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SUMMARY:The Girls of the Glimmer Factory: a Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring USA Today bestseller Jennifer Coburn
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\nFrom Jennifer Coburn\, the USA Today bestselling author of Cradles of the Reich\, comes a poignant and inspiring tale of resistance\, friendship\, and the dangers of propaganda\, based on the real story of Theresienstadt\, perfect for fans of WWII historical novels such as The Forest of Vanishing Stars and The German Wife. \nCome help us celebrate Jennifer’s new book (a week before publication date!)\, Girls of the Glimmer Factory. \nRegistration\nEvent is FREE and open to the public\, and registration is not required. However\, seating is limited so early arrival is recommended for first-come\, first-served seats. Books will be available for sale at the event\, or pre-order a copy of Girls of the Glimmer Factory below and your book will be delivered to you at the event for signing. Both hardcover and paperback books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nJennifer Coburn is the USA Today bestselling author of Cradles of the Reich\, a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir\, We’ll Always Have Paris\, as well as six contemporary women’s novels. Additionally\, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies\, including A Paris All Your Own. \nIn her new novel\, Girls of the Glimmer Factory\, Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free\, but now\, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt\, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members\, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east. \nHilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause\, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they’re losing the war\, Hilde hasn’t lost faith. She can’t stop the Allied bombings\, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler’s plans for Jewish containment. \nWhen the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance\, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah\, an old childhood friend\, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Jennifer or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Carlsbad City Library\n\n\nThe mission of the Carlsbad City Library is to “provide community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.” \n \n\n\n\n\n\nSave
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LOCATION:Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad\, 92008 United States
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SUMMARY:Maria's Scarf: A Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring internationally renowned Zoro the Drummer
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“”A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law\, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” – Agatha Christie \nAnd that is exactly what Maria did for her seven children\, including little Danny\, who dreamed big things and then\, against all odds\, achieved them. In his beautiful and transformative memoir\, Maria’s Scarf\, Zoro the internationally renowned drummer\, tells the incredible story of how his mother’s love\, and their family’s unbreakable bond\, helped a starry-eyed boy never lose sight of his dreams. \nJoin us at the Georgina Cole Library to meet Zoro and hear his remarkable life story. And to really enrich your experience\, pre-order a copy of the book below to pick up at the Library or have shipped to you so that you can read it prior to the event in time for our brand new (and free) ABTB book club discussion prior to the event. \n5:00pm – Adventures by the Book book club discussion (pre-order your book below) \n6:00pm – Free library author presentation \nRegistration\nIf you wish to join us for the free book club discussion at 5:00pm\, prior to the author event\, please register below to help us plan for attendance. You may pre-order your book below to be shipped to you or picked up at the Carlsbad Library to read prior to the event. \nTo attend the free author event at 6:00pm\, registration is not required and seating is limited to first-come\, first-served. Copies of Maria’s Scarf are available for pre-sale below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will be also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nAs one of the world’s most respected musicians\, Zoro the Drummer has sat on the drummer’s throne commanding some of the most famous stages in the world of rock and R&B music. Throughout more than thirty years of his career\, Zoro has been consistently voted the number one R&B drummer and clinician by the premier music industry publications Modern Drummer\, Drum!\, and Rhythm Magazine. \nHe has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz\, Bobby Brown\, The New Edition\, Jody Watley\, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire\, and many more. Additionally\, Zoro is an educator\, motivational speaker\, and author of The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking For Success. \nZoro’s novel\, Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love\, a Son’s Perseverance\, and Dreaming Big\, is a beautiful and transformative memoir that tells the story of a family fighting for survival against almost insurmountable odds. Through laughter\, tears\, and many misadventures\, Zoro touches the heart of every reader—young or old\, citizen or immigrant—and speaks to the dreamer in all of us\, encouraging everyone to live fantastical lives. \nTo schedule a book club visit with Zoro or any of our authors on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®): \n\n\nConnect with this Author on Adventures by the Book® (formerly NovelNetwork®)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator\n\n\n \nDebby Cooperman Stone is a retired educator (33 years of enriching young minds in Carlsbad) who remains dedicated to the love of learning.  With a BA in Liberal Studies from UC Santa Barbara and a teaching credential from San Diego State University\, Debby developed innovative projects and programs to make reading come alive for students in grades 3-6. Her passion for literature and history shaped engaging lesson plans that brought subjects to life. \n\n\n\n\nAs an avid reader of historical fiction\, mystery/thrillers\, suspended realism/fantasy\, and contemporary social issues\, Debby brings a wide range of literary knowledge to the table. She has been actively involved in the book loving community for the past 25 years through multiple book clubs and attending author events both in-person and virtually. \nIn keeping with her energetic and enthusiastic spirit\, Debby is dedicated to elevating new voices in fiction while connecting fellow book lovers in meaningful ways as an Ambassador for Adventures by the Book. \n\n\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.
