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VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Comfort Read Romances
March 2, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
This month please pick any book that falls into the category of a Comfort Read Romance. What could be better than a romance novel to help you escape your day-to-day concerns and all the unromantic things going on in your life? Maybe try a lighthearted one with a happily- ever- after ending but any type of romance that you enjoy and leaves you with a slightly brighter outlook on life could fall into this category. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - Jane Yolen Author Talk
March 9, 2023
6:00 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
53 West Main St.
Mystic CT 06355
Bank Square Books presents an author talk with Jane Yolen for the book The Scarlet Circus. The Scarlet Circus, the fourth volume in Yolen’s award-winning short fiction, series brings you passionate treasures and unexpected transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy. Personalization requests are allowed for web orders until Wednesday, March 8 at 5 pm
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VIRTUAL - Maya Rodale & Caroline Linden discuss Dangerous Books For Girls
March 22, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
Join us for a conversation between friends and romance authors Maya Rodale and Caroline Linden! They'll be discussing Maya's re-released and expanded edition of "Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained". Bring your popcorn because this is going to be a good one!
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VIRTUAL - Melodie Edwards Author Talk
March 23, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books
Mystic CT 06355
Bank Square Books, Savoy Bookshop & Café, and Otis Library present a virtual author talk with Melodie Edwards for the new book, Jane & Edward: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Eyre. This powerful reimagining of Jane Eyre, set in a modern-day law firm, is full of romance and hope as it follows the echoing heartbeats of the classic story. Books can be ordered.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with YA Author Jenna Evans Welch
March 30, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
For Teens and Adults: What's better than young love, adventure, travel, good, family, and good friends? Nothing! Join us for a conversation with author Jenna Evans Welch as we discuss her books "Love & Gelato", "Love & Luck", and her most recent, "Love & Olives". We're sure you can guess the settings from the titles! Bring your questions because this is going to be rapid fire and awesome!
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LIVE - Marie Lu with Katie Cotugno
April 3, 2023
6:00 PM
Hosted by Brookline Booksmith
290 Harvard St
Coolidge Corner
Brookline MA
Celebrate the release of Stars and Smoke with author Marie Lu, in conversation with Katie Cotugno. The Hating Game meets Mission: Impossible in this smoldering new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu about a superstar tapped to become a secret agent and the reluctant young spy assigned to be his partner. Tickets include a general admission seat at the event AND a copy of Stars and Smoke.
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Romantic Suspense
April 6, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
61 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month please pick any book that falls into the category of a Romantic Suspense Romance. Any romance featuring a mystery, suspense or thriller plot would work. For example, maybe the main character is a detective working to solve a case or a spy trying to save the world - or perhaps the main character has amnesia and doesn't know they are a detective or a spy- it's all good! Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - Curtis Sittenfeld in conversation with Heidi Pitlor
April 6, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Porter Square Books Boston Edition
50 Liberty Dr.
Boston MA 02210
Porter Square Books is delighted to welcome Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Romantic Comedy, for an author talk at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition! Heidi Pitlor will join the author in conversation. A comedy writer thinks she’s sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a hilarious, observant, and deeply tender novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible, Rodham, and Prep. Tickets include one copy of the book.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with Author Kate Spencer
April 11, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are thrilled to host author Kate Spencer for this very special Q&A about her incredibly fun and funny debut novel, "In a New York Minute", while also talking about all of the incredible projects she is involved in! Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!. Buy signed books from Bank Square Books
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LIVE - Lauren Willig, Author of “Two Wars and a Wedding”
April 11, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Book Ends Bookstore
559 Main St.
Winchester MA 01890
Book Ends is excited to welcome author Lauren Willig to the store on Tuesday, April 11th to discuss her newest book, “Two Wars and a Wedding.” Hope you can join us!
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LIVE - Summer Author Series presents Lauren Willig
April 12, 2023
5:00 PM
Hosted by Bank Square Books and Ocean House
Ocean House
Seaside Ballroom
1 Bluff Ave.
Westerly RI 02891
Join Ocean House owner and author Deborah Goodrich Royce alongside New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig for the first author series of 2023! This April, Willig will be discussing her newest release, Two Wars and a Wedding. Enjoy wine, light bites and a signed copy of the book.
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VIRTUAL - Step into the Story: Donna Alward and Barb Wallace with Lauren Willig
April 18, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Step into the Story
Join Donna Alward and Barb Wallace in a videocast chat with author Lauren Willig.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with Author Mia Sosa
April 19, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
If you haven't read Mia Sosa, you are missing out! Her books will bring a smile to your face, warmth to your heart, and heat to your cheeks. We are so looking forward to having this time to ask her all of our burning (pun intended) questions about her books, writing, and inspirations. Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!
