BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Adventures By The Book - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Adventures By The Book X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Adventures By The Book REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20260313T180703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T035501Z UID:10000615-1778929200-1778934600@adventuresbythebook.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5.16.26-jeanine-cummins-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20260318T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T214458Z UID:10000616-1777919400-1777924800@adventuresbythebook.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5.4.26-knight-martin-webb-sd-library-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20260222T185047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050615Z UID:10000611-1777903200-1777910400@adventuresbythebook.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5.4.26-knight-martin-webb-napatini-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20251027T192504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T135451Z UID:10000595-1772276400-1772283600@adventuresbythebook.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Matthew-Quirk-2.28.26-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20251017T155033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T083954Z UID:10000594-1771250400-1771257600@adventuresbythebook.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2.16.26-mary-kubica-napatini.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:19700101T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T021257Z UID:10000452-1709650800-1709658000@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Only the Beautiful: a Wine and Book Pairing Book Launch Adventure Featuring USA Today Bestselling Author Susan Meissner DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Adventure\n\nUncover the dark secret of a California vineyard in WWII… \n…in the latest historical fiction novel by USA Today bestselling author Susan Meissner. Join us at Napatini Wine Bar and Bistro for a delicious glass of wine\, along with some scrumptious bite-sized snacks\, as we celebrate the paperback release of Only the Beautiful! \nYour Adventure includes a happy hour experience\, a glass of wine paired with some delicious snacks\, tax\, gratuity\, and an opportunity to meet Susan up close and personal in an intimate setting. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nSusan Meissner is a USA Today bestselling author with more than three-quarters of a million books in readers’ hands and translations in nineteen languages. Her novels include The Nature of Fragile Things (Publishers Weekly starred review)\, The Last Year of the War (Real Simple magazine’s best books of 2019)\, As Bright as Heaven (Library Journal starred review)\, Secrets of a Charmed Life (Goodreads finalist for Best Historical Fiction 2015)\, and A Fall of Marigolds (Booklist’s Top Ten Women’s Fiction titles for 2014). \nHer latest novel\, Only the Beautiful\, is a heartrending story about a young mother’s fight to keep her daughter\, and the terrible injustice that tears them apart. It was named a Best Historical Fiction of Spring Pick by Amazon\, PopSugar\, AARP\, and BookBub! \nTo schedule a book club visit with Susan or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \nAbout Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar\nLynn and Gary McLean are the owner-operators of Carlsbad’s Napatini Bistro & Wine Bar. They moved to San Diego’s North County in 2019 from the San Francisco Bay Area\, where they lived very close to California Wine Country. Long story made short: This is a bucket list to-do for Lynn & Gary! “We wanted a wine experience. Our friends and we thought of all the great times we had at wine tasting rooms in Wine Country. \n“We thought that if we were ever given the opportunity\, we would try to mimic that wine-tasting room experience- at least as much as practical- by opening a wine bar\, minus elaborate decor. After hitting a number of challenges we opened in December 2022!” URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/susan-meissner-3-5-24/ LOCATION:Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar 3800 State St #100 Carlsbad\, CA 92008 CATEGORIES:Event,Happy Hour Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/susan-meissner-3.5.24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230623T012335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T012045Z UID:10000441-1704549600-1704556800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Inside Threat: a Book to Film FREE Carlsbad Library Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\nAssume the worst. Code Black. \nNew York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk continues to deliver high-stakes thrillers in his new book\, Inside Threat\, which imagines a White House under attack from the inside and follows the loyal agent singularly capable of saving the country. In fact\, his books are so exciting that Netflix produced a ten-episode series based on his previous novel\, The Night Agent. \nNow\, for the first time\, you can join Matthew at the Carlsbad City Library for a screening of the first episode of the Netflix series\, which combines the plot of Matt’s book with showrunner Shawn Ryan’s story about the Secret Service and high political intrigue. An author presentation will follow\, with Matt discussing his new thriller\, Inside Threat. 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 The Night Agent\, author presentation\, Q&A\, and book signing. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, copies of Inside Threat 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\, Inside Threat\, explores an attack on the White House sending the President and his top aides to take shelter in a top secret government facility buried deep underground—but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them. \nEric Hill\, a man who has given his life to the Secret Service\, is one of the trusted agents hidden with the President within the bunker. Despite his growing disillusionment from seeing Washington corruption up close\, Erik can’t ignore years of instincts honed on the job. The government is under attack\, and no one is better equipped to face down the threat than he is. \nThe evidence leads him to a conspiracy at the highest levels of power\, with the attack orchestrated by some of the very individuals now locked in with him. As the killers strike inside the bunker\, it will take everything Erik Hill has to save his people\, himself\, and his country. \n  \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. Season 1 is available now on Netflix and season 2 is set to be released in 2024. \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-1-6-2024-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Matthew-Quirk-1.6.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T143000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230628T231006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185852Z UID:10000442-1699014600-1699021800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:The Perfumist of Paris: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nParis\, 1974… Women who use the power of fragrance to seduce\, tease and entice… Whispered secrets from a dark past… \nAllow us to seduce\, tease\, and entice you to meet New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi\, author of Reese’s Book Club Pick The Henna Artist. In the final chapter in Alka’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy\, The Perfumist of Paris\, takes readers to 1970s Paris. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, copies of The Perfumist of Paris 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 \nAlka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist\, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel\, The Henna Artist\, immediately became a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Pick. It has been translated into 29 languages and is currently in development at Netflix as a tv series. \nAlka 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. She is available for speaking engagements and group writing instruction. Alka shares her writing tips on her YouTube Channel HERE. \nAlka’s latest book\, The Perfumist of Paris\, is the final chapter in the bestselling Jaipur trilogy and it takes readers to 1970s Paris\, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the secrets of her past. \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/alka-joshi-11-3-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/alka-joshi-carlsbad-11.3.23-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230420T035142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185846Z UID:10000384-1694435400-1694440800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:The River We Remember: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author William Kent Krueger DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n Vicious rumors… Tragic town histories… And an unsolved murder\, born from the demons of his own past. \nNew York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger returns with The River We Remember\, a spellbinding murder mystery about midcentury American life. Join William at the Carlsbad City Library for an afternoon of suspense\, as William takes an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. The Carlsbad City Library will distribute tickets to the event (at no cost)\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. Contact the Library for further information on ticket distribution. \nCopies of The River We Remember 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 \nRaised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon\, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that\, he logged timber\, worked construction\, tried his hand at freelance journalism\, and eventually ended up researching child development at the University of Minnesota. He’s been married for nearly fifty years to a marvelous woman who is a retired attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul\, a city he dearly loves. \nKrueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor\, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards\, including the Minnesota Book Award\, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award\, the Anthony Award\, the Barry Award\, the Dilys Award\, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last nine novels were all New York Times bestsellers. \nIn his new standalone novel\, The River We Remember\, a small Minnesota town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen\, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances. \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/william-kent-krueger-9-11-23-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/william-kent-krueger-Carlsbad-9.11.23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230420T044043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185846Z UID:10000383-1694354400-1694359800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:The River We Remember: a La Jolla Library Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author William Kent Krueger DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n Vicious rumors… Tragic town histories… And an unsolved murder\, born from the demons of his own past. \nNew York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger returns with The River We Remember\, a spellbinding murder mystery about midcentury American life. Join William at the La Jolla/Riford Library for an afternoon of suspense\, as William takes an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home. \nThis event is expected to sell out\, so we recommend that you purchase a VIP registration below\, which not only guarantees your seat (while supplies last)\, but also includes a hardcover copy of The River We Remember to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase at the event.  \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, seating is available on a first-come fist-serve basis. You can guarantee a seat (while supplies last) by purchasing the VIP registration below\, which includes a copy of The River We Remember to be delivered to the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nRaised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon\, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that\, he logged timber\, worked construction\, tried his hand at freelance journalism\, and eventually ended up researching child development at the University of Minnesota. He’s been married for nearly fifty years to a marvelous woman who is a retired attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul\, a city he dearly loves. \nKrueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor\, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards\, including the Minnesota Book Award\, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award\, the Anthony Award\, the Barry Award\, the Dilys Award\, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last nine novels were all New York Times bestsellers. \nIn his new standalone novel\, The River We Remember\, a small Minnesota town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen\, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances. \n\n  \nAbout the La Jolla/Riford Library\nWith a unique connection to San Diego’s biotech industry\, the La Jolla-Riford Library is believed to be the first in the country to feature a public biotech laboratory. The Bio Lab is part of an innovation space at the library that also includes 3D printers and a 50-person capacity classroom. \nLa Jolla-Riford Library opened in 1989\, thanks to a generous land donation from Ms. Florence Riford. At 25\,000 square feet\, the library features a cozy fireplace\, enclosed outdoor reading patio\, spacious community room with a piano and art gallery\, and the History Room which houses a comprehensive collection of La Jolla historical documents and newspaper archives. \n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/william-kent-krueger-9-10-23-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/william-kent-kruger-lajolla-9.10.23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230608T041251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185848Z UID:10000437-1693494000-1693501200@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Mayhem on a Megayacht: a Pre-Bouchercon Happy Hour Adventure with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Adventure\nThis event is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist\, please email admin@adventuresbythebook.com.