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LOCATION:Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad\, 92008 United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Risks and Returns: A Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“The formula that took Ross from Weehawken\, NJ to the White House is a good one for anyone who aspires to achieve.”\n— Deborah Norville\, New York Times bestselling author and anchor of Inside Edition \nLearn all the secrets behind the amazing trajectory of former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross\, named one of Bloomberg’s 50 most influential people in global finance. In his new book\, Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life\, Wilbur chronicles not only his journey to the top\, but also shares tips on how he remained there. \nJoin us at the Georgina Cole Library to learn his inside strategies\, tips\, and mindset needed for success in business and in life. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, copies of Risks and Returns are available for pre-sale below and will be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nPLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE: this event will NOT be held at the Dove Library per usual\, but will be held at the Georgina Cole Library\, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive\, Carlsbad. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nWilbur L. Ross\, Jr. was sworn in as the 39th U.S. Secretary of Commerce on February 28\, 2017. Secretary Ross was the principal voice of business in the Administration that ensured U.S. entrepreneurs and businesses had the tools they needed to create jobs and economic opportunity. \nSecretary Ross is the former Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of WL Ross & Co. LLC and has over 55 years of investment banking and private equity experience. He has restructured over $400 billion of assets in the airline\, apparel\, auto parts\, banking\, beverage\, chemical\, credit card\, electric utility\, food service\, furniture\, gypsum\, homebuilding\, insurance\, marine transport\, mortgage origination and servicing\, oil and gas\, railcar manufacturing and leasing\, real estate\, restaurant\, shipyard\, steel\, textile and trucking industries. Secretary Ross has been chairman or lead director of more than 100 companies operating in more than 20 different countries. \nHis new book\, Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life\, explains how Ross got to the top and stayed there. Rising from humble beginnings in North Bergen\, New Jersey\, Ross applied simple principles with strict discipline—something readers can apply in their own quest for success. Ultimately\, Ross’s strategies and dealmaking skills led to relationships with King Charles\, Warren Buffett\, Carl Icahn\, the Rothschild family\, Steve Wynn\, Lakshmi Mittal\, Mike Milken\, and many other famous personalities. Ross also documents his experiences in the Oval Office. \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/wilbur-ross-8-15-24/
LOCATION:Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad\, 92008 United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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SUMMARY:Good Night\, Irene: A Carlsbad City Library Adventure featuring NYT bestselling author Luis Alberto Urrea
DESCRIPTION:About the Live\, In-Person\, Adventure\n\n“Words are the only bread we can really share.” – Luis Alberto Urrea \n…and sharing a feast of words is what masterful storyteller\, New York Times bestselling author Luis Alberto Urrea\, does best. You won’t want to miss this afternoon as he introduces his newest novel\, Good Night\, Irene\, which highlights the fearless female volunteers who served overseas during World War II and presents a story of “survival\, camaraderie\, and courage on the front line” (Kristin Hannah). \nJoin us to explore themes of hope\, heartbreak\, friendship\, trust\, and both the consequences and brutalities of war at the Georgina Cole Library. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is not required\, as it is free and open to the public. However\, copies of Good Night\, Irene are available for pre-sale below and will be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nPLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE: this event will NOT be held at the Dove Library per usual\, but will be held at the Georgina Cole Library\, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive\, Carlsbad. \nAbout the Author and Book\n \nA finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his landmark work of nonfiction\, The Devil’s Highway\, now in its thirty-fourth paperback printing\, Luis Alberto Urrea is the author of numerous other works of nonfiction\, poetry\, and fiction\, including the national bestsellers The Hummingbird’s Daughter and The House of Broken Angels\, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. A recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award\, among many other honors\, Luis lives outside of Chicago and teaches at the University of Illinois\, Chicago. \nHis newest novel\, Good Night\, Irene\, serves as an affecting and uplifting portrait of friendship and valor in harrowing circumstances. Centered around the bond between two women suddenly thrust into the horrors of World War II\, this searing epic based on the magnificent\, true story of heroic Red Cross women powerfully demonstrates that Luis’s “gifts as a storyteller are prodigious” (NPR)\, and has also been praised for being “moving and affecting\, [and] featuring characters with whom we cannot help but engage” (Alta Journal). \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. \n \n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Georgina Cole Library 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad\, 92008 United States
CATEGORIES:Library Adventures
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