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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: India Romances
November 7, 2024
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month we are focusing on Indian Romances. This month's reads may include couples who meet their destiny in New Delhi, a matchmaker in Mumbai or a jilted bride in Jaipur, all set against India's rich cultural history and many written by authors with their roots in the country. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - Nerdy Author Talk with Aislinn Brophy and Tara Tai
November 7, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Side Quest Books & Games
1 Bow Market Way Suite 32
Somerville, MA 02143
Join Massachusetts-based writers Tara Tai and Aislinn Brophy to talk all things literary nerd, from their upcoming self-proclaimed ‘nerdy’ novels to the role of RPGs in their writing. Their talk will be followed by a Q&A, so bring all your questions! Attendees can also enter into a lottery to play a D&D one-shot in the world of either novel, DM'd by the author! Tara Tai’s new book Single Player will be published on January 7, 2025, and Aislinn Brophy’s new book Spells to Forget Us was published on September 17, 2024.
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LIVE - The Rise and Fall (and Rise and Fall) of the Romantic Comedy
November 8, 2024
1:00 PM
Hosted by The Westport Library
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
This three-part class will look at a very popular movie genre that has gone in and out of critical and audience favor several times over the years. Classes will be held Fridays November 8, 15, and 22. Joe Meyers is director of programming for the Focus on French Cinema festival in Connecticut.
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LIVE - Black Writers Read Book Club : A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
November 9, 2024
1:00 PM
Hosted by Monsoon Roastery and Espresso Bar
250 Albany Street
Springfield, MA 01105
Join us IN PERSON for the second Black Writers Read book club meeting where we'll be discussing Tia Williams' A Love Song for Ricki Wilde! Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York, and whose lives are uniquely and irreversibly linked. This discussion will be facilitated by Nicole Young-Martin, producer & host of Black Writers Read.
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LIVE - The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads Forced Proximity Romances
November 10, 2024
2:30 PM
Hosted by Boston Public Library - Central Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston MA 02116
Join the Happily-Ever-After Book Club on the second Sunday of this month for tea and a bring-your-own-book discussion. In November, we'll be discussing our favorite Forced Proximity Romances. Need a recommendation for a romance that falls in the middle of a series? Check out our suggestions, but don't feel pressured to read one! You can also ask for personalized recommendations from BPL librarians via Shelf Service.
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LIVE - Kate Cochrane: Wake Up, Nat & Darcy
November 12, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Belmont Books
79 Leonard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Please join us for Kate Cochrane's discussion of Wake Up, Nat & Darcy. Ex-lovers. Ex-rivals. New cohosts. Oh, puck.
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LIVE - The Romance Book Group: Infamous by Lex Croucher
November 12, 2024
7:15 PM
Hosted by Cambridge Public Library - Main Library
Teen Room
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138
If you read romance (or want to start), this group is for you! This group will explore the burgeoning genre of 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 a digital audiobook through Hoopla.
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LIVE - Read My Lips Boston Book Club and Author Visit: Dukes and Dekes
November 14, 2024
6:00 PM
Hosted by Read My Lips Boston
The Annex at the Charles River Speedway
525 Western Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
We are partnering with Rite on a monthly Romance Book Club! November's pick is Dukes and Dekes by Torie Jean, who will join us for a discussion of her most recent romance with endometriosis/chronic illness rep!
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Ne'er Duke Well
November 14, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by The Purple Couch Bookstore
350 Winthrop Avenue #unit 9b
North Andover, MA 01845
As requested - A Historical Romance! In this steamy Regency romp, Lady Selina is determined to find the Duke of Stanhope the perfect wife—the only problem is she's starting to think that might be her.
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VIRTUAL - Q&A with Alexandra Vasti
November 14, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
We are so excited to be chatting with author Alexandra Vasti about one of our very favorite genres - regency romance! We always wonder, were there really that many Dukes and, if so, were they really healthy, wealthy, and handsome? Let's find out as we chat with Alexandra about her most recent book, Ne'er Duke Well and her upcoming book, Earl Crush. Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!
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LIVE - Romance Book Club: Wild Love
November 20, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ten Trees Books
22 Main St
Natick, MA 01760
Join us as we discuss our new Romance Pick: "Wild Love" by Elsie Silver. Space is limited, please reserve your spot by purchasing $5 ticket. Ticket includes wine currated by https://drinkdions.com/
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LIVE - Reading Romance Boston Book Club
November 21, 2024
6:00 PM
Hosted by Porter Square Books: Boston Edition
50 Liberty Dr.
Boston MA 02210
Join the local book club Reading Romance Boston, which meets at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Dr. Boston, MA 02210). All are welcome! Visit our site to see this month's selection.
