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SUMMARY:Authors! with Deborah Goodrich Royce
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Deborah Goodrich Royce \nMeet acclaimed author and former actress Deborah Goodrich Royce as she discusses her latest thriller\, Best Boy. Royce will explore the intricate themes of identity\, buried memories\, and the dangerous secrets that resurface from the past. The discussion will offer a fascinating look at how Goodrich Royce blends her experience in Hollywood with her mastery of psychological suspense. This is an engaging event perfect for fans of twist-filled thrillers and deep dives into character-driven mysteries. \nThe discussion will run approximately 45 minutes\, followed by a brief Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of  Best Boy.  \nEvent Details \n\nGeneral admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor discussion runs approximately 45 minutes\nBrief Q&A to follow\nLimited book signing after the presentation\n\nTickets \n\nTickets required\nEach ticket includes one copy of  Best Boy\n\nAbout the Book \nA gripping psychological thriller\, Best Boy teeters on the knife-edge of memory and identity when a shocking letter arrives that threatens to unravel a carefully constructed life. The protagonist\, Viveca Stevenson\, has left a glittering acting career to raise her son in coastal Connecticut\, believing a dark past was buried for good. When a letter drops from the “best boy” on her most famous film\, Misty\, Viveca is forced to confront a shattering Halloween night from high school when she had a different name and face—a night she cannot fully remember. This taut\, twist-filled novel expertly weaves multiple timelines\, exploring the dangerous power of forgetting and the chilling truth that you can never truly outrun the secrets of your past. forgetting. \n\nAbout the Author\nDeborah Goodrich Royce is the award-winning author of literary thrillers that explore puzzles of identity. Her books include the acclaimed Reef Road\, which was named a Publishers Weekly Bestseller and one of the Best Books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews. Her novel Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist in 2021\, and Finding Mrs. Ford was featured on “best of” lists by Forbes and Good Morning America. Prior to her writing career\, Royce was an actress\, known for her roles as Silver Kane on All My Children and in films like April Fool’s Day and Just One of the Guys. She is also the host of The Ocean House Author Series in Watch Hill\, RI\, and co-hosts the Deer Mountain Writers’ Retreat.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-deborah-goodrich-royce
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore  \nJoin Olesya Salnikova Gilmore for this special evening celebrating her new novel\, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. Gilmore will share insights behind her captivating new book\, focusing on the blend of historical fiction\, paranormal mystery\, and the enduring secrets held within the Russian émigré community in 1920s Paris. This is an engaging discussion perfect for fans of atmospheric settings\, family secrets\, and stories that weave together the tangible and the spirit world. \nThe discussion will run approximately 45 minutes\, followed by a brief Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru. \nEvent Details \n\nGeneral admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor discussion runs approximately 45 minutes\nBrief Q&A to follow\nLimited book signing after the presentation\n\nTickets \n\nTickets required\nEach ticket includes one copy of The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru\n\nAbout the Book \nThe Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru is Olesya Salnikova Gilmore’s latest novel that transports readers to the bustling Russian émigré community in 1920s Paris. It centers on spirited twenty-something Zina and her secretive grandmother\, Baba Valya\, who run a tearoom on rue Daru. By day\, they serve tea\, but by night\, they divine fortunes and perform séances. When the charming Princess Olga and her brother arrive\, searching for answers about their father\, the Grand Duke (a cousin to the murdered last Tsar of Russia)\, Zina performs a séance. To her horror\, the Grand Duke’s spirit is summoned and begins to haunt the shop\, revealing a sinister connection to Zina’s mother’s untimely death. As Zina delves into her family’s hidden past\, dark secrets are unearthed\, threatening their home\, tearoom\, found family\, and their very lives. \n\nAbout the Author\nOlesya Salnikova Gilmore is the acclaimed author of the novels The Witch and the Tsar and The Haunting of Moscow House. Born in Moscow and raised in the US\, she brings a deep love for Eastern European history and folklore to her work\, which spans genres including fantasy\, paranormal\, gothic horror\, and historical fiction. Formerly a practicing lawyer\, Gilmore transitioned to writing to pursue her passion. Her insightful work has been featured in publications like LitHub and Tor.com. She currently lives in Chicago with her family.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-olesya-salnikova-gilmore
