHer spine-chilling new book\, To Die For\,  is a harrowing look into the life of a narcissist who refuses to take accountability for the damage she inflicts. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Audrey 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\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/walker-adams-4-27-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Author Brunch Adventure (San Diego)  featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and international bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab and Bonnie Blaylock
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“The job of the historical novelist is to imagine the emotional truth behind the facts.” — Hilary Mantel \nAdventures by the Book® is delighted to present a special Historical Fiction Author Brunch Adventure bringing together an exceptional group of bestselling storytellers for a lively and thought-provoking conversation over an intimate brunch. \nFeaturing New York Times\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab\, and Bonnie Blaylock\, the discussion will explore how history\, memory\, and imagination intersect — all over good food and great conversation. \nRegistration\nRegister for this event below with the BRUNCH EVENT option. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. \nExclusive Online Special: Purchase all four books in advance and receive a special discounted bundle price (available for online preorders only). Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nHeather Morris is the NYT and internationally bestselling Australian author of the blockbuster historical novels\, The Tattooist of Auschwitz\, Cilka’s Journey\, Three Sisters\, and SistersUnder the Rising Sun\, which have sold over 19 million copies worldwide. The Tattooist of Auschwitz went on to become one of the 21st century’s bestselling books\, and in 2024 an adaptation of the novel was released as a Stan Original Series\, to wide acclaim. \nSisters Under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood\, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstance. In the midst of World War II\, an English musician\, Norah Chambers\, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore\, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents\, knowing she may never see her child again. \n \nStephen Kiernan is a journalist and novelist who has published nearly five million words in his award-winning and bestselling books such as The Glass Chateau\, Universe of Two\, The Curiosity (now in television series development)\, The Baker’s Secret (a regional bestseller)\, and The Hummingbird\, as well as two non fiction books that have been translated into many languages and four alphabets. \nStephen’s newest novel\, Pollock’s Last Lover: a Novel of Art and Deception\, will be out on May 19\, 2026. It is set in New York City in alternating time period\, the 1950s and the early 2000s\, and is the engrossing tale of two women whose lives collide as they contend with the art and legacy of the brilliant\, tragic painter Jackson Pollock. \n  \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. \nThe Star Society is a thrilling historical novel and a captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters that transports listeners from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn\, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II\, embarking on a journey of justice\, survival\, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella 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 \nBonnie Blaylock is the debut author of Light to the Hills\, which features strong women in a challenging setting: Eastern Kentucky in the 1930’s\, when a packhorse librarian has to confront her past and the man who may threaten her future. \nThe Water Women traces three generations of women in Sardinia\, Italy. They’re in the ancient lineage of golden sea silk weavers and must wrestle with expectations and burdens between mothers and daughters.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Bonnie 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\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sd-brunch-4-26-26/
LOCATION:Broken Yolk Cafe\, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd.\, San Diego
CATEGORIES:Brunch Adventures,Event
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Brunch: a Friends of the Corona Public Library Adventure featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and international bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab and Bonnie Blaylock
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAdventures by the Book(R) is pleased to support the Friends of the Corona Public Library for their annual blockbuster historical fiction author brunch\, this year featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab\, and Bonnie Blaylock. \nThis event regularly sells out\, so get your tickets through the Friends and pre-order your books below to be delivered for signing at the event. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through the Friends of the Corona Public Library is coming soon. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nHeather Morris is the NYT and internationally bestselling Australian author of the blockbuster historical novels\, The Tattooist of Auschwitz\, Cilka’s Journey\, Three Sisters\, and SistersUnder the Rising Sun\, which have sold over 19 million copies worldwide. The Tattooist of Auschwitz went on to become one of the 21st century’s bestselling books\, and in 2024 an adaptation of the novel was released as a Stan Original Series\, to wide acclaim. \nSisters Under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood\, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstance when in the midst of World War II\, an English musician\, Norah Chambers\, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore\, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents\, knowing she may never see her child again..\, \n \nStephen Kiernan is a journalist and novelist who has published nearly five million words in his award-winning and bestselling books such as The Glass Chateau\, Universe of Two\, The Curiosity (now in television series development)\, The Baker’s Secret (a regional bestseller)\, and The Hummingbird\, as well as two non fiction books that have been translated into many languages and four alphabets. \nStephen’s newest novel\, Pollock’s Last Lover: a Novel of Art and Deception\, will be out on May 19\, 2026. It is set in New York City in alternating time period\, the 1950s and the early 2000s\, and is the engrossing tale of two women whose lives collide as they contend with the art and legacy of the brilliant\, tragic painter Jackson Pollock. \n  \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. \nThe Star Society is a thrilling historical novel and a captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters that transports listeners from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn\, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II\, embarking on a journey of justice\, survival\, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella 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 \nBonnie Blaylock is the debut author of Light to the Hills\, which features strong women in a challenging setting: Eastern Kentucky in the 1930’s\, when a packhorse librarian has to confront her past and the man who may threaten her future. \nThe Water Women traces three generations of women in Sardinia\, Italy. They’re in the ancient lineage of golden sea silk weavers and must wrestle with expectations and burdens between mothers and daughters.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Bonnie 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 Friends of the Corona Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Friends of the Corona Public Library is to promote community pride for the Library\, to promote increased knowledge and understanding of services and needs\, to enhance the Library’s environment\, to foster support for the Library through programs and events\, and to enhance the Library visitor experience. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/corona-brunch-4-25-26/
LOCATION:Corona Public Library\, 650 S Main St\, Corona\, CA\, 92882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Inside the Author's Studio: a Life & Laughter Adventure featuring actress\, comedian\, and New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch
DESCRIPTION:About the Live and In-Person Adventure\n\n“Laughter is my favorite survival skill.” — Annabelle Gurwitch \nAdventures by the Book® is delighted to welcome beloved actress\, comedian\, and bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch for a special Life & Laughter Adventure as part of our Inside the Author’s Studio series. Join us for an intimate\, early-evening gathering inside a private San Diego home\, where Annabelle will share the wit\, warmth\, and fearless honesty that have made her both a fan favorite and a cultural truth-teller. \nIn her new book\, The End of My Life Is Killing Me\, Annabelle chronicles her experience living with Stage 4 lung cancer with the same sharp humor and emotional clarity that defined her earlier award-winning work. The result is a memoir that is unexpectedly joyful\, profoundly human\, and—yes—laugh-out-loud funny. This conversation will explore not only her writing and her creative process\, but also the ways humor\, community\, and storytelling illuminate even life’s most challenging chapters. \nGuests will enjoy a cozy\, salon-style discussion\, light bites and sweets\, a signed copy of Annabelle’s book\, and the rare opportunity to connect up close with an author whose voice is as courageous as it is hilarious. Come share an evening of resilience\, truth-telling\, and the kind of heartfelt laughter that reminds us why stories matter. \nRegistration\nTo register for the in-person event\, simply select the Event Registration (4.19.26) option below\, and the address to the private San Diego (Tierrasanta) residence will be provided 3 days prior to the event via email. Due to the special nature of this event\, only a limited number of spaces are available. \n\nAbout the Author and Book\n \nAnnabelle Gurwitch is an actress\, activist\, and New York Times bestselling author of six books and two-time finalist for the Thurber Prize. \nHer essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, New York Times\, Washington Post\, The Wall Street Journal\, Boston Globe\, and Hadassah Magazine amongst other publications. Her six books include the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. \nAnnabelle co-hosted the fan favorite Dinner & a Movie on TBS\, was a regular commentator for NPR. She is serving in leadership as a patient advocate with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). Her acting credits include: “Seinfeld\,””Murphy Brown\,””Boston Legal\,” and “Dexter.” She is a Jewish mother\, a terrible gardener\, even worse ukulele player\, a lung cancer survivor\, and an unrepentant cat lady who lives in Los Angeles. \nIn her deftly comedic and deeply contemplative memoir\, The End of My Life is Killing Me\, Annabelle faces life’s biggest curveball only to find resilience in the most unlikely places. After she received an out-of-the blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer\, an existential dread set in\, but instead of turning into a cancer warrior\, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs\, no ribbons\, no religion. \nIn this hilariously and deeply affecting meditation on mortality\, the actress and activist illuminates life with chronic disease\, inequities in care\, and celebrates tiny victories\, the crusty ends of baguettes\, the discreet pleasure of sucking at a hobby\, and the unshakable bond of female friendship. She upends the notion of living each day as if it were your last\, as she discovers you can carpe too much diem\, embracing\, instead\, the extraordinariness of the ordinary.