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LIVE - Writing the Modern Romance Author Panel
November 22, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
The Charles Hotel
Brattle Meeting Room
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge MA 02138
Join us for an evening of conversation about love, sex, scandal, and, of course, romance! Writing the Modern Romance Panel, featuring celebrated author Zan Romanoff and moderated by the Boston Globe’s very own Meredith Goldstein, will be a fun and lively discussion on writing modern love stories, followed by a Q&A with the author. After the panel wraps, stick around for a book signing, meet-and-greet, and photo ops.
☆ Tickets Required (includes a copy of Big Fan by Zan and some giveaway goodies from our friends at 831 Stories)
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LIVE - Feeding Tiny Tummies Holiday Bazaar
November 23, 2024
9:30 AM
Hosted by Feeding Tiny Tummies
Keene Recreation Center
312 Washington St
Keene, NH 03431-2768
Peggy Jaeger will be selling all her holiday romance titles among other vendors. Stop by and shop all the vendors! There is something for everyone! Lunch will be available 11-1:30pm.
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LIVE - Mia Elliot
November 23, 2024
11:00 AM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Bookshop
159 High St
Belfast, ME 04915
Join Grump & Sunshine for a signing event with Mia Elliot! Select which book(s) you'd like to have signed at the event. Mia Elliot will be available to sign her three books Christmas Promises, Broken Promises, and The Wheel of Fate.
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VIRTUAL - Love Stories Live: A Virtual Romance Roundtable
November 24, 2024
3:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
Cambridge MA 02138
Grab your laptop, pop some popcorn (or pour a glass of wine), and join us from the comfort of your home for our very first virtual author panel! We’re giving you VIP access to six incredible romance authors, delivered straight to your screen: Sarah Hogle, Hannah Whitten, Lish MacBride, Casey Blair, Lana Harper, and Amanda Bouchet. Moderated by the wonderful Olivia Waite, author of The Feminine Pursuit series, this virtual event will dive into the world of romance writing, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how authors structure romantic plots, create unforgettable character chemistry, craft witty dialogue, and balance steamy and heartfelt moments.
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HYBRID - The BookSmiths Shoppe Romance Book Club: The Christmas Tree Farm
December 1, 2024
5:00 PM
Hosted by The BookSmiths Shoppe
100 Reserve Rd 1st Floor
Danbury, CT 06810
Join us for a cozy book club discussing "The Christmas Tree Farm" - the TikTok favorite that you just had to buy! We'll sip on hot cocoa, nibble on holiday treats, and dive into this heartwarming tale that TikTok couldn't stop talking about. Come meet fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and maybe even find your next favorite read. Don't miss out on this festive gathering!
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VIRTUAL - Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer John Charles
December 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
We had such a great time chatting with John last year, we just had to do it again! 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 2024 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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LIVE - Romance Book Club with Jenny and Gabrielle: The Merriest Misters
December 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story Bookstore
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
Join us monthly for Romance Book Club, co-hosted by our favorite romance author Jenny L. Howe and our lead bookseller Gabrielle! For December's session, we will be discussing The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky, a delightful holiday rom-com in which husbands Patrick and Quinn must learn to work through their marital troubles after they jointly take over the position of Santa Claus. Book club will be held in our Second Story event space. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Icelandic Romances
December 5, 2024
6:30 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
Cheever Conference Room
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
This month we are focusing on Icelandic Romances. Find a book set among the beauty of Iceland's plummeting waterfalls, gorgeous glaciers, magnificent volcanoes and flickering northern lights or written by an author from this unique country. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
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LIVE - Romantasy Revealed: A Conversation with Sabaa Tahir
December 7, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Lovestruck Books
The Charles Hotel
Brattle Meeting Room
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge MA 02138
Join us for an exciting evening with Sabaa Tahir as she shares insights into her latest novel, Heir, and delves into the world of Romantasy. Sabaa, the highly acclaimed author of An Ember in the Ashes and All My Rage, will discuss her writing process and the intricacies of crafting epic stories.
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LIVE - Jenny L. Howe with Courtney Kae
December 10, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by An Unlikely Story Bookstore
111 South St.
Plainville MA 02762
We are thrilled to announce the return of one of our all-time favorite authors, Jenny L. Howe! Jenny will join us to discuss her newest swoon-worthy rom com, How to Get a Life in Ten Dates. A young woman who's fed up with dating challenges her family and friends to set her up on ten dates, but gets more than she bargained for when her best friend adds himself to the roster. Jenny will be in conversation with romance author Courtney Kae (In the Event of Love, In the Case of Heartbreak). Following their discussion, Jenny will answer audience questions and sign books!
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LIVE - Bookish Christmas Party
December 14, 2024
5:30 PM
Hosted by Grump & Sunshine Bookshop
159 High St
Belfast, Maine 04915
You're Invited to a Bookish Christmas Celebration! What to Expect: Festive treats and drinks. A Bookish game of White Elephant (wrapped books provided by Grump & Sunshine). A Christmasy rebrand of our Halloween ghost hunting game. Don’t forget to wear your favorite holiday sweater!
