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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
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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: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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LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
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SUMMARY:We Were Never Friends: a Coronado Public Library Book Launch Adventure featuring USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda in conversation with former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“It’s really a whole new feeling when you realize you’re in charge of your life\, your thoughts\, and your actions—or inaction.”\n― Kaira Rouda\, Here\, Home\, Hope \nUSA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda wrote her first novel Here\, Home\, Hope following a conversation about her work of nonfiction that inspired her to pursue writing novels\, a dream she had held since she was a child. Since then\, she has shifted to write gripping psychological thrillers\, pushing her characters to uncover each other’s darkest secrets. \nAs Rouda returns with We Were Never Friends\, we invite you to join us for a very special book launch event to discuss this thrilling exploration of how the past influences the present\, as the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu realize nothing stays buried forever\, featuring Kaira in conversation with her husband\, former U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda. \n“Nobody does twisty revenge like Kaira Rouda―and her trademark dark humor and deviously toxic characters are always deliciously entertaining.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has a way of drawing you in with great characters\, fast-paced writing\, and a story that won’t let you go.” – Samantha Downing\, USA Today bestselling author \n“Kaira Rouda has crafted a chilling\, spine-tingling novel of domestic suspense.” – BookReporter \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Pre-order a copy of We Were Never Friends below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. This is a special pre-publication launch event\, all copies of We Were Never Friends will be deliver to you at the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nIn her upcoming book\, We Were Never Friends\, on a weekend reunion in Palm Springs\, the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu are forced to confront their pasts as they gather together to celebrate the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Kaira or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® : \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-01-28-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T143000
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SUMMARY:The Jilted Countess: a Literary Tea Adventure featuring award-winning author Loretta Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!! \n(You can still purchase a book below to be signed and shipped)\n  \nAbout the Event\n“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”– C.S. Lewis\nYour presence is requested at our upcoming Literary Tea Adventure with award-winning author Loretta Ellsworth. Loretta’s new novel\, The Jilted Countess\, presents a remarkable story of a Hungarian countess and her unusual path to find a husband. \nDon’t miss this delectable Adventure at San Diego’s historic Coral Tree Tea House\, where we will enjoy a charming tea service while Loretta divulges more about her incredible story of the woman who could be considered the first Bachelorette.   \nYour Adventure includes tea delicacies such as tea sandwiches\, Waldorf salad\, pastries\, fresh scones\, tax\, gratuity\, author presentation\, book signing\, and the opportunity to meet the author up-close and personal in an intimate setting. \n\nAbout the Author and Book\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. \n\n\n\nIn Loretta’s newest novel\, The Jilted Countess\, a desperate Hungarian countess turns to a Midwestern newspaper to find a husband in order to avoid having to return to a war-torn Europe\, 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. \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout Coral Tree Tea House\n \nCoral Tree Tea House is located in Old Town’s historic Heritage County Park. There is nowhere else in San Diego where you can enjoy 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 scones\, and decadent desserts!
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/loretta-ellsworth-2-1-26/
LOCATION:Coral Tree Tea House\, 2490 Heritage Park Row\, San Diego\, CA 92110
CATEGORIES:Tea Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T160000
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CREATED:20251017T155033Z
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SUMMARY:It's Not Her: a Happy Hour Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Mystery is the wine of this universe.” – Mehmet Murat ildan \nAnd what better way to savor both than with a glass in hand and a spine-tingling story to match? Join Adventures by the Book® as we proudly welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica for Happy Hour celebrating the launch of her chilling new thriller\, It’s Not Her. \nWe’re thrilled to partner with Napatini Wine Bar in Carlsbad\, California\, for this exclusive literary Adventure—where mystery meets the vine in the most delicious way. \nYour Adventure includes a hardcover copy of It’s Not Her for signing at the event\, a glass of wine (with non-alcoholic options available)\, delectable flatbreads and nibbles\, tax\, gratuity\, and the opportunity to meet the author up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event is below. Companion tickets are available to share a copy of the book. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so be sure to reserve your seat soon! \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nMary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels\, including The Good Girl\, Pretty Baby\, Don’t You Cry\, Every Last Lie\, When the Lights Go Out\, The Other Mrs.\, Local Woman Missing\, Just the Nicest Couple\, and She’s Not Sorry. \nMary’s novels have been selected as Indie Next picks\, Goodreads Choice Awards\, Amazon Best Books of the Month and have been LibraryReads selections. They’ve been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. \nIn her twisty new thriller\, It’s Not Her\, two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance. \n\nA stunning discovery…\nCourtney Gray’s tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found\, while her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs\, unharmed. \n\n\nA shocking investigation…\nAs the police descend on the quiet resort town\, disturbing secrets about Courtney’s family start to emerge. When she learns that the town has secrets of its own\, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she’s the killer. \n\nA truth no one could have imagined …\nAs Courtney begins to unravel the terrible mystery\, she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide. And the closer she gets to the truth\, the harder it is to see…\n\n\nAbout Napatini\n \n\nLooking for a wine bar in Carlsbad? Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar is not just your ordinary wine bar. Napatini offers a unique experience where you can indulge in the finest wines while enjoying the ambiance of their Carlsbad tasting room. Their competitive advantage lies in their commitment to providing exceptional service and a wide selection of 50+ California wines available by the glass. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, their chef-curated wine pairings are sure to delight your taste buds.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/mary-kubica-napatini-2-16-26/
LOCATION:Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar 3800 State St #100 Carlsbad\, CA 92008
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Happy Hour Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:It's Not Her: a San Diego Library Shop Adventure with NYT & USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica in conversation with award-winning author T. Greenwood
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Sometimes being scared makes you do things you didn’t know you could do.” – Mary Kubica \nAnd you’ll have nothing to fear this time\, as Adventures by the Book® proudly welcomes back to San Diego New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Kubica\, in conversation with award-winning author T. Greenwood\, for the launch of Mary’s chilling new thriller\, It’s Not Her. \nSet at a secluded lake resort where two families become entangled in a shocking disappearance\, this twisty\, unputdownable novel will keep you guessing to the final page. We’re thrilled to partner with the San Diego Library Shop Mission Hills for this exclusive literary Adventure! \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event includes a hardcover copy of It’s Not Her\, guaranteed admission and VIP seating. Seating is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis\, so make sure to reserve your seat soon. Companion tickets are available (below) to share one book. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nMary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many suspense novels\, including The Good Girl\, Pretty Baby\, Don’t You Cry\, Every Last Lie\, When the Lights Go Out\, The Other Mrs.\, Local Woman Missing\, Just the Nicest Couple\, and She’s Not Sorry. \nMary’s novels have been selected as Indie Next picks\, Goodreads Choice Awards\, Amazon Best Books of the Month and have been LibraryReads selections. They’ve been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. \nIn her twisty new thriller\, It’s Not Her\, two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance. \n\nA stunning discovery…\nCourtney Gray’s tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found\, while her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs\, unharmed. \n\n\nA shocking investigation…\nAs the police descend on the quiet resort town\, disturbing secrets about Courtney’s family start to emerge. When she learns that the town has secrets of its own\, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she’s the killer. \n\nA truth no one could have imagined …\nAs Courtney begins to unravel the terrible mystery\, she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide. And the closer she gets to the truth\, the harder it is to see…\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n \nT. Greenwood is the Lambda Literary Award-nominated author of Bodies of Water and fifteen other novels. Two of her books have been Amazon Editor’s Picks\, and six have made the Indie Next list. Keeping Lucy was a Target Book Club book\, and Rust & Stardust was a Library Reads selection. \nShe has received grants from the Sherwood Anderson Foundation\, the Christopher Isherwood Foundation\, the Maryland State Arts Council\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She and her husband split their time between San Diego\, CA\, and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. \n\n  \nAbout The Library Shop\n \nLibrary Shop Mission Hills is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the Mission Hills and Hillcrest neighborhoods. We cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives and book nerds. \nOne of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop Mission Hills is located at the former site of the Mission Hills Library Branch\, which originally opened its doors in 1961. Sales from Library Shop Mission Hills support the entire San Diego Public Library System.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/mary-kubica-sdlibrary-2-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures,San Diego Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall In Love with Blackstone: a Virtual Book Bingo Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Jon Bassoff\, Erin Bledsoe\, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush\, Charles B. Fancher\, Brian Freeman\, and James Wade
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual (Zoom) Event:\n“A good mystery is like falling in love—you never know where it will lead\, but you can’t stop turning the pages.” — Unknown \nAnd that’s exactly how you’ll feel about our next virtual Book Bingo Adventure—a mystery-themed celebration you’ll want to stay until the very end to experience! \nIf you’ve joined our popular Adventures by the Book® virtual series before\, you already know the thrill of discovering new stories and remarkable authors. This February\, we’re showing some love to Blackstone Publishing by featuring six gripping books from six incredible authors to add to your spring reading list: Jon Bassoff\, Erin Bledsoe\, Jennifer Graeser Dornbush\, Charles B. Fancher\, Brian Freeman\, and James Wade. \nCome for the stories\, stay for the suspense! Enjoy engaging author presentations\, play an interactive round of virtual Book Bingo\, and compete for fun prizes. All you have to do is show up (and why not invite your book club friends and fellow readers to join in?) for this unforgettable literary adventure. \nWhile this event is free\, your purchase of a book(s) below (to be shipped to you within the U.S.) provides much-needed support to these authors. Can’t choose just one? Purchase all 6 and receive a special $30 discount on the bundle! \nYour Adventure includes a book discussion with all six authors\, an interactive virtual game of Book Bingo\, Q&A\, prizes\, and the opportunity to meet the authors via Zoom. Books may be ordered below for shipping within the U.S. and will include a signed bookplate. See below for registration information. \nAbout the Authors\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. 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. 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. \nThe Memory Ward is a haunting Russian doll of a novel about one man’s attempt to discover what’s real and what isn’t …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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nErin Bledsoe is a historical novelist who writes books about women who break boundaries. Her book\, The Forty Elephants\, is best described as a gender-bent Peaky Blinders meets Ocean’s 8 tale of London’s first female gang—a group of high-stakes shoplifters who robbed the city’s classiest department stores in the 1920s—and the woman who comes to rule it: the notorious Alice Diamond. \nHer most recent book\, Mob Queen\, is set in the 1930s\, and follows one woman’s rapid rise through the Mafia as she searches for the truth about what happened to her friend and navigates a perilous relationship with the infamous Bugsy Siegel. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Erin or any of our authors: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn Jennifer Graeser Dornbush’s work as a screenwriter\, author\, speaker\, and forensic specialist\, she seeks to shed light and hope into the dark places of the human experience. The television or movie screen is the closest most people will ever come to witnessing the forensic world. But she actually lived it. As a daughter of a medical examiner whose office was in their home\, she investigated her first fatality\, an airplane crash\, when she was 8 years old. \nIn her new novel\, What Darkness Does\, part of her wildly popular The Coroner’s Daughter series\, 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: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles B. Fancher is a writer and editor\, and a former senior corporate communications executive for The Philadelphia Inquirer\, Philadelphia Daily News\, and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. He has also been a journalist for The Philadelphia Inquirer\, the Detroit Free Press\, and a publicist for the ABC Television Network. \nRed Clay is an astounding multigenerational saga\, that chronicles the interwoven lives of an enslaved Black family and their white owners as the Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Charles or any of our authors: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Freeman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirty novels that have been sold around the world and translated into 23 languages. His novel Spilled Blood won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards\, and his novel The Burying Place was a finalist for the same award. His novel The Deep Deep Snow was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original\, and his debut Immoral was an Edgar finalist for Best First Novel. In 2019\, he was selected by Putnam and the Robert Ludlum estate as the official author to continue Ludlum’s famous Jason Bourne franchise. \nHis newest novel\, Photograph\, is an emotional cold case mystery of hidden identities and startling twists—perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell\, Mary Kubica\, and Freida McFadden. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Brian or any of our authors: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\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. \nIn his gripping coming-of-age odyssey\, Narrow the Road\, a young man’s quest to reunite his family takes him on a life-altering journey through the wilds of 1930s East Texas\, where both danger and opportunity grow as thick as the pines. \nTo schedule a book club visit with James or any of our authors: \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\nFor Book Clubs or Author Live Chats\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 dozens of Adventures by the Book® 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 nearly 100\,000 readers in 48 U.S. States and 7 countries of the world! \nTo schedule a visit with any of our authors\, join FOR FREE here.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/bingo-blackstone-2-26-26/
CATEGORIES:Book Bingo,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:The Method: a Book and Film Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\nNew York Times bestselling author Matthew Quirk\, author of The Night Agent—the #1 global Netflix sensation—returns with The Method\, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself. \nJoin Matthew as he returns to the Carlsbad City Library for a special screening of the first episode of Season 3 of Netflix’s The Night Agent (premiering in early 2026)\, followed by an author presentation and conversation. Matt will discuss The Method and share behind-the-scenes insights from The Night Agent\, including how his thriller The Method—now in development as a series at Hulu—was shaped by his experience on the Netflix show. You won’t want to miss this combined film screening + book presentation Adventure. \nYour Adventure will include the film screening of the first episode of Season 3 ofThe Night Agent\, author presentation for The Method\, Q&A\, and book signing. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public\, with seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Copies of The Method are available for pre-sale below and they will be delivered to the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nMatthew Quirk is the New York Times bestselling author of The 500\, The Directive\, Dead Man Switch\, Cold Barrel Zero\, and The Night Agent. He spent five years at The Atlantic magazine reporting on crime\, private military contractors\, terrorism prosecutions\, and international gangs before turning to fiction. An Edgar award finalist and winner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel\, Matthew lives in San Diego. \nHis new thriller\, The Method\, already in development for a show with Hulu\, was inspired by his experience on The Night Agent Netflix show\, and is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself. \nA silent war…An unlikely spy…She’s done playing by their rules. \nActress Anna Vaughn is fearless—on screen\, at least. She tends to play doomed brunettes with a badass streak\, and has put in countless hours training for parts and learning how to fight\, shoot\, and drive like a pro. She likes to believe she is as tough as her characters\, but off-camera she leads a far quieter life: trying to keep her acting career alive so she can take care of her younger sister. \nWhen her best friend Natalie\, her rock\, disappears after a night out with a mysterious new man\, the signs point to foul play and a circle of spies operating in Manhattan. Anna must use all the tricks she’s learned for her roles to hunt for her missing friend. She quickly learns the dangers are all too real. \nShe crosses paths with Kevin Matthews\, an FBI agent on the same trail\, tracking a string of killings and disappearances and a powerful clique of oligarchs. With Matthews as her handler\, she has only days to prepare for the greatest performance of her life—going undercover. She will follow in her friend’s footsteps through the gilded mansions\, yachts\, and secret clubs of New York to infiltrate the conspiracy and bring Natalie home. \nAs the killers close in\, her only chance for survival is to become as lethal as the characters she once played. \nNo camera. No script. Just instinct. \nAbout The Show\n \nWhile monitoring an emergency line\, a vigilant FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso\, Luciane Buchanan\, and Oscar nominee Hong Chau. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on Netflix and the first episode of season 3 will premiere in 2026 and will be shown as part of our event. \n  \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nCarlsbad City Library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high-quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. Carlsbad City Library is the destination for information\, enjoyment of reading\, lifelong learning\, and cultural enrichment for those who live\, work and play in Carlsbad.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/matthew-quirk-2-28-26/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T193000
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CREATED:20251014T233151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T233151Z
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SUMMARY:Beneath a Scarlet Sky: a Palos Verdes Public Library Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Mark Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nCalling all book lovers\, and library enthusiasts! \nJoin New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan for an inspiring community reading event. Listen to this accomplished author’s book talk where he will share insights from his creative process as well as the inside scoop on his novel\, Beneath a Scarlet Sky\, an epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. \nThis special event is proudly presented by the Palos Verdes Library District and promises to be a valuable experience for anyone with a story to tell. \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. For questions about the event\, please contact the Palos Verdes Public Library. \nPre-order your book(s) below to be delivered to you at the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Book\n \nMark Sullivan is a New York Times bestselling author with 18 novels\, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series\, which he writes with James Patterson. Mark has received numerous awards for his writing\, and his works have been named a New York Times Notable Book and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. \nHe grew up in Medfield\, Massachusetts\, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a volunteer in the Peace Corps in Niger\, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States\, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative journalism. \nUSA Today bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky follows Pino Lella who wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager―obsessed with music\, food\, and girls―but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs\, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps\, and falls for Anna\, a beautiful widow six years his senior. \nIn an attempt to protect him\, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier―a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured\, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy\, General Hans Leyers\, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders. \nNow\, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command\, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret\, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share. \nAbout the Palos Verdes Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Palos Verdes Public Library is:\n“We connect. We inspire. We transform. Together.” \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/mark-sullivan-3-13-26/
LOCATION:Palos Verdes Public Library\, 701 Silver Spur Road\, Rolling Hills Estates\, CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Strong Women\, Strong Voices: a Parkinsons Fundraising Adventure in support of NYT bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd and featuring Ann Kidd Taylor and 20 New York Times  and international bestselling authors
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\n“She discovered the secret of a strong woman: she never stands alone.” – Inspired by Sue Monk Kidd \nAdventures by the Book® is honored to present a profoundly special Women’s History Month virtual Adventure in support of beloved bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd\, whose luminous new book\, Writing\, Creativity\, and Soul\, arrives at a time when she cannot embark on a traditional book tour following her Parkinson’s diagnosis. \nIn the true spirit of sisterhood and storytelling\, 20 NYT and international bestselling female authors from around the world are joining forces throughout March to lift Sue up\, celebrate the strength of women on and off the page\, and raise funds for Parkinson’s research. \nEach weekday in March\, a featured author will share an inspiring message on social media\, culminating in a live\, multi–author Zoom gathering on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2025\, from 4:00–5:30pm PT/7:00-8:30pm ET\, where all 20 authors will come together for an unforgettable conversation about resilience\, creativity\, and the power of women supporting women\, and in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \nThe event will include a special guest appearance by Sue’s daughter\, writer Ann Kidd Taylor\, and a special conversation with bestselling author Fiona Davis\, who is also living with Parkinson’s. In an extraordinary act of literary sisterhood\, Fiona will step in to share her own personal experience with the disease. \nThis event is free and open to the public. That said\, we warmly encourage you to support this special gathering by purchasing Sue’s book or titles from our featured authors. Twenty percent (20%) of Sue’s book and all featured author book sales throughout March will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Join us for this beautiful tribute to Sue\, to women’s stories\, and to the enduring literary community that sustains us all. Make sure to follow all our featured authors and Adventures by the Book® on social media throughout the month of March for inspiring messages in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \nThis special March gathering also serves as a meaningful lead-in to Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April\, helping to amplify understanding\, compassion\, and support for those living with Parkinson’s. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR AND BOOK\n  \n \nSue Monk Kidd’s debut novel\, The Secret Life of Bees\, spent more than one hundred weeks on the New York Times bestseller list\, has sold more than six million copies in the United States\, was turned into both an award winning major motion picture and a musical\, and has been translated into thirty six languages. \nHer other novels\, The Mermaid Chair\, The Invention of Wings\, and The Book of Longings were number one New York Times bestsellers\, adapted into a television movie\, earned an Oprah’s Book Club 2.0 pick\, and #1 IndieBound bestseller. \nShe is the author of several acclaimed memoirs\, including The Dance of the Dissident Daughter\, her groundbreaking work on religion and feminism\, as well as the New York Times bestseller Traveling with Pomegranates\, written with her daughter\, Ann Kidd Taylor. She lives in North Carolina. \nHer new book\, Writing\, Creativity and Soul was released on October 21\, 2025 and became an instant national bestseller. Part memoir\, part philosophical investigation\, part advice to aspiring writers\, Writing Creativity and Soul is a touchstone for the spirit\, a work of profound pilgrimage that will be of value to not just aspiring writers but anyone who hungers to lead a deeper and more fulfilling life. \n“If you encounter writing infused with soul\, you know it\,” writes Sue Monk Kidd. It feeds you somewhere inside . . . our internal revolutions\, our reach for our true selves\, our struggle to write unsayable things with brave voices comes about through a succession of brief\, amazing moments. \nThis is a book about writing that is so much more—an exhortation to dive deeply into the creative instinct\, whatever form it happens to take\, to nourish the imagination and cultivate a practice of attention to the mysteries and yearnings of our own hearts. Everything readers love about Sue Monk Kidd is in these pages: the warmth\, the fierce intelligence\, the wit\, and the search for beauty and meaning and wonder in the world through the sacred act of storytelling. \nSPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE\n  \n \nAnn Kidd Taylor\, is the coauthour of Traveling With Pomegrantes\, a memoir written with her mother\, Sue Monk Kidd. Published in 2009\, it appeared on numerous bestseller lists\, including the New York Times. The Shark Club is Ann’s first novel and is a warm and wonderfully vivid novel about taking second chances—in life and in the sea. \n  \nWe are all stronger than we know–and that’s worth celebrating.\n\nFINDING THE STRENGTH WITHIN US ALL\nSpecial guest appearances by 20 NYT and international bestselling authors including:\nHEATHER WEBB – Monday\, March 2\nELIZA KNIGHT – Tuesday\, March 3\nKRISTIN HARMEL – Wednesday\, March 4\nSUSAN MEISSNER – Thursday\, March 5\nTRACEY ENERSON WOOD – Friday\, March 6\nMARIE BOSTWICK – Monday\, March 9\nFIONA DAVIS – Tuesday\, March 10\nKATHRYN STOCKETT – Wednesday\, March 11\nSHILPI SOMAYA GOWDA – Thursday\, March 12\nDONNA JONES ALWARD – Friday\, March 13\nPAULA MCLAIN – Monday\, March 16\n SARAH MCCOY – Tuesday\, March 17\nANN KIDD TAYLOR – Wednesday\, March 18\nMARIE BENEDICT – Thursday\, March 19\nPAM JENOFF – Friday\, March 20\nJANIE CHANG – Monday\, March 23\nSADEQA JOHNSON – Tuesday\, March 24\nMARTHA HALL KELLY – Wednesday\, March 25\nJENNA BLUM – Thursday\, March 26\nCHRISTINA BAKER KLINE – Friday\, March 27\n\nAbout the Virtual Event\nAdventures by the Book® was founded more than 15 years ago with the goal of connecting people and communities\, one book at a time. In a world that can often feel divided or disconnected\, this has always been our way of bringing people together—through meaningful conversation\, shared stories\, and the enduring power of books. \nSo when we learned that beloved author\, New York Times bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd\, was living with Parkinson’s disease\, we knew we wanted to bring our literary community together in support. This event is not only an opportunity to raise critical funds for Parkinson’s research and patient support through Parkinson’s Foundation\, but also a chance to stand in solidarity with Sue and with the millions of individuals and families navigating this disease every day. \nThis is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of resilience\, creativity\, and the strength of community—values that Sue’s writing has long embodied and inspired in readers around the world. While Sue will not appear live\, her spirit and impact are at the heart of this gathering. \nWe invite you to join us for this special event featuring virtual and/or live appearances by an extraordinary group of New York Times bestselling and beloved authors\, coming together to honor Sue\, raise awareness\, and help advance the work being done on behalf of those living with Parkinson’s. We are also honored to welcome a special guest appearance by Sue’s daughter\, New York Times bestselling author Ann Kidd Taylor\, whose presence adds a deeply personal and meaningful dimension to this evening. \nParkinson’s Foundation is dedicated to improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Through research funding\, education\, advocacy\, and direct support services\, the Foundation works to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s today—while accelerating progress for tomorrow. Until Parkinson’s is cured\, we believe in showing up for one another\, and in using the power of community to make a difference. \nWe hope you’ll join us in support of Sue Monk Kidd and in standing with the Parkinson’s community. \nHow can I help?\nFour Ways to Participate and Support\n1. Attend the March 31 Virtual Event — Free AdmissionWe are pleased to offer complimentary admission to our March 31 virtual gathering so that everyone who wishes may join this special conversation in support of Sue Monk Kidd. \n2. Support Through Book PurchasesGuests who wish to further support Sue and the participating authors are invited to purchase Writing\, Creativity\, and Soul by Sue Monk Kidd\, as well as books by any of our featured authors. Because Sue is unable to tour and meet readers in person\, purchasing her book is a meaningful way to support her work. Twenty percent (20%) of net proceeds from Sue’s book and all participating author book purchases throughout March will be donated to Parkinson’s Foundation in Sue’s honor. \n3. Make a Direct DonationYou may also choose to make a direct donation to Parkinson’s Foundation using this donation link. \n4. Follow\, Share\, and Help Amplify the MessageThroughout March\, each participating author (see schedule below)—along with Adventures by the Book®—will share messages in support of Sue across social media and invite readers to attend the March 31 virtual event featuring 22 extraordinary authors. Following\, sharing\, and engaging helps extend awareness\, community\, and impact. \nOpportunity Drawing\n1.  Receive one entry for attending the event \n2.  Receive one entry for every book purchased from now until the event. \n2.  Grand Prize: a complete set of all participating authors’ books featured in the March 31 virtual event. \n3.  Bonus entries: purchase one book from every featured author and you’ll receive FREE SHIPPING (within the U.S.) PLUS 50 additional entries for those purchases. \nIt’s a fun way to support Sue Monk Kidd\, celebrate these incredible authors\, and help raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation—while building an extraordinary library along the way. \nEvent Registration:\nTo register for this event\, select the “EVENT” option below. A Zoom link will be emailed to you 3 days prior to the event. \nAbout the Parkinson’s Foundation\nParkinson’s Foundation  makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do\, we build on the energy\, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Did you know that women with Parkinson’s face unique challenges\, including delayed diagnosis\, different symptoms\, lower-quality healthcare and attending appointments alone? Find out more here. \n\n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sue-monk-kidd-3-31-26/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:Words as Bridges: a Poetic Adventure in Connection featuring award winning author and literary activist Jeffrey Blount and poet and conflict resolution specialist S.A. Borders-Shoemaker
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\n“This is precisely the time when artists go to work…We speak\, we write\, we do language. That is how civilizations heal. – Toni Morrison\nIn celebration of National Poetry Month\, Adventures by the Book® invites you to a timely and thoughtful virtual conversation exploring the power of words to connect\, heal\, and open dialogue across differences. \nJoin award-winning author and literary activist Jeffrey Blount\, together with poet and conflict-resolution specialist Samantha Borders Shoemaker for an intimate evening of readings\, reflection\, and conversation centered on how poetry\, books\, and the written word can help us listen more deeply—and engage one another with greater empathy—at a time when meaningful connection can feel increasingly hard to come by. \nWhether you love poetry or have always felt a little unsure about it\, this conversation is designed to be welcoming and accessible\, focusing on meaning\, connection\, and personal response rather than formal analysis. The evening will close with a gentle\, optional invitation for attendees to carry the conversation forward beyond the event in a simple\, personal way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nJeffrey Blount is the award-winning author of three books\, including The Emancipation of Evan Walls. He is also an Emmy award winning television director\, directing such news programs at Meet the Press\, NBC Nightly News\, Today and other special programs. \nJeffrey was a contributor for HuffPost and has been published in The Washington Post\, The Grio.com and other publications\, commenting on issues of race\, social justice and writing. He is also an award-winning documentary scriptwriter for films and interactives that are now on display in the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture.  America I AM: The African American Imprint at the National Constitution Center\, The Museum at Bethel Woods\, at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Fair\, and others.  These projects have won Cine Golden Eagle Awards\,  Muse Awards and a Thea Award. \nHis most recent award-winning book\, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way\, is a story about failure\, self-discovery\, empowerment\, and the possibility of redemption. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jeffrey 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 \nS.A. (Samantha) Borders Shoemaker is an author\, poet\, and PhD\, and works in conflict resolution and suicide prevention. She has over fifteen publications in both national and international outlets. \nShe shares her life with her husband and their two corgis\, and she’s an avid equestrian who likes to ride her mustang\, Rosa. \nWaiting for Scotland is her second full-length poetry collection about reconciling the past with hopes for the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you three days prior to the event).
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/blount-shoemaker-4-9-26/
CATEGORIES:Conversations Worth Having,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:Landon Donovan: an Off the Soccer Field Adventure featuring the internationally renowned soccer legend
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Life isn’t perfect\, of course\, but we all know it’s how you react to things that counts.”— Landon Donovan \nOne legend. One night. A story bigger than the game. \nAs the world’s attention turns to the World Cup—played in part on U.S. soil this year—your presence is requested at an exclusive Adventure with Landon Donovan\, widely regarded as the greatest American soccer player of all time. In this inspiring evening\, Donovan steps beyond the spotlight to share the personal journey behind Landon Donovan: A Memoir—from defining moments on the field to the challenges\, resilience\, and self-reflection that shaped his life beyond it. \nThis special one-night-only Adventures by the Book® gathering is hosted in partnership with our friends at the Coronado Public Library and serves as a fundraiser benefiting the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and their work with the The Exceptional Families Program. Together\, we come together to celebrate the power of sport\, story\, and community—while supporting programs that strengthen access\, inclusion\, and opportunity. \nYour Adventure includes an in-depth conversation with Landon Donovan\, audience Q&A\, book sales and signings\, and the opportunity to be part of a meaningful evening designed for connection and impact. \nRegistration\nTO ATTEND this special event with American soccer legend Landon Donovan\, select one of the two options below: \n–”Event with Book” tickets include one seat and one copy of Landon Donovan: A Memoir. \n– “General Admission” tickets include one seat and are available for $10. \n  \nCANNOT ATTEND this special event but want a signed book \n-“Book to Ship” tickets include one signed book and does NOT include event admission. \n“Shipping” tickets includes shipping costs for one book within the U.S. \n  \nProceeds benefit the Coronado Public Library and their work with the Exceptional Families Program.” \nPARKING INFORMATION \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nLandon Donovan is widely regarded as the most decorated and influential male player in U.S. soccer history. He is known for his creative attacking play and unmatched records with both the LA Galaxy and the U.S. Men’s National Team\, as well as spells abroad with Everton and Bayern Munich. He cemented his legacy through iconic moments at the World Cup and multiple domestic and international titles. Donovan’s talent and leadership helped shape American soccer and set the standard for future generations. \nOff the field\, Donovan has remained deeply connected to the game. He is a trusted studio analyst for Fox Sports\, covering the sport’s biggest tournaments\, and has also taken on coaching and executive roles\, in the NWSL and abroad. He is currently writing a personal memoir set to be released in 2026. \nLandon Donovan: a Memoir\, is more than a soccer story. It’s a story about real life – his experiences with mental health\, 
depression\, growing up with a single mother and repairing his relationship with my father. \nFrom the day he started walking\, soccer was everything to him: his passion and obsession\, and it took him places he could have never dreamed. But he kept the worst parts quiet…until now. \nWhether or not you’re a soccer fan\, there’s something in this story for everyone. The book will inspire many to follow their dreams and focus on the things that truly matter in life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe Friends of the Coronado Public Library support free community programs throughout the year at the library. The Exceptional Families Program is a local community initiative to support families caring for adults with special needs\, providing enrichment events and activities for people with special needs and their families. Learn more. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/landon-donovan-4-11-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Performing Arts Center at Coronado High School\, 650 D Avenue\, Coronado\, California