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CATEGORIES:Cooking Adventure,Event,San Diego Adventures
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SUMMARY:Landon Donovan: an Off the Soccer Field Adventure featuring the internationally renowned soccer legend
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Life isn’t perfect\, of course\, but we all know it’s how you react to things that counts.”— Landon Donovan \nOne legend. One night. A story bigger than the game. \nAs the world’s attention turns to the World Cup—played in part on U.S. soil this year—your presence is requested at an exclusive Adventure with Landon Donovan\, widely regarded as the greatest American soccer player of all time. In this inspiring evening\, Donovan steps beyond the spotlight to share the personal journey behind Landon Donovan: A Memoir—from defining moments on the field to the challenges\, resilience\, and self-reflection that shaped his life beyond it. \nThis special one-night-only Adventures by the Book® gathering is hosted in partnership with our friends at the Coronado Public Library and serves as a fundraiser benefiting the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and their work with the The Exceptional Families Program. Together\, we come together to celebrate the power of sport\, story\, and community—while supporting programs that strengthen access\, inclusion\, and opportunity. \nYour Adventure includes an in-depth conversation with Landon Donovan\, audience Q&A\, book sales and signings\, and the opportunity to be part of a meaningful evening designed for connection and impact. \nRegistration\nTO ATTEND this special event with American soccer legend Landon Donovan\, select one of the two options below: \n–”Event with Book” tickets include one seat and one copy of Landon Donovan: A Memoir. \n– “General Admission” tickets include one seat and are available for $10. \n  \nCANNOT ATTEND this special event but want a signed book \n-“Book to Ship” tickets include one signed book and does NOT include event admission. \n“Shipping” tickets includes shipping costs for one book within the U.S. \n  \nProceeds benefit the Coronado Public Library and their work with the Exceptional Families Program.” \nPARKING INFORMATION \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nLandon Donovan is widely regarded as the most decorated and influential male player in U.S. soccer history. He is known for his creative attacking play and unmatched records with both the LA Galaxy and the U.S. Men’s National Team\, as well as spells abroad with Everton and Bayern Munich. He cemented his legacy through iconic moments at the World Cup and multiple domestic and international titles. Donovan’s talent and leadership helped shape American soccer and set the standard for future generations. \nOff the field\, Donovan has remained deeply connected to the game. He is a trusted studio analyst for Fox Sports\, covering the sport’s biggest tournaments\, and has also taken on coaching and executive roles\, in the NWSL and abroad. He is currently writing a personal memoir set to be released in 2026. \nLandon Donovan: a Memoir\, is more than a soccer story. It’s a story about real life – his experiences with mental health\, 
depression\, growing up with a single mother and repairing his relationship with my father. \nFrom the day he started walking\, soccer was everything to him: his passion and obsession\, and it took him places he could have never dreamed. But he kept the worst parts quiet…until now. \nWhether or not you’re a soccer fan\, there’s something in this story for everyone. The book will inspire many to follow their dreams and focus on the things that truly matter in life. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe Friends of the Coronado Public Library support free community programs throughout the year at the library. The Exceptional Families Program is a local community initiative to support families caring for adults with special needs\, providing enrichment events and activities for people with special needs and their families. Learn more. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/landon-donovan-4-11-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Performing Arts Center at Coronado High School\, 650 D Avenue\, Coronado\, California
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T173000
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SUMMARY:Strong Women\, Strong Voices: a Parkinsons Fundraising Adventure in support of NYT bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd and featuring Ann Kidd Taylor and 20 New York Times  and international bestselling authors
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\n“She discovered the secret of a strong woman: she never stands alone.” – Inspired by Sue Monk Kidd \nAdventures by the Book® is honored to present a profoundly special Women’s History Month virtual Adventure in support of beloved bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd\, whose luminous new book\, Writing\, Creativity\, and Soul\, arrives at a time when she cannot embark on a traditional book tour following her Parkinson’s diagnosis. \nIn the true spirit of sisterhood and storytelling\, 20 NYT and international bestselling female authors from around the world are joining forces throughout March to lift Sue up\, celebrate the strength of women on and off the page\, and raise funds for Parkinson’s research. \nEach weekday in March\, a featured author will share an inspiring message on social media\, culminating in a live\, multi–author Zoom gathering on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2025\, from 4:00–5:30pm PT/7:00-8:30pm ET\, where all 20 authors will come together for an unforgettable conversation about resilience\, creativity\, and the power of women supporting women\, and in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \nThe event will include a special guest appearance by Sue’s daughter\, writer Ann Kidd Taylor\, and a special conversation with bestselling author Fiona Davis\, who is also living with Parkinson’s. In an extraordinary act of literary sisterhood\, Fiona will step in to share her own personal experience with the disease. \nThis event is free and open to the public. That said\, we warmly encourage you to support this special gathering by purchasing Sue’s book or titles from our featured authors. Twenty percent (20%) of Sue’s book and all featured author book sales throughout March will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Join us for this beautiful tribute to Sue\, to women’s stories\, and to the enduring literary community that sustains us all. Make sure to follow all our featured authors and Adventures by the Book® on social media throughout the month of March for inspiring messages in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \nThis special March gathering also serves as a meaningful lead-in to Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April\, helping to amplify understanding\, compassion\, and support for those living with Parkinson’s. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR AND BOOK\n  \n \nSue Monk Kidd’s debut novel\, The Secret Life of Bees\, spent more than one hundred weeks on the New York Times bestseller list\, has sold more than six million copies in the United States\, was turned into both an award winning major motion picture and a musical\, and has been translated into thirty six languages. \nHer other novels\, The Mermaid Chair\, The Invention of Wings\, and The Book of Longings were number one New York Times bestsellers\, adapted into a television movie\, earned an Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 pick\, and #1 IndieBound bestseller. \nShe is the author of several acclaimed memoirs\, including The Dance of the Dissident Daughter\, her groundbreaking work on religion and feminism\, as well as the New York Times bestseller Traveling with Pomegranates\, written with her daughter\, Ann Kidd Taylor. She lives in North Carolina. \nHer new book\, Writing\, Creativity and Soul was released on October 21\, 2025 and became an instant national bestseller. Part memoir\, part philosophical investigation\, part advice to aspiring writers\, Writing Creativity and Soul is a touchstone for the spirit\, a work of profound pilgrimage that will be of value to not just aspiring writers but anyone who hungers to lead a deeper and more fulfilling life. \n“If you encounter writing infused with soul\, you know it\,” writes Sue Monk Kidd. It feeds you somewhere inside . . . our internal revolutions\, our reach for our true selves\, our struggle to write unsayable things with brave voices comes about through a succession of brief\, amazing moments. \nThis is a book about writing that is so much more—an exhortation to dive deeply into the creative instinct\, whatever form it happens to take\, to nourish the imagination and cultivate a practice of attention to the mysteries and yearnings of our own hearts. Everything readers love about Sue Monk Kidd is in these pages: the warmth\, the fierce intelligence\, the wit\, and the search for beauty and meaning and wonder in the world through the sacred act of storytelling. \nSPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE\n  \n \nAnn Kidd Taylor\, is the coauthour of Traveling With Pomegrantes\, a memoir written with her mother\, Sue Monk Kidd. Published in 2009\, it appeared on numerous bestseller lists\, including the New York Times. The Shark Club is Ann’s first novel and is a warm and wonderfully vivid novel about taking second chances—in life and in the sea. \n  \nWe are all stronger than we know–and that’s worth celebrating.\n\nFINDING THE STRENGTH WITHIN US ALL\nSpecial guest appearances by 20 NYT and international bestselling authors including:\nHEATHER WEBB – Monday\, March 2\nELIZA KNIGHT – Tuesday\, March 3\nKRISTIN HARMEL – Wednesday\, March 4\nSUSAN MEISSNER – Thursday\, March 5\nTRACEY ENERSON WOOD – Friday\, March 6\nMARIE BOSTWICK – Monday\, March 9\nFIONA DAVIS – Tuesday\, March 10\nKATHRYN STOCKETT – Wednesday\, March 11\nSHILPI SOMAYA GOWDA – Thursday\, March 12\nDONNA JONES ALWARD – Friday\, March 13\nPAULA MCLAIN – Monday\, March 16\n SARAH MCCOY – Tuesday\, March 17\nANN KIDD TAYLOR – Wednesday\, March 18\nMARIE BENEDICT – Thursday\, March 19\nPAM JENOFF – Friday\, March 20\nJANIE CHANG – Monday\, March 23\nSADEQA JOHNSON – Tuesday\, March 24\nMARTHA HALL KELLY – Wednesday\, March 25\nJENNA BLUM – Thursday\, March 26\nCHRISTINA BAKER KLINE – Friday\, March 27\n\nAbout the Virtual Event\nAdventures by the Book® was founded more than 15 years ago with the goal of connecting people and communities\, one book at a time. In a world that can often feel divided or disconnected\, this has always been our way of bringing people together—through meaningful conversation\, shared stories\, and the enduring power of books. \nSo when we learned that beloved author\, New York Times bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd\, was living with Parkinson’s disease\, we knew we wanted to bring our literary community together in support. This event is not only an opportunity to raise critical funds for Parkinson’s research and patient support through Parkinson’s Foundation\, but also a chance to stand in solidarity with Sue and with the millions of individuals and families navigating this disease every day. \nThis is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of resilience\, creativity\, and the strength of community—values that Sue’s writing has long embodied and inspired in readers around the world. While Sue will not appear live\, her spirit and impact are at the heart of this gathering. \nWe invite you to join us for this special event featuring virtual and/or live appearances by an extraordinary group of New York Times bestselling and beloved authors\, coming together to honor Sue\, raise awareness\, and help advance the work being done on behalf of those living with Parkinson’s. We are also honored to welcome a special guest appearance by Sue’s daughter\, New York Times bestselling author Ann Kidd Taylor\, whose presence adds a deeply personal and meaningful dimension to this evening. \nParkinson’s Foundation is dedicated to improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Through research funding\, education\, advocacy\, and direct support services\, the Foundation works to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s today—while accelerating progress for tomorrow. Until Parkinson’s is cured\, we believe in showing up for one another\, and in using the power of community to make a difference. \nWe hope you’ll join us in support of Sue Monk Kidd and in standing with the Parkinson’s community. \nHow can I help?