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SUMMARY:We Were Never Friends: a Coronado Public Library Book Launch Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda in conversation with former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“It’s really a whole new feeling when you realize you’re in charge of your life\, your thoughts\, and your actions—or inaction.”\n― Kaira Rouda\, Here\, Home\, Hope \nUSA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda wrote her first novel Here\, Home\, Hope following a conversation about her work of nonfiction that inspired her to pursue writing novels\, a dream she had held since she was a child. Since then\, she has shifted to write gripping psychological thrillers\, pushing her characters to uncover each other’s darkest secrets. \nAs Rouda returns with We Were Never Friends\, we invite you to join us for a very special book launch event to discuss this thrilling exploration of how the past influences the present\, as the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu realize nothing stays buried forever\, featuring Kaira in conversation with her husband\, former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda. \n“Nobody does twisty revenge like Kaira Rouda―and her trademark dark humor and deviously toxic characters are always deliciously entertaining.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has a way of drawing you in with great characters\, fast-paced writing\, and a story that won’t let you go.” – Samantha Downing\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has crafted a chilling\, spine-tingling novel of domestic suspense.” – BookReporter \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Pre-order a copy of We Were Never Friends below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. This is a special pre-publication launch event\, all copies of We Were Never Friends will be deliver to you at the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nIn her upcoming book\, We Were Never Friends\, on a weekend reunion in Palm Springs\, the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu are forced to confront their pasts as they gather together to celebrate the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
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SUMMARY:We Were Never Friends: a Carlsbad City Library Book Launch Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda in conversation with former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“My life is up to me to define. I needed to make my own dreams come true.”\n― Kaira Rouda\, Here\, Home\, Hope \nUSA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda redefined her life when she wrote her first novel Here\, Home\, Hope. She carried her childhood dream of writing stories with her into adulthood\, and made her own dreams come true following an inspiring conversation that helped her realize she had not yet done all she wanted to in life. Since then\, she has shifted to write gripping psychological thrillers\, pushing her characters to uncover each other’s darkest secrets. \nAs Rouda returns with We Were Never Friends\, we invite you to join us for a very special book pre-launch event to discuss this thrilling exploration of how the past influences the present\, as the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu realize nothing stays buried forever. Join Kaira for a fascinating conversation with her husband\, former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda. \n“Nobody does twisty revenge like Kaira Rouda―and her trademark dark humor and deviously toxic characters are always deliciously entertaining.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has a way of drawing you in with great characters\, fast-paced writing\, and a story that won’t let you go.” – Samantha Downing\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has crafted a chilling\, spine-tingling novel of domestic suspense.” – BookReporter \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public.  This is a special pre-publication launch event. All pre-ordered (below) copies of We Were Never Friends will be delivered to you at the event for signing\, and books will also be available at the event for signing. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nIn her upcoming book\, We Were Never Friends\, on a weekend reunion in Palm Springs\, the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu are forced to confront their pasts as they gather together to celebrate the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
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SUMMARY:PitchFest: a FREE "New Year\, New Reads" virtual Zoom Adventure with 16 New York Times and bestselling book club favorite authors
DESCRIPTION:About PitchFest\n\nAre you so overwhelmed with the dazzling array of books published each year that you have a difficult time choosing your next read? Whether you are part of a book club\, a library\, other reading group\, or an individual reader who could use a little assistance in helping you choose your 2026 reads\, allow us to Pitch in and help you decide with Pitchfest: a FREE New Year\, New Reads Virtual Adventure. \nRing in the New Year by meeting an incredible lineup of 16 fan-favorite authors\, including New York Times\, international\, and bestselling authors\, as well as authors you may be meeting for the first time. We will even provide you with a Pitchfest “cheat sheet” with information about the authors and their new book releases\, and a section for you to take notes during the presentation (emailed the week of the event). \nAnd\, there will be book giveaways\, so you won’t want to miss it! \nTo top it all off\, there’s even more great news: a little birdie told us that all 16 authors are part of Adventures by the Book\, meaning that every single one of them is available to meet with your book club\, library\, or reading group to chat about their incredible new books. Visit Adventures by the Book or click on the direct links below to schedule an author visit now and avoid the rush\, or plan a visit with your favorites after Pitchfest. \nYour FREE Adventure includes 16 fast-paced and fun presentations by all the authors that are sure to help you choose your 2026 reads. You’ll also have the opportunity to Q&A the authors when you meet them virtually via Zoom. \n\nBook Pre-Orders\nBooks are available for pre-order below at the bottom of this page.  Please note some titles below have not yet been published\, so you will receive your book(s) once they have been published. \nSPECIAL OFFER: Pre-order our fabulous 16 book bundle and receive not only a $75 discount\, but also FREE SHIPPING! \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Simply select the Free PitchFest Registration (1/21/26) option below and a Zoom link and a Pitchfest Cheat Sheet will be emailed to you 3 days before the event. \n  \nAbout the Authors\nKate Thompson is a journalist\, ghostwriter and novelist. Her debut novel\, Secrets of the Singer Girls\, became a Sunday Times Bestseller in 2015. Since then\, she has written fourteen fiction and non-fiction titles\, including the acclaimed social history The Stepney Doorstep Society and international bestsellers\, The Little Wartime Library and Do Not Cry When I Die. \nThe Secret Society of Librarians\, coming March 12\, 2026\, is a riveting novel based on real life events that follows the friendship of two women during WW2. Librarian Joyce Haddington shelters a young Jewish girl and develops a mobile library platform to spread hope in the midst of darkness. But when her best friend Dorotha\, who is trapped in Poland\, goes silent\, will she be able to reach her in time? \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBonnie Blaylock has written in many capacities\, including environmental research and tech writing\, for over thirty years. Her debut novel\, Light to the Hills\, won The Porch prize for fiction and was selected as an Amazon First Reads offering. Concentrating on women’s and historical fiction\, she loves discovering something new as a reader and when penning her own stories. \nThe Water Women\, releasing March 1\, 2026\, follows three generations of Sardinian mothers and daughters handing down the ancient skill of weaving golden sea silk. As the outside world encroaches on the sanctuary of the island\, the threads that bind them also teach them lessons of love\, loss\, and connections for the future. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Bonnie or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSadeqa Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel\, The House of Eve\, was an instant New York Times bestseller\, Reese’s Book Club selection\, Target Book Club pick\, and was nominated for a NAACP Image Award and 2023 Goodreads Choice award finalist. Follow her on Instagram @SadeqaSays. \nHer next book\, Keeper of Lost Children\, will be published on February 10\, 2026\, follows three individuals as they navigate life post WWII. One woman’s vision connects these three people in an unexpected way\, illustrating how love\, in its many forms\, can be transcendent of the barriers and struggles we experience in life. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sadeqa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nAimie Runyan  writes to celebrate history’s unsung heroines. She has been honored as a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice selection\, as a three-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards\, and as a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Year. Aimie is active as an educator and speaker in the writing community and beyond. \nIn her latest novel Missed Connections\, Sabrina Sorensen\, a newly minted MICHELIN Guide Inspector\, leaves her family’s critiques behind to pursue her dream career\, only to stumble upon a magical opportunity to revisit her past relationships. Spanning fifteen years and multiple countries\, this journey lets her discover whether her choices in love were mistakes—or exactly what she was meant to learn. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Aimee or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\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. She has been writing for over 20 years\, and transitioned to being a full-time author after a long career in Corporate America. \nThe Secret Book Society is set in Victorian London\, where three women trapped by society and marriage are drawn into a clandestine club that offers friendship\, freedom\, and the courage to defy convention. As they uncover dangerous secrets and confront personal and societal risks\, they must rely on their wits and each other to survive in a world that punishes the daring. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAudrey Steidl is the author of The Fallen\, a globe-trotting romantic thriller full of mystery and paranormal intrigue\, which won the International Impact Award for Best Fantasy\, Mystery/Thriller for 2024 and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Hawthorne Prize for 2025. When she’s not writing page-turners\, Audrey is a hotel contract specialist with HelmsBriscoe\, bringing serious organization and event savvy to everything she does. \nIn The Fallen\, Rowan is drawn into a web of secrets\, romance\, and paranormal forces when she meets the enigmatic Christian\, uncovering dark family mysteries and a supernatural threat. The Fallen is a thrilling blend of romance\, mystery\, and paranormal adventure\, showing how light and love can triumph over darkness. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Audrey or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nCarol Van Den Hende is an award-winning author who pens stories of resilience and hope. Her Goodbye\, Orchid series draws from her Chinese American heritage\, has won the American Fiction Award\, and Royal Dragonfly Awards for Cultural Diversity and Disability Awareness. \nCarol’s newest book\, Dear Orchid\, is a collection of true stories and short fiction told in a lyrical\, letter-style format. Dear Orchid is for anyone who’s ever loved\, lost\, or longed to understand the emotional truth behind the moments that shape us. One secret to her good fortune? Her humorous hubby and twins\, who prove that love really does conquer all. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Carol or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nBrenda Coffee is the creator of two Top 10 websites\, including 1010ParkPlace.com\, home to her popular BRENDA’S BLOG. Her memoir has been nominated for the 2025 Kirkus Prize and chosen for Maria Shriver’s 2025 Summer Reads. \nMaya Blue A Memoir of Survival\, is an inspiring\, suspenseful\, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller. It is Working Girl meets Taken\, and in the end\, Brenda Coffee is the last one standing. At twenty-one\, Brenda Coffee did almost anything her charismatic\, powerful older husband wanted. Regardless of whether it was dangerous\, adventurous\, sexual\, or illegal\, she wanted to be the one woman he couldn’t live without. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Brenda or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer\, teacher of deaf students\, lawyer\, coach\, speaker\, and author. Lisa’s debut novel won first place for LGBTQ Fiction in the International Firebird Book Awards\, received honorable mention in General Fiction from the Los Angeles Book Festival\, and finalist in LGBTQ Fiction in the National Indie Excellence Awards.  \nHer debut novel\, Everything We Thought Was True\, is the story of a family trying to reconcile their past\, understand the secret at the heart of the family’s rupture\, and embrace the future. Brimming with love and loss\, heartache and hope\, this family drama weaves a tapestry of identity\, healing\, and forgiveness. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Lisa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nKate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California\, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga\, and two books in the Italian Renaissance\, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network\, The Huntress\, The Rose Code\, and The Diamond Eye. All have been translated into multiple languages \nIn The Astral Library\, coming February 2026\, Alix Watson discovers a hidden library where books become portals to new lives\, offering an escape from her harsh reality and a chance to step into her favorite stories. Alix and the Librarian must navigate worlds from Jane Austen to Gatsby to protect themselves and the library’s magic. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLoretta Ellsworth received her MFA from Hamline University. She is a former teacher and an award-winning author of four young adult novels\, a picture book called Tangle-Knot\, and the historical novels Stars Over Clear Lake and The French Winemaker’s Daughter\, the story of two women connected by a rare and valuable bottle of wine. \nIn The Jilted Countess\, Hungarian émigré Roza Meszaros turns to a Midwestern newspaper to find a new husband\, sparking an overwhelming response from World War II veterans. Based on a true story\, this moving novel follows Roza as she navigates love\, loss\, and the challenges of building a new life in postwar America. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Loretta or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \nAllison Pataki is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction novels\, a nonfiction memoir\, and two children’s books. Allison’s novels have been translated into more than twenty-four languages around the world. A former news writer and producer\, Allison has written for The New York Times\, ABC News\, The Huffington Post\, USA Today\, Fox News and other outlets. \nIn her new novel\, It Girl\, Evelyn Talbot rises from a poor shopgirl to America’s first self-made celebrity\, becoming the iconic Gibson Girl\, navigating fame\, love\, and the demands of a world captivated by her beauty and talent. When scandal and the “Crime of the Century” thrust her into the public eye\, Evelyn must rely on her own strength to shape her destiny in this sweeping tale of ambition\, power\, and resilience.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Allison or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nStephanie Dray  is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her award-winning books about civilization’s forgotten Founding Mothers have been translated into eight languages and top lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband\, cats\, and history books. \nBecoming Madam Secretary is Stephanie’s latest novel\, following Frances Perkins  as she rises from New York’s tenements to become Franklin D. Roosevelt’s most trusted ally\, shaping history through the Great Depression. Based on true events\, this novel follows her battles against powerful men\, personal loss\, and political opposition as she fights to reform America. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels. The recipient of more than twenty national literary awards\, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate\, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program. \nHer most recent novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, follows Celia as she pieces together her abduction and attempts to escape from the Shanghai Tunnels before she is sent into forced labor. Containing a tale of resilience and hope\, family and identity\, and most of all discovering the power we all carry within\, The Girls of Good Fortune is a must-read. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nElise Hart Kipness is a national TV sports reporter turned bestselling author of the Kate Green Series\, which has been optioned by a major network for TV development. The series has received widespread acclaim\, earning recognition as a Men’s Journal Top 10 Book of the Year\, a Woman’s Day Must-Read Selection\, among others. She is a board member of Friends of Key West Library\, and the co-founding president of the Connecticut chapter of Sisters in Crime.. \nIn Close Call\, a hard-hitting thriller from the author of Lights Out and Dangerous Play\, reporter Kate Green courts danger once again when the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \nAmanda Geard is the bestselling author of The Midnight House and The Moon Gate\, which have been translated into ten languages. \nShe was born in Tasmania and is a geologist who explores the world’s remote places. Nowadays she divides her time between County Kerry in Ireland\, where every walk seems to lead to a new story\, and a rickety cabin in the Norwegian fjords. \nThe Glass Key is a sweeping journey of a novel that will stay with you for ever. as epic as the Norwegian landscape it so vividly describes.  \nTo schedule a book club visit with Amanda or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Adventure featuring NYT bestselling authors Kate Quinn\, Stephanie Dray\, Kristina McMorris\, Allison Pataki\, and Madeline Martin
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“History is shaped by the stories we choose to tell—and the ones we choose to uncover.” – Geraldine Brooks \nFive authors. One night. A world of history. \nYour presence is requested at this exclusive Historical Fiction Adventure featuring 5 New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors: Kate Quinn\, Stephanie Dray\, Kristina McMorris\, Allison Pataki\, and Madeline Martin. For one unforgettable evening\, these powerhouse storytellers unite to share the research\, revelations\, and hidden histories that inspire their novels\, offering readers an extraordinary glimpse into the past as only they can bring it to life. \nDon’t miss this one-night-only Adventures by the Book gathering\, hosted in partnership with our friends at the Coronado Public Library\, where readers can enjoy a rich\, intimate program that brings these authors—and their worlds—up close and personal. \nYour Adventure includes an in-depth author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book sales and signings\, and the opportunity to meet all five writers in a warm and welcoming setting designed for true connection. \nRegistration\nThis event is expected to sell out! Preordered books (below) will be delivered to the event and will be signed. However\, event admission is NOT guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis only\, so please plan to arrive early while seats are available.  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California\, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice.  \nShe has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga\, and two books in the Italian Renaissance\, before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network\, The Huntress\, The Rose Code\, The Diamond Eye\, and The Briar Club.  All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in Maryland with their beloved rescue dogs. \nThe Astral Library\, coming soon on February 17\, 2026 (and available below for preorder)\, is a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library\, where books are not just objects\, but doors to new worlds\, new lives\, and new futures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kate or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nStephanie Dray is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of historical novels such as The Women of Chateau Lafayette\, My Dear Hamilton\, and America’s First Daughter. Her award-winning books about civilization’s forgotten Founding Mothers have been translated into eight languages and top lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives in Maryland with her husband\, cats\, and history books. \nHer most recent book\, Becoming Madam Secretary\, is a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins\, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century\, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life. \nAnd\, in time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes A Founding Mother (available for preorder at the event with signed bookplate) a sweeping\, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit\, willpower\, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and the instant international bestseller The Ways We Hide\, selected as Target’s top-five reads of 2022. \nThe recipient of more than twenty national literary awards\, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate\, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program. Kristina splits her time between San Diego and Oregon\, where she’s the proud mom of two collegiate boys who make her laugh daily. \nHer most recent book\, The Girls of Good Fortune—declared a must read by the Washington Post\, USA Today and the New York Post—begins in 1888 Oregon. Awaking in a cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nAllison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of multiple historical novels\, including Finding Margaret Fuller\, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post\, The Queen’s Fortune\, and The Traitor’s Wife\, as well as a memoir and two children’s books. \nHer novels have been translated into more than 24 languages around the world. A former news writer and producer\, Allison has written for The New York Times\, ABC News\, The Huffington Post\, USA Today\, Fox News and other outlets. She has appeared on The Today Show\, Good Morning America\, Fox & Friends\, Good Day New York\, Good Day Chicago and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Allison graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English. A member of The Historical Novel Society and a certified Yoga instructor\, Allison lives in New York with her husband and family.. \nHer upcoming novel\, It Girl (coming soon on March 10\, 2026 and available for preorder below)\, is a sweeping\, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl\,” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Allison or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nMadeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and romance such as The Booklover’s Library\, The Keeper of Hidden Books\, and The Librarian Spy\, with books translated into over 25 languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr. Awesome)\, two amazing daughters\, and two very spoiled cats. \nWhen not writing or reading\, you can usually find Madeline at Disney World. She also loves research and travel\, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. \nHer most recent book\,The Secret Book Society\, an instant USA Today bestseller\, is a captivating new historical novel set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Reading Between the Vines: a Holiday Book & Wine Pairing Adventure featuring New York Times Bestselling Authors Alka Joshi and Cara Black
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Adventure\n\n“Wine is bottled poetry.” – Robert Louis Stevenson\nBecause Stevenson understood the beauty of both language and wine\, we’re taking a page from his book and dedicating an entire Adventures by the Book® series to the artful pairing of wine and literature. Voila! We invite you to our next Reading Between the Vines event\, hosted once again at the stunning estate producer Hook & Ladder Winery (2134 Olivet Rd.\, Santa Rosa)\, as part of their vibrant new Book & Ladder Club. \nIn partnership with Melier\, prepare to indulge in a curated wine-and-book experience set beneath California’s brilliant trademark sunshine. While you savor a specially selected glass of Hook & Ladder wine\, you’ll have the chance to meet New York Times bestselling authors Alka Joshi and Cara Black\, and even get a jump start on your holiday shopping with wine perfectly paired to their books. \nYour Adventure includes:• A glass of Hook & Ladder wine chosen to complement the authors’ works• Meet-and-greet with Alka Joshi and Cara Black• Q&A and personal book signing• Time to mingle in an intimate\, relaxed setting among the beautiful vineyards \n\nAbout the Authors\n \nAlka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist\, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. \nHer debut novel\, The Henna Artist\, immediately became a New York Times bestseller\, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick\, an LA Times bestseller\, a Toronto Star and Globe & Mail bestseller\, an Indie Bookstores bestseller\, a Cosmopolitan Best Audiobook\, and an Amazon and Goodreads favorite. It was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, has been translated into 29 languages and optioned as an episodic series. \nSix Days in Bombay is her fourth novel and is a sweeping tale of identity and self-discovery that takes readers from Bombay to Prague\, Florence\, Paris and London\, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter’s death. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Alka or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. With more than 400\,000 books in print\, the Aimée Leduc series has been translated into German\, Norwegian\, Japanese\, French\, Spanish\, Italian\, and Hebrew. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer latest novel\, Huguette\, is set in post-Libération France with seventeen-year-old Huguette Faure fighting to survive danger\, trauma\, and poverty while seeking refuge and a future for herself and her newborn child. Her journey from the black market to a Paris film studio becomes a final bid to rebuild her life and escape the shadows of her violent past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Cara or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book: \n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\nEvent Registration\nFree registration is not required and is open to the general public. Books and wine will be available for sale and signing at the event. Only books purchased at the event are eligible for signing. \n\n\n\nAbout Hook & Ladder Winery\nHook & Ladder is an “estate” producer\, specializing in small bottlings of Pinot Noir\, “Old Vine” Zinfandel\, Chardonnay\, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends sourced from the family’s sustainably-farmed vineyards in Russian River Valley and its sub-appellation\, Chalk Hill. The winery also produces and sells estate-grown Olive Oil from trees grown at their Los Amigos Ranch. \n\n\nAbout Melier\nLuxury tastes shouldn’t be confined to luxury resorts. Book a Melier experience and enjoy private wine & culinary experiences from your home\, office\, or vacation rental. And when you book with Melier\, you’re directly supporting the tastemakers who are bringing their creations to life.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/joshi-black-12-13-25/
LOCATION:Hook and Ladder: 2134 Olivet Road\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401
CATEGORIES:Wine Pairing
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Fire: a Coronado Public Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure featuring Pyet DeSpain\, Native American/Mexican Chef and Winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef in conversation with award-winning chef and bestselling author Claudia Sandoval