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:ABTB Book Club: a Titanic-Themed Virtual Adventure featuring NYT bestselling authors Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab in conversation with ABTB Ambassadors Simon Chibuk and Marilyn Dashe
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual Adventure\n\nEnjoy our ABTB Book Club Series! \nApril 16: a night of remembrance\, a night of Titanic history\, a night of powerful storytelling. \nAdventures by the Book is delighted to welcome two exceptional historical fiction authors—Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab—for a special Titanic-themed virtual Book Club Adventure on this unforgettable date in history. \nAs part of our ABTB Book Club Series\, our Ambassadors curate a mix of virtual\, in-person\, and hybrid events designed to bring readers and authors together through meaningful conversation. For this April gathering\, our Ambassadors have selected two extraordinary novels that illuminate the Titanic’s enduring legacy through powerful storytelling. \nWe invite you to join us for this virtual event\, featuring award-winning authors Donna Jones Alward and Gabriella Saab\, in a moderated conversation with two of our esteemed ABTB Ambassadors\, Simon Chibuk (Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada)\, and Marilyn Dashe (San Diego\, California)\, and YOU! \nWhether you are already part of an existing book club\, or have been wanting to join one\, the ABTB Book Club is open to all. Read one or both books—which we always encourage—or simply come for the discussion and the shared literary experience. \nPre-order your copies of The Survivors Guild (Gabriella Saab) and Ship of Dreams (Donna Jones Alward)\, and we will ship them to you upon publication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nDonna Jones Alward is a New York Times bestselling author of many beloved romance novels that have been translated into over a dozen languages\, as well as her historical novel\, When the World Fell Silent. \nShe has enchanted readers with award-winning stories of happy endings and homecomings that have been translated into over a dozen languages.  Her foray into historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire. \nDonna currently lives in Nova Scotia\, Canada\, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water\, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well. \nHer new book\, Ship of Dreams\, is set aboard the Titanic\, where opulence knows no bounds and the horizon seems limitless…Two women fight for the futures they dream of\, fraught with secrets that could change everything. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Donna or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nGabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels\, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory\, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama.. \nHer historical novel\, The Survivors Guild\, coming on September 1\, 2026\, is set in 1912 aboard the RMS Titanic. Nabiha “Bea” Nohra is traveling to America to find work\, eager to earn the funds necessary to afford passage for the family she left in Lebanon. \nOn the same ship\, heiress Marguerite Ashby sails home to celebrate her engagement to a dull British lord\, a marriage that will secure her new-money family’s place in old New York society. But when the Titanic sinks\, the two women’s paths are fused together when Bea saves Marguerite’s life and they are unexpectedly charged with the smallest survivor—a baby boy. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, registration is required in order to receive a Zoom link (to be emailed to you three days prior to the event). Books may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you upon publication.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/abtb-titanic-4-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Book Club Adventure
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SUMMARY:Inside the Author's Studio: a Life & Laughter Adventure featuring actress\, comedian\, and New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch
DESCRIPTION:About the Live and In-Person Adventure\n\n“Laughter is my favorite survival skill.” — Annabelle Gurwitch \nAdventures by the Book® is delighted to welcome beloved actress\, comedian\, and bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch for a special Life & Laughter Adventure as part of our Inside the Author’s Studio series. Join us for an intimate\, early-evening gathering inside a private San Diego home\, where Annabelle will share the wit\, warmth\, and fearless honesty that have made her both a fan favorite and a cultural truth-teller. \nIn her new book\, The End of My Life Is Killing Me\, Annabelle chronicles her experience living with Stage 4 lung cancer with the same sharp humor and emotional clarity that defined her earlier award-winning work. The result is a memoir that is unexpectedly joyful\, profoundly human\, and—yes—laugh-out-loud funny. This conversation will explore not only her writing and her creative process\, but also the ways humor\, community\, and storytelling illuminate even life’s most challenging chapters. \nGuests will enjoy a cozy\, salon-style discussion\, light bites and sweets\, a signed copy of Annabelle’s book\, and the rare opportunity to connect up close with an author whose voice is as courageous as it is hilarious. Come share an evening of resilience\, truth-telling\, and the kind of heartfelt laughter that reminds us why stories matter. \nRegistration\nTo register for the in-person event\, simply select the Event Registration (4.19.26) option below\, and the address to the private San Diego (Tierrasanta) residence will be provided 3 days prior to the event via email. Due to the special nature of this event\, only a limited number of spaces are available. \n\nAbout the Author and Book\n \nAnnabelle Gurwitch is an actress\, activist\, and New York Times bestselling author of six books and two-time finalist for the Thurber Prize. \nHer essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, New York Times\, Washington Post\, The Wall Street Journal\, Boston Globe\, and Hadassah Magazine amongst other publications. Her six books include the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. \nAnnabelle co-hosted the fan favorite Dinner & a Movie on TBS\, was a regular commentator for NPR. She is serving in leadership as a patient advocate with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). Her acting credits include: “Seinfeld\,””Murphy Brown\,””Boston Legal\,” and “Dexter.” She is a Jewish mother\, a terrible gardener\, even worse ukulele player\, a lung cancer survivor\, and an unrepentant cat lady who lives in Los Angeles. \nIn her deftly comedic and deeply contemplative memoir\, The End of My Life is Killing Me\, Annabelle faces life’s biggest curveball only to find resilience in the most unlikely places. After she received an out-of-the blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer\, an existential dread set in\, but instead of turning into a cancer warrior\, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs\, no ribbons\, no religion. \nIn this hilariously and deeply affecting meditation on mortality\, the actress and activist illuminates life with chronic disease\, inequities in care\, and celebrates tiny victories\, the crusty ends of baguettes\, the discreet pleasure of sucking at a hobby\, and the unshakable bond of female friendship. She upends the notion of living each day as if it were your last\, as she discovers you can carpe too much diem\, embracing\, instead\, the extraordinariness of the ordinary.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/annabelle-gurwitch-4-19-26/
CATEGORIES:Cooking Adventure,Event,San Diego Adventures
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SUMMARY:Stay True: a Carlsbad Reads Together Adventure featuring Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Hua Hsu
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 Pulitzer Prize winning author Hua Hsu\, as he discusses this year’s selection\, Stay True\, in conversation with ABTB founder 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 \nHua Hsu is a Pulitzer Prize–winning writer\, editor\, and professor whose work explores identity\, culture\, music\, and belonging in contemporary America. He is a staff writer at The New Yorker and a professor of English at Bard College. \nHis acclaimed memoir Stay True won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Memoir or Autobiography and has been widely praised for its lyrical insight into friendship\, loss\, and self-discovery. \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nCarlsbad City Library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high-quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. Carlsbad City Library is the destination for information\, enjoyment of reading\, lifelong learning\, and cultural enrichment for those who live\, work and play in Carlsbad.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/hua-hsu-4-23-26/
LOCATION:Carlsbad City Library\, 1775 Dove Lane\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Brunch: a Friends of the Corona Public Library Adventure featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and international bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab and Bonnie Blaylock
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nAdventures by the Book(R) is pleased to support the Friends of the Corona Public Library for their annual blockbuster historical fiction author brunch\, this year featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab\, and Bonnie Blaylock. \nThis event regularly sells out\, so get your tickets through the Friends and pre-order your books below to be delivered for signing at the event. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through the Friends of the Corona Public Library is coming soon. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nHeather Morris is the NYT and internationally bestselling Australian author of the blockbuster historical novels\, The Tattooist of Auschwitz\, Cilka’s Journey\, Three Sisters\, and SistersUnder the Rising Sun\, which have sold over 19 million copies worldwide. The Tattooist of Auschwitz went on to become one of the 21st century’s bestselling books\, and in 2024 an adaptation of the novel was released as a Stan Original Series\, to wide acclaim. \nSisters Under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood\, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstance when in the midst of World War II\, an English musician\, Norah Chambers\, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore\, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents\, knowing she may never see her child again..\, \n \nStephen Kiernan is a journalist and novelist who has published nearly five million words in his award-winning and bestselling books such as The Glass Chateau\, Universe of Two\, The Curiosity (now in television series development)\, The Baker’s Secret (a regional bestseller)\, and The Hummingbird\, as well as two non fiction books that have been translated into many languages and four alphabets. \nStephen’s newest novel\, Pollock’s Last Lover: a Novel of Art and Deception\, will be out on May 19\, 2026. It is set in New York City in alternating time period\, the 1950s and the early 2000s\, and is the engrossing tale of two women whose lives collide as they contend with the art and legacy of the brilliant\, tragic painter Jackson Pollock. \n  \n \nGabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels\, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory\, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama. \nThe Star Society is a thrilling historical novel and a captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters that transports listeners from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn\, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II\, embarking on a journey of justice\, survival\, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \nBonnie Blaylock is the debut author of Light to the Hills\, which features strong women in a challenging setting: Eastern Kentucky in the 1930’s\, when a packhorse librarian has to confront her past and the man who may threaten her future. \nThe Water Women traces three generations of women in Sardinia\, Italy. They’re in the ancient lineage of golden sea silk weavers and must wrestle with expectations and burdens between mothers and daughters.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Bonnie or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Friends of the Corona Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Friends of the Corona Public Library is to promote community pride for the Library\, to promote increased knowledge and understanding of services and needs\, to enhance the Library’s environment\, to foster support for the Library through programs and events\, and to enhance the Library visitor experience. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/corona-brunch-4-25-26/
LOCATION:Corona Public Library\, 650 S Main St\, Corona\, CA\, 92882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Author Brunch Adventure (San Diego)  featuring NYT\, USA Today\, and international bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab and Bonnie Blaylock