\nFour Ways to Participate and Support\n1. Attend the March 31 Virtual Event — Free AdmissionWe are pleased to offer complimentary admission to our March 31 virtual gathering so that everyone who wishes may join this special conversation in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \n2. Support Through Book PurchasesGuests who wish to further support Sue and the participating authors are invited to purchase Writing\, Creativity\, and Soul by Sue Monk Kidd\, as well as books by any of our featured authors. Because Sue is unable to tour and meet readers in person\, purchasing her book is a meaningful way to support her work. Twenty percent (20%) of net proceeds from Sue’s book and all participating author book purchases throughout March will be donated to Parkinson’s Foundation in Sue’s honor. \n3. Make a Direct DonationYou may also choose to make a direct donation to Parkinson’s Foundation using this donation link. \n4. Follow\, Share\, and Help Amplify the MessageThroughout March\, each participating author (see schedule below)—along with Adventures by the Book®—will share messages in support of Sue across social media and invite readers to attend the March 31 virtual event featuring 22 extraordinary authors. Following\, sharing\, and engaging helps extend awareness\, community\, and impact. \nOpportunity Drawing\n1.  Receive one entry for attending the event \n2.  Receive one entry for every book purchased from now until the event. \n2.  Grand Prize: a complete set of all participating authors’ books featured in the March 31 virtual event. \n3.  Bonus entries: purchase one book from every featured author and you’ll receive FREE SHIPPING (within the U.S.) PLUS 50 additional entries for those purchases. \nIt’s a fun way to support Sue Monk Kidd\, celebrate these incredible authors\, and help raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation—while building an extraordinary library along the way. \nEvent Registration:\nTo register for this event\, select the “EVENT” option below. A Zoom link will be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event. \nAbout the Parkinson’s Foundation\nParkinson’s Foundation  makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do\, we build on the energy\, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Did you know that women with Parkinson’s face unique challenges\, including delayed diagnosis\, different symptoms\, lower-quality healthcare and attending appointments alone? Find out more here. \n\n\n\nSave
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CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:Beneath a Scarlet Sky: a Palos Verdes Public Library Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Mark Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nCalling all book lovers\, and library enthusiasts! \nJoin New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan for an inspiring community reading event. Listen to this accomplished author’s book talk where he will share insights from his creative process as well as the inside scoop on his novel\, Beneath a Scarlet Sky\, an epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. \nThis special event is proudly presented by the Palos Verdes Library District and promises to be a valuable experience for anyone with a story to tell. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Book\n \nMark Sullivan is a New York Times bestselling author with 18 novels\, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series\, which he writes with James Patterson. Mark has received numerous awards for his writing\, and his works have been named a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. \nHe grew up in Medfield\, Massachusetts\, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Niger\, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States\, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative journalism. \nUSA Today bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky follows Pino Lella who wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager―obsessed with music\, food\, and girls―but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs\, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps\, and falls for Anna\, a beautiful widow six years his senior. \nIn an attempt to protect him\, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier―a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured\, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy\, General Hans Leyers\, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders. \nNow\, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command\, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret\, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/mark-sullivan-3-13-26/
LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:The Method: a Book and Film Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\nNew York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk\, author of The Night Agent—the #1 global Netflix sensation—returns with The Method\, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself. \nJoin Matthew as he returns to the Carlsbad City Library for a special screening of the first episode of Season 3 of Netflix’s The Night Agent (premiering in early 2026)\, followed by an author presentation and conversation. Matt will discuss The Method and share behind-the-scenes insights from The Night Agent\, including how his thriller The Method—now in development as a series at Hulu—was shaped by his experience on the Netflix show. You won’t want to miss this combined film screening + book presentation Adventure. \nYour Adventure will include the film screening of the first episode of Season 3 ofThe Night Agent\, author presentation for The Method\, Q&A\, and book signing. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public\, with seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Copies of The Method are available for pre-sale below and they will be delivered to the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nMatthew Quirk is the New York Times bestselling author of The 500\, The Directive\, Dead Man Switch\, Cold Barrel Zero\, and The Night Agent. He spent five years at The Atlantic magazine reporting on crime\, private military contractors\, terrorism prosecutions\, and international gangs before turning to fiction. An Edgar award finalist and winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel\, Matthew lives in San Diego. \nHis new thriller\, The Method\, already in development for a show with Hulu\, was inspired by his experience on The Night Agent Netflix show\, and is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself. \nA silent war…An unlikely spy…She’s done playing by their rules. \nActress Anna Vaughn is fearless—on screen\, at least. She tends to play doomed brunettes with a badass streak\, and has put in countless hours training for parts and learning how to fight\, shoot\, and drive like a pro. She likes to believe she is as tough as her characters\, but off-camera she leads a far quieter life: trying to keep her acting career alive so she can take care of her younger sister. \nWhen her best friend Natalie\, her rock\, disappears after a night out with a mysterious new man\, the signs point to foul play and a circle of spies operating in Manhattan. Anna must use all the tricks she’s learned for her roles to hunt for her missing friend. She quickly learns the dangers are all too real. \nShe crosses paths with Kevin Matthews\, an FBI agent on the same trail\, tracking a string of killings and disappearances and a powerful clique of oligarchs. With Matthews as her handler\, she has only days to prepare for the greatest performance of her life—going undercover. She will follow in her friend’s footsteps through the gilded mansions\, yachts\, and secret clubs of New York to infiltrate the conspiracy and bring Natalie home. \nAs the killers close in\, her only chance for survival is to become as lethal as the characters she once played. \nNo camera. No script. Just instinct. \nAbout The Show\n \nWhile monitoring an emergency line\, a vigilant FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso\, Luciane Buchanan\, and Oscar nominee Hong Chau. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on Netflix and the first episode of season 3 will premiere in 2026 and will be shown as part of our event. \n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nCarlsbad City Library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high-quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. Carlsbad City Library is the destination for information\, enjoyment of reading\, lifelong learning\, and cultural enrichment for those who live\, work and play in Carlsbad.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/matthew-quirk-2-28-26/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:It's Not Her: a Happy Hour Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Mystery is the wine of this universe.” – Mehmet Murat ildan \nAnd what better way to savor both than with a glass in hand and a spine-tingling story to match? Join Adventures by the Book® as we proudly welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica for Happy Hour celebrating the launch of her chilling new thriller\, It’s Not Her. \nWe’re thrilled to partner with Napatini Wine Bar in Carlsbad\, California\, for this exclusive literary Adventure—where mystery meets the vine in the most delicious way. \nYour Adventure includes a hardcover copy of It’s Not Her for signing at the event\, a glass of wine (with non-alcoholic options available)\, delectable flatbreads and nibbles\, tax\, gratuity\, and the opportunity to meet the author up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event is below. Companion tickets are available to share a copy of the book. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so be sure to reserve your seat soon! \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nMary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels\, including The Good Girl\, Pretty Baby\, Don’t You Cry\, Every Last Lie\, When the Lights Go Out\, The Other Mrs.\, Local Woman Missing\, Just the Nicest Couple\, and She’s Not Sorry. \nMary’s novels have been selected as Indie Next picks\, Goodreads Choice Awards\, Amazon Best Books of the Month and have been LibraryReads selections. They’ve been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. \nIn her twisty new thriller\, It’s Not Her\, two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance. \n\nA stunning discovery…\nCourtney Gray’s tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found\, while her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs\, unharmed. \n\n\nA shocking investigation…\nAs the police descend on the quiet resort town\, disturbing secrets about Courtney’s family start to emerge. When she learns that the town has secrets of its own\, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she’s the killer. \n\nA truth no one could have imagined …\nAs Courtney begins to unravel the terrible mystery\, she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide. And the closer she gets to the truth\, the harder it is to see…\n\n\nAbout Napatini\n \n\nLooking for a wine bar in Carlsbad? Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar is not just your ordinary wine bar. Napatini offers a unique experience where you can indulge in the finest wines while enjoying the ambiance of their Carlsbad tasting room. Their competitive advantage lies in their commitment to providing exceptional service and a wide selection of 50+ California wines available by the glass. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, their chef-curated wine pairings are sure to delight your taste buds.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/mary-kubica-napatini-2-16-26/
LOCATION:Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar 3800 State St #100 Carlsbad\, CA 92008