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Nick Petrie
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nNick Petrie joins Authors to discuss his latest novel\, The Dark Time. Learn more about Petrie’s ascent to the heights of fiction writing and get a sneak peek at one of the most anticipated novels of the year! This event includes a 45 minute discussion or author-led presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A session. Each ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book \nAbout the book\nThe Dark Time is the ninth installment of the Peter Ash series. At the suggestion of an old friend\, Ash aids an investigative reporter who received a disturbingly specific death threat. Little does the reporter know\, she’s stumbled upon an explosive story that may be more than Peter and his team can handle. \nAbout the author\nNick Petrie\, a University of Michigan Alumnus\, is the highly decorated author behind the popular Peter Ash thriller series. His work has garnered prestigious honors including the ITW Thriller and Barry Awards alongside nominations for the Edgar\, Anthony and Hammett Awards. Through his novels\, Petrie follows the journey of veteran Peter Ash as he navigates a life of danger and stands firm against powerful\, shadowy forces. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event.  If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-nick-petrie
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,downtown,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Jennie Garth
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in partnership with Ottawa Hills Local Schools at the Ottawa Hills High School Auditorium. Because this is a school\, attendees will not be allowed to line up for seats before 5:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. \nAbout the event\nJoin actress and entrepreneur Jennie Garth for this special evening discussing her new memoir\, I Choose Me: Chasing Joy\, Finding Purpose\, and Embracing Reinvention. Garth will share stories of hard-won wisdom\, focusing on the journey of self-discovery in midlife\, the transformative power of prioritizing yourself\, and challenging outdated narratives around aging with confidence. This book follows her previous memoir\, Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde\, and serves as the latest extension of her mission to inspire women to embrace their own journeys of self-discovery\, reinvention\, and well-being. \nAbout the book\nI Choose Me: Chasing Joy\, Finding Purpose\, and Embracing Reinvention is Garth’s deeply personal and inspiring memoir\, directly influenced by her thought-provoking podcast of the same name. Blending intimate stories from her life with motivational advice\, Garth offers a guide for women to embrace self-care and take ownership of their mental and physical well-being. She opens up about the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first\, showing how choosing “you” is the most powerful act of self-respect. The book tackles topics ranging from health and aging to motherhood\, relationships\, and finding purpose\, helping readers say yes to their truest self. \nAbout the author\nJennie Garth is an actress\, podcast host and designer who skyrocketed to stardom with the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills\, 90210\,” which ran for ten seasons during the 1990s. Most recently\, Jennie is the creator of the “Me by Jennie Garth” brand\, which includes a clothing line for QVC and podcast named “I Choose Me with Jennie Garth” with iHeartPodcasts. Jennie is an advocate for women’s wellness and heart health and a long time supporter for the American Heart association. Jennie lives in Los Angeles with her family and pets. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? Because this is a school\, attendees will not be allowed to line up for seats before 5:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. There is parking at the high school\, as well as along the neighborhood streets. Please do not block residences or park on residential property. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-jennie-garth
LOCATION:Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High\, 2532 Evergreen Rd\, Ottawa Hills\, Ohio\, 43606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Alka Joshi
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nInternational bestseller Alka Joshi joins Authors! to discuss her new release\, Six Days in Bombay. Acclaimed for her lush prose and her ability to weave intricate tales of ambition and cultural identity\, Joshi has redefined the historical fiction genre. Learn more about the inspirations behind her sprawling narratives and the meticulous research needed to bring mid-century Mumbai to life. \nAbout the Book\nIn Six Days in Bombay the year is 1958\, and the city is a swirling kaleidoscope of post-colonial glamour and simmering tension. The story follows the intersecting paths of three strangers; a disillusioned Bollywood starlet\, a young architect\, and street smart informant. Over the course of six days\, their lives collide as secrets from the past threaten to dismantle their futures. Each must decide if they are willing to burn down their old lives to build something in a new India. \nAbout the Author\nAlka Joshi is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Henna Artist trilogy\, which has been translated into over twenty languages and is currently being adapted for television. Born in Jodhpur\, India\, Joshi draws deeply from her heritage to create stories that bridge the gap between East and West. Before her literary debut at age sixty-two\, she spent decades running her own advertising and marketing agency. Today\, she is celebrated as a master of “period-perfect” atmosphere and a champion of resilient women. She currently resides in California\, where she is hard at work on her next evocative journey into the past. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-alka-joshi