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“The job of the historical novelist is to imagine the emotional truth behind the facts.” — Hilary Mantel \nAdventures by the Book® is delighted to present a special Historical Fiction Author Brunch Adventure bringing together an exceptional group of bestselling storytellers for a lively and thought-provoking conversation over an intimate brunch. \nFeaturing New York Times\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling authors Heather Morris\, Stephen Kiernan\, Gabriella Saab\, and Bonnie Blaylock\, the discussion will explore how history\, memory\, and imagination intersect — all over good food and great conversation. \nRegistration\nRegister for this event below with the BRUNCH EVENT option. Preorder your books below (to guarantee availability) to be delivered to the event for signing. \nExclusive Online Special: Purchase all four books in advance and receive a special discounted bundle price (available for online preorders only). Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nHeather Morris is the NYT and internationally bestselling Australian author of the blockbuster historical novels\, The Tattooist of Auschwitz\, Cilka’s Journey\, Three Sisters\, and SistersUnder the Rising Sun\, which have sold over 19 million copies worldwide. The Tattooist of Auschwitz went on to become one of the 21st century’s bestselling books\, and in 2024 an adaptation of the novel was released as a Stan Original Series\, to wide acclaim. \nSisters Under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood\, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstance. In the midst of World War II\, an English musician\, Norah Chambers\, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore\, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents\, knowing she may never see her child again. \n \nStephen Kiernan is a journalist and novelist who has published nearly five million words in his award-winning and bestselling books such as The Glass Chateau\, Universe of Two\, The Curiosity (now in television series development)\, The Baker’s Secret (a regional bestseller)\, and The Hummingbird\, as well as two non fiction books that have been translated into many languages and four alphabets. \nStephen’s newest novel\, Pollock’s Last Lover: a Novel of Art and Deception\, will be out on May 19\, 2026. It is set in New York City in alternating time period\, the 1950s and the early 2000s\, and is the engrossing tale of two women whose lives collide as they contend with the art and legacy of the brilliant\, tragic painter Jackson Pollock. \n  \n \nGabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels\, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory\, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama. \nThe Star Society is a thrilling historical novel and a captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters that transports listeners from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn\, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II\, embarking on a journey of justice\, survival\, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Gabriella or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \nBonnie Blaylock is the debut author of Light to the Hills\, which features strong women in a challenging setting: Eastern Kentucky in the 1930’s\, when a packhorse librarian has to confront her past and the man who may threaten her future. \nThe Water Women traces three generations of women in Sardinia\, Italy. They’re in the ancient lineage of golden sea silk weavers and must wrestle with expectations and burdens between mothers and daughters.. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Bonnie or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/sd-brunch-4-26-26/
LOCATION:Broken Yolk Cafe\, 11630 Carmel Mountain Rd.\, San Diego
CATEGORIES:Brunch Adventures,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T200000
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CREATED:20251203T005422Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Mystery Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Ellery Adams and Audrey Steidl
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” — Arthur Conan Doyle \nAdventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a thrilling Monday Night Mystery Adventure featuring two powerhouse authors of suspense and intrigue\, Ellery Adams and Audrey Steidl. From psychological twists to cozy-clever clues\, this special evening promises an irresistible blend of tension\, secrets\, and storytelling magic. \nAs part of our ABTB signature event series\, this Mystery Adventure brings readers face-to-face with the authors behind two captivating new novels\, offering an inside look at the craft\, creativity\, and inspiration that keep readers turning pages late into the night. \nWhether you’re a lifelong mystery lover\, a devoted Ellery Adams or Audrey Steidl enthusiast\, or simply a reader who enjoys unraveling secrets alongside unforgettable characters\, this evening is designed for you. Come with your book club\, invite a friend\, or join solo — all are welcome in our community of curious\, story-loving adventurers. \nYour Adventure includes a lively author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and the chance to connect with fellow mystery readers who appreciate a good twist as much as you do. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is FREE and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Pre-order a copy of Invasive Species or To Die For below to guarantee event admission and priority seating. It’s no mystery that everybody loves a deal\, so why not purchase a discounted 2 book pack and double your mystery reading pleasure. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nEllery Adams is the USA Today & New York Times bestselling mystery author of over 40 novels. She grew up on a beach near the Long Island Sound but now writes from her home in North Carolina. She loves rescue animals\, jigsaw puzzles\, coffee\, black licorice\, college football\, reading on rainy days\, wood-burning fires\, and porch swings.. \nIn her new book\, Invasive Species\, coming soon on April 14\, 2026\, the women in Cold Harbor all have something to prove\, and they’ll have to do it in a world full of monsters. \nSomething’s not right in Cold Harbor—more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses\, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith. The mysterious resident has finally emerged from her crumbling mansion on the hill\, mesmerizing the townspeople with her beauty. Her secret? Nine human sacrifices to feed her immortality. \n  \n \nAudrey Steidl is the author of The Fallen\, a globe-trotting romantic thriller full of mystery and paranormal intrigue\, which won the International Impact Award for Best Fantasy\, Mystery/Thriller for 2024 and has been shortlisted for the prestigious Hawthorne Prize for 2025. When she’s not writing page-turners\, Audrey is a hotel contract specialist with HelmsBriscoe\, bringing serious organization and event savvy to everything she does. \nHer spine-chilling new book\, To Die For\,  is a harrowing look into the life of a narcissist who refuses to take accountability for the damage she inflicts. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Audrey or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/walker-adams-4-27-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T235751
CREATED:20260222T185047Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Happy Hour Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, and Madeline Martin
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“What is history? An echo of the past in the future.” — Victor Hugo\n\nAnd it is through story that those echoes become unforgettable. Join Adventures by the Book® as we welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, and Madeline Martin for a special Happy Hour Adventure celebrating the power of historical fiction to transport us across centuries and bring the past brilliantly to life. \nWe’ll gather with our friends at Napatini Wine Bar in Carlsbad\, California\, for this exclusive literary Adventure—where timeless stories and exceptional pours create the perfect pairing. \nYour Adventure includes a glass of wine (with non-alcoholic options available)\, delectable flatbreads and nibbles\, tax\, gratuity\, and the opportunity to meet all three authors up close and personal. Books available for sale and signing at the event or pre-order below. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event is now open below. Seating is limited and expected to sell out\, so we encourage you to reserve your spot soon. \nTo guarantee availability of books\, please pre-order your selected title(s) in advance. Can’t decide? Purchase all three for a special discounted online bundle\, available exclusively before the event. \nBooks will also be available for purchase and signing at the Happy Hour while supplies last. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\nHeather Webb is the USA Today and international bestselling author of eleven historical novels\, including Queens of London\, a look at Britain’s first female crime syndicate. \nThe Hope Keeper is an intriguing tale centered around the cursed Hope diamond\, in which jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington\, DC\, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Heather or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nEliza Knight is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of The Queen’s Faithful Companion\, and The Mayfair Bookshop\, among others. She is also the creator of the popular historical blog\, History Undressed and host on the History\, Books and Wine podcast. \nConfessions of a Grammar Queen “is for everyone who loved Lessons in Chemistry“(Natasha Lester).. There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960’s New York. And that is exactly what savvy\, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Eliza or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. \nThe Secret Book Society is a captivating historical novel\, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free \nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Napatini\n \n\nLooking for a wine bar in Carlsbad? Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar is not just your ordinary wine bar. Napatini offers a unique experience where you can indulge in the finest wines while enjoying the ambiance of their Carlsbad tasting room. Their competitive advantage lies in their commitment to providing exceptional service and a wide selection of 50+ California wines available by the glass. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast\, their chef-curated wine pairings are sure to delight your taste buds.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/knight-martin-webb-5-4-26/
LOCATION:Napatini Bistro and Wine Bar 3800 State St #100 Carlsbad\, CA 92008
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Happy Hour Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T200000
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Library Adventure with NYT and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, Madeline Martin\, and Kristina McMorris
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“If history were taught in the form of stories\, it would never be forgotten.” — Rudyard Kipling\n\nAnd New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Eliza Knight\, Heather Webb\, Madeline Martin\, in conversation with Kristina McMorris ensure these stories live on. Join Adventures by the Book for a special Historical Fiction Library Adventure celebrating the powerful connection between past and present—where history and storytelling intertwine in unforgettable ways. \nWe’ll gather with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills for this exclusive literary experience\, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. \nYour Adventure includes a book from one of our featured authors for signing at the event\, along with the opportunity to meet all three authors up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nRegistration for this event includes a copy of your choice of one of the author’s books below\, as well as guaranteed admission. Seating is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis\, so make sure to reserve your seat soon. \nWhy not make the most of your experience and save $10 when you preorder all three books—available online only. It’s the perfect way to dive deeper into the author’s work and take home the complete collection. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n\n\n\n\nHeather Webb is the USA Today and international bestselling author of eleven historical novels\, including Queens of London\, a look at Britain’s first female crime syndicate. \nThe Hope Keeper is an intriguing tale centered around the cursed Hope diamond\, in which jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington\, DC\, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo schedule a book club visit with Heather or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nEliza Knight is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of The Queen’s Faithful Companion\, and The Mayfair Bookshop\, among others. She is also the creator of the popular historical blog\, History Undressed and host on the History\, Books and Wine podcast. \nConfessions of a Grammar Queen “is for everyone who loved Lessons in Chemistry“(Natasha Lester).. There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960’s New York. And that is exactly what savvy\, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Eliza or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. \nThe Secret Book Society is a captivating historical novel\, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and the women who dare to break free \nTo schedule a book club visit with Madeline or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and eight historical novels\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday. \nThe Girls of Good Fortune takes place in 1888\, when awaking in a cell amid Portland’s notorious Shanghai Tunnels\, a woman accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese passing as white—must rush to retrace her path before unearthed secrets prove deadly\, \nTo schedule a book club visit with Kristina or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Library Shop Mission Hills\n \nLibrary Shop Mission Hills is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the Mission Hills and Hillcrest neighborhoods. We cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives and book nerds. \nOne of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop Mission Hills is located at the former site of the Mission Hills Library Branch\, which originally opened its doors in 1961. Sales from Library Shop Mission Hills support the entire San Diego Public Library System.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/martin-webb-knight-5-4-26-library/
LOCATION:Library Shop Mission Hills\, 925 W. Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Library Adventures,Library Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Adventure featuring NYT bestseller Kristy Woodson Harvey\, USA Today bestseller Meg Donohue\, and Desi Arnaz's Granddaughter Kate Luckinbill