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Happy Hour Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:We Were Never Friends: a Coronado Public Library Book Launch Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda in conversation with former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“It’s really a whole new feeling when you realize you’re in charge of your life\, your thoughts\, and your actions—or inaction.”\n― Kaira Rouda\, Here\, Home\, Hope \nUSA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda wrote her first novel Here\, Home\, Hope following a conversation about her work of nonfiction that inspired her to pursue writing novels\, a dream she had held since she was a child. Since then\, she has shifted to write gripping psychological thrillers\, pushing her characters to uncover each other’s darkest secrets. \nAs Rouda returns with We Were Never Friends\, we invite you to join us for a very special book launch event to discuss this thrilling exploration of how the past influences the present\, as the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu realize nothing stays buried forever\, featuring Kaira in conversation with her husband\, former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda. \n“Nobody does twisty revenge like Kaira Rouda―and her trademark dark humor and deviously toxic characters are always deliciously entertaining.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has a way of drawing you in with great characters\, fast-paced writing\, and a story that won’t let you go.” – Samantha Downing\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has crafted a chilling\, spine-tingling novel of domestic suspense.” – BookReporter \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Pre-order a copy of We Were Never Friends below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. This is a special pre-publication launch event\, all copies of We Were Never Friends will be deliver to you at the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nIn her upcoming book\, We Were Never Friends\, on a weekend reunion in Palm Springs\, the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu are forced to confront their pasts as they gather together to celebrate the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira 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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-01-28-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:We Were Never Friends: a Carlsbad City Library Book Launch Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda in conversation with former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“My life is up to me to define. I needed to make my own dreams come true.”\n― Kaira Rouda\, Here\, Home\, Hope \nUSA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda redefined her life when she wrote her first novel Here\, Home\, Hope. She carried her childhood dream of writing stories with her into adulthood\, and made her own dreams come true following an inspiring conversation that helped her realize she had not yet done all she wanted to in life. Since then\, she has shifted to write gripping psychological thrillers\, pushing her characters to uncover each other’s darkest secrets. \nAs Rouda returns with We Were Never Friends\, we invite you to join us for a very special book pre-launch event to discuss this thrilling exploration of how the past influences the present\, as the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu realize nothing stays buried forever. Join Kaira for a fascinating conversation with her husband\, former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda. \n“Nobody does twisty revenge like Kaira Rouda―and her trademark dark humor and deviously toxic characters are always deliciously entertaining.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has a way of drawing you in with great characters\, fast-paced writing\, and a story that won’t let you go.” – Samantha Downing\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has crafted a chilling\, spine-tingling novel of domestic suspense.” – BookReporter \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public.  This is a special pre-publication launch event. All pre-ordered (below) copies of We Were Never Friends will be delivered to you at the event for signing\, and books will also be available at the event for signing. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nIn her upcoming book\, We Were Never Friends\, on a weekend reunion in Palm Springs\, the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu are forced to confront their pasts as they gather together to celebrate the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira 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\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-carlsbad-1-28-26/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Adventure featuring NYT bestselling authors Kate Quinn\, Stephanie Dray\, Kristina McMorris\, Allison Pataki\, and Madeline Martin
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“History is shaped by the stories we choose to tell—and the ones we choose to uncover.” – Geraldine Brooks \nFive authors. One night. A world of history. \nYour presence is requested at this exclusive Historical Fiction Adventure featuring 5 New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors: Kate Quinn\, Stephanie Dray\, Kristina McMorris\, Allison Pataki\, and Madeline Martin. For one unforgettable evening\, these powerhouse storytellers unite to share the research\, revelations\, and hidden histories that inspire their novels\, offering readers an extraordinary glimpse into the past as only they can bring it to life. \nDon’t miss this one-night-only Adventures by the Book gathering\, hosted in partnership with our friends at the Coronado Public Library\, where readers can enjoy a rich\, intimate program that brings these authors—and their worlds—up close and personal. \nYour Adventure includes an in-depth author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book sales and signings\, and the opportunity to meet all five writers in a warm and welcoming setting designed for true connection. \nRegistration\nThis event is expected to sell out! Preordered books (below) will be delivered to the event and will be signed. However\, event admission is NOT guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis only\, so please plan to arrive early while seats are available.  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California\, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice.  \nShe has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga\, and two books in the Italian Renaissance\, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network\, The Huntress\, The Rose Code\, The Diamond Eye\, and The Briar Club.  All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in Maryland with their beloved rescue dogs. \nThe Astral Library\, coming soon on February 17\, 2026 (and available below for preorder)\, is a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library\, where books are not just objects\, but doors to new worlds\, new lives\, and new futures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate 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  \n\n \nStephanie Dray is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of historical novels such as The Women of Chateau Lafayette\, My Dear Hamilton\, and America’s First Daughter. Her award-winning books about civilization’s forgotten Founding Mothers have been translated into eight languages and top lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband\, cats\, and history books. \nHer most recent book\, Becoming Madam Secretary\, is a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins\, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century\, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life. \nAnd\, in time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes A Founding Mother (available for preorder at the event with signed bookplate) a sweeping\, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit\, willpower\, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie 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 \nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and the instant international bestseller The Ways We Hide\, selected as Target’s top-five reads of 2022. \nThe recipient of more than twenty national literary awards\, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate\, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program. Kristina splits her time between San Diego and Oregon\, where she’s the proud mom of two collegiate boys who make her laugh daily. \nHer most recent book\, The Girls of Good Fortune—declared a must read by the Washington Post\, USA Today and the New York Post—begins in 1888 Oregon. Awaking in a cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina 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 \nAllison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of multiple historical novels\, including Finding Margaret Fuller\, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post\, The Queen’s Fortune\, and The Traitor’s Wife\, as well as a memoir and two children’s books. \nHer novels have been translated into more than 24 languages around the world. A former news writer and producer\, Allison has written for The New York Times\, ABC News\, The Huffington Post\, USA Today\, Fox News and other outlets. She has appeared on The Today Show\, Good Morning America\, Fox & Friends\, Good Day New York\, Good Day Chicago and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Allison graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English. A member of The Historical Novel Society and a certified Yoga instructor\, Allison lives in New York with her husband and family.. \nHer upcoming novel\, It Girl (coming soon on March 10\, 2026 and available for preorder below)\, is a sweeping\, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl\,” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Allison 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 \nMadeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and romance such as The Booklover’s Library\, The Keeper of Hidden Books\, and The Librarian Spy\, with books translated into over 25 languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr. Awesome)\, two amazing daughters\, and two very spoiled cats. \nWhen not writing or reading\, you can usually find Madeline at Disney World. She also loves research and travel\, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. \nHer most recent book\,The Secret Book Society\, an instant USA Today bestseller\, is a captivating new historical novel set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline 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\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 the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Fire: a Coronado Public Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure featuring Pyet DeSpain\, Native American/Mexican Chef and Winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef in conversation with award-winning chef and bestselling author Claudia Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Every dish carries a story — of the land\, the people\, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain \nAs the season of harvest and gathering arrives\, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain\, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the stunning debut cookbook\, Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking\, in conversation with award-winning chef and bestselling author Claudia Sandoval. \nPyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition\, resilience\, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories\, flavors\, and ancestral wisdom\, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us\, honor our roots\, and nourish both body and spirit. \n\n\n\n“Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book.The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me\, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay \n\n\n\n\n“[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt\,her vision and dedication are clear\, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman\, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public. But why not treat yourself to the VIP treatment. Pre-order a copy of Rooted in Fire below to receive not only a $5 book discount (online special only) but also to guarantee event admission and priority seating. \nBooks will be delivered to you at the event for signing and are also available at the event for purchase. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nPyet is short for her inherited Native American name\, Pyetwetmokwe. As a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation\, and with deep roots in her Mexican heritage\, Pyet’s work reflects the balance of both cultures. Her approach to food is deeply personal — a blend of identity\, history\, and the drive to keep ancestral traditions alive through everyday cooking. \nAs the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef winner\, Pyet DeSpain draws on her roots to blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity\, offering private chef services\, catering\, and educational experiences. \nHer mission is to honor ancestral flavors\, support sustainable food practices\, and create meaningful connections through food\, by ensuring that every dish she creates tells a story\, one of culture\, resilience\, and the deep ties between food and community. \nRooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking is Pyet DeSpain’s debut cookbook\, a heartfelt tribute to her Native American and Mexican heritage. With over 60 inspired recipes\, this book invites you into the vibrant\, seasonal\, and healing world of Indigenous Fusion cuisine. From bison and wild berries to mezcal and chocolate\, these dishes aren’t just meals—they’re stories\, passed down and reimagined for the modern table. \nAbout the Moderator\n \nChef Claudia Sandoval is an award-winning chef\, bestselling author\, TV host\, and executive producer internationally recognized for her modern approach to Mexican cuisine and her deep commitment to community. She launched her career after winning Season 6 of MasterChef U.S.\, becoming the first Latina to hold the title\, and has since built a robust television résumé with appearances on Chopped\, Worst Cooks in America\, Tournament of Champions\, Grudge Match\, Easter Basket Challenge\, and Top Chef VIP. She has also judged MasterChef Latino (Telemundo) and MasterChef Latinos (Estrella TV). \nFounder of Claudia’s Cocina and creator of the acclaimed pop-up bakery Cochi Dorado\, she has partnered with leading global brands and helped raise more than $1 million for nonprofits. Based between San Diego and Tijuana\, Claudia continues to champion culture\, storytelling\, and community through every dish and project she touches. \nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Fire: a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure featuring Pyet DeSpain\, Native American and Mexican Chef and Winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef in conversation with internationally renowned Native American hoop dancer Eric Michael Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Every dish carries a story — of the land\, the people\, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain \nAs the season of harvest and gathering arrives\, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain\, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the stunning debut cookbook\, Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. \nPyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition\, resilience\, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories\, flavors\, and ancestral wisdom\, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us\, honor our roots\, and nourish both body and spirit. \n\n\n\n“Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book.The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me\, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay \n\n\n\n\n“[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt\,her vision and dedication are clear\, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman\, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island \n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please contact the Carlsbad City Library for further information on seating. \nPre-order a copy of Rooted in Fire below to receive a $5 discount (online special only). Books will be delivered to you at the event for signing and are also available at the event for purchase. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nPyet is short for her inherited Native American name\, Pyetwetmokwe. As a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation\, and with deep roots in her Mexican heritage\, Pyet’s work reflects the balance of both cultures. Her approach to food is deeply personal — a blend of identity\, history\, and the drive to keep ancestral traditions alive through everyday cooking. \nAs the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef winner\, Pyet DeSpain draws on her roots to blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity\, offering private chef services\, catering\, and educational experiences. \nHer mission is to honor ancestral flavors\, support sustainable food practices\, and create meaningful connections through food\, by ensuring that every dish she creates tells a story\, one of culture\, resilience\, and the deep ties between food and community. \nRooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking is Pyet DeSpain’s debut cookbook\, a heartfelt tribute to her Native American and Mexican heritage. With over 60 inspired recipes\, this book invites you into the vibrant\, seasonal\, and healing world of Indigenous Fusion cuisine. From bison and wild berries to mezcal and chocolate\, these dishes aren’t just meals—they’re stories\, passed down and reimagined for the modern table. \n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nEric Michael Hernandez\, a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe\, is an esteemed Native American hoop dancer with over 20 years of experience. Mentored by Terry Goedel\, Eric’s skills took center stage as the lead in Cirque du Soleil’s Totem\, touring over 17 countries. A recent TEDx speaker\, his mission is to challenge stereotypes and spread ancestral wisdom about Native Americans through the art of hoop dance. Now\, Eric brings his story to the screen as the writer and director of Courage\, a powerful short film inspired by his real-life journey of learning hoop dance from his Uncle Terry. Courage is a tribute to the strength of cultural storytelling and the importance of reclaiming identity through tradition. \n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\n\n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/pyet-despain-carlsbad-11-22-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Mystery Author Panel: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT/bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Mystery sparks wonder—and wonder fuels our deepest drive to understand.” – Neil Armstrong \nSatisfy that spark by plunging into suspense\, intrigue\, and the art of the unknown at our captivating Mystery Author Panel\, hosted in collaboration with the Carlsbad City Library. This event features four master storytellers: \nNew York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline \nbestselling novelist Elise Hart Kipness \naward-winning mystery writer John Copenhaver \nand critically acclaimed Jon Bassoff \nin conversation with debut author Anne Burt\, exploring how mystery and suspense ignite our curiosity—and keep us turning the pages. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Make sure to arrive early to receive your seating ticket. For questions about seating\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Online only special: pre-order all four books and receive a $15 discount. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina 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\n\n\n\n\n \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books of the Kate Green series are Lights Out and Dangerous Play. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise 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\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of several novels. His earlier books include Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind\, and he co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n\n\n\n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen with a filming date set to begin within the next hundred years. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon 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\nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/carlsbad-mystery-10-27-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Halloween Week Brunch Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nJust in time for Halloween week… Get ready to be spooked\, thrilled\, and utterly enchanted by our Mystery Author Brunch Adventure! Join us for a hair‑raising brunch with New York Times and bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver\, and Jon Bassoff — in tantalizing conversation with Anne Burt. \nYour Adventure includes:\n– A full buffet brunch (ie\, pancakes\, eggs\, muffins\, fruit\, hash browns\, bacon\, coffee or hot tea– All taxes and gratuity included — no tricks\, just treats– A meet‑and‑greet with five phenomenal authors who will send shivers down your spine in the best literary way \nThis unforgettable Adventure is remarkable not only for the Halloween spirit (think cozy chills and literary thrills) but also because seating is limited and served up on a first‑come\, first‑served basis. So don your favorite costume if you are so inclined (optional only)\, grab your fellow mystery lovers\, and register early to guarantee your spot! \nCome join us — it’s where brunch meets mystery\, mayhem meets mastery\, and unforgettable stories come to life. \nRegistration\nReady to reserve your spot?Simply select Event Registration below to secure your seat at the brunch. \nPrefer exclusive perks? Upgrade to our Spooktacular VIP Registration\, which includes: \nBuffet brunch with all the delicious fixings \nAll four books from our featured authors at a DISCOUNTED price \nPriority seating — front-of-the-room thrills guaranteed! \nBook Signing Details:Only books pre‑ordered below or purchased at the event are eligible for signing. Don’t miss your chance to walk away with a signed keepsake! \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina 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 \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books\, Lights Out and Dangerous Play\, are part of the Kate Green series. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise 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\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of multiple novels including Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind. He co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon 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  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\n  \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/halloween-10-26-25/
LOCATION:Broken Yolk Cafe\, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd.\, San Diego
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Mystery Author Luncheon: a Friends of the Corona Public Library Adventure featuring NYT/bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAdventures by the Book is pleased to support the Friends of the Corona Public Library for their Annual Mystery Author Luncheon\, this year featuring New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline\, bestselling author Elise Hart Kipness\, award-winning author John Copenhaver and critically acclaimed author Jon Bassoff\, in conversation with debut author Anne Burt. \nThis popular event sells out every year\, so stay tuned for tickets! \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through the Friends of the Corona Public Library is coming soon. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. Special online offer: purchase all four books and receive a $15.00 discount! Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina 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 \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books\, Lights Out and Dangerous Play\, are part of the Kate Green series. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise 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\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of multiple novels including Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind. He co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon 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  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n  \nAbout the Friends of the Corona Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Friends of the Corona Public Library is to promote community pride for the Library\, to promote increased knowledge and understanding of services and needs\, to enhance the Library’s environment\, to foster support for the Library through programs and events\, and to enhance the Library visitor experience. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/corona-mystery-10-25-25/