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,educational,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Nicola Harrison
DESCRIPTION:Nicola Harrison joins Authors! to discuss her new novel\, This Island Club. \nAbout the Event\nHailed for her “cinematic and glamourous” historical fiction\, bestseller Nicola Harrison joins Authors! to discuss her latest novel\, The Island Club. Harrison captivates readers with her deeply researched stories of women navigating pivotal moments in American history. Peek behind the scenes of Harrison’s writing process and learn more about her emergence as a prominent voice in contemporary historical fiction. This event features a 45 minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each ticket includes a copy of the book. \nAbout the Book\nSet against the sun-drenched backdrop of Balboa Island in 1956\, The Island Club follows the unraveling lives of three women whose only hope for survival is an unlikely friendship forged on the tennis court. Milly Kinkaid is struggling to save a marriage that feels further away than ever; society matriarch Sylvia Johnson faces the sudden ruin of her family’s financial security; and Adele Lambert\, a standoffish loner\, is desperate to keep the dark secrets of her past from being exposed. Beneath the prim and proper facade of this exclusive beach community\, the three women must confront the lies they tell themselves to find the strength to start over. \nAbout the Author\nNicola Harrison is the author of several acclaimed historical novels\, including Montauk\, The Show Girl\, and Hotel Laguna. Born in England and raised in Southern California\, she studied Literature at UCLA and received her MFA from Stony Brook University. Before turning to fiction\, Harrison spent nearly two decades in New York City as a fashion journalist for publications like Forbes and Lucky. She now lives in Manhattan Beach\, California\, with her family and continues to be celebrated for her rich period detail and leading ladies full of heart and moxie. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-nicola-harrison
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,educational,Speaker
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SUMMARY:America250 Lecture Series | Lost Eateries of Toledo
DESCRIPTION:The Wood County History Museum hosts Table for None: Lost Toledo Eateries\, a nostalgic program exploring the restaurants that once shaped Toledo’s neighborhoods and culture. Presented by local author and storyteller Tedd Long\, this engaging talk brings to life the stories behind beloved diners\, supper clubs\, taverns\, and family-run establishments that have since disappeared. Through historic photos\, menus\, and personal anecdotes\, attendees will discover how these eateries reflected the city’s evolving tastes\, industries\, and communities. Guests are encouraged to reminisce and share their own memories of Toledo’s dining past. \nThe program takes place on May 19\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free for museum members and $7 for non-members\, with tickets including a self-guided tour of the museum.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/america250-lecture-series-lost-eateries-of-toledo
LOCATION:Wood County Museum\, 13660 County Home Rd\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Natasha Lester
DESCRIPTION:Natasha Lester joins Authors! to discuss her latest book\, The Chateau on Sunset. \nAbout the Event\nNatasha Lester is a New York Times bestselling author and former marketing executive known for her meticulously researched historical fiction that highlights the lives of extraordinary\, trailblazing women. Her new novel\, The Chateau on Sunset\, is a feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre set against the glamorous yet gritty backdrop of Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont between the 1950s and 1970s. Join us to discuss her unique career and to learn more about her latest work.\nThis event features a 45 minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of the book. \nAbout the Book\nSurrounded by the glamor of 1960s Hollywood\, orphan Aria Jones becomes entangled in dark secrets and a complex celebrity romance while living and working at the iconic Chateau Marmont. Through Aria’s journey\, author Natasha Lester explores themes of female agency\, ambition\, and the hidden costs of fame during the Golden Age of cinema. \nAbout the Author\nA former corporate professional turned bestselling author\, Natasha Lester is celebrated for her expertly researched stories that breathe life into her courageous\, history-defining female characters. Lester is renowned for her “fashion forward” research process\, frequently traveling to Paris and New York to study vintage archives. Her work has been translated into over 20 languages\, centered on history’s forgotten women\, ranging from WWII spies and photojournalists to the first female obstetricians. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-natasha-lester