DESCRIPTION:Event Update: Kate Luckinbill is unable to join this event due to unforeseen circumstances. We look forward to welcoming Kristy Woodson Harvey and Meg Donohue for a wonderful evening of conversation and storytelling.\nAbout the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“A good summer read is as essential as sunscreen.” — Joan Didion\n\nAdventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a joyful Summer Reading Adventure featuring beloved New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey\, USA Today bestselling novelist Meg Donohue\, and special guest Kate Luckinbill\, granddaughter of iconic television legend Desi Arnaz. From sun-soaked coastal fiction to emotionally rich\, thought-provoking storytelling — along with a unique perspective on storytelling legacy and Hollywood history — this special evening celebrates the books you’ll be packing in your bag all summer long. \nAs part of our ABTB signature event series\, this Summer Reading Panel brings readers face-to-face with the authors behind Summer State of Mind and The Memory Gardener\, offering an inside look at the inspiration\, themes\, and creative spark that make a story the perfect seasonal escape. Kate Luckinbill will also share reflections on growing up connected to one of television’s most beloved pioneers\, adding a special multigenerational perspective on creativity\, storytelling\, and legacy. in A Book By Desi Arnaz. \nWhether you’re a devoted Kristy Woodson Harvey reader\, a fan of Meg Donohue’s emotionally resonant fiction\, intrigued by Kate Luckinbill’s connection to entertainment history\, a book club looking to plan ahead\, or simply a reader eager to discover what you should be reading this summer\, this evening is designed for you. Come with friends\, bring your book club\, or join us solo — everyone is welcome in our community of passionate\, curious readers. \nYour Adventure includes a lively author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and the chance to connect with fellow readers who know that summer is always better with a great book in hand. \n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, with general seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor readers who prefer a little peace of mind and want to show their early support of our authors\, our VIP option includes guaranteed event admission and reserved seating with the pre-order of Summer State of Mind\, A Book by Desi Arnaz\, or The Memory Gardener below. \nAnd since we’re officially in a summer state of mind\, we’re delighted to offer a discounted three-book bundle—the perfect pairing to kick off your summer reading season. \n  \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nKristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of a dozen novels including Beach House Rules and The Peachtree Bluff Series. A Happier Life is in development for film with MGM/Amazon\, The Summer of Songbirds is in development for television with Hulu\, and many of her other projects are in various stages of option or development for film and television. Her work has received numerous accolades\, including Good Morning America’s Buzz Pick. \nKristy is the co-creator and co-host of the hit weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction with fellow New York Times bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews\, Kristin Harmel\, and Patti Callahan Henry\, which boasts more than three hundred thousand members. She is also the co-founder of the award-winning interiors site Design Chic\, with her mom\, Beth Woodson.. \nHer new novel\, Summer State of Mind\, proves that “Kristy Woodson Harvey is (the) go-to for elevated beach reads\,” (People) when we learn that with love\, understanding – and a community theater production of Hello\, Dolly! – sometimes life conspires to bring us just exactly where we belong. \n \nKate Luckinbill has spent her life surrounded by show business and that guided her initial foray into acting. She graduated from the University of Miami Theater Conservatory and wrote and performed her own one-woman show\, before retiring from the stage and entering the corporate world as a creative recruiter for the Fortune 50. She has since found the balance of both worlds\, working with her mother Lucie while also creating media. \nA Book by Desi Arnaz is an expanded edition of the New York Times bestselling memoir and now features exclusive new material including excerpts from Desi Arnaz’s uncompleted and unpublished second memoir\, a Foreword by granddaughter Kate Luckinbill\, a new Afterword by daughter Lucie Arnaz\, as well as new photos throughout. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nMeg Donohue is the USA Today bestselling author of You\, Me\, and the Sea\, Every Wild Heart\, Dog Crazy\, All the Summer Girls\, and How to Eat a Cupcake. Her novels have been translated into Dutch\, French\, German\, Italian\, Polish\, Portuguese\, Spanish\, and Turkish. Meg has an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from Dartmouth College. \nHer debut novel\, How to Eat a Cupcake hit number 1 on the NookBook bestseller list and was a Boston Globe bestseller. Her second novel\, All the Summer Girls\, was a USA Today\, Amazon\, and Apple Books bestseller and was hailed as a great summer read by People magazine. Her third novel\, Dog Crazy\, was an Amazon bestseller\, and her fourth novel\, Every Wild Heart\, was named a Top 10 Women’s Fiction Novel of 2017 by the American Library Association. Publishers Weekly called Meg’s fifth novel\, You\, Me\, and the Sea\, “first-rate women’s fiction” and Parade magazine hailed it as 1 of 12 Big Fiction Reads Every Book Club Will Love. \nMeg writes with warmth and humor about love\, hope\, family\, friendship\, loss\, and forgiveness. She has a deep affinity for animals\, especially dogs and horses\, and she’s never stepped into a garden or onto a beach she doesn’t love. The Memory Gardener is a cozy tale of the power of memory and the nourishing magic of gardens. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Meg or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book®: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Coronado Public Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Coronado Public Library is to meet the informational\, recreational\, and cultural needs of the community and to actively promote reading\, life-long learning\, and the pursuit of knowledge. \n \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/summer-reads-5-12-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:The Original: an Old Hollywood Adventure with NYT notable author Priya Parmar in conversation with Lauren Marie Fleming
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person Adventure\n“If you obey all of the rules\, you miss all of the fun.”\n― Katharine Hepburn\n\nAnd what fun to be had there is with Adventures by the Book® as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month alongside award-winning author Priya Parmar and the release of her novel The Original. This vivid work of historical fiction brings to life the trail blazing life of Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn. \nJoin us at the Library Shop Mission Hills with event moderator Lauren Marie Fleming\, as we step into the golden age of cinema and explore the world of Old Hollywood glamor. Discover how Katharine Hepburn defied convention and refused to play by the rules\, redefining femininity and fame in the 1930’s – and forever changing the landscape of Hollywood. \nEnjoy an engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Priya Parmar\, in conversation with Lauren\, as she reflects on legacy\, storytelling\, and the enduring impact of bold\, passionate women who have left their mark on history. \nYour Adventure includes a book (with EVENT registration and purchase below)\, which you’ll have the opportunity to have signed at the event—along with a chance to meet Priya Parmar up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nTo guarantee entry and enjoy priority seating\, we encourage guests to purchase a copy of The Original in advance (below). A limited number of seats will be reserved for book purchasers\, and books purchased through this event will be available for signing. \nAdditional seating and standing room will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis as space allows\, so we recommend arriving early to join us for this special evening. \nAbout the Author and 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\nPriya Parmar is a New York Times Notable Author and co-author of the musical Sylvia. Her novel Vanessa and Her Sister is a New York Times Notable Book and her work on the musical Sylvia earned her the Olivier Award for Best Original Musical. \nThe Original is an account of the life of Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn\, a star who turned Old Hollywood on its head with her passionate spirit and fierce independence. The novel follows Kate’s journey as she rewrites what it meant to be a woman on the 1930s silver screen when strict gendered and societal norms merely saw but did not hear women. \nAbout the Moderator\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Marie Fleming (she/her) is a multimedia storyteller and the founder of School for Writers. Her work explores power\, desire\, resilience\, and the stories we tell about our bodies and our lives. She is the author of the hit queer rom-com Because Fat Girl and multiple nonfiction books\, including Bawdy Love: 10 Steps to Profoundly Loving Your Body and The Writer’s Career Guide. A graduate of film school and law school\, Lauren has produced and overseen multimedia content for major stages and audiences\, including two years as a Creative Content Producer for Tony Robbins. \nShe has been featured in Good Morning America\, Glamour\, and Cosmo\, and has written for VICE\, Curve\, and The Huffington Post. When not traveling\, she can be found walking her dog along the beach in San Diego listening to an audiobook. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Library Shop Mission Hills\n \nLibrary Shop Mission Hills is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the Mission Hills and Hillcrest neighborhoods. They cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives and book nerds. \nOne of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop Mission Hills is located at the former site of the Mission Hills Library Branch\, which originally opened its doors in 1961. Sales from Library Shop Mission Hills support the entire San Diego Public Library System.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/priya-parmar-5-13-26/
LOCATION:Library Shop Mission Hills\, 925 W. Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Speak to Me of Home: a USA 250th Birthday Series Adventure featuring NYT bestseller Jeanine Cummins in Conversation with Zohreh Ghahremani
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n“I am not afraid of storms\, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”— Louisa May Alcott\n\nNew York Times bestselling author Jeanine Cummins joins author Zohreh Ghahremani at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for a special conversation celebrating Jeanine’s most recent novel\, Speak to Me of Home. Known for her powerful storytelling about migration\, family\, and belonging\, Jeanine’s newest work continues her exploration of how identity\, heritage\, and resilience shape our understanding of home. \nThis event is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, highlighting the peoples and cultures that have contributed to and shaped our nation’s history. Through the lives and journeys of her characters\, Jeanine and Zohreh invite readers to reflect on the immigrant experiences that have long been part of the American story — stories of courage\, sacrifice\, and the search for opportunity that continue to shape our national identity. \nJoin us at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library for an engaging conversation with Jeanine Cummins and Zohreh Ghahremani about the inspiration behind Speak to Me of Home\, the themes that drive her writing\, and the ways literature can deepen our understanding of the many voices that contribute to the American experience. \nHappy 250th Birthday USA\nThis program is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States by honoring the diverse peoples\, cultures\, and communities whose contributions have shaped our nation’s history. Through literature\, conversation\, and shared learning\, this series explores the many voices and lived experiences that together form the American story. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public\, and general seating will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Because this event is expected to reach capacity\, we encourage guests to arrive early. \nFor those who would like to guarantee a seat\, a limited number of VIP tickets are available with the purchase (below) of Speak to Me of Home. \nPreordering helps ensure availability and supports both the author and this special USA 250th Birthday Series. Books will also be available at the event for signing. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJeanine Cummins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Dirt\, which was an Oprah’s Book Club pick and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection\, as well as a #1 Indie Next pick. The novel has been translated into thirty-seven languages and sold more than four million copies worldwide. She has written four other books. She lives in New York with her family.. \nA striking\, resonant examination of marriage\, family\, and identity\, Speak to Me of Home is ultimately a story of mothers and daughters that asks: How can three women who share geography and genetics have such wildly different ideas of where they come from? And\, more important\, can they discover a common language to find their way back home? \nAbout the Moderator\n \nZohreh (Zoe) Ghahremani is the author of Sky of Red Poppies\, a KPBS One Book\, One San Diego read. Her work\, including The Moon Daughter and children’s book Celebrate Nowruz! is heavily influenced by her experiences as a Middle Eastern immigrant.\n\n\nZoe frequently speaks about the immigrant experience\, Persian culture and her bicultural identity\, and has appeared on NPR Here & Now\, CBS\, Voice of America\, KPBS\, and many others. She is the founder of the San Diego Central Library’s Author of the Month program\, which program she has now replicated at the new Pacific Highlands Ranch Public Library.\n  \nAbout the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library\n\n\nPacific Highlands Ranch Library is the newest addition to the San Diego Public Library system. This library has been designated a LEED Silver-certified green building for its smart design and innovative energy conservation that features a state-of-the-art water reclamation system. \n\nThe Library is an 18\,000-square-foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood library. In addition to a comprehensive collection of library materials\, the space has a large community room\, a seminar room for smaller gatherings and multiple study rooms available to visitors. Other features include an IDEA Lab (maker space) and gated outdoor areas for adults and children to gather and play. \n \n\n. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Escape: a Virtual Book Bingo Adventure featuring NYT and bestselling authors Stephanie Dray\, Eliza Knight\, Crystal King\, Sharon Wishnow\, Amy Kaufman\, and Rebecca Rosenberg\,