\n\nWhat happens on an overnight voyage on the Splendid Seas… \n…is the imagination of USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda\, in her soon-to-be-released novel\, Beneath the Surface\, a pulse-pounding thriller about a family on a weekend voyage who has everything money can buy\, and has used lies and so much more to keep it. \nIn anticipation of Bouchercon World Mystery Convention\, the annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction that will be held in San Diego this year\, you are invited to a very special VIP event with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda\, complete with wine\, charcuterie\, swag bags\, a free book\, and the opportunity to connect with this talented author of suspense and intrigue in a fun pre-launch happy hour Adventure. \nJoin Kaira at San Pasqual Winery tasting room in Seaport Village and brace yourself for a storm of deceptions. \nFor only $15\, your Adventure includes: \nSwag bag \nWine tasting \nOne FREE book of your choice (The Widow\, Somebody’s Home\, or The Next Wife – Please list your choice in the notes section at checkout\, thank you!) \nCharcuterie box \nTax and gratuity \nAnd the opportunity to meet the author live and in-person. \nSpaces are limited and this event is expected to sell out\, so we recommend that you act quickly (see below registration) . Books will also be available for purchase at the event.  \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Her novel\, The Next Wife\, won two Silver Falchion Awards for Best Suspense Novel and runner up to 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 latest book\, Beneath the Surface\, on a weekend voyage\, the power-hungry children of an aging billionaire are unprepared for a storm of deceptions. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \n  \nAbout San Pasqual Winery\nSan Pasqual Winery is a small\, family owned winery located in La Mesa\, California – about 15 miles east of San Diego. Although the namesake dates to the 1970’s when it was located in the San Pasqual Valley\, the winery was later “reinvented” as San Diego’s first urban winery\, earning it a spot on Sunset Magazine’s list of “Hot 100 West Coast Trends.” The winery is now located in the industrial area of La Mesa\, with offsite tasting rooms nearby in the Village of La Mesa and downtown San Diego at Seaport Village. \nWith annual production ranging from three to four thousand cases\, most of their wine is sold directly from the winery and tasting room locations\, allowing a more personal connection with the people who enjoy their wines. URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-8-31-23-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Happy Hour Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kaira-rouda-8.31.23-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230607T211251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T163836Z UID:10000391-1693494000-1693501200@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Murder at the Marina: a Pre-Bouchercon Happy Hour Adventure with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Adventure\n\nYou are cordially invited to an overnight virtual voyage on the Splendid Seas… \n…with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda\, to celebrate her soon-to-be-released novel\, Beneath the Surface\, a pulse-pounding thriller about a family on a weekend voyage who has everything money can buy\, and has used lies and so much more to keep it. \nIn anticipation of Bouchercon World Mystery Convention\, the annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction that will be held in San Diego this year\, you are invited to a very special VIP event with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda\, complete with wine\, charcuterie\, swag bags\, a free book\, and the opportunity to connect with this talented author of suspense and intrigue in a fun pre-launch happy hour Adventure. \nJoin Kaira at San Pasqual Winery tasting room in Seaport Village and brace yourself for a storm of deceptions. \nFor only $15\, your Adventure includes: \nSwag bag \nWine tasting \nOne FREE book of your choice (The Widow\, Somebody’s Home\, or The Next Wife – Please list your choice in the notes section at checkout\, thank you!) \nCharcuterie box \nTax and gratuity \nAnd the opportunity to meet the author live and in-person. \nSpaces are limited and this event is expected to sell out\, so we recommend that you act quickly (see below registration) . Books will also be available for purchase at the event.  \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Her novel\, The Next Wife\, won two Silver Falchion Awards for Best Suspense Novel and runner up to 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 latest book\, Beneath the Surface\, on a weekend voyage\, the power-hungry children of an aging billionaire are unprepared for a storm of deceptions. \n  \nAbout San Pasqual Winery\nSan Pasqual Winery is a small\, family owned winery located in La Mesa\, California – about 15 miles east of San Diego. Although the namesake dates to the 1970’s when it was located in the San Pasqual Valley\, the winery was later “reinvented” as San Diego’s first urban winery\, earning it a spot on Sunset Magazine’s list of “Hot 100 West Coast Trends.” The winery is now located in the industrial area of La Mesa\, with offsite tasting rooms nearby in the Village of La Mesa and downtown San Diego at Seaport Village. \nWith annual production ranging from three to four thousand cases\, most of their wine is sold directly from the winery and tasting room locations\, allowing a more personal connection with the people who enjoy their wines. URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-8-31-23-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Happy Hour Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kaira-Rouda-20230831.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230222T035613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185840Z UID:10000371-1686321000-1686326400@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Lady Tan's Circle of Women: a Free Library Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Lisa See DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\nNo mud\, no lotus\, they tell themselves: from adversity beauty can bloom… \nNew York Times bestselling author Lisa See returns with Lady Tan’s Circle of Women\, a captivating historical novel based on the true story of a female physician from 15th-century China. Join Lisa at the Carlsbad City Library and learn about Tan Yunxian\, who defied Confucius’ belief that “an educated woman is a worthless woman.” \nThis Adventure will include a brief presentation by Kimberley Woo\, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that discusses general concepts in Chinese Medicine today\, and an interactive portion during which the audience will locate common acupuncture points on themselves. \nThis event is expected to sell out\, so we recommend that you purchase a VIP registration below\, which not only guarantees your seat (while supplies last)\, but also includes a hardcover copy of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase at the event.  \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, seating is available on a first-come fist-serve basis\, and you can guarantee a seat (while supplies last) by purchasing the VIP registration below\, which includes a copy of Lady Tan’s Circle of Women to be delivered to the event for signing. \nPLEASE NOTE: VIP SEATING IS SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT. THE REMAINING EVENT SEATS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME\, FIRST-SERVED BASIS\, SO PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY. YOU MAY STILL PRE-ORDER A COPY BELOW OF LADY TAN’S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS TO BE DELIVERED TO YOU AT THE EVENT FOR SIGNING. BOOKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND SIGNING AT THE EVENT. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nIn her beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan\, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane\, Peony in Love\, Shanghai Girls\, Dreams of Joy\, and China Dolls\, Lisa See has brilliantly illuminated the strong bonds between women. \nThese books have been celebrated for their authentic\, deeply researched\, lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures. Independent booksellers have honored her novels by selecting them as an Indie Next pick\, her novels were sold to 39 countries\, she has won numerous awards domestically and internationally\, and her novel Snow Flower was made into a feature film produced by Fox Searchlight. \nHer latest book\, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women\, was inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China. Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family\, yet haunted by death\, separations\, and loneliness— will go on to break free of traditions\, treat women and girls from every level of society\, and lead a life of such importance that many of her remedies are still used five centuries later. \nAbout Kimberley Woo\n \nDr. Kimberley Woo graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in May 2012 with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTOM).  Four years later\, she earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Since graduating with her MSTOM\, Dr. Woo has enjoyed practicing Chinese medicine within integrated settings\, and she is also currently serving on two committees for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. \nDr. Woo’s professional goals include helping patients experience the benefits and balance of individualized and integrated approaches to health. From pediatrics to geriatrics\, from weekend warriors to professional athletes\, Carlsbad-based Dr. Woo finds the uniqueness of each case and strives to help patients both within the office while receiving treatments\, and outside when they are home. \nWhen Dr. Woo is not at work\, she is an avid “gym rat” and is a bikini fitness competitor.  Dr. Woo enjoys cooking\, restaurant dining\, and traveling.  She is refreshing her Mandarin and French language skills in anticipation of future trips abroad. \n\n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n \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. \n  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/lisa-see-6-9-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lisa-See-Carlsbad-Library-June-92023-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230310T003856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185841Z UID:10000375-1684868400-1684873800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Evening of Suspense: a Free Coronado Public Library Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling authors Kate White and Cara Black DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n“The suspense is horrible; I hope it will last.” – Oscar Wilde \nWe won’t keep you in suspense – or maybe we will\, because Oscar Wilde is right! And if you like suspense as much as we do\, you won’t want to miss two New York Times bestselling authors\, Kate White and Cara Black\, who both have new books that will keep you turning pages late into the night.  \nKate White’s new psychological thriller\, Between Two Strangers\, is “deliciously addictive…as impossible to predict as it is to put down” (Lisa Unger) and Cara Black’s historical novel\, Night Flight to Paris “vividly evokes the sights\, sounds\, and smells of Paris under Nazi occupation” (Publisher’s Weekly). Meet both authors at the Coronado Public Library for a delicious evening of suspense. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but if you wish to guarantee your spot with VIP seating\, simply purchase one (or both to receive a bundled discount!) of the author’s books below\, which will be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase at the event. Only books pre-purchased below or at the event are eligible for signing. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis\, and you can guarantee a seat (while supplies last) by purchasing one (or both to receive a special bundled discount!) of the authors’ books below\, to be delivered to the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKate White is the New York Times bestselling author of 17 novels of suspense: 9 standalone psychological thrillers\, including The Secrets You Keep and The Second Husband\,  and 8 Bailey Weggins mysteries. \nFor 14 years Kate served as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan\, which under her became the most successful magazine in single copy sales in the U.S. Though she loved her magazine career\, she decided to leave 10 years ago to concentrate full-time on another passion: writing suspense fiction. \nKate’s first mystery\, If Looks Could Kill\, was a Kelly Ripa Book Club pick and #1 bestseller on Amazon\, and she has received and been nominated for many awards in her media career\, including an International Thriller Writers Award. \nHer new book\, Between Two Strangers\, is pulse-pounding psychological thriller about a struggling artist who receives a bewilderingly large\, life-changing inheritance from a man she spent a single night with twelve years ago – and she has no idea why. \n \n  \nCara Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 20 books in the Private Investigator Aimée Leduc series\, and two World War II-set novels featuring American markswoman Kate Rees. \nCara has received multiple nominations for the Anthony and Macavity Awards\, a Washington Post Book World Book of the Year citation\, the Médaille de la Ville de Paris—the Paris City Medal\, which is awarded in recognition of contribution to international culture—and invitations to be the Guest of Honor at conferences such as the Paris Polar Crime Festival and Left Coast Crime. \nWith more than 400\,000 books in print\, the Aimée Leduc series has been translated into German\, Norwegian\, Japanese\, French\, Spanish\, Italian\, and Hebrew. \nHer new book\, Night Flight to Paris\, is the (stand-alone) sequel to Three Hours in Paris\, chosen by the Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal and Seattle Times as one of the Best Crime Novels of 2020 \nIt’s been two years since Kate Rees was sent to Paris on a British Secret Service mission to assassinate Hitler. Since then\, she has left spycraft behind to take a training job as a sharpshooting instructor in the Scottish Highlands. But her quiet life is violently disrupted when Colonel Stepney\, her former handler\, drags her back into the fray for a risky three-pronged mission in Paris. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Cara or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \n  \n  \nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n Library\n\n\nThe Coronado Public Library’s mission 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  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kate-white-cara-black-5-23-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/White-Black-Coronado-5.23.23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230523T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20230310T004026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185841Z UID:10000376-1684850400-1684855800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Afternoon of Suspense: a Free Carlsbad Public Library Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling authors Kate White and Cara Black DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n“The suspense is horrible; I hope it will last.” – Oscar Wilde \nWe won’t keep you in suspense – or maybe we will\, because Oscar Wilde is right! And if you like suspense as much as we do\, you won’t want to miss two New York Times bestselling authors\, Kate White and Cara Black\, who both have new books that will keep you turning pages late into the night.  \nKate White’s new psychological thriller\, Between Two Strangers\, is “deliciously addictive…as impossible to predict as it is to put down” (Lisa Unger) and Cara Black’s historical novel\, Night Flight to Paris “vividly evokes the sights\, sounds\, and smells of Paris under Nazi occupation” (Publisher’s Weekly). Meet both authors at the Carlsbad City Library for a delicious afternoon of suspense. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but if you wish to guarantee your spot with VIP seating\, simply purchase one (or both to receive a bundled discount!) of the author’s books below\, which will be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase at the event. Only books pre-purchased below or at the event are eligible for signing. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis\, and you can guarantee a seat (while supplies last) by purchasing one (or both to receive a special bundled discount!) of the authors’ books below\, to be delivered to the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKate White is the New York Times bestselling author of 17 novels of suspense: 9 standalone psychological thrillers\, including The Secrets You Keep and The Second Husband\,  and 8 Bailey Weggins mysteries. \nFor 14 years Kate served as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan\, which under her became the most successful magazine in single copy sales in the U.S. Though she loved her magazine career\, she decided to leave 10 years ago to concentrate full-time on another passion: writing suspense fiction. \nKate’s first mystery\, If Looks Could Kill\, was a Kelly Ripa Book Club pick and #1 bestseller on Amazon\, and she has received and been nominated for many awards in her media career\, including an International Thriller Writers Award. \nHer new book\, Between Two Strangers\, is pulse-pounding psychological thriller about a struggling artist who receives a bewilderingly large\, life-changing inheritance from a man she spent a single night with twelve years ago – and she has no idea why. \n \n  \nCara Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 20 books in the Private Investigator Aimée Leduc series\, and two World War II-set novels featuring American markswoman Kate Rees. \nCara has received multiple nominations for the Anthony and Macavity Awards\, a Washington Post Book World Book of the Year citation\, the Médaille de la Ville de Paris—the Paris City Medal\, which is awarded in recognition of contribution to international culture—and invitations to be the Guest of Honor at conferences such as the Paris Polar Crime Festival and Left Coast Crime. \nWith more than 400\,000 books in print\, the Aimée Leduc series has been translated into German\, Norwegian\, Japanese\, French\, Spanish\, Italian\, and Hebrew. \nHer new book\, Night Flight to Paris\, is the (stand-alone) sequel to Three Hours in Paris\, chosen by the Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal and Seattle Times as one of the Best Crime Novels of 2020 \nIt’s been two years since Kate Rees was sent to Paris on a British Secret Service mission to assassinate Hitler. Since then\, she has left spycraft behind to take a training job as a sharpshooting instructor in the Scottish Highlands. But her quiet life is violently disrupted when Colonel Stepney\, her former handler\, drags her back into the fray for a risky three-pronged mission in Paris. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Cara or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \n  \n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\n\nThe Carlsbad City Library system\, serves the community with three inviting and unique facilities: Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane\, Georgina Cole Library and Carlsbad City Library Learning Center.. \n  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/white-black-carlsbad-5-23-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/White-Black-Carlsbad-5.23.23-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220516 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20220209T082436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185805Z UID:10000273-1652572800-1652659199@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:On Gold Mountain Opera: A Daylong Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Lisa See DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Daylong Adventure\n\nWhen she was a girl\, Lisa See spent summers in the cool\, dark recesses of her family’s antique store in Los Angeles Chinatown. There\, her grandmother and great-aunt told her intriguing\, colorful stories about their family’s past- stories of missionaries\, concubines\, tong wars\, glamorous nightclubs\, and the determined struggle to triumph over racist laws and discrimination. \nAs an adult\, Lisa spent five years collecting the details of her family’s remarkable history. The result\, her memoir\, On Gold Mountain\, is the true story of Fong See\, a pioneer of Los Angeles’ Chinatown who immigrated to America to work on the railroad and find his fortune. \nNow you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience On Gold Mountain at our Daylong Adventure. Enjoy a leisurely coach transport from San Diego to the San Marino area where\, upon arrival and prior to the show\, you will enjoy an authentic Chinese meal at a local Chinese restaurant with Lisa\, after which we will transport you to the newly-expanded Chinese gardens of The Huntington Library\, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens to enjoy On Gold Mountain the Opera. And to sweeten the day\, you will each receive a signed copy of On Gold Mountain. \nYour Adventure includes round-trip coach transportation from San Diego\, autographed paperback copy of On Gold Mountain\, a delicious Chinese dinner with Lisa See\, the On Gold Mountain Opera performance at the exquisite Botanical Gardens of The Huntington\, tax\, and gratuity. \nIf you are in the Los Angeles area and wish to join us without coach transportation\, please email your request to susan@adventuresbythebook.com. \nPLANNED ITINERARY:  \n12:30pm – Bus pickup at Mission Bay Visitors Center\, San Diego\n1:00pm – Second bus pickup at La Costa Park and Ride\, North County\n4:30pm – Arrive\n5:00pm – Chinese dinner with Lisa See\n7:00pm – Attendance at On Gold Mountain Opera\n9:30pm – Depart for return to San Diego\n12:00 midnight – Bus stop at La Costa Park & Ride\n12:30am – Bus stop at Mission Bay Visitors Center \n*Due to the special nature of the event\, no refunds are available after February 28\, 2022.\nThe event is expected to sell out\, so early purchase is highly recommended. Itinerary above may vary slightly. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nLisa See has led an active and varied career. She was the Publishers Weekly West Coast Correspondent for thirteen years. As a freelance journalist\, her articles have appeared in Vogue\, Self\, and More\, as well as in numerous book reviews around the country. She wrote the libretto for Los Angeles Opera based on On Gold Mountain\, which premiered in June 2000 at the Japan American Theatre. She also served as guest curator for an exhibit on the Chinese-American experience at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage\, which then traveled to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington\, D.C.