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Jess Walter
DESCRIPTION:Jess Walter joins Authors! to discuss his latest book\, So Far Gone. \nAbout the Event\nRenowned as a “genius of the modern American moment\,” #1 New York Times bestselling author Jess Walter joins Authors! to discuss his latest work\, So Far Gone. Walter is celebrated for his “protean storytelling power” and a signature style that blends “standup tragedy” with sharp social observation. Immerse yourself in the mind of one of America’s most versatile writers as he explores the complexities of family and a fractured nation. This event features a 45-minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each ticket includes a copy of the book. \nAbout the Book\nSo Far Gone follows Rhys Kinnick\, a reclusive former journalist who fled to the Pacific Northwest woods seven years ago after a politically charged family fallout. His self-imposed exile is shattered when his grandchildren appear on his doorstep\, revealing that his daughter has vanished and her husband has fallen in with a dangerous Christian nationalist militia. Forced to reemerge into a world he no longer recognizes\, Rhys embarks on a “rollicking and heartrending” journey through cultural lunacy to rescue his family. Along the way\, he must confront the rubble of his own past to find a path toward reconnection in an increasingly divided America. \nAbout the Author\nJess Walter is the author of ten books\, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Beautiful Ruins and the National Book Award finalist The Zero. A winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Citizen Vince\, his work spans across literary fiction\, thrillers\, and award-winning short story collections like The Angel of Rome. Before his career in fiction\, Walter was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his reporting on the Ruby Ridge standoff\, which became the subject of his first nonfiction book. He has been published in over 30 languages and currently lives in his hometown of Spokane\, Washington. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-jess-walter
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,library,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Daniel Kraus
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Kraus joins Authors! to discuss his latest novel\, The Sixth Nik. \nAbout the Event\nJoin bestselling author Daniel Kraus for an exclusive discussion of his latest novel\, The Sixth Nik. A Midland\, Michigan native\, Kraus has captivated the literary world with his acclaimed fiction and nonfiction\, including his celebrated collaboration with Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water. Don’t miss this chance to meet one of America’s most successful writers. The event features a 45-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. Each ticket includes a copy of the book. \nAbout the Book\nBeyond the reach of the lethal trollbot internet soars The Sickness\, a sentient biomatter ship. Aboard is Sisilla\, a nine-year-old cultist with an enhanced “nik” brain\, tasked with investigating the rogue\, plague-ridden planet of Fém. Surrounded by a dangerous crew—including a vengeful captain and a mutating ship—Sisilla must uncover Fém’s horrific secrets and forsake her fate to survive the unknown. \nAbout the Author\nNew York Times bestseller Daniel Kraus is the author of Whalefall\, an Alex Award winner and LA Times Book Prize finalist. He is well-known for coauthoring The Shape of Water and Trollhunters with Guillermo del Toro\, and The Living Dead with George A. Romero. Kraus has earned the Bram Stoker Award and two Odyssey Awards\, with his work appearing in twenty-plus languages. He lives with his wife in Chicago. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book. \nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only. \nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St. \nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m. \nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating. \nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event. \nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed. \nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation. \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned. \nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. \nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-daniel-kraus
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,educational,library,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Kelly Rimmer