DESCRIPTION:About the Virtual (Zoom) Event:\n“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King \nAnd there’s no better time to experience that magic than summer. \nJoin us for our next virtual Book Bingo Adventure\, a Summer Reading Escape designed to transport you—no passport required. Whether your idea of the perfect getaway is an exotic destination\, a charming small town\, or simply getting blissfully lost in a great story\, these books invite you to escape and travel within the pages. \nIf you’ve joined one of our popular Adventures by the Book® virtual events before\, you know the joy of discovering new authors and unforgettable reads alongside fellow book lovers from around the country—and beyond. This time\, we’re spotlighting six captivating books by Stephanie Dray\, Eliza Knight\, Crystal King\, Sharon J. Wishnow\, Amy S. Kaufman\, and Rebecca Rosenberg\, each offering the perfect literary getaway to add to your summer reading list. \nCome for the stories\, stay for the adventure! Enjoy lively author presentations\, play an interactive round of virtual Book Bingo\, and compete for fun prizes—all from the comfort of home. (And yes\, we highly encourage you to invite your book club friends and fellow readers to join the fun.) \nWhile this event is free to attend\, purchasing a book (or books!) below—shipped to you within the U.S.—is a wonderful way to support these featured authors. Can’t choose just one? Purchase all six and enjoy a special discounted bundle. \nYour Summer Reading Escape includes engaging discussions with all six authors\, an interactive Book Bingo game\, audience Q&A\, prizes\, and the chance to meet the authors live on Zoom. Books ordered can be shipped within the U.S. Full registration details can be found below. \nAbout the Authors\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nStephanie Dray is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction\, including Becoming Madam Secretary\, The Women of Chateau Lafayette\, My Dear Hamilton\, and America’s First Daughter. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. \nA Founding Mother is a stunning historical novel with modern-day implications. Just in time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes 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. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Stephanie or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEliza Knight is the award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen\, The Queen’s Faithful Companion\, and The Mayfair Bookshop\, among others. She is also the creator of the popular historical blog\, History Undressed and host on the History\, Books and Wine podcast. \nLost in the Summer of ’69 is features three generations of women\, an unforgettable summer of music\, and the epic cross-country road trip they’ll never forget.Full of nostalgia and awash with the warmth of summer\, the novelis an epic celebration of savoring the encore-no matter what the next act may bring. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Eliza or any of our authors: \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 \nCrystal King is a novelist\, culinary enthusiast\, and marketing expert\, whose writing is fueled by a love of history and a passion for the food\, language\, and culture of Italy\, whose books include Feast of Sorrow\, The Chef’s Secret\, and In the Garden of Monsters. \nThe Happiness Collector is a stunning contemporary fantasy novel for fans of V. E. Schwab and Kaliane Bradley\, in which a historian’s dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she discovers her employers aren’t exactly human…. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Crystal 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\nSharon J. Wishnow crafts upmarket fiction with environmental themes. As a former VP of Communications for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, she founded Women’s Fiction Day and serves as Executive Editor of WriteOn! magazine. \nHer novel\, The Pelican Tide\, is Sharon’s stunning debut novel. 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: \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\nAmy S. Kaufman holds a PhD in medieval literature and has written about the Middle Ages for both academic journals and popular websites\, including The Washington Post. A former English professor\, Amy now writes full time from Vancouver\, where she can’t stop taking pictures of the mountains. \nAmy’s debut novel\, The Traitor of Sherwood Forest\, is an immersive\, sultry\, heart-pounding historical reimagining of the Robin Hood ballads\, told through the piercing eyes of one of his spies. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Amy or any of our authors: \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRebecca Rosenberg is a champagne historian and award-winning author of many novels\, including Silver Echoes\, Gold Digger\, Champagne Widows\, and Madame Pommery. \nLicense to Thrill is based on the real life story of Lily Bollinger\, a a childless widow\, who defied the Nazis\, reinvented champagne and built a family business. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Rebecca or any of our authors: \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\nFor Book Clubs or Author Live Chats\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 dozens of Adventures by the Book® 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 nearly 100\,000 readers in 48 U.S. States and 7 countries of the world! \nTo schedule a visit with any of our authors\, join FOR FREE here.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/bingo-5-28-26/
CATEGORIES:Book Bingo,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:The Chateau on Sunset: a Book Launch Adventure with NYT bestselling Australian author Natasha Lester in conversation with renowned author Kaylie Jones
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person Adventure\n“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë\, Jane Eyre\n\nStep into a world of glamour\, ambition\, and reinvention as Adventures by the Book®\, together with our friends at Library Shop Mission Hills\, invites you to celebrate the U.S. debut tour of international and New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester and the launch of her captivating new novel\, The Chateau on Sunset. A dazzling\, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre\, the novel transports readers to the legendary Chateau Marmont in 1950s Hollywood—where ambition burns bright\, secrets linger in the shadows\, and women fight to define their own destinies. \nNatasha will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and professor Kaylie Jones for an engaging discussion on literary legacy\, the art of reimagining beloved classics\, and the enduring power of stories that continue to shape and inspire us across generations. \nDon’t miss this exclusive literary experience\, where timeless stories and great company come together in an inspiring setting. \nYour Adventure includes the opportunity to meet both Natasha Lester and Kaylie Jones up close and personal. \nRegistration & Books\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration below is highly encouraged to guarantee admission. \nTo enjoy priority seating\, we encourage guests to purchase a copy of The Chateau on Sunset in advance (below). A limited number of seats will be reserved for book purchasers\, and books purchased through this event will be available for signing. \nAdditional seating and standing room will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis as space allows\, so we recommend arriving early to join us for this special evening. \nAbout the Author and Books\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Lester is an international\, award-winning NYT bestselling author of ten historical fiction novels\, includingThe Paris Seamstress\, The Paris Secret\, The Riviera House\, The Paris Orphan\, and The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre.  Her novels have been translated into twenty-one different languages and feature the extraordinary lives of distinct and dynamic female leads. \nThe Chateau on Sunset is a clever\, feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre that follows the journey of a sheltered young woman yearning to be invisible amidst Hollywood’s glamor\, however\, her plan to disappear from the glitz is threatened when a reclusive yet seductive rockstar purchases the hotel she calls home as she finds herself wondering whether or not invisibility is what she truly desires. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaylie Jones is the author of six novels\, including A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries\, released as a Merchant Ivory Film in 1998; Celeste Ascending\, and The Anger Meridian. She is also the author of the acclaimed memoir\, Lies My Mother Never Told Me. Kaylie was the editor of the widely reviewed anthology\, Long Island Noir\, part of the acclaimed Akashic Noir Series. Her latest novel\, Veritas\, will be published by Akashic Books in 2027. \nKaylie co-chairs the James Jones First Novel Fellowship\, which awards $12\,000 yearly to an unpublished first novel. She is also the publisher of Kaylie Jones Books (currently on hiatus) and is a full professor in the SUNY Stony Brook  Department of Creative Writing\, Film and Television. She also teaches at the Wilkes University Maslow Family Low-Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing. \nIn 2011\, Kaylie was honored to receive the National Coalition Against Censorship Award\, for restoring the unexpurgated version of her father James Jones’ 1951 novel\, From Here to Eternity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout Library Shop Mission Hills\n \nLibrary Shop Mission Hills is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the Mission Hills and Hillcrest neighborhoods. They cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives and book nerds. \nOne of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop Mission Hills is located at the former site of the Mission Hills Library Branch\, which originally opened its doors in 1961. Sales from Library Shop Mission Hills support the entire San Diego Public Library System.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/natasha-lester-6-2-26/
LOCATION:Library Shop Mission Hills\, 925 W. Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Event,Library Adventures,Library Adventures,San Diego Adventures,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Behind the Glamour: an ABTB Book Club Hybrid Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Allison Pataki and author/renowned Broadway director Brisa Carleton in conversation with ABTB Ambassador Giovanna Ionnace
DESCRIPTION:About the Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Adventure\n\n“The theatre was created to tell the truth about life and a social situation.” — Stella Adler \nPrepare for an exciting Behind the Glamour ABTB Book Club Adventure as we applaud two glamorous and captivating historical novels by New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki and acclaimed Broadway producer and author Brisa Carleton. \nJoin us for our hybrid Adventure featuring a lively moderated discussion led by our esteemed Ambassador\, Giovanna Ionnace\, where this engaging event invites you to connect with the stories—and the authors—behind them. \nChoose how you experience this Adventure: attend in person at the Tuckahoe Public Library in Tuckahoe\, New York\, where Brisa Carleton will appear live\, or join us virtually via Zoom to hear from both authors. \n\nRegistration\nWhile this event is FREE and open to the public\, please register below to select either the live and in person option to be held at the Tuckahoe NY Public Library or the simultaneous virtual Zoom event. \nBooks may be pre-ordered below to ship directly to you so that you may read the book prior to the book club discussion and get your copy signed by the author at the event. \n\nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nBrisa Carleton is an award-winning Broadway producer and bestselling author. She has received three Tony awards and continues to produce iconic shows on Broadway today such as Hamilton and Moulin Rouge. Her debut novel Last Call at the Savoy has received critical acclaim and is the recipient of the American Fiction Awards: Winner\, Best Debut Novel. \nLast Call at the Savoy is a sister story\, set amongst the glittering backdrop of London’s iconic Savoy Hotel\, in which Cinnamon Scott is forced to confront her troubled past as she uncovers the true story of the hotel’s first female bartender who has been erased from the history books. \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of both children and adult historical an nonfiction novels\, including It Girl\, Finding Margaret Fuller\, The Queen’s Fortune\, and The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. Her novels combine her passion for history and spotlighting the extraordinary lives of strong\, female voices. \nIt Girl\, Pataki’s latest historical fiction novel\, follows the whirlwind journey of America’s first pop culture icon and self-made celebrity whose story only grows stronger and more inspiring through the decades. \nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n \nGiovanna Ionnace is an ABTB Ambassador. From 2017 to 2021 she served as Secretary\, Vice President\, and President of the Westchester Library Association. Currently\, Giovanna coordinates programs for both teens and adults  for the Global Reads Book Club\, ESL Book Club\, and Tuckahoe Public Library Book Club. She is currently the Director of Tuckahoe Public Library. \nLearn more about our ABTB Ambassadors on Adventures by the Book®
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/carleton-pataki-6-10-26/
LOCATION:Tuckahoe Public Library\, 71 Columbus Avenue\, Tuckahoe\, NY\, 10707\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABTB Featured Event,Book Club Adventure,Event,Library Adventures,Virtual Adventure
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: a USA 250th Birthday Adventure featuring NYT bestselling and acclaimed authors Laura Kamoie\, Reyna Grande\, and Elizabeth Cobbs
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n“Remember the ladies”  \n…Abigail Adams famously urged in a 1776 letter to her husband—a call to consider the voices of women in the founding of a new nation. Yet the story of America has always been broader still\, shaped by many voices that were not fully recognized at the time. \nAs we mark 250 years of the American experiment\, this conversation invites us to revisit that moment—and to expand it—bringing into focus the diverse perspectives that continue to define our national story. \nJoin New York Times bestselling and acclaimed authors Laura Kamoie\, Reyna Grande\, and Elizabeth Cobbs for a powerful conversation spanning the founding era to the present day. \nThrough their work\, these authors illuminate the lives\, struggles\, and contributions of women and communities whose stories have shaped—and continue to shape—the American experience. From the revolutionary vision of Abigail Adams\, to the enduring influence of women across history\, to the deeply personal and evolving narratives of immigration and identity\, this event explores how our national story has grown richer\, more complex\, and more inclusive over time. \nAs part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, this special event celebrates the voices—past and present—that have helped define our nation. \nJoin us at the Library Shop San Diego for an engaging conversation about the inspiration behind their work\, the historical foundations of their stories\, and the enduring impact of the people and communities who continue to shape America. \nHappy 250th Birthday USA\nThis program is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States by honoring the diverse peoples\, cultures\, and communities whose contributions have shaped our nation’s history. Through literature\, conversation\, and shared learning\, this series explores the many voices and lived experiences that together form the American story. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is required for this event through one of the following options: \n• Book Registration – A supporting purchase below of any one of these three books reserves your seat. \n• Event Registration with no book ($5) – Event admission includes entry with small supporting fee. \n• Three-Book Bundle – Pick up all three books in a discounted bundle\, and receive priority in the signing line with all 3 authors. \nSeating is first come\, first served and expected to sell out\, so early arrival is strongly encouraged. \nAdditional books will be available for purchase at the event while supplies last\, and all three authors will be signing following the program. \nAbout the Authors and Books\n \nLaura Kamoie is a New York Times. Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of historical novels including Ribbons in Scarlett\, and My Dear Hamilton. She is also a Goodreads Readers’ Choice Awards Finalist in Historical Fiction\, and an Audie Award Finalist\, and a former Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy. \nA Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams recounts the revolutionary life of Abigail Adams and her resilience throughout the American Revolution. While her husband\, John Adams\, fights for the nation’s independence and forges the foundations of the new nation\, Abigail fights for similar independence on her own battlefront\, facing loss\, plague\, defending their home\, and making lucrative investments crucial for their family’s future. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Laura or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nReyna Grande is an award-winning author whose work powerfully illuminates the complexities of immigration\, family separation\, and the pursuit of the American Dream.  Her memoirs The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home\, as well as her historical novel\, A Ballad of Love and Glory\, have been praised for their accounts of migrant resilience\, determination\, and heart. \nMigrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget blends sophistication and honesty about the reality of crossing borders and living between nations\, cultures\, and identities and how her journey shaped the woman she has become. While reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of comfort\, Grande asks: How do we turn pain into power?  When memory threatens to define us\, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? \nTo schedule a book club visit with Reyna or any of our authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book®\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nElizabeth Cobbs is a  San Diego based\, award-winning historian\, award winning author\, screenwriter\, and producer. She has a Ph.D. in American history at Stanford University and has served on the Historical Advisory Committee of the U.S. State Department and on the jury for the Pulitzer Prize in History. Her works span from historical non-fiction novels and history textbooks to the film adaptions of her books such as American Umpire and The Hello Girls. \nFearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé tells the stories of trailblazing women who took destiny into their own hands and how their journeys paved the way for modern day feminists and female patriots. The stories of Abigail Adams\, Susan B. Anthony\, and Beyonce\, among others\, who campaigned for the right to speak in public\, lobby the government\, and own property\, along with passionate mothers and abolitionists far from the spotlight all created the foundations for women’s rights in modern day America. \n  \nAbout Library Shop SD\n \n\n\nLibrary Shop at Central is a well-curated nonprofit book & gift shop proudly serving the East Village neighborhood. We cater to librarians\, library lovers\, literary obsessives\, and book nerds. One of two Library Shop locations\, Library Shop at Central is located in the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. \nOwned and operated by Library Foundation SD\, proceeds from both Library Shop locations support the San Diego Public Library. \n*FOR ARRIVAL AND PARKING INFORMATION\, click here.
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kamoie-grande-cobbs-6-18-26/
LOCATION:Library Shop San Diego\, 925 W. Washington St.\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:Daughters of the Sun and Moon: a USA 250th Birthday Series Adventure featuring New York Times bestselling author Lisa See
DESCRIPTION:About the In-Person Library Adventure\n\n“No mud\, no lotus” – Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh \nNew York Times bestselling author Lisa See returns with Daughters of the Sun and Moon\, a powerful new novel that reflects this enduring truth that from adversity\, beauty can bloom. Through the lives of Chinese American women navigating hardship\, sacrifice\, and resilience\, Lisa illuminates how strength and identity are forged through challenge — and how generations transform struggle into legacy. \nAs part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, highlighting the peoples and cultures that have contributed to and shaped our nation’s history\, this special event celebrates the immigrant families whose courage and traditions became woven into the American story. With her signature blend of meticulous research and deeply human storytelling\, Lisa See brings to life the voices of women whose experiences echo across time and speak to the heart of who we are as a country. \nJoin Lisa at the Carlsbad City Library for an engaging conversation about the inspiration behind Daughters of the Sun and Moon\, the historical foundations of her work\, and the lasting impact of Chinese American communities on our shared history. \nHappy 250th Birthday USA\nThis program is part of our USA 250th Birthday Series\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States by honoring the diverse peoples\, cultures\, and communities whose contributions have shaped our nation’s history. Through literature\, conversation\, and shared learning\, this series explores the many voices and lived experiences that together form the American story. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come\, first serve basis so please make sure to arrive early. The Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane is expected to reach capacity. Please note that a book purchase is not required to attend the event. For more information about seating at the event\, contact the Carlsbad City Library directly. \nWe encourage you to preorder a copy of Daughters of the Sun and Moon in advance to be delivered to the event for signing to guarantee availability. Preordering helps ensure you receive a copy and supports both the author and this special USA 250th series.  Books will also be available for purchase at the event while supplies last. Lisa will be signing following her presentation. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nIn her beloved New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan\, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane\, Peony in Love\, Shanghai Girls\, Dreams of Joy\, China Dolls\, and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women\, Lisa See has brilliantly illuminated the strong bonds between women. \nThese books have been celebrated for their authentic\, deeply researched\, lyrical stories about Chinese characters and cultures. Independent booksellers have honored her novels by selecting them as an Indie Next pick\, her novels were sold to 39 countries\, she has won numerous awards domestically and internationally\, and her novel Snow Flower was made into a feature film produced by Fox Searchlight. \nIn her latest book\, Daughters of the Sun and Moon\, Lisa draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and\, eventually\, thrive\, despite all odds. \nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n \n\n\nCarlsbad City Library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high-quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life. Carlsbad City Library is the destination for information\, enjoyment of reading\, lifelong learning\, and cultural enrichment for those who live\, work and play in Carlsbad. \n 
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/lisa-see-7-1-26-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,SoCal Adventures
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SUMMARY:My Greek Mom's Recipes: a Coronado Public Library Adventure featuring Stand-Up Comedian\, Writer and Cookbook Author Gus Constantellis
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n“When I die\, you’re all going to starve.” — Gus Constantellis’ mom\nAdventures by the Book® invites you to join us for a heartwarming and hilariously honest My Greek Mom’s Recipes Adventure featuring Greek American comedian\, writer\, and storyteller Gus Constantellis. This special evening\, hosted at the Coronado Public Library\, brings Gus into conversation about his debut cookbook\, My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook — a moving and laugh-out-loud tribute to his larger-than-life mother. \nThis intimate evening offers readers the opportunity to go beyond the punchlines and explore the heart behind the humor. Gus will share stories about growing up in a first-generation Greek American household\, the inspiration behind the cookbook\, and how food\, grief\, and comedy intersect in powerful and unexpected ways. \nWhether you love culinary memoirs\, cherish family traditions passed down through recipes\, enjoy sharp cultural commentary\, or are simply looking for an evening filled with laughter and connection\, this event is designed for you. Come with friends\, bring your book club\, or join us solo — everyone is welcome in our community of passionate\, curious readers. \nYour Adventure includes an engaging author conversation\, audience Q&A\, book signing\, and the opportunity to purchase copies of My Greek Mom’s Recipes for a personalized signature. \n\n  \nRegistration\nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, with general seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor readers who prefer a little peace of mind and want to show their early support of our authors\, our VIP option includes guaranteed event admission and reserved seating with the pre-order of My Greek Mom’s Recipes below. \n  \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nGus Constantellis (he/him) is a gay\, first generation Greek American stand up comedian and writer raised in Brooklyn\, whose sharp\, fast paced comedy draws from his loud immigrant family\, Greek heritage\, and raunchy yet relatable dating stories. He has been touring internationally for the past three years and regularly performs at top comedy clubs across the country. \nGus is also the co-host of a popular podcast with Christina Mavronos\, has recorded a Comedy Central featuring set\, and has written for children’s series on Disney Channel\, Nickelodeon\, and Netflix\, including The Lion Guard\, Rainbow Rangers\, Abby Hatcher\, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. \nIn 2026\, Gus expands his storytelling beyond the stage with My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died\, a cookbook inspired by the loss of his larger than life Greek mother. Part love letter and part comedy\, the book features more than 75 classic Greek recipes including spanakopita\, moussaka\, loukoumades\, and keftedakia\, alongside family stories and the humor that first made his mom a viral sensation on TikTok. As Gus puts it\, “My mom used to say\, ‘When I die\, you’re all going to starve.’ Instead\, she made sure we never would.” \n\n\n\n\n\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/gus-constantellis-7-8-26/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado\, 92118
CATEGORIES:Event,Library Adventures
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