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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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