Romance Author Chat - Lauren Connolly in conversation with Kristin Dwyer
Romance novelist Lauren Connolly discusses her newest release in conversation with Kristin Dwyer, with readers gathering for an intimate author chat and celebration of contemporary romance.
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A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.
A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.

A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.
A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.

Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.

Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.
Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.

Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.

Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.
Monthly small-group discussion centered on the club’s selected title, with an easygoing, conversational vibe. Readers gather at the library to share reactions, themes, and favorite passages in a community setting.

Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.

Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.
Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.

Discuss a playful queer paranormal romance set in Maple Hollow, where apothecary witch Jordyn accidentally conjures her snarky ex-girlfriend’s ghost. Expect spellcasting, supernatural shenanigans, and romantic comedy.

Discuss a playful queer paranormal romance set in Maple Hollow, where apothecary witch Jordyn accidentally conjures her snarky ex-girlfriend’s ghost. Expect spellcasting, supernatural shenanigans, and romantic comedy.
Discuss a playful queer paranormal romance set in Maple Hollow, where apothecary witch Jordyn accidentally conjures her snarky ex-girlfriend’s ghost. Expect spellcasting, supernatural shenanigans, and romantic comedy.

Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.

Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.
Playful, structured mini dates bring singles ages 35 to 50 together for stories, surprises, and mindful conversation. Expect a lighthearted approach to meeting new people and exploring modern relationships.

A cozy, introvert-friendly silent reading night with comfy pages-turning vibes and low-key company. This date doubles as a community book swap, perfect for trading titles and settling in for quiet reading together.

A cozy, introvert-friendly silent reading night with comfy pages-turning vibes and low-key company. This date doubles as a community book swap, perfect for trading titles and settling in for quiet reading together.
A cozy, introvert-friendly silent reading night with comfy pages-turning vibes and low-key company. This date doubles as a community book swap, perfect for trading titles and settling in for quiet reading together.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.
Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

A community book signing brings readers together to meet the author of Hey, Shelby Rae and get copies signed. Settle in for a relaxed literary gathering at the community center.

A community book signing brings readers together to meet the author of Hey, Shelby Rae and get copies signed. Settle in for a relaxed literary gathering at the community center.
A community book signing brings readers together to meet the author of Hey, Shelby Rae and get copies signed. Settle in for a relaxed literary gathering at the community center.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.

Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.

Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.
Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.

Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.

Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.
Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.
A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.

Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.
Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.
Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.

A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.
A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.

Fast-paced creative writing practice focused on flash fiction and short stories, using guided prompts to draft, revise, and share snappy narratives. A friendly, hands-on workshop geared to beginners and experienced writers alike in a cozy bookstore setting.

Fast-paced creative writing practice focused on flash fiction and short stories, using guided prompts to draft, revise, and share snappy narratives. A friendly, hands-on workshop geared to beginners and experienced writers alike in a cozy bookstore setting.
Fast-paced creative writing practice focused on flash fiction and short stories, using guided prompts to draft, revise, and share snappy narratives. A friendly, hands-on workshop geared to beginners and experienced writers alike in a cozy bookstore setting.

A quiet, late-night reading hang where everyone brings their own book and settles in for uninterrupted pages and a mellow bookstore vibe. Ideal for solo book lovers who want low-pressure community time without conversation.

A quiet, late-night reading hang where everyone brings their own book and settles in for uninterrupted pages and a mellow bookstore vibe. Ideal for solo book lovers who want low-pressure community time without conversation.
A quiet, late-night reading hang where everyone brings their own book and settles in for uninterrupted pages and a mellow bookstore vibe. Ideal for solo book lovers who want low-pressure community time without conversation.