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VIRTUAL - Looking Back at Favorites Romance Books in 2024 and What To Look Forward to in 2025 with Lorelai
December 16, 2024
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
We had so much fun with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair in May, that we decided to schedule a series of talks with her! This time, Lorelei will be chatting about her "best of" 2024 - books she's loved through the year and think would make great additions to our TBR piles. And, then, she'll recommend some books that she is looking forward to in early 2025. If your pile isn't already groaning, it will be! Grab a hot toddy and join us.
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VIRTUAL - Jayne Ann Krentz and Annelise Ryan in Conversation
January 7, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
Bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz will discuss her latest Romantic Suspense (with a dollop of the paranormal) book, "Shattering Dawn", in conversation with bestselling author Annelise Ryan, author of the upcoming mystery "Beast of the North Woods. We hope you can join us for this special discussion.
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LIVE - Tara Tai with Aislinn Brophy: Single Player
January 7, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard Street
Brookline MA 02446
In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of Single Player with author Tara Tai, in conversation with Aislinn Brophy. Preorder through Brookline Booksmith to get a signed copy and receive:, a full sticker sheet, a double-sided bookmark, and a temporary tattoo. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. You can pick your book up after 6:30PM on the day of the event.
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LIVE - An Afternoon with Bestselling Author Sarah Adams
January 11, 2025
2:00 PM
Hosted by Books-a-Million
430 Gorham Road
South Portland, ME 04106
Join us for an exciting event with New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Adams, for the highly anticipated release of Beg, Borrow or Steal - the newest title in her When in Rome books! Tickets to the event will include a copy of Beg, Borrow or Steal. The first 200 guests to purchase a ticket will have the opportunity to attend an early access discussion and interactive Q&A with the talented author herself! All remaining tickets will be for the signing line only.
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VIRTUAL - Author Talk with Jenny L. Howe
January 22, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by The Purple Couch Bookstore
350 Winthrop Avenue #unit 9b
North Andover, MA 01845
Join us as we chat with Jenny Howe, local author of plus-size romances "How to Get a Life in Ten Dates," "On the Plus Side," and "The Make-Up Test." We'll cover the recent launch of "How to Get a Life in Ten Dates," the rest of Howe's literary oeuvre, why she writes plus-size romance, what it's like to be a writer while working a day job, and more!
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LIVE - Loretta Chase and Caroline Linden
January 25, 2025
1:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
Celebrating a Book Birthday with Romance Author Loretta Chase, in conversation with Caroline Linden: One of our very favorite romance authors, Loretta Chase, has a new book out!!! Let the squeeing begin! "My Inconvenient Duke" the third in the Difficult Dukes series, is a much anticipated story of a charming brother’s best friend second-chance historical romance. If you know Loretta at all (as you should, she's an ICON!), you know you're in for a treat. AND, we'll be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of "The Lord of Scoundrels", Loretta's groundbreaking story that spent years at the top of All About Romance's top 100 books of all time. AND, as an extra bonus, Loretta will be in conversation with another of our favorite historical romance authors, Caroline Linden! Buckle up your bonnets, this is gonna be an good one!
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LIVE - Bridgerton Ball
January 25, 2025
7:00 PM
Crystal Room
98 School Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Pray, dost thou find thyself enamoured with the acclaimed Netflix production, Bridgerton? If so, Pretty In Primp cordially invites thee to our inaugural Bridgerton-themed Ball, to be held in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The soirée shall boast dancing, games, delectable fare, vendors, contests, and much more! As thou shalt be graced with Her Majesty's presence, it is imperative that thou don attire befitting the Bridgerton fashion. Join us for an eve of unforgettable revelry!
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VIRTUAL - Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day (and more!) Book Recs with Lorelei
February 10, 2025
7:00 PM
Hosted by Ashland Public Library
66 Front St.
Ashland MA 01721
We just love our talks with Lorelei of Lorelei's Lit Lair! This time, she will giving us book recs for this special holiday - not only for couples, but pals and gals. So, if you love a good romantic story, one that has a good group of friends, and/or a tight knit circle of women, this program is for you! And, if your pile isn't already groaning, it will be! Grab a hot chocolate and join us.
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LIVE - RomantiConn 2025
July 25-26, 2025
7:00 PM
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
Save the date! The 6th annual RomantiConn Romance Author Signing Event will be a two-day fun-filled weekend.
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LIVE - Fall in Love New England
October 24-26, 2025
7:00 PM
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road W
Marlborough MA 01752
Save the date! Get ready for the ultimate gathering of romance fans and readers! Mark your calendars for a 3-day extravaganza featuring a romance conference along with two full days of book signings and exclusive merchandise.
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