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Kelly Rimmer \nJoin New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rimmer as she celebrates her new novel\, The Story Keeper. Rimmer will delve into the art of weaving a dual narrative and the allure of a book-within-a-book mystery. The conversation will focus on the Gothic suspense of family secrets\, the blurred lines between fiction and reality\, and the enduring power of stories held within an ancestral home. This is a perfect event for readers who love historical fiction\, compelling mysteries\, and exploring the hidden legacies of the past. \nThe discussion will run approximately 45 minutes. Each attendee will receive a copy of The Story Keeper. \nEvent Details \n\nGeneral admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor discussion runs approximately 45 minutes\nBrief Q&A to follow\nLimited book signing after the presentation\n\nTickets \n\nTickets required\nEach ticket includes one copy of The Story Keeper\n\nAbout the Book \nThe Story Keeper blends a contemporary mystery with Gothic suspense. It introduces Fiona Winslow\, who seeks solace by restoring Wurimbirra\, the decaying family estate she inherited after a tumultuous year. Beneath the crumbling plaster\, she discovers secrets buried for a generation. Her attention is then caught by a curious book in her late uncle’s library\, The Midnight Estate\, which plunges her into a tale that eerily mirrors her own\, a story of love\, loss\, and betrayal. Rimmer masterfully weaves a dual narrative and a book-within-a-book mystery\, forcing Fiona to question if the true mystery lies within the walls of her ancestral home or within the pages of the book that seems to have chosen her. \n\nAbout the Author\nKelly Rimmer is the worldwide bestselling Australian author of historical and contemporary fiction\, including the New York Times bestsellers The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan. Her emotionally compelling novels have sold millions of copies and have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Known for her meticulously researched historical fiction\, she has captivated readers with stories of ordinary people facing impossible situations. Rimmer is also the owner of Collins Booksellers Orange\, the last remaining bookstore near her home in rural Australia\, where she lives with her family.
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-kelly-rimmer
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Kelly Rimmer
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Rimmer joins Authors! to discuss her latest book\, The Story Keeper. \nAbout the Event\nJoin New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rimmer as she celebrates her new novel\, The Story Keeper. Rimmer will delve into the art of weaving a dual narrative and the allure of a book-within-a-book mystery. The conversation will focus on the Gothic suspense of family secrets\, the blurred lines between fiction and reality\, and the enduring power of stories held within an ancestral home. This is a perfect event for readers who love historical fiction\, compelling mysteries\, and exploring the hidden legacies of the past. \nAbout the Book\nThe Story Keeper blends a contemporary mystery with Gothic suspense. It introduces Fiona Winslow\, who seeks solace by restoring Wurimbirra\, the decaying family estate she inherited after a tumultuous year. Beneath the crumbling plaster\, she discovers secrets buried for a generation. Her attention is then caught by a curious book in her late uncle’s library\, The Midnight Estate\, which plunges her into a tale that eerily mirrors her own\, a story of love\, loss\, and betrayal. Rimmer masterfully weaves a dual narrative and a book-within-a-book mystery\, forcing Fiona to question if the true mystery lies within the walls of her ancestral home or within the pages of the book that seems to have chosen her. \nAbout the Author\nKelly Rimmer is the worldwide bestselling Australian author of historical and contemporary fiction\, including the New York Times bestsellers The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan. Her emotionally compelling novels have sold millions of copies and have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Known for her meticulously researched historical fiction\, she has captivated readers with stories of ordinary people facing impossible situations. Rimmer is also the owner of Collins Booksellers Orange\, the last remaining bookstore near her home in rural Australia\, where she lives with her family. \nFAQs:\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.\nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.\nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.\nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.\nIs handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.\nWill an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event – if you require this service\, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.\nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.\nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.\nCan I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.\nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332
URL:https://visittoledo.org/event/authors-with-kelly-rimmer-2
LOCATION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library | Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,Speaker
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