LOCATION:Corona Public Library\, 650 S Main St\, Corona\, CA\, 92882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Palos Verdes Library Writes Together Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and acclaimed author Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAre you ready to finally write that book? \nWhether you’re just beginning your writing journey\, feeling stuck in your current project\, or seeking expert guidance to take your work to the next level\, this event is for you. \nJoin #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and her co-author Anne Burt for an inspiring and informative evening dedicated to writers of all levels. Through engaging instruction and candid conversation\, these accomplished authors will share insights from their own creative process—including behind-the-scenes stories from their new novel\, Please Don’t Lie—as well as practical tips to help you move forward with your own writing goals. \nThis special event is proudly presented by the Palos Verdes Library District and promises to be a valuable experience for anyone with a story to tell. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and get inspired. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Book\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. She is published in more than 40 countries; her books are taught in universities\, colleges\, and high schools. \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. Her essays and fiction have appeared in numerous publications and venues\, including Salon\, NPR\, and The Christian Science Monitor. \nIn their new joint historical novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, a stylish\, twisty thriller\, a young woman heads to the Adirondacks with her new husband for a fresh start―but the past won’t let her go. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,Writers
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SUMMARY:Eastern Sierras Writer's Retreat: a Nature Lover's Adventure with LA Times Bestselling Author\, Writing Instructor\, and Baker Amy Wallen
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nClose your eyes and imagine yourself sitting amidst a grove of stunning aspen trees\, quaking in the mountain breeze and turning golden right before your very eyes. Now imagine that setting is creekside\, allowing you to hear the rushing water echo off the majestic California Eastern Sierra Mountains\, with perhaps deer or other wildlife sauntering only feet from you. Now\, open your eyes\, because that dream is about to become reality for only 4-6 lucky writing Adventurers. \nWhether you are an aspiring writer\, a debut author\, or an experienced bestseller\, this intimate retreat will help stimulate your writing life with fresh mountain air as you spend 4 nights/3 days in a private mountain home at an elevation of 8\,500 feet\, in beautiful and secluded Aspendell\, California\, enveloped in writing\, mentoring\, camaraderie\, and eating pie with an intimate group of fellow writers and AMY WALLEN\, author most recently of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet and Savory Secrets for Surviving the Writing Life. \nThis retreat is ideal for writers of any level who want to open up their writing through their senses. If you are writing a novel\, memoir\, essays\, or stories\, and want to learn about starting or invigorating a writing life through rigorous discussion\, supportive feedback\, intimate conversations in a gorgeous and delicious environment\, this retreat will provide craft lessons\, critique\, Q&A\, with time and space to do just that. \nWriting is difficult\, so why not make the writing life delectable? Hiking\, sitting still in nature\, breathing in fresh air\, communing with friends\, eating and imbibing – these are all part of the writing life\, whether to mull a scene or to stir up memories. But to have a writing life\, first we must write. And\, write we will. \n \nDaily Schedule\nYour days will start with a light and delicious breakfast prepared for you. Enjoy it on the deck amidst golden aspen trees as you listen to the rushing water and watch the stellar jays\, or eat with your fellow writers. The mornings will include craft sessions and individual meetings. We will lunch together\, then again have free time to write\, wander\, photograph the changing aspen leaves\, or prepare for the workshop. In the afternoon\, we’ll meet for workshops where we will critique each other’s work\, offering guided and constructive feedback. \nEach day will include a 1-hour workshop on 1-2 submissions\, and a 1 to 1-1/2 hour craft session delving into character\, sensory imagery\, and emotional arc – elements that love to show up in a peaceful setting – through your pen on the page. Through the gorgeous setting\, the tranquil environment\, the intimacy of only 4-6 participants\, and delicious\, nourishing meals\, all your senses will be ripe for stories. You will have time on your own to write more\, as well as individual meetings with the instructor. \nOne afternoon\, we will go on a light hike through a magical hallway of aspen trees to admire their changing colors. One day\, in the kitchen with Amy\, we will make our own pie and learn how to let go and eat our mistakes. Over pie\, we may share our dreams and how to make them reality. What does pie have to do with writing? Everything! Comfort food stirs up memories\, taste buds trigger happiness and\, best of all\, pie is a reward for perseverance. \nIn the evenings\, we will enjoy a relaxing glass of wine while we discuss publishing\, writing goals\, how to stay focused on the writing life back home\, and learn to celebrate our successes. We will have dinners together\, sometimes a savory pie\, afterwards\, a leisurely conversation over dessert pie\, or you may choose to retire early and read or write. Some nights you’ll read bedtime stories. \nWhether writing creative nonfiction or fiction\, at the end of the retreat\, you’ll take home the utensils to keep your pen moving. In 3 days/4 nights\, we will show you how to live the writing life\, and how to savor it when you leave. \n \nDetails\nYOUR RETREAT INCLUDES: \n\nAll-inclusive price of $2\,450 per person\nEARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF $150 available until August 12\, 2025\nComfortable shared accommodations in creekside cabin home in Aspendell in the stunning Eastern Sierra Mountains of California\, elevation 8\,500 feet\nAll meals\, including homemade savory pies and sweet pies and a glass of evening optional wine\nSmall group size limited to only 4-6 participants\nDaily exclusive writing experiences\, read and critiques\, workshops\nDaily nature activities of your choosing (including light hiking\, photography\, wildlife viewing\, changing aspen leaves viewing\, nature walks)\nWifi is available for important matters\, although we encourage as much tech-free time as possible to fully engage\nPie making demo/lesson\nFellow writer camaraderie\nAutographed copy of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies\n\nYOUR RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE: \n\nTransportation to Aspendell\, although the drive thru along the Eastern Sierras to Aspendell from anywhere in California (whether you live in the state or will fly and drive) is stunning. Carpools may be organized.\nLiability or cancellation insurance\n\n  \nTo Register\nContact Susan McBeth at 619-300-2532 or susan@adventuresbythebook.com for Registration Agreement \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nAmy Wallen is the San Diego-based author of When We Were Ghouls\, A Memoir of Ghost Stories and the Los Angeles Times bestseller Moon Pies & Movie Stars. Her essays have been published in The Gettysburg Review\, The Normal School\, Country Living\, Alta Journal and other national magazines and anthologies. \n Her most recent book\, How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies is a charming\, illustrated book sharing her journey writing a novel\, some of her teaching experience\, and some recipe-stories on pies\, because it was through pie that she claims she survived novel writing. \nShe served as the Associate Director and writer-in-residence of the New York State Summer Writers Institute over 15 years. She taught creative writing classes at UCSD and UCLA Extensions. She loves creating inspiring writing retreat spaces from France to her own San Diego home. Amy also mentors science and engineering students on personal essays\, and has helped scores of writers finish their books with her editing services. \nAnd her pie baking. As a kid\, she was a chicken pot pie fanatic. Today\, she bakes any kind of pie. If you can dream it\, she will bake it. Can she whet your appetite with salmon and portobello pie\, carne asada pie in a cornmeal crust\, and for dessert four-cherry pie or apple ginger pie? Pie\, pie\, pie. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Amy or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n				Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n			\n. \nAspendell\, California\n \n \n 
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SUMMARY:Fall Into Reading PitchFest: a FREE “Choose Your Fall/Winter 2025 Reads” Virtual Adventure with bestselling\, debut and fan-favorite authors
DESCRIPTION:About PitchFest\n\nAre you so overwhelmed with the dazzling array of books published each year that you have a difficult time choosing your next read? Whether you are part of a book club\, a library\, other reading group\, or an individual reader who could use a little assistance in helping you choose your 2025 reads\, allow us to Pitch in and help you decide with our Fall Into Reading PitchFest: a FREE Choose Your Fall/Winter 2025 Reads Virtual Adventure! \nPrepare your fall/winter reading list by meeting an incredible lineup of 15 fan-favorite authors\, including New York Times\, international\, and bestselling authors\, as well as authors you may be meeting for the first time. We will even provide you with a PitchFest “cheat sheet” with information about the authors and their new book releases\, and a section for you to take notes during the presentation (emailed the week of the event). \nAnd\, there will be book giveaways\, so you won’t want to miss it! \nTo top it all off\, there’s even more great news: a little birdie told us that all the authors are members of Adventures by the Book\, meaning that every single one of them is available to meet with your book club\, library\, or reading group to chat about their incredible new books. Visit Adventures by the Book or click on the direct links below to schedule an author visit now and avoid the rush\, or plan a visit with your favorites after Pitchfest. \nYour FREE Adventure includes 15 fast-paced and fun presentations by all 15 of authors that are sure to help you choose your 2025 reads. You’ll also have the opportunity to Q&A the authors when you meet them virtually via Zoom. \n\nBook Pre-Orders\nBooks are available for pre-order below at the bottom of this page.  Please note some titles below have not yet been published\, so your book(s) will ship once they have been published. \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Simply select the Free PitchFest Registration (8/13/25) option below and a Zoom link and a Pitchfest Cheat Sheet will be emailed to you 3 days before the event. \n  \nAbout the Authors\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. She’s worked as an administrative assistant\, teaching assistant\, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom\, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off\, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her novel\, Ship of Dreams\, is a breathtaking tale of secrets\, betrayal\, and the enduring power of friendship set aboard the Titanic\, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Donna 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  \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. Several of his novels have been optioned for the big screen\, including The Drive-Thru Crematorium\, which is currently being cast. He also wrote the screenplay for Bizarre Love Triangle\, which was named semi-finalist at the New York Cinematography Awards and a finalist at the Seattle Film Festival for best short film. His newest novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a haunting Russian doll of a novel about one man’s attempt to discover what’s real and what isn’t. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon 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  \nJennifer Graeser Dornbush is a screenwriter\, author\, international speaker\, and forensic specialist. Raised as the daughter of a medical examiner whose office was in their home\, forensics is infused into her DNA. She completed studies at the Los Angeles Forensic Science Academy to supplement her work as a crime writer. Jennifer has worked in entertainment media since 2002 developing and writing both original and adapted work. Her theatrically released film and novel\, God Bless the Broken Road (2018) is a Netflix Top Ten. She is author of the mystery novel series The Coroner’s Daughter. In the fifth book of this series\, What Darkness Does\, Dr. Emily Hartford finds herself dredging the depths of Lake Isabella—and her own past relationship. \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  \nRosa Kwon Easton is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow\, and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, StoryCenter.org\, Writer’s Digest\, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and is a lawyer and trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She lives with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. Her debut novel\, White Mulberry\, which is inspired by the life of her Korean grandmother in 1930s 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® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nBrian Freeman is a New York Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers sold around the world and translated into 24 languages. He is widely acclaimed for his “you are there” settings and his complex\, engaging characters and twist-filled plots. Brian’s novel Spilled Blood won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards given out by the International Thriller Writers organization\, and his novel The Deep\, Deep Snow was a finalist for the Edgar Award. In 2019\, he was selected as the author to continue Robert Ludlum’s famous Jason Bourne series and has now released multiple bestselling Bourne novels. His upcoming novel\, Photograph\, is an emotional cold case mystery of hidden identities and startling twists. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Brian 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  \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine novels and has been published in 40 countries. Her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction\, the Maine Literary Award\, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award\, among other prizes\, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities\, universities and schools as “One Book\, One Read” selections. Her essays\, articles\, and reviews have appeared in publications such as the New York Times and the NYT Book Review\, The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, The San Francisco Chronicle\, LitHub\, and Psychology Today. Her novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, is a stylish\, twisty thriller following a young woman heads to the Adirondacks with her new husband for a fresh start—but the past won’t let her go. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina 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  \nSharon Kurtzman worked in television marketing before pursuing her dream of becoming a writer. She earned her MFA in fiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts and her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. A former food writer\, Sharon’s work has appeared in INDY Week\, South Writ Large\, and The Huffington Post. Kurtzman lives in North Carolina with her husband; they have two adult children. Her debut historical novel\, The Lost Baker of Vienna\, was inspired by the war and postwar experiences of her family\, who were Holocaust survivors. Her novel will be published in seven languages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sharon 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  \nChristina Lynch’s picaresque journey includes chapters in Chicago and at Harvard\, where she was an editor on the Harvard Lampoon. She was the Milan correspondent for W magazine and Women’s Wear Daily\, and disappeared for four years in Tuscany. In L.A. she was on the writing staff of Unhappily Ever After; Encore\, Encore; The Dead Zone and Wildfire. Under the pen name Magnus Flyte\, she is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers City of Dark Magic and City of Lost Dreams. Her newest novel\, Pony Confidential\, is a mystery told from the point of view of a pony who is trying to reunite with the one little girl he really loved\, twenty-five years after he last saw her. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina 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  \nSarah McCoy is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and international bestselling author of the novels Mustique Island\, Marilla of Green Gables\, The Mapmaker’s Children\, The Baker’s Daughter (a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee)\, the novella “The Branch of Hazel” in Grand Central\, The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico\, and Le souffle des feuilles et des promesses (Pride and Providence). Her work has been featured in Newsweek\, Real Simple\, The Millions\, Literary Hub\, Writer’s Digest\, Huffington Post\, Read It Forward\, Writer Unboxed\, and other publications. Her newest novel\, Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?\, is a spellbinding novel based on a true story about a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age who gives up her bright career to become a nun. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sarah 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  \nLisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer\, teacher of deaf students\, lawyer\, coach\, speaker\, and author. Lisa’s debut novel won first place for LGBTQ Fiction in the International Firebird Book Awards\, received honorable mention in General Fiction from the Los Angeles Book Festival\, and finalist in LGBTQ Fiction in the National Indie Excellence Awards. Her debut novel\, Everything We Thought Was True\, is the story of a family trying to reconcile their past\, understand the secret at the heart of the family’s rupture\, and embrace the future. Brimming with love and loss\, heartache and hope\, this multigenerational family drama weaves a tapestry of identity\, healing\, and forgiveness. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Lisa 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\nRebecca Rosenberg fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma\, California\, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country’s largest lavender company. Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022. Since then\, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and cellars of France and California. She is a champagne historian\, tour guide and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. Her newest novel\, Silver Echoes\,is a dual timeline historical novel that asks the question\, “What really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor?” \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rebecca 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\nJames Wade is the youngest novelist to win two Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America\, and the recipient of the MPIBA’s prestigious Reading the West Award. His debut novel\, All Things Left Wild\, was listed as one of the most influential westerns of the 21st century by True West Magazine and included in the Los Angeles Times‘s 1\,001 Novels: A Library of America. His Southern Gothic mystery\, Beasts of the Earth\, was named a Best Book of 2022 by both Deep South Magazine and The Southern Review of Books. James is a four-time finalist for the Austin Chronicle‘s Best Writer in Austin award\, and his work has appeared in Texas Highways\, Writers’ Digest\, and many additional publications. His newest novel\, Narrow the Road\, s a Southern Gothic\, coming-of-age odyssey set in East Texas during the Great Depression. \n\nTo schedule a book club visit with James 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\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). Her latest novel\, Lucky Break\, follows main character Eliza who\, 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. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jaclyn 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  \nSharon J. Wishnow is a transplanted New Englander who makes her home in Northern Virginia. In addition to writing upmarket fiction with environmental themes\, Sharon writes non-fiction in the science\, technology\, and business categories with a passion for research\, seashells\, birds\, and the ocean. She has been a member of the Boston Malacological Club since she was ten years old. She credits growing up by the ocean and family camping trips for her love and respect for all that is outside her door. Her debut novel\, The Pelican Tide\, where after disaster strikes\, a Louisiana family and their community need to prove to each other and the world that their bond is thicker than the oil threatening their shores \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sharon 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\nKaren White is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 36 books\, including the Tradd Street and Royal Street series\, The Last Night in London\, Dreams of Falling\, The Night the Lights Went Out\, Flight Patterns\, The Sound of Glass\, and A Long Time Gone. She is the coauthor of The Author’s Guide to Murder\, The Lost Summers of Newport\, All the Ways We Said Goodbye\, The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband near Atlanta\, Georgia. In her newest novel\, That Last Carolina Summer\, is a contemporary stand-alone novel about sisterhood\, secrets and one woman’s reckoning with the past. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Karen 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®)
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/pitchfest-8-13-25/
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a French Brunch Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction co-founder Kristin Harmel in conversation with NYT bestseller Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable literary experience! Join us for a delightful celebration as Kristin Harmel\, beloved international and New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, takes the stage to introduce her highly anticipated new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nKristin is not only adored around the world for her captivating historical novels\, but also as the inspiring co-founder of the Friends & Fiction podcast and for her brave battle with breast cancer. \nThis exclusive event offers you the rare chance to meet Kristin in person\, hear all about her newest book\, and enjoy a delectable French-themed brunch complete with freshly made sweet and savory crepes—served alongside a glass of bubbly champagne (non-alcoholic options available\, of course). Ooh la la! \nYour unforgettable experience includes: \na signed hardcover copy of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau \na delightful French crepes brunch (both sweet and savory) \na glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic beverage) \nTax and gratuity included \nAn intimate presentation and conversation between Kristin Harmel and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris \nSpaces are limited for this special afternoon meeting two fabulous authors in the warmth of Kristina McMorris’s beautiful Mission Hills home in San Diego—don’t miss your chance to indulge in a memorable celebration of literature\, friendship\, and French flair! \nRegistration\nThis event is ticketed and open to the public\, but seating is limited\, so make sure to secure your seat early to guarantee your spot. Just scroll down and select “Event Registration.” \n Additional books are also available below for pre-order and delivery to the event for signing\, and will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Moderator\n\n\n \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday.  \nSet in 1880s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly.\n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kristin-harmel-6-29-25/
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction Co-Founder Kristin Harmel
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nKristin Harmel is beloved around the world as the #1 international and New York Times bestselling author of historical novels such as The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, and also as the renowned co-founder of the enormously popular Friends & Fiction podcast\, and for her very public and courageous battle with breast cancer. \nNow you will have the opportunity to meet this very special author at the Carlsbad City Library on Saturday\, June 28\, to celebrate Kristin’s new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. \n \n  \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kristin-harmel-6-28-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a Palos Verdes Library Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction Co-Founder Kristin Harmel
