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VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Read Nalini Singh
November 4, 2021
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA
To celebrate her newest release, "Archangel's Light" AND in anticipation of her virtual visit with us on Thursday November 18th, we are reading books by author Nalini Singh. Read any book by Nalini (you can't go wrong with any of her books!) and come ready to discuss (and add to your TBR pile).
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VIRTUAL - K.M. Jackson with Mary Pauline Lowry
November 10, 2021
7:00 PM
Hosted by Belmont Books
Belmont MA
Join us for a lively discussion with K.M. Jackson about her latest rompy, rom-com How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days! Fellow Keanu fan and author, Mary Pauline Lowry will be in conversation. Books available for ordering.
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VIRTUAL: Q&A with Nalini Singh
November 18, 2021
7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting: Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA
Who else is a huge fan of Nalini Singh?!?! We're so thrilled to be able to spend an hour with her and ask.her.anything about her books and writing process. If you haven't read her Psy/Changeling or Guild Hunter series, you are in for so much of a treat. And, if you have, you already know what to expect. So, bring your own chocolate as we celebrate the accomplishments of one of our very favorite authors!
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Black Friday Bookstore signing - Peggy Jaeger
November 26, 2021
12:00 PM
The Toadstool Bookshop
12 Emerald St.
Keene NH
Peggy will be signing all her Christmas books from 2019 until this year.
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VIRTUAL: Women, Agency and Sex Positivity in Fantasy, featuring Scarlett St. Clair
December 1, 2021
7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting: Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA
You know how we love book birthdays, right? Scarlett's new book, "King of Battle and Blood" is coming into the world on November 30th and we need to discuss! It is an epic fantasy novel filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance. And, Scarlett is the perfect person to talk about women, agency and sex positivity in the fantasy genre - we hope you'll join us for this very important discussion. You can buy the signed book at Bank Square Books. All About Scarlett: Scarlett St. Clair is the author of the HADES X PERSEPHONE SAGA, the HADES SAGA, KING OF BATTLE & BLOOD, and WHEN STARS COME OUT. She has a Master's degree in Library Science and Information Studies and a Bachelors in English Writing. She is obsessed with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. If you are obsessed with these things, then you'll like her books. You can find pictures of her adorable dog Adelaide on her Instagram at authorscarlettstclair. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Read An Anthology, Any Anthology
December 2, 2021
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA
We're reading anthologies - have you noticed that there are always a ton of new anthologies around the holidays? - and come ready to discuss. Anthologies, IMHO, are the best way to find new authors in a quick and painless way :).
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IN-PERSON - Jodi Picoult with Elin Hilderbrand
December 6, 2021
6:00 PM
Hosted by Brookline Booksmith
Coolidge Corner Theater
Harvard St.
Brookline MA
Live and in person with Brookline Booksmith, at Coolidge Corner Theatre: celebrate the release of Wish You Were Here with author Jodi Picoult in conversation with Elin Hilderbrand! This event is ticketed. Tickets include a general admission seat at the event AND a signed copy of Wish You Were Here. Ticketholders will receive email updates with important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates. Books may be available for purchase at the event, but you can ensure that you get a signed AND PERSONALIZED copy by preordering on this page. You will receive your signed book as you exit the event. This event will not include a signing line or meet & greet. Can't make it to the event? Preorder the book on the ticketing page to have it signed, and choose to have it held or shipped from the store!
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VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Holiday Anthologies for Romance Readers with Eva Moore, Preslaysa Williams, R.L. Merrill, and Kilby Blades
December 11, 2021
10:00 AM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA
Who doesn't enjoy a good holiday anthology? Especially a great romance one! Join authors Eva Moore, Preslaysa Williams, R.L Merrill, and Kilby Blades - contributors of the well loved anthology "The Worst Holiday Ever" - as they talk about the appeals of anthologies, how they are created, and why the holidays are just the perfect time for a good one. Oh, and we'll make sure to spend some time talking about their upcoming books, too! You can buy signed book by any of our authors at Bank Square Books - including their backlists. Click on the link, buy, and say you want your books signed in the notes. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net.
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VIRTUAL - Colleen Hoover, author of Verity
December 15, 2021
8:00 PM
Hosted by Belmont Books and Murder by the Book
Belmont MA
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover as she discusses her book Verity, a romantic psychological thriller! Belmont Books, Murder By the Book, and Grand Central Publishing invite you to join us for this very special Crowdcast event. Please note that a book purchase is required for admission. Your ticket includes admission to this exclusive event and a paperback copy of Verity with a signed bookplate, as well as sales tax, shipping, and handling (if applicable).
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VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Read Helen Hoang
January 6, 2022
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA
This month, we're reading books by Helen Hoang, who leaped into our hearts with her first book "The Kiss Quotient). Be ready to discuss (and add to your TBR pile!). We'll have some copies of Helen's books at the library or you can order them from our online catalog. please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, they will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net.
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VIRTUAL - Two Nerdy History Girls with Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott
January 20, 2022
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA
The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again! Fans of historical fiction - this one's for you! We welcome the original Two Nerdy History Girls to Ashland - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the blog and, although it is now inactive, we have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they find interesting tidbits of historical lore, which libraries of the world have they visited, and how do they avoid the inescapable "rabbit hole"? We can't wait for what we think is going to be a fascinating conversation between these two friends and researchers. You can buy signed books by both authors at Bank Square Books - including their backlists. Click on the link, buy, and say you want your books signed in the notes. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net.
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