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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 
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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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SUMMARY:Mic Drop Comedy Adventure featuring Greek Stand-Up Comedian and Chef Gus Constantellis
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nJoin Mic Drop Comedy Night for a special show featuring Greek chef and comedian Gus Constantellis. A gay\, first-generation Greek American raised in Brooklyn\, Gus brings his sharp\, fast-paced storytelling to the stage\, drawing inspiration from his lively immigrant family\, his Greek heritage\, and his hilariously relatable dating life. \nTouring internationally and performing at top comedy clubs across the country\, Gus has also recorded a Comedy Central featuring set\, co-hosts a popular podcast\, and has written for beloved children’s series on Disney Channel\, Nickelodeon\, and Netflix. In 2026\, he expands his storytelling beyond stand-up with his cookbook\, My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook\, a heartfelt and humorous tribute featuring more than 75 classic Greek recipes alongside the family stories that made his mom a viral sensation. \nRegistration\nPlease note that this is not an Adventures by the Book-hosted event; we are delighted to help promote this evening in our role as bookseller. This event is 21+\, and tickets (General Admission and VIP Reserved Seating) are available only through the Mic Drop Comedy Club. No refunds or exchanges; fees apply for ticket transfers. \nBooks are available for preorder below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. \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\nAbout Mic Drop Comedy Club \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMic Drop was established in 2022 by longtime friends Hillary Hutson and Casey Currier. Their goal is for guests to come see their favorite comedians and return having found their favorite comedy club. They intend to provide an unforgettable experience through customer service\, great comedy\, and a fun ambiance! \n \n  \n\n\nSave
URL:https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/gus-constantellis-7-9-26/
LOCATION:Mic Drop Comedy Club\, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123
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