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nKristin Harmel is beloved around the world as the #1 international and New York Times bestselling author of historical novels such as The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, and also as the renowned co-founder of the enormously popular Friends & Fiction podcast\, and for her very public and courageous battle with breast cancer. \nNow you will have the opportunity to meet this very special author at the Palos Verdes Public Library on Friday\, June 27\, to celebrate Kristin’s new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Girls of Good Fortune: a Haunted Shanghai Tunnels Virtual Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Adventure\nDear Adventurers\, Good Fortune is about to come your way\, and you don’t want to miss it! Pre-order a copy of The Girls of Good Fortune below by May 20\, 2025\, and not only will you receive an exclusive invitation to a June 10\, 2025\, virtual highlights tour of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland\, Oregon; you will also be entered into the Sourcebooks Book Club Party Pack Giveaway* that includes: \n6 bao-shaped soaps (they’re super cute!) \n6 Pixiu good fortune bracelets in a red pouch \nDelicious Chinese cookies and tea \nThe Girls of Good Fortune bookmarks \nSigned book plates \nAnd your Good Fortune doesn’t stop there! \nIn partnership with the fabulous folks at Sourcebooks\, we are pleased to offer you a special opportunity to experience the underground\, haunted world that New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris explored to research her new historical novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, coming soon on May 20\, 2025. \nThe tour conversation will be led by Kristina and an official guide of the Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnels Tour\, and moderated by Adventures by the Book’s own Susan McBeth. Come join us to explore the subterranean labyrinth under Chinatown\, where crime and legends flourished; explore a daunting holding cell\, opium den\, and sample of tunnels. \n\nRegistration\nHow to participate: (1) pre-order a paperback copy of The Girls of Good Fortune below; and (2) submit your ABTB proof of purchase. It’s that simple. After book publication on May 20\, you will receive a Zoom invite from Sourcebooks to attend the virtual tour on June 10. \nRecording of the tour is strictly prohibited\nGiveaway open only to U.S. residents 18 and over. No purchase necessary. Ends May 20\, 2025.  \nPlease direct any questions you have about the campaign and eligibility to landmark@sourcebooks.com with the subject line: “THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE PRE-ORDER INQUIRY.“ \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristina McMorris  is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. Her novels have garnered more than two dozen prestigious awards and nominations\, most notably the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award\, RWA’s RITA® Award\, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, is set to publish May 20\, 2025. \nShe came from a lineage known for good fortune…\nby those who don’t know the whole story. \nOregon\, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman awakens in an underground cell\, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she’s a “shanghaied” victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor\, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese\, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance. \nAs she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction\, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a gold miners’ massacre\, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate\, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets could prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. \nA captivating tale of resilience and hope\, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity\, the importance of stories that echo through generations\, and the power of strength found beneath the surface. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina 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\nAbout the Shanghai Tunnels of Portland\n \nDespite essentially raised as an Oregon native\, Kristina discovered only a dozen years ago about the existence of Portland’s mysterious Shanghai Tunnels. After her subsequent tour\, the underground labyrinth periodically tugged at her mind as a setting ripe for a novel. \nEventually\, further inspired by a photography book featuring “hapas” (a fond Hawaiian term for half-Asians\, like her) and a marathon brainstorming session with a tremendously patient author pal\, a story idea began to take shape. But only after a beloved history-buff friend asked if she was familiar with Oregon’s Hells Canyon Massacre\, thereby launching her down a research rabbit hole involving the shocking\, long-buried atrocity from the late 1800s\, did she solidify her novel’s premise. \nThe final result is a tale that explores the complexity of family and identity\, the struggles and beauty of interwoven cultures\, and the transcendent power of storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Book Clubs\, Libraries\, or Live Author Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAre you in a book club\, library reading group\, or are your group of friends\, colleagues\, and family members seeking fabulous authors who are excited and available to meet with you? Then you will be delighted to know that most\, if not all\, of the featured authors are members of our wonderful community of over 100 Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®) authors available to meet with small groups via video chat. \nAdventures by the Book® is the nation’s first and only match(dot)com for authors and book clubs to find each other\, so check it out today. Book clubs join for free and gain access to our database of dozens of authors\, from NYT and international bestsellers to debut authors\, cookbook authors\, mystery and non-fiction authors\, and representing various regions of the United States\, and even Alaska and Hawaii\, all of whom want to meet with you! \nWe support book club services to over 100\,000 readers in 48 U.S. States and 7 countries of the world! \nTo schedule a visit with Kristina McMorris any of our authors\, join FOR FREE here.
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SUMMARY:Asian American Pacific Islander Adventure featuring Alka Joshi\, Sarah Ahn\, Rosa Kwon Easton\, and Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nIn 1992\, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans\, Pacific Islander Americans\, and Native Hawaiians. \nWe are delighted to work with the Coronado Public Library to celebrate AAPI Month with four talented and accomplished members of the AAPI community: New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi; TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen\, Sarah Ahn; debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton; and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. However\, if you want a little VIP treatment (and who doesn’t?)\, make a book purchase below to guarantee event admission and priority seating (limited spaces available). \nBut why choose just one book? Purchase all four and receive a $20 discount (online special only; not available at event). \nYour book(s) will be delivered to you at the event for signing and reserved seating. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nAlka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist\, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. \nHer debut novel\, The Henna Artist\, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller\, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick\, an LA Times Bestseller\, a Toronto Star and Globe & Mail Bestseller\, an Indie Bookstores Bestseller\, a Cosmopolitan Best Audiobook\, and an Amazon and Goodreads favorite. It was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, has been translated into 29 languages and optioned as an episodic series. \nSix Days in Bombay is her fourth novel and is a sweeping tale of identity and self-discovery that takes readers from Bombay to Prague\, Florence\, Paris and London\, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter’s death. \n\n \nSarah Ahn is ATK’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook\, UMMA.  She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents\, chronicling her mother’s cooking\, grocery shopping trips\, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News\, ABC News\, Yahoo News\, and Good Morning America. \nNam Soon Ahn\, her mother\, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together\, they honor their heritage with love\, flavor\, and authenticity. \nIn their book\, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Recipes\, a 384-page deep dive into Korean home cooking\, mother and daughter share decades of wisdom and techniques that help anyone cook like a Korean umma. Every recipe has a story\, some profoundly moving\, as her mother share memories of her own mother’s cooking in Korea while Sara ties foods to family life and growing up in Southern California. \nAccompanied by vibrant photography\, Umma isn’t just a cookbook – it’s a heartfelt tribue to the love\, resilience\, and culinary legacy of the women who have shaped cuisine: the Korean umma. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American writer\, lawyer\, and elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, Writer’s Digest\, StoryCenter.org and others. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and Maltipoo. \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® (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 \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nSet in 1880’s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese passing as white-she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina 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\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Asian American Pacific Islander Adventure featuring Kristina McMorris\, Sarah Ahn\, and Rosa Kwon Easton
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nIn 1992\, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans\, Pacific Islander Americans\, and Native Hawaiians. \nWe are delighted to work with the Carlsbad City Library to celebrate AAPI Month with three talented and accomplished members of the AAPI community: New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris; TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen\, Sarah Ahn; and debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Make sure to arrive early to receive your seating ticket. For questions about seating\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. And if you can’t decide\, why not purchase all 3 for a fun discount! Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nSet in 1880’s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese passing as white-she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina 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 \nSarah Ahn is ATK’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook\, UMMA.  She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents\, chronicling her mother’s cooking\, grocery shopping trips\, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News\, ABC News\, Yahoo News\, and Good Morning America. \nNam Soon Ahn\, her mother\, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together\, they honor their heritage with love\, flavor\, and authenticity. \nIn their book\, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Recipes\, a 384-page deep dive into Korean home cooking\, mother and daughter share decades of wisdom and techniques that help anyone cook like a Korean umma. Every recipe has a story\, some profoundly moving\, as her mother share memories of her own mother’s cooking in Korea while Sara ties foods to family life and growing up in Southern California. \nAccompanied by vibrant photography\, Umma isn’t just a cookbook – it’s a heartfelt tribue to the love\, resilience\, and culinary legacy of the women who have shaped cuisine: the Korean umma. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nRosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American writer\, lawyer\, and elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, Writer’s Digest\, StoryCenter.org and others. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and Maltipoo. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-carlsbad-5-12-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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