\, in 2001. \nHer beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan\, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane\, Peony in Love\, Shanghai Girls\, Dreams of Joy\, and China Dolls\, have brilliantly illuminated the strong bonds between women. These books have been celebrated for their authentic\, deeply researched\, lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures. \nMs. See was honored as National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women in 2001\, was the recipient of the Chinese American Museum’s History Makers Award in 2003\, and received the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California in 2017. She sits on the boards of Los Angeles Opera\, National Historic Preservation Trust\, and The Music Center. \nDocumenting the history of her own Chinese-American family\, Lisa shares the results of five years of research in her novel\, On Gold Mountain\, which includes interviews with nearly one hundred Chinese and Caucasian relatives\, in a story of acceptance and discrimination. \nIn 1867\, Lisa See’s great-great-grandfather arrived in America\, where he prescribed herbal remedies to immigrant laborers who were treated little better than slaves. His son Fong See later built a mercantile empire and married a Caucasian woman\, in spite of laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Lisa herself grew up playing in her family’s antique store in Los Angeles’s Chinatown\, listening to stories of missionaries and prostitutes\, movie stars\, and Chinese baseball teams. \nWith these stories and her own years of research\, Lisa See chronicles the one-hundred-year-odyssey of her Chinese-American family\, a history that encompasses racism\, romance\, secret marriages\, entrepreneurial genius\, and much more\, as two distinctly different cultures meet in a new world. \n\n  \nAbout The Huntington\n\n\nThe Huntington Library\, Art Museum\, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution serving scholars and the general public. \n  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/on-gold-mountain/ CATEGORIES:Daylong Adventure,Event,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/On-Gold-Mountain-Opera-May-152022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210411T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20210204T071309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185744Z UID:10000210-1618156800-1618162200@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:The Bohemians: A 1920's Jazz Age Virtual Adventure DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Event\nDig out your vintage clothing and travel back with New York Times bestselling author Jasmin Darznik to glittering and gritty 1920s San Francisco\, as she discusses her new book\, The Bohemians. Meet iconic photographer Dorothea Lange at a time when she wasn’t yet an icon\, but rather a young woman finding her way forward through life\, along with a cast of unforgettable characters like Mabel Dodge Luhan\, Frida Kahlo\, Ansel Adams\, and D.H. Lawrence. \nYour Adventure includes an autographed hardcover book\, interactive book discussion (via Zoom)\, Q&A\, powerpoint presentation by the author\, and a special added bonus (available only to our Adventurers) to be shared with you during the event! \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\nJasmin Darznik is the New York Times) bestselling author of The Bohemians\, a novel that imagines the friendship between photographer Dorothea Lange and her Chinese American assistant in 1920s San Francisco. Her debut novel\, Song of a Captive Bird\, was a New York Times Book Review “Editors’ Choice” book and a Los Angeles Times bestseller. Darznik is also the author of The Good Daughter: A Memoir of My Mother’s Hidden Life. Her books have been published in seventeen countries and her essays have appeared in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, and Los Angeles Times\, among others. \nDarznik was born in Iran and came to America when she was five years old. She holds an MFA in fiction from Bennington College\, a J.D. from the University of California\, and a Ph.D. in English from Princeton University. Now a professor of English and creative writing at California College of the Arts\, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. \nThe Bohemians features a young and bright-eyed Dorothea Lange as she arrives in San Francisco in 1918\, where a disaster kick-starts a new life. Her friendship with Caroline Lee\, a vivacious\, straight-talking Chinese American with a complicated past\, gives Dorothea entrée into Monkey Block\, an artists’ colony and the bohemian heart of the city. Dazzled by Caroline and her friends\, Dorothea is catapulted into a heady new world of freedom\, art\, and politics. She also finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with the brilliant but troubled painter Maynard Dixon. Dorothea and Caroline eventually create a flourishing portrait studio\, but a devastating betrayal pushes their friendship to the breaking point and alters the course of their lives. \nThe Bohemians captures a glittering and gritty 1920s San Francisco\, with a cast of unforgettable characters\, including cameos from such legendary figures as Mabel Dodge Luhan\, Frida Kahlo\, Ansel Adams\, and D.H. Lawrence. A vivid and absorbing portrait of the past\, it is also eerily resonant with contemporary themes\, as anti-immigration sentiment\, corrupt politicians\, and a devastating pandemic bring tumult to the city—and the gift of friendship and the possibility of self-invention persist against the ferocious pull of history. \nAs Dorothea sheds her innocence\, her purpose is awakened and she grows into the artist who would create pictures—like her iconic Depression-era photograph\, Migrant Mother—that would break the hearts and open the eyes of a nation. \n  URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/the-bohemians-a-1920s-jazz-age-virtual-adventure/ CATEGORIES:Event,Orange County Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures,Virtual Adventure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jasmin-Darznik-April-11-2021-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20210106T060618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185743Z UID:10000207-1612092600-1612098000@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:The Nature of Fragile Things: A Seismic (Virtual) Adventure DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD VIRTUALLY!\nDue to the ongoing concerns of COVID\, this former live and in-person event will now pivot to a virtual event. If you had registered for the in-person event\, you should have received notification of the change to a virtual event and how it will affect you. \nAbout the Virtual Event\nGet ready Adventurers; we are ready to set off shock waves as we kick off the new year with beloved San Diego author Susan Meissner\,  as she discusses her new historical novel\, The Nature of Fragile Things\, set during the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. \nEvent epicenters: \n11:30am – Pacific Time \n12:30pm – Mountain Time \n1:30pm – Central Time \n2:30pm – Eastern Time \nYour Adventure includes an autographed hardcover book\, interactive book discussion in a Zoom meeting (not in webinar format)\, Q&A\, powerpoint presentation by the author\, and a special added bonus (available only to our Adventurers) to be shared with you during the event! \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\nSusan Meissner is a USA Today (and soon-to-be New York Times) bestselling author of historical fiction with more than half a million books in print in fifteen languages. She is an author\, speaker and writing workshop leader with a background in community journalism. Her novels include The Last Year of the War\, named to Real Simple magazine’s list of best books for 2019; As Bright as Heaven\, which earned a starred review in Library Journal; Secrets of  Charmed Life\, a Goodreads finalist for Best Historical Fiction 2015; and A Fall of Marigolds\, named to Booklist’s Top Ten Women’s Fiction titles