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VIRTUAL - Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost
April 22, 2023
4:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
It's a very special book birthday! We're celebrating the 2nd book from Bones' perspective - Jeaniene Frost's "Both Feet in the Grave" - another MUCH anticipated addition to her Cat and Bones series. And, who better to celebrate with than good friends Ilona and Gordon Andrews (who are well acquainted with much anticipated books!). We'll be talking books, vampires, friendship, and birthday cake (it's a BYOB party - bring your own birthday cake). Hope you can make it.
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Historical Romances
May 4, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
61 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month please pick any book that falls into the category of a Historical Romance. Choose any historical period you like - perhaps you enjoy romance stories of plundering Vikings, Medieval knights on horseback, the proper (or maybe not so proper) ladies of Victorian England or heroic Civil War soldiers- any romance with a historical setting works. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - 2nd Annual Rom-Con Romance Festival
May 20, 2023
10:00 AM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
129 Main St.
Ashland MA 01721
Come hang out with authors Jamie Beck, Loretta Chase, Nick DiDomizio, Jane C. Esther, Megan Frampton, Kristan Higgins, Julia Kent, Sandra Kitt, Regina Kyle, Caroline Linden, Sarah MacLean, and Janet Raye Stevens. Get signed books, listen in on panels, have a small group discussion, and mingle with other romance lovers. It's going to be a fabulous day! This event will be held outside, across from the Library at the "Farmer's Market Field", weather permitting. We ask that you bring a mask if we need to move it indoors for the panel and small group discussions.
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VIRTUAL - Ann Aguirre, Lillian Lark, Kathryn Moon, and CM Nascosta
May 31, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We did not get nearly enough time to talk about Monster Romance at our last panel so we're doing it again! This time, we welcome authors Ann Aguirre, Lillian Lark, Kathryn Moon, and CM Nascosta as they talk about the rising appeals of "monsters" in romance. How did "Mon-Rom" become a thing and how does it keep capturing our imaginations? This is sure to be an amazing conversation!
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Science Fiction Romances
June 1, 2023
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
61 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
We love our Romance Book Club! Join us in reading a new romance genre each month. This month we will be enjoying Science Fiction Romances. Please pick any book that falls into the category of a Science Fiction Romance. If you enjoy SciFi romances such as those involving aliens or cyborgs, robots, spaceships or futuristic societies, this month is for you! Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile! We'll have a variety of books you can choose from at the library or you can browse our online catalog.
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VIRTUAL - "Queen Charlotte" Discussion
June 6, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
The highly anticipated Julia Quinn's 'Queen Charlotte: Season One' is coming to Netflix on May 4th brought to us by Shondaland! If you love the Bridgertons and need something to tide you over until Season Three comes out, join us for this discussion, set in the world of Bridgerton! You've had a month to binge, now let's talk about how the show was for you. Did it meet our expectations what we liked and how much did we love it? Are your eyes bleeding from bingeing it? We may even talk a bit about the book, written by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rimes.
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VIRTUAL - The Two Nerdy History Girls
June 13, 2023
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances! You know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. We, once again, 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 know is going to be a fascinating conversation between these two friends and researchers.
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VIRTUAL - Paranormal Romance Authors Ilona Andrews and Nalini Singh in Conversation
June 21, 2023
5:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Ashland MA 01721
We are so excited to be chatting with two titans of paranormal romance - wife and husband team Ilona & Gordon Andrews and Nalini Singh! If you've read their books, you know why we are squeeeing about this conversation. If you haven't, just one suggestion. Start at the beginning and you won't stop reading for a very long time. We'll be chatting world building, character development, keeping the ideas fresh, and anything else we can think of. We hope you can join us for what will be an amazing discussion!
☆ Registration will open May 21st
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LIVE - Katee Robert
August 20, 2023
4:30 PM
Hosted by Gibson's Bookstore
45 South Main St
Concord NH 03301
Gibson's Bookstore is pleased to welcome Katee Robert for the fifth book in her Dark Olympus series, Cruel Seduction, a scorchingly hot modern retelling of Aphrodite and Hephaestus! Our romance-reading staff members have been gaga over Katee's series, with Events Coordinator Elisabeth giving Neon Gods a first-ever 6 on her Steam Scale (which usually goes to 5), and they're a-flutter at the thought of this event happening in our store! This event is happening after hours so that no little ears are in the store for what will surely promise to be spicy 18+ conversation topics. Please note: Katee will be personally handling and stamping each book with her signature. To preserve her hand, there will be no personalizations.
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