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Every dish carries a story — of the land\, the people\, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain \nAs the season of harvest and gathering arrives\, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain\, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the stunning debut cookbook\, Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking\, in conversation with award-winning chef and bestselling author Claudia Sandoval. \nPyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition\, resilience\, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories\, flavors\, and ancestral wisdom\, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us\, honor our roots\, and nourish both body and spirit. \n\n\n\n“Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book.The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me\, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay \n\n\n\n\n“[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt\,her vision and dedication are clear\, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman\, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public. But why not treat yourself to the VIP treatment. Pre-order a copy of Rooted in Fire below to receive not only a $5 book discount (online special only) but also to guarantee event admission and priority seating. \nBooks will be delivered to you at the event for signing and are also available at the event for purchase. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nPyet is short for her inherited Native American name\, Pyetwetmokwe. As a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation\, and with deep roots in her Mexican heritage\, Pyet’s work reflects the balance of both cultures. Her approach to food is deeply personal — a blend of identity\, history\, and the drive to keep ancestral traditions alive through everyday cooking. \nAs the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef winner\, Pyet DeSpain draws on her roots to blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity\, offering private chef services\, catering\, and educational experiences. \nHer mission is to honor ancestral flavors\, support sustainable food practices\, and create meaningful connections through food\, by ensuring that every dish she creates tells a story\, one of culture\, resilience\, and the deep ties between food and community. \nRooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking is Pyet DeSpain’s debut cookbook\, a heartfelt tribute to her Native American and Mexican heritage. With over 60 inspired recipes\, this book invites you into the vibrant\, seasonal\, and healing world of Indigenous Fusion cuisine. From bison and wild berries to mezcal and chocolate\, these dishes aren’t just meals—they’re stories\, passed down and reimagined for the modern table. \nAbout the Moderator\n \nChef Claudia Sandoval is an award-winning chef\, bestselling author\, TV host\, and executive producer internationally recognized for her modern approach to Mexican cuisine and her deep commitment to community. She launched her career after winning Season 6 of MasterChef U.S.\, becoming the first Latina to hold the title\, and has since built a robust television résumé with appearances on Chopped\, Worst Cooks in America\, Tournament of Champions\, Grudge Match\, Easter Basket Challenge\, and Top Chef VIP. She has also judged MasterChef Latino (Telemundo) and MasterChef Latinos (Estrella TV). \nFounder of Claudia’s Cocina and creator of the acclaimed pop-up bakery Cochi Dorado\, she has partnered with leading global brands and helped raise more than $1 million for nonprofits. Based between San Diego and Tijuana\, Claudia continues to champion culture\, storytelling\, and community through every dish and project she touches. \nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Fire: a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure featuring Pyet DeSpain\, Native American and Mexican Chef and Winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef in conversation with internationally renowned Native American hoop dancer Eric Michael Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Every dish carries a story — of the land\, the people\, and the love that sustains them.” – Pyet DeSpain \nAs the season of harvest and gathering arrives\, join us for an inspiring evening with Pyet DeSpain\, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the stunning debut cookbook\, Rooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. \nPyet will share how her Native American and Mexican heritage infuses every recipe with tradition\, resilience\, and deep respect for the earth. Through stories\, flavors\, and ancestral wisdom\, she invites us to celebrate the ways food can connect us\, honor our roots\, and nourish both body and spirit. \n\n\n\n“Pyet’s talent is evident in every recipe in this book.The way she weaves her heritage into her dishes is extraordinary… Trust me\, you’re in for an absolute treat.” – Gordon Ramsay \n\n\n\n\n“[Pyet’s] voice is heartfelt\,her vision and dedication are clear\, and her talent within the Indigenous food movement is undeniable.This book marks an important chapter in her growing legacy.” – Sean Sherman\, founder of the Sioux Chef/Natifs.Org and author of the Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and Turtle Island \n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please contact the Carlsbad City Library for further information on seating. \nPre-order a copy of Rooted in Fire below to receive a $5 discount (online special only). Books will be delivered to you at the event for signing and are also available at the event for purchase. Only books pre-ordered below or purchased at the event will be eligible for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nPyet is short for her inherited Native American name\, Pyetwetmokwe. As a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation\, and with deep roots in her Mexican heritage\, Pyet’s work reflects the balance of both cultures. Her approach to food is deeply personal — a blend of identity\, history\, and the drive to keep ancestral traditions alive through everyday cooking. \nAs the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef winner\, Pyet DeSpain draws on her roots to blend the traditions of Native American and Mexican foodways with modern culinary creativity\, offering private chef services\, catering\, and educational experiences. \nHer mission is to honor ancestral flavors\, support sustainable food practices\, and create meaningful connections through food\, by ensuring that every dish she creates tells a story\, one of culture\, resilience\, and the deep ties between food and community. \nRooted in Fire: a Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking is Pyet DeSpain’s debut cookbook\, a heartfelt tribute to her Native American and Mexican heritage. With over 60 inspired recipes\, this book invites you into the vibrant\, seasonal\, and healing world of Indigenous Fusion cuisine. From bison and wild berries to mezcal and chocolate\, these dishes aren’t just meals—they’re stories\, passed down and reimagined for the modern table. \n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nEric Michael Hernandez\, a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe\, is an esteemed Native American hoop dancer with over 20 years of experience. Mentored by Terry Goedel\, Eric’s skills took center stage as the lead in Cirque du Soleil’s Totem\, touring over 17 countries. A recent TEDx speaker\, his mission is to challenge stereotypes and spread ancestral wisdom about Native Americans through the art of hoop dance. Now\, Eric brings his story to the screen as the writer and director of Courage\, a powerful short film inspired by his real-life journey of learning hoop dance from his Uncle Terry. Courage is a tribute to the strength of cultural storytelling and the importance of reclaiming identity through tradition. \n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\n\n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/pyet-despain-carlsbad-11-22-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Mystery Author Panel: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT/bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Mystery sparks wonder—and wonder fuels our deepest drive to understand.” – Neil Armstrong \nSatisfy that spark by plunging into suspense\, intrigue\, and the art of the unknown at our captivating Mystery Author Panel\, hosted in collaboration with the Carlsbad City Library. This event features four master storytellers: \nNew York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline \nbestselling novelist Elise Hart Kipness \naward-winning mystery writer John Copenhaver \nand critically acclaimed Jon Bassoff \nin conversation with debut author Anne Burt\, exploring how mystery and suspense ignite our curiosity—and keep us turning the pages. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Make sure to arrive early to receive your seating ticket. For questions about seating\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Online only special: pre-order all four books and receive a $15 discount. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books of the Kate Green series are Lights Out and Dangerous Play. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of several novels. His earlier books include Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind\, and he co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n\n\n\n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen with a filming date set to begin within the next hundred years. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/carlsbad-mystery-10-27-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Halloween Week Brunch Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nJust in time for Halloween week… Get ready to be spooked\, thrilled\, and utterly enchanted by our Mystery Author Brunch Adventure! Join us for a hair‑raising brunch with New York Times and bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver\, and Jon Bassoff — in tantalizing conversation with Anne Burt. \nYour Adventure includes:\n– A full buffet brunch (ie\, pancakes\, eggs\, muffins\, fruit\, hash browns\, bacon\, coffee or hot tea– All taxes and gratuity included — no tricks\, just treats– A meet‑and‑greet with five phenomenal authors who will send shivers down your spine in the best literary way \nThis unforgettable Adventure is remarkable not only for the Halloween spirit (think cozy chills and literary thrills) but also because seating is limited and served up on a first‑come\, first‑served basis. So don your favorite costume if you are so inclined (optional only)\, grab your fellow mystery lovers\, and register early to guarantee your spot! \nCome join us — it’s where brunch meets mystery\, mayhem meets mastery\, and unforgettable stories come to life. \nRegistration\nReady to reserve your spot?Simply select Event Registration below to secure your seat at the brunch. \nPrefer exclusive perks? Upgrade to our Spooktacular VIP Registration\, which includes: \nBuffet brunch with all the delicious fixings \nAll four books from our featured authors at a DISCOUNTED price \nPriority seating — front-of-the-room thrills guaranteed! \nBook Signing Details:Only books pre‑ordered below or purchased at the event are eligible for signing. Don’t miss your chance to walk away with a signed keepsake! \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \n \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books\, Lights Out and Dangerous Play\, are part of the Kate Green series. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of multiple novels including Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind. He co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n\n\n  \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Broken Yolk Cafe\, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd.\, San Diego
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Mystery Author Luncheon: a Friends of the Corona Public Library Adventure featuring NYT/bestselling authors Christina Baker Kline\, Elise Hart Kipness\, John Copenhaver and Jon Bassoff in conversation with Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAdventures by the Book is pleased to support the Friends of the Corona Public Library for their Annual Mystery Author Luncheon\, this year featuring New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline\, bestselling author Elise Hart Kipness\, award-winning author John Copenhaver and critically acclaimed author Jon Bassoff\, in conversation with debut author Anne Burt. \nThis popular event sells out every year\, so stay tuned for tickets! \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through the Friends of the Corona Public Library is coming soon. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. Special online offer: purchase all four books and receive a $15.00 discount! Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. \nHer new novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, which she co-wrote with Anne Burt\, is Kline’s first foray into mystery writing. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \n \nElise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer. Her first two books\, Lights Out and Dangerous Play\, are part of the Kate Green series. \nClose Call is the third installment of the Kate Green series. Kate courts danger once again\, as the famous subject of her next story is kidnapped during the US Open. An investigation leads to the victim’s hometown—and a growing list of suspects. The kidnapper threatens to spill secrets that could destroy lives. Tangled up in a deadly web of deceit\, Kate races to connect the dots and find the missing player…before it’s too late. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Elise or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJohn Copenhaver is an award-winning author of multiple novels including Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind. He co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers and is a founding member of Queer Crime Writers. \nHis latest novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Set in 1950s McCarthy-era Washington\, DC.\, when a popular mystery novelist dies suspiciously\, his writing partner must untangle the author’s connection to a serial killer. \n  \n \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel\, The Disassembled Man\, has been adapted for the big screen. \nHis new novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a disquieting page-turner that examines the nature of identity\, trauma\, and what it means to be human. They say it’s always beautiful in Bethlam\, Nevada. No place you’d rather live. The people are friendly\, if a little nosy\, and there’s no crime to speak of. Life is pretty perfect. But postal worker Hank Davies has started to suspect something is off in this idyllic little town. And he’s certain of that when he realizes the letters he’s been delivering are just blank pages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. \nHer newest novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, was co-written with Christina Baker Kline. The novel tells the gripping story of Hayley Stone as she moves to the Adirondacks with her husband. But the mountains hold darker secrets than she ever imagined. As winter edges closer\, Hayley discovers that her sanctuary is anything but safe. Trapped and isolated\, she faces a terrifying truth: in trying to escape her past\, she may have run straight into something far more dangerous… \n  \nAbout the Friends of the Corona Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Friends of the Corona Public Library is to promote community pride for the Library\, to promote increased knowledge and understanding of services and needs\, to enhance the Library’s environment\, to foster support for the Library through programs and events\, and to enhance the Library visitor experience. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/corona-mystery-10-25-25/
LOCATION:Corona Public Library\, 650 S Main St\, Corona\, CA\, 92882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Palos Verdes Library Writes Together Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and acclaimed author Anne Burt
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAre you ready to finally write that book? \nWhether you’re just beginning your writing journey\, feeling stuck in your current project\, or seeking expert guidance to take your work to the next level\, this event is for you. \nJoin #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline and her co-author Anne Burt for an inspiring and informative evening dedicated to writers of all levels. Through engaging instruction and candid conversation\, these accomplished authors will share insights from their own creative process—including behind-the-scenes stories from their new novel\, Please Don’t Lie—as well as practical tips to help you move forward with your own writing goals. \nThis special event is proudly presented by the Palos Verdes Library District and promises to be a valuable experience for anyone with a story to tell. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and get inspired. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Book\n \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels\, including The Exiles\, Orphan Train\, and A Piece of the World\, and the author and/or editor of five nonfiction books. She is published in more than 40 countries; her books are taught in universities\, colleges\, and high schools. \nAnne Burt’s debut novel\, The Dig\, was a March 2023 American Booksellers’ Association Indie Next pick and the Strand Bookstore’s mystery selection of the month. Her essays and fiction have appeared in numerous publications and venues\, including Salon\, NPR\, and The Christian Science Monitor. \nIn their new joint historical novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, a stylish\, twisty thriller\, a young woman heads to the Adirondacks with her new husband for a fresh start―but the past won’t let her go. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,Writers
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SUMMARY:Eastern Sierras Writer's Retreat: a Nature Lover's Adventure with LA Times Bestselling Author\, Writing Instructor\, and Baker Amy Wallen
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nClose your eyes and imagine yourself sitting amidst a grove of stunning aspen trees\, quaking in the mountain breeze and turning golden right before your very eyes. Now imagine that setting is creekside\, allowing you to hear the rushing water echo off the majestic California Eastern Sierra Mountains\, with perhaps deer or other wildlife sauntering only feet from you. Now\, open your eyes\, because that dream is about to become reality for only 4-6 lucky writing Adventurers. \nWhether you are an aspiring writer\, a debut author\, or an experienced bestseller\, this intimate retreat will help stimulate your writing life with fresh mountain air as you spend 4 nights/3 days in a private mountain home at an elevation of 8\,500 feet\, in beautiful and secluded Aspendell\, California\, enveloped in writing\, mentoring\, camaraderie\, and eating pie with an intimate group of fellow writers and AMY WALLEN\, author most recently of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet and Savory Secrets for Surviving the Writing Life. \nThis retreat is ideal for writers of any level who want to open up their writing through their senses. If you are writing a novel\, memoir\, essays\, or stories\, and want to learn about starting or invigorating a writing life through rigorous discussion\, supportive feedback\, intimate conversations in a gorgeous and delicious environment\, this retreat will provide craft lessons\, critique\, Q&A\, with time and space to do just that. \nWriting is difficult\, so why not make the writing life delectable? Hiking\, sitting still in nature\, breathing in fresh air\, communing with friends\, eating and imbibing – these are all part of the writing life\, whether to mull a scene or to stir up memories. But to have a writing life\, first we must write. And\, write we will. \n \nDaily Schedule\nYour days will start with a light and delicious breakfast prepared for you. Enjoy it on the deck amidst golden aspen trees as you listen to the rushing water and watch the stellar jays\, or eat with your fellow writers. The mornings will include craft sessions and individual meetings. We will lunch together\, then again have free time to write\, wander\, photograph the changing aspen leaves\, or prepare for the workshop. In the afternoon\, we’ll meet for workshops where we will critique each other’s work\, offering guided and constructive feedback. \nEach day will include a 1-hour workshop on 1-2 submissions\, and a 1 to 1-1/2 hour craft session delving into character\, sensory imagery\, and emotional arc – elements that love to show up in a peaceful setting – through your pen on the page. Through the gorgeous setting\, the tranquil environment\, the intimacy of only 4-6 participants\, and delicious\, nourishing meals\, all your senses will be ripe for stories. You will have time on your own to write more\, as well as individual meetings with the instructor. \nOne afternoon\, we will go on a light hike through a magical hallway of aspen trees to admire their changing colors. One day\, in the kitchen with Amy\, we will make our own pie and learn how to let go and eat our mistakes. Over pie\, we may share our dreams and how to make them reality. What does pie have to do with writing? Everything! Comfort food stirs up memories\, taste buds trigger happiness and\, best of all\, pie is a reward for perseverance. \nIn the evenings\, we will enjoy a relaxing glass of wine while we discuss publishing\, writing goals\, how to stay focused on the writing life back home\, and learn to celebrate our successes. We will have dinners together\, sometimes a savory pie\, afterwards\, a leisurely conversation over dessert pie\, or you may choose to retire early and read or write. Some nights you’ll read bedtime stories. \nWhether writing creative nonfiction or fiction\, at the end of the retreat\, you’ll take home the utensils to keep your pen moving. In 3 days/4 nights\, we will show you how to live the writing life\, and how to savor it when you leave. \n \nDetails\nYOUR RETREAT INCLUDES: \n\nAll-inclusive price of $2\,450 per person\nEARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF $150 available until August 12\, 2025\nComfortable shared accommodations in creekside cabin home in Aspendell in the stunning Eastern Sierra Mountains of California\, elevation 8\,500 feet\nAll meals\, including homemade savory pies and sweet pies and a glass of evening optional wine\nSmall group size limited to only 4-6 participants\nDaily exclusive writing experiences\, read and critiques\, workshops\nDaily nature activities of your choosing (including light hiking\, photography\, wildlife viewing\, changing aspen leaves viewing\, nature walks)\nWifi is available for important matters\, although we encourage as much tech-free time as possible to fully engage\nPie making demo/lesson\nFellow writer camaraderie\nAutographed copy of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies\n\nYOUR RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE: \n\nTransportation to Aspendell\, although the drive thru along the Eastern Sierras to Aspendell from anywhere in California (whether you live in the state or will fly and drive) is stunning. Carpools may be organized.\nLiability or cancellation insurance\n\n  \nTo Register\nContact Susan McBeth at 619-300-2532 or susan@adventuresbythebook.com for Registration Agreement \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nAmy Wallen is the San Diego-based author of When We Were Ghouls\, A Memoir of Ghost Stories and the Los Angeles Times bestseller Moon Pies & Movie Stars. Her essays have been published in The Gettysburg Review\, The Normal School\, Country Living\, Alta Journal and other national magazines and anthologies. \n Her most recent book\, How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies is a charming\, illustrated book sharing her journey writing a novel\, some of her teaching experience\, and some recipe-stories on pies\, because it was through pie that she claims she survived novel writing. \nShe served as the Associate Director and writer-in-residence of the New York State Summer Writers Institute over 15 years. She taught creative writing classes at UCSD and UCLA Extensions. She loves creating inspiring writing retreat spaces from France to her own San Diego home. Amy also mentors science and engineering students on personal essays\, and has helped scores of writers finish their books with her editing services. \nAnd her pie baking. As a kid\, she was a chicken pot pie fanatic. Today\, she bakes any kind of pie. If you can dream it\, she will bake it. Can she whet your appetite with salmon and portobello pie\, carne asada pie in a cornmeal crust\, and for dessert four-cherry pie or apple ginger pie? Pie\, pie\, pie. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Amy or any of our authors on NovelNetwork: \n				Connect with this Author on NovelNetwork®\n			\n. \nAspendell\, California\n \n \n 
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/amy-wallen-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Event,Travel,Workshop Adventures
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring debut author Jaclyn Westlake in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nJoin our ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome seven ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring debut novelist Jaclyn Westlake in a moderated book club discussion with three of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of Lucky Break (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJaclyn Westlake is an alumna of the Stanford Continuing Studies novel writing program. A recruiter turned career advice columnist\, her work has appeared in Forbes\, Business Insider\, and Inc. She lives in California with her husband and their dachshund mix\, Indiana Jones (but you can call him Indy). \nHer novel\, Lucky Break\, follows main character Eliza. When a spate of bad luck upends her meticulously planned life\, she moves to a charming—and mysterious—Midwestern lake town\, where she just might find herself while trying to find the truth. Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary\, Kate Clayborn\, and Sophie Kinsella. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jaclyn or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you three days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jaclyn-westlake-10-1-25/
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure featuring bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome seven ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person or virtual San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our virtual ABTB Book Club featuring award-winning and bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg\, in a moderated book club discussion with two of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of Daughter of a Promise (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJeanne Blasberg is an award-winning and bestselling author and essayist. She formerly cochaired the board of the Boston Book Festival and served on the Executive Committee of GrubStreet\, one of the country’s preeminent creative writing centers. \nHer novel\, Daughter of a Promise is a modern retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba\, completing the thematic trilogy she began with her previous novels\, Eden and The Nine. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jeanne or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
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CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:Fall Into Reading PitchFest: a FREE “Choose Your Fall/Winter 2025 Reads” Virtual Adventure with bestselling\, debut and fan-favorite authors
DESCRIPTION:About PitchFest\n\nAre you so overwhelmed with the dazzling array of books published each year that you have a difficult time choosing your next read? Whether you are part of a book club\, a library\, other reading group\, or an individual reader who could use a little assistance in helping you choose your 2025 reads\, allow us to Pitch in and help you decide with our Fall Into Reading PitchFest: a FREE Choose Your Fall/Winter 2025 Reads Virtual Adventure! \nPrepare your fall/winter reading list by meeting an incredible lineup of 15 fan-favorite authors\, including New York Times\, international\, and bestselling authors\, as well as authors you may be meeting for the first time. We will even provide you with a PitchFest “cheat sheet” with information about the authors and their new book releases\, and a section for you to take notes during the presentation (emailed the week of the event). \nAnd\, there will be book giveaways\, so you won’t want to miss it! \nTo top it all off\, there’s even more great news: a little birdie told us that all the authors are members of Adventures by the Book\, meaning that every single one of them is available to meet with your book club\, library\, or reading group to chat about their incredible new books. Visit Adventures by the Book or click on the direct links below to schedule an author visit now and avoid the rush\, or plan a visit with your favorites after Pitchfest. \nYour FREE Adventure includes 15 fast-paced and fun presentations by all 15 of authors that are sure to help you choose your 2025 reads. You’ll also have the opportunity to Q&A the authors when you meet them virtually via Zoom. \n\nBook Pre-Orders\nBooks are available for pre-order below at the bottom of this page.  Please note some titles below have not yet been published\, so your book(s) will ship once they have been published. \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Simply select the Free PitchFest Registration (8/13/25) option below and a Zoom link and a Pitchfest Cheat Sheet will be emailed to you 3 days before the event. \n  \nAbout the Authors\nDonna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant\, teaching assistant\, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom\, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off\, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her novel\, Ship of Dreams\, is a breathtaking tale of secrets\, betrayal\, and the enduring power of friendship set aboard the Titanic\, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Donna or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nJon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel\, Corrosion\, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere\, France’s biggest crime fiction award. Several of his novels have been optioned for the big screen\, including The Drive-Thru Crematorium\, which is currently being cast. He also wrote the screenplay for Bizarre Love Triangle\, which was named semi-finalist at the New York Cinematography Awards and a finalist at the Seattle Film Festival for best short film. His newest novel\, The Memory Ward\, is a haunting Russian doll of a novel about one man’s attempt to discover what’s real and what isn’t. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nJennifer Graeser Dornbush is a screenwriter\, author\, international speaker\, and forensic specialist. Raised as the daughter of a medical examiner whose office was in their home\, forensics is infused into her DNA. She completed studies at the Los Angeles Forensic Science Academy to supplement her work as a crime writer. Jennifer has worked in entertainment media since 2002 developing and writing both original and adapted work. Her theatrically released film and novel\, God Bless the Broken Road (2018) is a Netflix Top Ten. She is author of the mystery novel series The Coroner’s Daughter. In the fifth book of this series\, What Darkness Does\, Dr. Emily Hartford finds herself dredging the depths of Lake Isabella—and her own past relationship. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jennifer or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nRosa Kwon Easton is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow\, and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, StoryCenter.org\, Writer’s Digest\, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and is a lawyer and trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She lives with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. Her debut novel\, White Mulberry\, which is inspired by the life of her Korean grandmother in 1930s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rosa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nBrian Freeman is a New York Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers sold around the world and translated into 24 languages. He is widely acclaimed for his “you are there” settings and his complex\, engaging characters and twist-filled plots. Brian’s novel Spilled Blood won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards given out by the International Thriller Writers organization\, and his novel The Deep\, Deep Snow was a finalist for the Edgar Award. In 2019\, he was selected as the author to continue Robert Ludlum’s famous Jason Bourne series and has now released multiple bestselling Bourne novels. His upcoming novel\, Photograph\, is an emotional cold case mystery of hidden identities and startling twists. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Brian or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \nChristina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine novels and has been published in 40 countries. Her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction\, the Maine Literary Award\, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award\, among other prizes\, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities\, universities and schools as “One Book\, One Read” selections. Her essays\, articles\, and reviews have appeared in publications such as the New York Times and the NYT Book Review\, The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, The San Francisco Chronicle\, LitHub\, and Psychology Today. Her novel\, Please Don’t Lie\, is a stylish\, twisty thriller following a young woman heads to the Adirondacks with her new husband for a fresh start—but the past won’t let her go. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n  \nSharon Kurtzman worked in television marketing before pursuing her dream of becoming a writer. She earned her MFA in fiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts and her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. A former food writer\, Sharon’s work has appeared in INDY Week\, South Writ Large\, and The Huffington Post. Kurtzman lives in North Carolina with her husband; they have two adult children. Her debut historical novel\, The Lost Baker of Vienna\, was inspired by the war and postwar experiences of her family\, who were Holocaust survivors. Her novel will be published in seven languages. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sharon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n  \nChristina Lynch’s picaresque journey includes chapters in Chicago and at Harvard\, where she was an editor on the Harvard Lampoon. She was the Milan correspondent for W magazine and Women’s Wear Daily\, and disappeared for four years in Tuscany. In L.A. she was on the writing staff of Unhappily Ever After; Encore\, Encore; The Dead Zone and Wildfire. Under the pen name Magnus Flyte\, she is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers City of Dark Magic and City of Lost Dreams. Her newest novel\, Pony Confidential\, is a mystery told from the point of view of a pony who is trying to reunite with the one little girl he really loved\, twenty-five years after he last saw her. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Christina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n  \nSarah McCoy is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and international bestselling author of the novels Mustique Island\, Marilla of Green Gables\, The Mapmaker’s Children\, The Baker’s Daughter (a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee)\, the novella “The Branch of Hazel” in Grand Central\, The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico\, and Le souffle des feuilles et des promesses (Pride and Providence). Her work has been featured in Newsweek\, Real Simple\, The Millions\, Literary Hub\, Writer’s Digest\, Huffington Post\, Read It Forward\, Writer Unboxed\, and other publications. Her newest novel\, Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?\, is a spellbinding novel based on a true story about a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age who gives up her bright career to become a nun. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sarah or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n  \n  \nLisa Montanaro is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian. She has a unique background as a performer\, teacher of deaf students\, lawyer\, coach\, speaker\, and author. Lisa’s debut novel won first place for LGBTQ Fiction in the International Firebird Book Awards\, received honorable mention in General Fiction from the Los Angeles Book Festival\, and finalist in LGBTQ Fiction in the National Indie Excellence Awards. Her debut novel\, Everything We Thought Was True\, is the story of a family trying to reconcile their past\, understand the secret at the heart of the family’s rupture\, and embrace the future. Brimming with love and loss\, heartache and hope\, this multigenerational family drama weaves a tapestry of identity\, healing\, and forgiveness. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Lisa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRebecca Rosenberg fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma\, California\, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country’s largest lavender company. Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022. Since then\, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and cellars of France and California. She is a champagne historian\, tour guide and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. Her newest novel\, Silver Echoes\,is a dual timeline historical novel that asks the question\, “What really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor?” \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rebecca or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nJames Wade is the youngest novelist to win two Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America\, and the recipient of the MPIBA’s prestigious Reading the West Award. His debut novel\, All Things Left Wild\, was listed as one of the most influential westerns of the 21st century by True West Magazine and included in the Los Angeles Times‘s 1\,001 Novels: A Library of America. His Southern Gothic mystery\, Beasts of the Earth\, was named a Best Book of 2022 by both Deep South Magazine and The Southern Review of Books. James is a four-time finalist for the Austin Chronicle‘s Best Writer in Austin award\, and his work has appeared in Texas Highways\, Writers’ Digest\, and many additional publications. His newest novel\, Narrow the Road\, s a Southern Gothic\, coming-of-age odyssey set in East Texas during the Great Depression. \n\nTo schedule a book club visit with James or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nJaclyn Westlake is an alumna of the Stanford Continuing Studies novel writing program. A recruiter turned career advice columnist\, her work has appeared in Forbes\, Business Insider\, and Inc. She lives in California with her husband and their dachshund mix\, Indiana Jones (but you can call him Indy). Her latest novel\, Lucky Break\, follows main character Eliza who\, when a spate of bad luck upends her meticulously planned life\, she moves to a charming—and mysterious—Midwestern lake town\, where she just might find herself while trying to find the truth. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jaclyn or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSharon J. Wishnow is a transplanted New Englander who makes her home in Northern Virginia. In addition to writing upmarket fiction with environmental themes\, Sharon writes non-fiction in the science\, technology\, and business categories with a passion for research\, seashells\, birds\, and the ocean. She has been a member of the Boston Malacological Club since she was ten years old. She credits growing up by the ocean and family camping trips for her love and respect for all that is outside her door. Her debut novel\, The Pelican Tide\, where after disaster strikes\, a Louisiana family and their community need to prove to each other and the world that their bond is thicker than the oil threatening their shores \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sharon or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nKaren White is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 36 books\, including the Tradd Street and Royal Street series\, The Last Night in London\, Dreams of Falling\, The Night the Lights Went Out\, Flight Patterns\, The Sound of Glass\, and A Long Time Gone. She is the coauthor of The Author’s Guide to Murder\, The Lost Summers of Newport\, All the Ways We Said Goodbye\, The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband near Atlanta\, Georgia. In her newest novel\, That Last Carolina Summer\, is a contemporary stand-alone novel about sisterhood\, secrets and one woman’s reckoning with the past. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Karen or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring debut novelist Sarah C. Johns in conversation with ABTB Ambassador Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome six ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event featuring acclaimed author Sarah C. Johns\, in a moderated book club discussion with our esteemed Ambassador\, Giovanna Fiorino-Ionnace\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Pre-order your copy of The Sirens of Soleil City (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nSarah C. Johns is a writer and video producer. After studying in South Africa\, Hungary\, Israel\, and Germany\, she graduated from McGill University before attending film school in Sydney\, Australia. She lives with her family in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \nHer debut novel\, The Sirens of Soleil City\, is a witty\, touching story of three generations of women who learn to own their mistakes and rebuild their bonds as they prepare to compete in the South Florida Senior Synchronized Swimming Competition. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sarah or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
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CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club Virtual Adventure featuring award-winning author Howard Jay Smith in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk\, Jennifer Erickson\, and Dorothy Minor
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nJoin our ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 ABTB Ambassadors\, who moderate our ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid in person/virtual Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select an Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our next virtual event\, featuring award-winning author Howard Jay Smith in a moderated book club discussion with 3 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, Jennifer Erickson (Chicago\, Illinois)\, Dorothy Minor (Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copies of Viva Violetta & Verdi (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nHoward Jay Smith is an award-winning writer from Santa Barbara\, California. While an executive at the ABC Television\, Embassy TV\, and Academy Home Entertainment he worked on numerous film television\, radio and commercial projects. He serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Symphony and is a member of the American Beethoven Society. \nHis new novel\, Viva Violetta & Verdi\, intertwines the turbulent relationship of Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi  — the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy — with the nation’s fierce struggle for independence. Rich with themes of love\, power\, food\, wine\, and unrelenting passion\, Violetta & Verdi is an unforgettable exploration of art\, resilience\, and the enduring bond that transformed both an artist and a nation. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Howard or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
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CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a French Brunch Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction co-founder Kristin Harmel in conversation with NYT bestseller Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable literary experience! Join us for a delightful celebration as Kristin Harmel\, beloved international and New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, takes the stage to introduce her highly anticipated new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nKristin is not only adored around the world for her captivating historical novels\, but also as the inspiring co-founder of the Friends & Fiction podcast and for her brave battle with breast cancer. \nThis exclusive event offers you the rare chance to meet Kristin in person\, hear all about her newest book\, and enjoy a delectable French-themed brunch complete with freshly made sweet and savory crepes—served alongside a glass of bubbly champagne (non-alcoholic options available\, of course). Ooh la la! \nYour unforgettable experience includes: \na signed hardcover copy of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau \na delightful French crepes brunch (both sweet and savory) \na glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic beverage) \nTax and gratuity included \nAn intimate presentation and conversation between Kristin Harmel and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris \nSpaces are limited for this special afternoon meeting two fabulous authors in the warmth of Kristina McMorris’s beautiful Mission Hills home in San Diego—don’t miss your chance to indulge in a memorable celebration of literature\, friendship\, and French flair! \nRegistration\nThis event is ticketed and open to the public\, but seating is limited\, so make sure to secure your seat early to guarantee your spot. Just scroll down and select “Event Registration.” \n Additional books are also available below for pre-order and delivery to the event for signing\, and will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Moderator\n\n\n \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday.  \nSet in 1880s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly.\n\n\nSave
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction Co-Founder Kristin Harmel
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nKristin Harmel is beloved around the world as the #1 international and New York Times bestselling author of historical novels such as The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, and also as the renowned co-founder of the enormously popular Friends & Fiction podcast\, and for her very public and courageous battle with breast cancer. \nNow you will have the opportunity to meet this very special author at the Carlsbad City Library on Saturday\, June 28\, to celebrate Kristin’s new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. \n \n  \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau: a Palos Verdes Library Adventure featuring NYT and #1 international bestselling author and Friends & Fiction Co-Founder Kristin Harmel
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nKristin Harmel is beloved around the world as the #1 international and New York Times bestselling author of historical novels such as The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, and The Winemaker’s Wife\, and also as the renowned co-founder of the enormously popular Friends & Fiction podcast\, and for her very public and courageous battle with breast cancer. \nNow you will have the opportunity to meet this very special author at the Palos Verdes Public Library on Friday\, June 27\, to celebrate Kristin’s new novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling\, USA Today bestselling\, and #1 international bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars\, The Book of Lost Names\, The Winemaker’s Wife\, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world. Many of her novels have been optioned for film and television. \nKristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16\, when she began her career as a sportswriter\, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay\, Florida. In addition to a long magazine writing career\, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines\, including American Baby\, Men’s Health\, Woman’s Day\, and more)\, Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. Her first novel was published in February 2006. \nKristin was born just outside Boston\, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there\, as well as in Worthington\, Ohio\, and St. Petersburg\, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida\, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando\, with her husband and son. A breast cancer survivor\, she is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau\, is an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves\, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris\, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:ABTB Virtual Book Club Adventure/Launch Party featuring award-winning author Rebecca Rosenberg and ABTB Ambassadors Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to invite you to a special ABTB Book Club and Silver Echoes Book Launch Party featuring award-winning author Rebecca Rosenberg\, in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors\, Marilyn Dashe and Debby Stone\, and YOU!  \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience\, \nBut don’t let your Adventure end there! Come help us celebrate the launch of Silver Echoes\, a captivating #1 Amazon New Release in Biographical Literary Fiction\, in this special virtual event that offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Rebecca about the inspiration and meticulous research behind Silver Echoes and to experience actual visuals from the 1920’s and 1930’s that inspired Silver Echoes. \nAnd what launch party is complete without prizes! Check out these goodies: \nThe chance to win a $100 prize to include Silk Tiger Cosmetic Bag\, Gold Nugget of (fools!) gold\, Silk sleep mask\, Flapper beaded headband\, wildcat jeweled pen\, and glamour girl spa treats! To enter\, simply register below for the FREE Silver Echoes Launch Party. \nFREE glamorous silk sleep mask (value $15) when you pre-order your copy of Silver Echoes (below)! \nFREE Breathless Sparkling Wine for your book club to indulge in during your discussion (1 bottle per 5 members) when you schedule Rebecca Rosenberg for a future book club visit through Adventures by the Book (by June 15\, 2025). \nWhether you’re an avid book club member or simply looking for your next compelling read\, we invite you to be part of the Silver Echoes Virtual Book Launch Party. Don’t miss this chance to delve into a remarkable story. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nRebecca  Rosenberg  is an award-winning historical novelist and lavender farmer\, as well as a champagne historian\, tour guide\, and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines. \nHer novel\, Silver Echoes\, is a dual timeline historical novel. \n1920s\, Chicago; A rising starlet’s life takes a dark turn when a traumatic attack reawakens a secret part of herself. \n1932\, Colorado; As she tries to hang onto their family silver mine\, Baby Doe\, Silver’s mother\, is haunted by her daughter’s disappearance. \nWhat really happened to Silver Dollar Tabor? And can her mother uncover the truth before it’s too late? \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rebecca or any of our authors\, please follow us on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/rebecca-rosenberg-6-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:Girls of Good Fortune: a Haunted Shanghai Tunnels Virtual Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Adventure\nDear Adventurers\, Good Fortune is about to come your way\, and you don’t want to miss it! Pre-order a copy of The Girls of Good Fortune below by May 20\, 2025\, and not only will you receive an exclusive invitation to a June 10\, 2025\, virtual highlights tour of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland\, Oregon; you will also be entered into the Sourcebooks Book Club Party Pack Giveaway* that includes: \n6 bao-shaped soaps (they’re super cute!) \n6 Pixiu good fortune bracelets in a red pouch \nDelicious Chinese cookies and tea \nThe Girls of Good Fortune bookmarks \nSigned book plates \nAnd your Good Fortune doesn’t stop there! \nIn partnership with the fabulous folks at Sourcebooks\, we are pleased to offer you a special opportunity to experience the underground\, haunted world that New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris explored to research her new historical novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, coming soon on May 20\, 2025. \nThe tour conversation will be led by Kristina and an official guide of the Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnels Tour\, and moderated by Adventures by the Book’s own Susan McBeth. Come join us to explore the subterranean labyrinth under Chinatown\, where crime and legends flourished; explore a daunting holding cell\, opium den\, and sample of tunnels. \n\nRegistration\nHow to participate: (1) pre-order a paperback copy of The Girls of Good Fortune below; and (2) submit your ABTB proof of purchase. It’s that simple. After book publication on May 20\, you will receive a Zoom invite from Sourcebooks to attend the virtual tour on June 10. \nRecording of the tour is strictly prohibited\nGiveaway open only to U.S. residents 18 and over. No purchase necessary. Ends May 20\, 2025.  \nPlease direct any questions you have about the campaign and eligibility to landmark@sourcebooks.com with the subject line: “THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE PRE-ORDER INQUIRY.“ \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKristina McMorris  is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. Her novels have garnered more than two dozen prestigious awards and nominations\, most notably the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award\, RWA’s RITA® Award\, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. \nHer new historical novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, is set to publish May 20\, 2025. \nShe came from a lineage known for good fortune…\nby those who don’t know the whole story. \nOregon\, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman awakens in an underground cell\, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she’s a “shanghaied” victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor\, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese\, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance. \nAs she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction\, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a gold miners’ massacre\, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate\, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets could prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. \nA captivating tale of resilience and hope\, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity\, the importance of stories that echo through generations\, and the power of strength found beneath the surface. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Shanghai Tunnels of Portland\n \nDespite essentially raised as an Oregon native\, Kristina discovered only a dozen years ago about the existence of Portland’s mysterious Shanghai Tunnels. After her subsequent tour\, the underground labyrinth periodically tugged at her mind as a setting ripe for a novel. \nEventually\, further inspired by a photography book featuring “hapas” (a fond Hawaiian term for half-Asians\, like her) and a marathon brainstorming session with a tremendously patient author pal\, a story idea began to take shape. But only after a beloved history-buff friend asked if she was familiar with Oregon’s Hells Canyon Massacre\, thereby launching her down a research rabbit hole involving the shocking\, long-buried atrocity from the late 1800s\, did she solidify her novel’s premise. \nThe final result is a tale that explores the complexity of family and identity\, the struggles and beauty of interwoven cultures\, and the transcendent power of storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Book Clubs\, Libraries\, or Live Author Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAre you in a book club\, library reading group\, or are your group of friends\, colleagues\, and family members seeking fabulous authors who are excited and available to meet with you? Then you will be delighted to know that most\, if not all\, of the featured authors are members of our wonderful community of over 100 Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®) authors available to meet with small groups via video chat. \nAdventures by the Book® is the nation’s first and only match(dot)com for authors and book clubs to find each other\, so check it out today. Book clubs join for free and gain access to our database of dozens of authors\, from NYT and international bestsellers to debut authors\, cookbook authors\, mystery and non-fiction authors\, and representing various regions of the United States\, and even Alaska and Hawaii\, all of whom want to meet with you! \nWe support book club services to over 100\,000 readers in 48 U.S. States and 7 countries of the world! \nTo schedule a visit with Kristina McMorris any of our authors\, join FOR FREE here.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kristina-mcmorris/
CATEGORIES:ABTB,Event,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:Sweet Fury: A Literary Tea Adventure featuring Broadway director\, actress and debut novelist Sash Bischoff
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n“Minute by minute the sweetness drained down into her out of the willow trees\, out of the dark world.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald\, Tender is the Night \nYour sweet presence is requested at our upcoming Literary Tea Adventure with Broadway director\, actress\, and debut novelist Sash Bischoff. Sash’s debut novel\, Sweet Fury\, is a feminist adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night\, told through the eyes of movie star Lila Crayne and her film director fiancé. \nDon’t miss this delectable morning at San Diego’s historic Coral Tree Tea House\, where we will enjoy a charming tea service while Sash shares more about her new book\, perfect for fans of Fates and Furies and The Silent Patient. \nYour Adventure includes tea delicacies such as tea sandwiches\, Waldorf salad\, pastries\, Devonshire cream\, tax\, gratuity\, author presentation\, book signing\, and the opportunity to meet the author up-close and personal in an intimate setting. \nPre-order your copy of Sweet Fury below to be delivered to the event for signing\, and receive a $5 discount. Books will also be available for sale and signing at the event. \n\nAbout the Author and Book\n \nSash Bischoff is a writer and director. She attended Princeton University\, where she trained under Jeffrey Eugenides and Joyce Carol Oates\, won Princeton’s Creative Writing Fiction Award\, and founded the Princeton Writers Group. She has written plays that have been developed at theatres throughout the US\, and has held residencies at Ragdale\, PLAYA\, the Albee Foundation\, Caldera\, and Sirenland Writers Workshop. \nAs a director\, she has worked on Broadway and Off. Broadway/National Tours include Dear Evan Hansen (Associate Director); The Visit; On the Town; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; and Shrek. Off-Broadway/Regionally\, she has worked at theaters such as Lincoln Center\, The Public Theater\, Signature Theatre\, Atlantic Theater Company\, The New Group\, Ars Nova\, Portland Center Stage\, Williamstown\, New York Stage and Film\, Chautauqua\, The Civilians\, Primary Stages\, Jack\, Clubbed Thumb\, Colt Coeur\, The Flea\, Dixon Place\, and Less Than Rent. \nSash grew up as an actor\, and won the National Arts Award (NFAA) for Acting. \nHer debut novel\, Sweet Fury\, is a twisty\, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told through the lens of the film industry\, Sweet Fury is an incisive and bold critique of America’s deep-rooted misogyny. With this novel\, Bischoff examines the narratives we tell ourselves\, and what happens when we co-opt others into those stories; and she probes the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator and the true meaning of justice. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Sash or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n. \nAbout Coral Tree Tea House\n \nCoral Tree Tea House is located at 2490 Heritage Park Row\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, in Old Town’s historic Heritage County Park. There is nowhere else in San Diego where you can relax in a Victorian home in a beautifully landscaped public park\, which also happens to be dedicated to preserving seven homes that were saved for their historical significance to the city. \nRelax in one of the beautiful dining rooms where every seat offers a glorious view of the park\, and indulge in a generous array of delicious savories\, tea sandwiches\, freshly baked pastries\, and decadent desserts!
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sash-bischoff-6-8-25/
LOCATION:Coral Tree Tea House\, 2490 Heritage Park Row\, San Diego\, CA 92110
CATEGORIES:Tea Adventures
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SUMMARY:Asian American Pacific Islander Adventure featuring Alka Joshi\, Sarah Ahn\, Rosa Kwon Easton\, and Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nIn 1992\, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans\, Pacific Islander Americans\, and Native Hawaiians. \nWe are delighted to work with the Coronado Public Library to celebrate AAPI Month with four talented and accomplished members of the AAPI community: New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi; TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen\, Sarah Ahn; debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton; and New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. However\, if you want a little VIP treatment (and who doesn’t?)\, make a book purchase below to guarantee event admission and priority seating (limited spaces available). \nBut why choose just one book? Purchase all four and receive a $20 discount (online special only; not available at event). \nYour book(s) will be delivered to you at the event for signing and reserved seating. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nAlka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist\, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. \nHer debut novel\, The Henna Artist\, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller\, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick\, an LA Times Bestseller\, a Toronto Star and Globe & Mail Bestseller\, an Indie Bookstores Bestseller\, a Cosmopolitan Best Audiobook\, and an Amazon and Goodreads favorite. It was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, has been translated into 29 languages and optioned as an episodic series. \nSix Days in Bombay is her fourth novel and is a sweeping tale of identity and self-discovery that takes readers from Bombay to Prague\, Florence\, Paris and London\, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter’s death. \n\n \nSarah Ahn is ATK’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook\, UMMA.  She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents\, chronicling her mother’s cooking\, grocery shopping trips\, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News\, ABC News\, Yahoo News\, and Good Morning America. \nNam Soon Ahn\, her mother\, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together\, they honor their heritage with love\, flavor\, and authenticity. \nIn their book\, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Recipes\, a 384-page deep dive into Korean home cooking\, mother and daughter share decades of wisdom and techniques that help anyone cook like a Korean umma. Every recipe has a story\, some profoundly moving\, as her mother share memories of her own mother’s cooking in Korea while Sara ties foods to family life and growing up in Southern California. \nAccompanied by vibrant photography\, Umma isn’t just a cookbook – it’s a heartfelt tribue to the love\, resilience\, and culinary legacy of the women who have shaped cuisine: the Korean umma. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American writer\, lawyer\, and elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, Writer’s Digest\, StoryCenter.org and others. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and Maltipoo. \nHer debut novel\, White Mulberry\, is a rich\, deeply moving portrait of a young Korean woman in 1930’s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rosa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nSet in 1880’s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese passing as white-she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-coronadopl-5-13-25/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Asian American Pacific Islander Adventure featuring Kristina McMorris\, Sarah Ahn\, and Rosa Kwon Easton
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nIn 1992\, the month of May was designated by President George H. W. Bush as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.The annual celebration honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans\, Pacific Islander Americans\, and Native Hawaiians. \nWe are delighted to work with the Carlsbad City Library to celebrate AAPI Month with three talented and accomplished members of the AAPI community: New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris; TikTok and IG megastar and founder of Ahnest Kitchen\, Sarah Ahn; and debut novelist and attorney Rosa Kwon Easton. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Make sure to arrive early to receive your seating ticket. For questions about seating\, please contact the Carlsbad City Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. And if you can’t decide\, why not purchase all 3 for a fun discount! Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKristina McMorris is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nSet in 1880’s Oregon\, her new book\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, features a woman who awakens in an underground cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese passing as white-she must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSarah Ahn is ATK’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website and author of The New York Times bestselling cookbook\, UMMA.  She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents\, chronicling her mother’s cooking\, grocery shopping trips\, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with 10+ million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News\, ABC News\, Yahoo News\, and Good Morning America. \nNam Soon Ahn\, her mother\, is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together\, they honor their heritage with love\, flavor\, and authenticity. \nIn their book\, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Recipes\, a 384-page deep dive into Korean home cooking\, mother and daughter share decades of wisdom and techniques that help anyone cook like a Korean umma. Every recipe has a story\, some profoundly moving\, as her mother share memories of her own mother’s cooking in Korea while Sara ties foods to family life and growing up in Southern California. \nAccompanied by vibrant photography\, Umma isn’t just a cookbook – it’s a heartfelt tribue to the love\, resilience\, and culinary legacy of the women who have shaped cuisine: the Korean umma. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nRosa Kwon Easton is a Korean American writer\, lawyer\, and elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She is an Anaphora Writing Residency Fellow and has been published in CRAFT Literary\, Writer’s Digest\, StoryCenter.org and others. She is a graduate of Smith College\, Columbia University\, and Boston College Law School\, and lives in sunny Southern California with her husband and Maltipoo. \nHer debut novel\, White Mulberry\, is a rich\, deeply moving portrait of a young Korean woman in 1930’s Japan who is torn between two worlds and must reclaim her true identity to provide a future for her family. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rosa or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/aapi-carlsbad-5-12-25/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:ABTB Hybrid Book Club Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Coburn in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Giovanna Fiorino-Iannace and Janis Robinson Daly
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Adventure\n\nIntroducing our New ABTB Book Club Series! \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome 7 new ABTB Ambassadors\, who are helping us launch our new ABTB Book Club Series. The monthly series will alternate between virtual Zoom events\, in person San Diego\, California events\, and hybrid (in person AND virtual) Harrison\, New York\, events. Each month\, our Ambassadors will select a new Adventures by the Book author and book to discuss\, and we will send out invites for you to join us as you are able\, whether in person or virtually. \nWe invite you to join us at our hybrid ABTB Book Club featuring acclaimed author Jennifer Coburn\, in a moderated book club discussion with 2 of our esteemed Ambassadors\, Giovanna Ionnace and Janis Daly\, and YOU!  \nThis hybrid opportunity offers you two ways to participate: live and in person\, or virtually. If you are in the Harrison\, New York area\, come join us live at the Harrison Public Library\, 2 Bruce Avenue\, Harrison\, New York or\, if you prefer or are unable to attend in person\, come join us virtually via Zoom. \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, our ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read the book\, which we encourage\, or not\, if you don’t have time\, but come join us anyway and be part of the shared reading experience. \n*Pre-order your copy of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory (below) and we will ship it to you\, so that you can read it prior to the event and have Jennifer sign your copy at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJennifer Coburn is the USA Today bestselling author of Cradles of the Reich\, a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir\, We’ll Always Have Paris\, as well as six contemporary women’s novels. Additionally\, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies\, including A Paris All Your Own. \nIn her new novel\, Girls of the Glimmer Factory\, Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free\, but now\, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt\, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members\, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east. \nHilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause\, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they’re losing the war\, Hilde hasn’t lost faith. She can’t stop the Allied bombings\, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler’s plans for Jewish containment. \nWhen the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance\, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah\, an old childhood friend\, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jennifer or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, please register below to select either the live and in person option to be held at the Harrison NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion and get your copy signed by the author at the event.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jen-coburn-5-7-25/
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Brunch: a Friends of the Corona Public Library Adventure featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and international bestselling authors Bernhard Schlink\, Alka Joshi\, Jennifer Coburn\, and Nicola Harrison
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAdventures by the Book(R) is pleased to support the Friends of the Corona Public Library for their annual blockbuster historical fiction author brunch\, this year featuring NYT and internationally bestselling German author Bernhard Schlink\, international and NYT bestselling author Alka Joshi\, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Coburn\, and bestselling author Nicola Harrison. \nThis event regularly sells out\, so get your tickets through the Friends and pre-order your books below to be delivered for signing at the event. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through the Friends of the Corona Public Library is coming soon. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nBernhard Schlink is the NYT and internationally bestselling German author of The Reader\, which became an Oscar-winning film starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes\, as well as The Woman on the Stairs\, and Olga. \nHis new novel\, The Granddaughter\, follows Kaspar who\, only after the sudden death of his wife\, Birgit\, discovers the price she paid years earlier when she fled East Germany to join him: she had to abandon her baby. Shattered by grief\, yet animated by a new hope\, Kaspar closes up his bookshop in present day Berlin and sets off to find her lost child in the east. \nMore than twenty-five years after The Reader\, Bernhard Schlink once again offers a masterfully gripping novel that powerfully probes the past’s role in contemporary life\, transporting us from the divided Germany of the 1960s to modern day Australia\, and asking what unites or separates us. \n \nAlka Joshi is the NYT and internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy\, which has been translated into 29 languages and optioned for an episodic series. \nHer debut novel\, The Henna Artist\, which began as a love letter to her mother and eventually grew into a love letter to India\, paved the way for the sequels: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris.  \nHer new historical novel\, Six Days in Bombay\, is a sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery that takes readers from Bombay to Prague\, Florence\, Paris and London\, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter’s death. \n  \n \nJennifer Coburn is the USA Today bestselling author of Cradles of the Reich\, as well as  a mother-daughter travel memoir\, We’ll Always Have Paris\, as well as six contemporary women’s novels. Additionally\, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies\, including A Paris All Your Own. \nIn her new novel\, Girls of the Glimmer Factory\, the path of childhood friends Hannah\, a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt\, and Hilde\, a true believer in the Nazi cause\, when the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda decides to create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler’s plans for Jewish containment. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jennifer or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®).\n\n\n\n\n \nNicola Harrison is the bestselling author of three novels\,  Montauk\, The Show Girl\, and  Hotel Laguna. Born and raised in England\, she moved with her family to Southern California when she was 14. Prior to writing novels she worked as a fashion journalist in New York City. \nIn her newest novel\, set in 1942\, Hazel Francis leaves Wichita\, Kansas for California\, determined to do her part for the war effort. At Douglas Aircraft\, she became one of many “Rosie the Riveters\,” helping construct bombers for the U. S. military. But now the war is over\, men have returned to their factory jobs\, and women like Hazel have been dismissed\, expected to return home to become wives and mothers. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Nicola or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®).\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Friends of the Corona Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Friends of the Corona Public Library is to promote community pride for the Library\, to promote increased knowledge and understanding of services and needs\, to enhance the Library’s environment\, to foster support for the Library through programs and events\, and to enhance the Library visitor experience. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/corona-pl-4-26-25/
LOCATION:Corona Public Library\, 650 S Main St\, Corona\, CA\, 92882\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Cemetery of Untold Stories: a Carlsbad Reads Together Adventure featuring Great American Novelist Julia Alvarez
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nCarlsbad Reads Together is an annual city-wide event held every April that connects the entire community through reading and special programming and events. \nThis year\, please join the Library for a fascinating evening with great American poet\, novelist\, and essayist Julia Alvarez\, as she discusses this year’s selection\, The Cemetery of Untold Stories\, in conversation with Susan McBeth. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to the public\, with seating offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAs this event is expected to sell out\, please plan to arrive early to obtain your numbered seating ticket. For questions about the event and seating\, please contact the Carlsbad Public Library. \n Books are available for pre-order below and will be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJulia Alvarez was born in New York City in 1950\, Her parents returned to their native country\, Dominican Republic\, shortly after her birth.  Ten years later\, the family was forced to flee to the United States because of her father’s involvement in a plot to overthrow the dictator\, Trujillo. \nJulia has written novels (How the García Girls Lost Their Accents\, In the Time of the Butterflies\, ¡Yo!\, In the Name of Salomé\, Saving the World\, Afterlife)\, collections of poems (Homecoming\, The Other Side/ El Otro Lado\, The Woman I Kept to Myself)\, nonfiction (Something to Declare\, Once Upon A Quinceañera\, and A Wedding in Haiti)\, and numerous books for young readers (including the Tía Lola Stories series\, Before We Were Free\, finding miracles\, Return to Sender and Where Do They Go?). \nHer awards include the Pura Belpré and Américas Awards for her books for young readers\, the Hispanic Heritage Award\, and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award.  In 2013\, she received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama. \nIn 2024\, she was the subject of an American Masters documentary\, “Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined\,” on PBS. Alvarez is one of the founders of Border of Lights\, a movement to promote peace and collaboration between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.  She lives in Vermont. \nIn her most recent novel\, The Cemetery of Untold Stories\, returns with a luminescent novel about storytelling that reads like an instant classic. Alma Cruz\, the celebrated writer at the heart of the book\, doesn’t want to end up like her friend\, a novelist who fought so long and hard to finish a book that it threatened her sanity. So when Alma inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic\, her homeland\, she has the beautiful idea of turning it into a place to bury her untold stories—literally. She creates a graveyard for the manuscript drafts and the characters whose lives she tried and failed to bring to life and who still haunt her. \nAlma wants her characters to rest in peace. But they have other ideas and soon begin to defy their author: they talk back to her and talk to one another behind her back\, rewriting and revising themselves. \nThe Cemetery of Untold Stories asks: Whose stories get to be told\, and whose buried? Finally\, Alma finds the meaning she and her characters yearn for in the everlasting vitality of stories. Julia Alvarez reminds us that the stories of our lives are never truly finished\, even at the end. \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.
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LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:The Granddaughter: a Coronado Public Library Adventure featuring New York Times and international bestselling author Bernhard Schlink
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“…So I stopped talking about it. There’s no need to talk\, because the truth of what one says lies in what one does.”\n― Bernhard Schlink\, The Reader \nNew York Times and internationally bestselling German author Bernhard Schlink stormed onto the U.S. literary scene when his book The Reader (1997) was selected as an Oprah pick and made into an Oscar-winning film featuring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet. Since then\, he has continued to write powerful and disquieting books that raise moral questions about Germany immediately following WWII. \nAs Bernhard returns with The Granddaughter\, we invite you to join us for a very special event to discuss this striking exploration of the wounds of the past\, told through the story of a German bookseller’s attempt to connect with his radicalized granddaughter. \n“Anyone who wants to understand contemporary Germany must read The Granddaughter now.” – Le Monde \n“The bard of his generation.” – New York Times \n“A masterpiece.” – Maurice Szafran \n“One of Germany’s foremost writers and thinkers.” – The Guardian \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Purchase a copy of The Granddaughter below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. Your book will be delivered to you at the event for signing and reserved seating. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nBernhard Schlink was born in Germany in 1944. A professor emeritus of law at Humboldt University\, Berlin\, and Cardozo Law School\, New York\, he is the author of many internationally bestselling novels\, including The Reader\, which became an Oscar-winning film starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes\, and The Woman on the Stairs. \nHis new novel\, The Granddaughter\, follows Kaspar who\, only after the sudden death of his wife\, Birgit\, discovers the price she paid years earlier when she fled East Germany to join him: she had to abandon her baby. Shattered by grief\, yet animated by a new hope\, Kaspar closes up his bookshop in present day Berlin and sets off to find her lost child in the east. \nHis search leads him to a rural community of neo-Nazis\, intent on reclaiming and settling ancestral lands to the East. Among them\, Kaspar encounters Svenja\, a woman whose eyes\, hair\, and even voice remind him of Birgit. Beside her is a red-haired\, slouching\, fifteen-year-old girl. His granddaughter? Their worlds could not be more different— an ideological gulf of mistrust yawns between them— but he is determined to accept her as his own. \nMore than twenty-five years after The Reader\, Bernhard Schlink once again offers a masterfully gripping novel that powerfully probes the past’s role in contemporary life\, transporting us from the divided Germany of the 1960s to modern day Australia\, and asking what unites or separates us. \n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Adulthood Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author and renowned podcaster Gretchen Rubin in conversation with Sheenie Ambardar\, MD
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\n“What you do most days matters more than what you do once in a while” – Gretchen Rubin\n\nAbout the Event\nNew York Times bestselling author and renowned podcaster Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature\, known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity\, as evidenced by the millions of copies of her books like The Happiness Project that are in print in over 30 languages around the world. \nAnd now you have the unique opportunity to meet Gretchen to learn about her new book\, Secrets of Adulthood\, at a special Adventures by the Book®  event in partnership with the Library Shop. Don’t miss this fascinating evening with the author at the beautiful new Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. \nYour VIP Adventure (register below) includes a hardcover copy of Secrets of Adulthood to be delivered to the event for signing\, guaranteed event admission\, reserved seating\, author presentation in conversation with renowned happiness psychiatrist\, Sheenie Ambardar\, MD\, book discussion\, Q&A\, book signing\, and the opportunity to meet one of the top podcasters in the world. \n\nAbout the Author and Book\n \n  \n\nGretchen Rubin is a renowned podcaster and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before\, Happier at Home\, and The Happiness Project\, which have sold more than two million print and online copies worldwide in over thirty languages. \nIn her new book\, Secrets of Adulthood\, Gretchen distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction\, clarity\, and happiness. \nThe right idea\, invoked at the right time\, can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness\, and also from the challenges she’s faced herself\, Gretchen has discovered the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help us manage the complexities of life. To convey her conclusions\, she turned to the aphorism—the ancient literary discipline that demands that a writer convey a large truth in a few words. \nPerhaps you’re paralyzed by indecision\, struggling to navigate a big change\, fighting a temptation\, or puzzled by the behavior of someone you love; whatever you face\, the right aphorism can help. From procrastination to the pursuit of happiness\, Secrets of Adulthood is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections. \nFor anyone undergoing a major life transition\, such as graduation\, career switch\, marriage\, or moving\, or for those just encountering everyday dilemmas\, these disarming aphorisms will inspire you by articulating truths that you may never have noticed but instantly recognize. \nAbout the Moderator\n \nSheenie Ambardar\, MD is the founder of The Happiness Psychiatrist®\, an award-winning boutique psychiatry\, psychotherapy\, medical weight care\, and coaching practice that has proudly served California since 2012. \n\nDr. Ambardar’s unique integrative treatment method blends modern medicine with ancient Hindu and Buddhist spiritual philosophies for the optimal benefit of her patients and clients. She uses low-dose medications in conjunction with an eclectic blend of psychotherapeutic modalities including psychodynamic therapy\, mindfulness-based therapy\, cognitive-behavioral therapy\, walking therapy\, journal therapy\, meditation\, and Kundalini Yoga. \nAs a practicing clinical psychiatrist\, Dr. Ambardar has been awarded the Compassionate Doctor Award 5 times in a row\, was thrice named a “Super Doctor Rising Star” in LA Magazine’s annual “Best of LA” edition\, and has been named a “Super Doctor” in the field of Psychiatry in 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022. \nDr. Ambardar is also a mental health advocate\, human rights activist\, writer\, and speaker. She has been published in the New York Times and the Huffington Post and has been interviewed by numerous national magazines for her mental health insights\, including the Washington Post\, Forbes\, Bloomberg\, Good Housekeeping\, Shape\, and Women’s Health. \n\n\n\nSave \nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/gretchen-rubin-4-7-25/
LOCATION:Pacific Highlands Ranch Library\, 12911 Pacific Pl\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures,San Diego Adventures
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