for 2014. A California native\, she attended Point Loma Nazarene University and is also a writing workshop volunteer for Words Alive\, a San Diego non-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth foster a love for reading and writing. \nIn her new book\, The Nature of Fragile Things\, hailed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review as “ingeniously plotted and perfectly structured\,” a mail-order bride desperate to get out of New York marries a mysterious San Francisco widower whose 5-year old child does not speak\, but her hastily cobbled-together happiness is forever changed by a massive earthquake that shakes up everything. \n1905 – Sophie Whalen is a young Irish immigrant so anxious to get out of a Lower Manhattan tenement that she answers a mail-order bride ad and agrees to marry a man she knows nothing about. San Francisco widower Martin Hocking proves to be as aloof as he is mesmerizingly handsome. Sophie quickly develops deep affection for Kat\, Martin’s silent five-year-old daughter\, but Martin’s odd behavior leaves her with the uneasy feeling that something about her newfound situation isn’t right. \nThen one early-spring evening\, a stranger at the door sets in motion a transforming chain of events. Sophie discovers hidden ties to two other women. The first\, pretty and pregnant\, is standing on her doorstep. The second is hundreds of miles away in the American Southwest\, grieving the loss of everything she once loved. \nThe fates of these three women intertwine on the eve of the devastating earthquake\, thrusting them onto a perilous journey that will test their resiliency and resolve and\, ultimately\, their belief that love can overcome fear. Here is a novel about the bonds of friendship and mother love\, and the power of female solidarity… URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/the-nature-of-fragile-things-a-seismic-in-person-adventure/ CATEGORIES:Event,Orange County Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures,Virtual Adventure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Susan-Meissner-Jan-31-2021-VIRTUAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20191120T062334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185729Z UID:10000170-1588415400-1588420800@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Raphael\, Ravioli & Renaissance Adventure-Riverside DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, this event has been cancelled.\nAbout the Event\nAdventures by the Book™ is pleased to partner with the Riverside Public Library for a Raphael\, Ravioli & Renaissance Free Library Adventure with bestselling authors Crystal King and Stephanie Storey. Travel virtually with us to enjoy some of the best things Italy has to offer: culture\, art\, and food! Hunger for the delicious food cooked up by Bartolomeo Scappi\, the Renaissance chef who cooked for several popes\, in The Chef’s Secret\, Crystal King’s delectable novel of passion\, power\, and intrigue. Then\, appreciate the beautiful art of Raphael in Raphael\, Stephanie Storey’s latest and fabulous art history thriller! \n \nThis free Adventure is open to the public and includes a book discussion with the authors\, Q&A\, book signing\, and the opportunity to meet the authors up close and personal. \nAbout the Authors\n  \n \nCrystal King is an author\, culinary enthusiast\, and marketing expert. Her writing is fueled by a love of history and a passion for the food\, language\, and culture of Italy. She has taught classes in writing\, creativity\, and social media at several universities including Harvard Extension School and Boston University\, as well as at GrubStreet\, one of the leading creative writing centers in the US. \nA Pushcart Prize–nominated poet and former co-editor of the online literary arts journal Plum Ruby Review\, Crystal is the author of Feast of Sorrow. Her current book\, The Chef’s Secret\, is a captivating novel of Renaissance Italy detailing the mysterious life of Bartolomeo Scappi\, the legendary chef to several popes and author of one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \n  \n \nStephanie Storey’s debut novel Oil and Marble is a Los Angeles Times bestseller\, was named one of Hudson Booksellers’ Best Books of 2016\, and was called “extraordinarily entertaining” by The New York Times. She has a degree in Fine Arts from Vanderbilt University and attended a PhD program in Art History—before leaving to get her MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College. \nShe has studied art in Italy and been on a pilgrimage to see every Michelangelo on display in Europe. She has also been a television producer for over 15 years in Los Angeles for shows like Tavis Smiley on PBS\, The Arsenio Hall Show for CBS\, and The Writers’ Room for Sundance Channel. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n \n  \nFor Book Clubs\n \nAre you in a book club\, seeking fabulous authors who are excited and available to meet with you? Then you will be delighted to know that Crystal King and Stephanie Storey are just two members of our wonderful community of nearly 100 NovelNetwork authors\, available to meet with book clubs via video chat\, or perhaps even in person if they are local and available. \nNovelNetwork 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! \nTo schedule a visit with Crystal\, Stephanie\, or any of our authors\, join FOR FREE here. \nEvent Registration\nEvent is free and open to the public (on a first-come\, first-served basis); registration is not necessary. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event\, and pre-sold below. Only books purchased at the event or below will be eligible for signing. Questions about the event may be directed to the Riverside Public Library at 951-826-5201. URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/raphael-ravioli-renaissance-adventure-riverside/ CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Riverside-Raphael-Ravioli-Renaissance2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T194440 CREATED:20191229T235307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T185729Z UID:10000175-1580493600-1580499000@adventuresbythebook.com SUMMARY:Super Book TaleGate Adventure: A Meet and Greet Reception DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nIn partnership with the Signal Hill Community Foundation\, we are delighted to invite you to a fun Super Book TaleGate Adventure. Here’s your opportunity to meet some of our Super Book authors up close and personal prior to the Saturday event\, in an informal meet and greet reception at the beautiful new Signal Hill Library near Long Beach\, California. \nWhile enjoying a glass of wine or beer and light bites\, get to know bestselling and perennial book club favorite authors Cassandra King Conroy\, Fiona Davis\, Kristin Harmel\, Kristy Woodson Harvey\, Kristina McMorris\, Mary Alice Monroe\, Jan Moran\, Karen White\, Beatriz Williams\, and who knows which others authors may pop in to surprise us! And more great news: if you have purchased a ticket to our Super Book Adventure on Saturday aboard the Queen Mary\, you will receive a substantial discount on your ticket purchase below! \n \nYour Adventure includes a glass of wine or beer\, light bites\, an informal author presentation\, book signing\, photo ops\, and the opportunity to engage in meaningful and intimate conversation with multiple bestselling authors. Only books preordered below (for delivery at the event)\, or purchased at the event are eligible for signing. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to Magic Time Literary Publicity for their generous support of the Super Book weekend activities. Magic Time provides passionate literary support to award-winning and bestselling authors around the country. \n\nAbout the Authors\n\n\n\n\nCassandra King Conroy is a best-selling novelist whose fiction has won the hearts of readers everywhere\, especially in the American South. As an award-winning author of five novels\, a book of nonfiction\, numerous short stories\, magazine articles\, and essays\, she has taught creative writing on the college level\, conducted corporate writing seminars\, and worked as a human interest reporter.\n\n\nOften told in first person\, her novels portray strong and memorable characters who struggle with the same timely issues and dilemmas that readers face in their own lives.\n\n\nIn her new book\, My Life With Pat Conroy\, Cassandra turns to memoir as she considers her life and the man she shared it with\, paying tribute to her husband\, the legendary Pat Conroy\, as well as other renowned figures of modern Southern literature.\n\n\n\n\n \nFiona Davis is the nationally bestselling author of The Dollhouse\, The Address\, The Masterpiece\, and Chelsea Girls. Fiona began her career in New York City as an actress\, where she worked on Broadway\, off-Broadway\, and in regional theater. \nAfter getting a master’s degree at Columbia Journalism School\, she fell in love with writing\, leapfrogging from editor to freelance journalist before finally settling down as an author of historical fiction. Fiona’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She’s a graduate of the College of William & Mary and is based in New York City. \n  \n\nKristin Harmel is a #1 international bestselling novelist whose books have been translated into numerous languages and are sold all over the world. A former reporter for PEOPLE magazine\, Kristin has also freelanced for many other publications\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Glamour\, Woman’s Day\, Travel + Leisure\, and more. \nHer latest novel\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, a World War II tale of love\, family\, and betrayal set in the rolling vineyards of Champagne\, France\, is out now from Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster. \nHer previous novels\, The Room on Rue Amelie\, The Sweetness of Forgetting\, The Life Intended\, and When We Meet Again–all international bestsellers–are also available wherever books are sold. \n\n  \n  \nKristy Woodson Harvey is the international bestselling author of Dear Carolina\, Lies and Other Acts of Love\, Slightly South of Simple\, and The Secret to Southern Charm. She is the winner of multiple awards and was a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. In addition\, her work has been optioned for film. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. \nIn her new book\, The Southern Side of Paradise\, a secret threatens the tight-knit bond between a trio of sisters and their mother. Told with her signature charm\, wit\, and heart\, it is another masterful novel that proves Kristy is a “Southern writer with staying power” (Booklist).   \n  \n\nKristina McMorris is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author\, whose novels have garnered more than two dozen prestigious awards and nominations\, including the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award\, RWA’s RITA® Award\, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. \nAt age nine\, she began creatively expressing herself when she embarked on a five-year stint as the host of an Emmy® and Ollie award-winning kids’ television program.Later\, as the owner of a wedding/event planning company\, she served as the six-year host of the WB’s weekly program Weddings Portland Style. \nInspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation\, her newest book\, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love\, redemption\, and the unexpected paths that bring us home. \n\n  \n\nNew York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe found her true calling in environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. Already a successful author\, she was captivated by the beauty and fragility of her new home. Her experiences living in the midst of a habitat that was quickly changing gave her a strong and important focus for her novels. \nMary Alice Monroe writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. Monroe’s novel The Beach House was adapted into a Hallmark Channel Hall of Fame Movie\, starring three-time Golden Globe nominee Andie MacDowell. \nHer new book\, The Summer Guest\, is a heartwarming and evocative novel about the bonds and new beginnings that are born from natural disasters and how\, even during the worst of circumstances-or perhaps because of them-you discover what is most important in life. \n \nJan Moran is an Amazon All-Star Author and Rizzoli Bestselling author of 20th-century historical novels and heartfelt contemporary series. The Chocolatier\, The Winemakers\, and Scent of Triumph are stylish historical novels published in more than a dozen languages\, while her Summer Beach: Seabreeze Inn is a beloved beach read series. \nBooklist says she is a “compelling voice to follow\,” and Library Journal adds that “readers will devour” her novels. Jan earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. Before\ndevoting herself to writing\, she invented a technology for beauty retailers that Sephora acquired. She lives in SoCal and loves to travel. \nSchedule a book club visit with Jan today thru NovelNetwork. Book clubs join for free. \n  \n \nKaren White is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels\, including the Tradd Street series\, Dreams of Falling\, The Night the Lights Went Out\, Flight Patterns\, The Sound of Glass\, A Long Time Gone\, and The Time Between. \nShe is the coauthor of 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. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nBeatriz Williams is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling author of The Golden Hour\, The Summer Wives\, The Secret Life of Violet Grant\, A Hundred Summers\, and several other works of historical fiction\, as well as the screenwriter for the television adaptation of The Summer Wives\, currently in development with John Wells Productions. \nA graduate of Stanford University with an MBA in Finance from Columbia University\, Beatriz worked as a communications and corporate strategy consultant in New York and London before she turned her attention to writing novels that combine her passion for history with an obsessive devotion to voice and characterization. Beatriz’s books have won numerous awards\, have been translated into more than a dozen languages\, and appear regularly in bestseller lists around the world. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\nFor Book Clubs\nAre you in a book club\, seeking fabulous authors who are excited and available to meet with you? Then you will be delighted to know that both Kristy and Kristina are NovelNetwork authors\, available to meet with book clubs via video chat or in person if the authors’ schedules and geography align. \nNovelNetwork 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 can 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! \nTo schedule a visit with Kristy or Kristina or any of our authors\, join for free here. URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/super-book-tale-gateadventure/ CATEGORIES:Event,Happy Hour Adventures,Orange County Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures,SuperBook Weekend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://adventuresbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/12-31-Super-Book-Talegate-Adventure-2020.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR