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VIRTUAL - Conversation with Kit Rocha
October 3, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
A Conversation with Romance Author Kit Rocha, aka the Writing Duo Donna Herren and Bree Bridges: We're so excited to virtually welcome Donna Herren and Bree Bridges, the writing duo behind mega fantasy romance author Kit Rocha to the Ashland Library! With a fabulous series called "The Mercenary Librarians", we just couldn't resist! It's always interesting to learn about a writers history, process, and books. We think it will be doubly interesting to learn what it takes to write fantastic books as a team. Questions like "how do you keep from keep from killing each other as deadlines come around?" may come up. We hope you can join us!
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Physical/Mental Health Challenge Romances
October 5, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month we are looking at Romances with characters who face a Physical or Mental Health Challenge. More than just a happily-ever-after love story, these novels help bring awareness to people living with the challenges of physical disabilities, mental health issues and neurodiversity. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - Romance Readers Night
October 5, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Bear Pond Books
77 Main St.
Montpelier VT 05602
Bear Pond Books is feeling the romance and we'd love to invite you to our very first Romance Readers Night! Join romance author Amber Roberts as she reads from her new release, Text Appeal, along with Instagram influencer smuttybookreviews as we share a fiery, adults-only conversation about all things romance. Connect with fellow romance readers over snacks and beverages and bring your steamiest romance recommendations to share.
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LIVE - Crystal Maldonado in conversation with Elizabeth Santiago
October 6, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Porter Square Books
25 White St.
Cambridge MA 02140
Porter Square Books is delighted to welcome Crystal Maldonado, author of The Fall of Whit Rivera, for an event in conversation with Elizabeth Santiago! The author talk will be followed by a book signing. Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class.
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LIVE - The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads Fake Relationship Romances
October 8, 2023
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston St.
Boston MA 02116
Do you love romance? Are you looking for a group of fellow readers to talk about it with? Join the Happily-Ever-After Book Club on the second Sunday of every month for tea, cookies, and a bring-your-own-book discussion centered around a popular romance trope. In October we will be chatting about our favorite Fake Relationship romances. Need a recommendation for a book to read? Check out our suggestions, but don't feel pressured to read one! You can also ask for personalized recommendations from BPL librarians.
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LIVE- The Romance Book Group Reads Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola
October 10, 2023
7:15 PM
Hosted by Cambridge Public Library
Teen Room, Main Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138
This group will explore the burgeoning genre of contemporary romance. Example selections include: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner. Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Q&A Desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through both Libby and Hoopla.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Denny S. Bryce
October 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are celebrating a book birthday! Denny's new book, "The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter" is coming out on October 3rd and we cannot wait to chat about it! Bring your own cake and ice cream (candles optional :) for what is going to be a fascinating Q&A with one of our very favorite authors!
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LIVE- Fall in Love New England 2023
October 20-21, 2023
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road W
Marlborough MA 01752
Fall In Love New England is celebrating our 6th year in bringing together readers and romance authors. Come join us. Meet an exceptional group of authors. This year's fun includes laugh-out-loud games, craft corner, author panels, and author spotlights. This is truly an opportunity for readers to connect on a deeper level with the romance authors they love or will newly discover.
☆ Buy Tickets by September 30. End of event book signing open to the public at 4:15 p.m. Saturday.
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LIVE - Ashley Herring Blake in conversation with Tori Martin
October 26, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge MA 02138
Harvard Book Store welcomes ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE—awarrd-winning author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care—for a discussion of her new book Iris Kelly Doesn't Date. She will be joined in conversation by TORI ANNE MARTIN—author of This Spells Disaster.
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LIVE- Jessica Taylor and Desiree Niccoli
October 28, 2023
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Hosted by Grumpy & Sunshine Bookshop
159 High Street
Belfast ME 04974
Spooky Season is nearly upon us! To celebrate, Jessica Taylor and Desiree Niccoli with be at Grump and Sunshine for a book signing event. There will be bookish treats and a chance to get signed copies of Maine-brewed spooky, swoony reads. Costumes welcome and encouraged. Donations will also be collected at the event to support Friends of Sears Island and their conservation work.
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Rom Com Romances
November 2, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month we are keeping it light and focusing on Rom Com Romances - a story full of love, laughter and an almost guaranteed happy ending! Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads Remixes and Retellings
November 12, 2023
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library
Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston St.
Boston MA 02116
Do you love romance? Are you looking for a group of fellow readers to talk about it with? Join the Happily-Ever-After Book Club on the second Sunday of every month for tea, cookies, and a bring-your-own-book discussion centered around a popular romance trope. In November we will be chatting about our favorite Remix and Retelling romances. Need a recommendation for a Remix/Retelling book to read? You can also ask for personalized recommendations from BPL librarians.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with Author and Audiobook Narrator Travis Baldree
November 30, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
Discussing Cozy Fantasy "Bookshops and Bonedust": Who doesn't love a good slice-of-life cozy fantasy with a dollop of romantic froth - with ORCS!?! Join us for a fun conversation with Travis Baldree as he discusses his journey from audiobook narrator to low stakes fantasy writer. And, we'll be celebrating the book birthday of "Bookshops and Bonedust", the eagerly anticipated follow-up to "Legends & Lattes". Bring your questions, this will be a fascinating Q&A!
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Holiday Romances
December 7, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month we are focusing on Holiday Romances. Pick a romance novel involving any holiday - Christmas, Diwali, Hannukah, Halloween, Groundhog's Day etc. We really mean it - choose ANY holiday you wish! Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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VIRTUAL - Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles
December 11, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill, we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us!
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