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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: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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