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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Rachel Harrison
DESCRIPTION:We’re cackling with joy about welcoming Rachel Harrison to introduce her new novel\, BLACK SHEEP\, a fiery\, irreverent horror novel about a woman who must confront her cultish\, diabolical family and uncover their many secrets\, from the national bestselling horror author of Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle. Vesper Wright is in hell. The night she gets fired from her unglamorous restaurant job\, she comes home to find an invitation waiting on her doorstep from her estranged family to the wedding of Vesper’s cousin and childhood best friend\, Rosemary\, the one person she regrets losing touch with. Something inside her is telling her she has to attend the wedding\, even if it means suffering through a weekend in the community she defected from. When Vesper’s homecoming exhumes a horrifying family secret\, she’s forced to reckon with her family’s fanatical beliefs and her own unexpected identity. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nRachel Harrison is the national bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth\, Cackle\, and The Return\, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared in Guernica\, in Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading\, as an Audible Original\, and in her debut collection\, Bad Dolls. She lives in western New York with her husband and their cat/overlord.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-rachel-harrison/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Anna Staniszewski & Rajani LaRocca
DESCRIPTION:Authors Anna Staniszewski and Rajani LaRocca join us to discuss their cousin-themed picture books\, MY COUSIN’S MERMAID and SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS! Both books are beautiful stories of family and connection that you’re sure to love. Anna and Rajani will discuss and sign copies of their books\, as well as answer audience questions! \nBorn in Poland and raised in the United States\, Anna Staniszewski grew up loving stories in both Polish and English. She was a Writer-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library and a winner of the Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award. Currently\, Anna lives south of Boston\, Massachusetts with her family and teaches courses on writing and children’s literature. She is the author of over twenty books for young readers\, including the novels Clique Here and The Wonder of Wildflowers; the picture books Dogosaurus Rex and Beast in Show; and the Once Upon a Fairy Tale chapter book series. annastan.com Ewa Poklewska-Koziello was born in Gdańsk\, but currently she lives in Sopot\, Poland. She studied architecture at the Technical University of Gdansk\, where she found she was much more attracted to the decorative details of her architectural plans than to the technical aspects of them. This realization led her to become an illustrator. Today\, she has published several dozen books\, coursebooks and children magazines\, and has participated in many exhibitions of illustrations. She has been nominated for the IBBY prize several times. Her artwork combines traditional and digital techniques: she begins by hand painting using gouaches\, acrylics and crayons on paper and then incorporates further details on the computer. ewapoklewskakoziello.com \nRajani LaRocca is a physician and an author of books for young readers\, such as Midsummer’s Mayhem and Seven Golden Rings. She won a Newbery Honor in 2022 for her novel Red\, White\, and Whole. She was born in Bangalore\, India\, and immigrated to the United States when she was very young. She now lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. You can find her online at rajanilarocca.com. Abhi Alwar is an Indian American illustrator and designer based in NYC. She is the illustrator of Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates\, written by Cheryl Klein.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-authors-anna-staniszewski-rajani-larocca/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Jon Klassen
DESCRIPTION:Jon Klassen\, Caldecott medalist and #1 New York Times author and illustrator\, joins us to read and sign his newest creation\, THE SKULL\, a creepy tale of things that go bump in the night\, with a warm note of friendship at its heart. Inspired by a Tyrolean folktale\, Jon Klassen combines his talent for deadpan humor with spine-chilling suspense in this story of a little runaway girl named Otilla. From Alice\, “I’m absolutely obsessed with this! Jon Klassen’s Tyrolean folktale retelling is poignant\, mysterious\, and so so lovely. I just finished reading and can already tell that the story and its gorgeous illustrations will stay with me for a while.” There will be a reading\, Q & A and book signing at this very special event! \nABOUT JON KLASSEN:\nJon Klassen is the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling I Want My Hat Back\, which won a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor\, and its companions: This Is Not My Hat\, which won a Caldecott Medal and a Kate Greenaway Medal\, and We Found a Hat\, named a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year. He is also the author-illustrator of The Rock from the Sky and the illustrator of Extra Yarn\, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole\, Triangle\, Square\, and Circle\, all by Mac Barnett; House Held Up by Trees by Ted Kooser; the Skunk and Badger series by Amy Timberlake; and the middle-grade Pax series by Sara Pennypacker. Originally from Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Jon Klassen now lives in Los Angeles.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-jon-klassen/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi with Jeff Kinney
DESCRIPTION:Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi have been best friends and creative partners for thirty years and married for over twenty. They live in Amherst\, MA\, with their daughter\, Sophia\, and their rescue dogs\, Mimi and Pippin. \nAngela is a beloved author of award-winning\, charming\, and inspiring picture books including the USA Today bestselling The Magical Yet\, Some Bugs\, Just Add Glitter\, and many others. Her books have been featured in Entertainment Weekly and BuzzFeed\, on the Today show\, and in Cheerios boxes. \nTony is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books\, such as the Caldecott Honor–winning The Spider and the Fly and The Broken Ornament to fantastic middle grade novels like Kenny & the Dragon\, the WondLa trilogy\, and the Spiderwick Chronicles (with Holly Black)\, Tony imbues each story with his rich imagination.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-angela-and-tony-diterlizzi-with-jeff-kinney/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Maggie Wheeler and M. Kyle Hollingsworth with Jeff and Julie Kinney
DESCRIPTION:The incredible Maggie Wheeler\, best known from her acting role as Janice on NBC’s hit series Friends\, will be joining us alongside illustrator M. Kyle Hollingsworth to share their beautiful new picture book\, Ebeneezer Finds A Reason. They will be in conversation with Jeff Kinney\, international bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series\, as well as Julie Kinney. \nEach ticket includes a copy of Ebeneezer Finds A Reason to be signed at the event\, as well as admission for two guests. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nEbeneezer Finds A Reason Is a whimsical tale about a young shrew with a terrible sneezing problem. \nEbeneezer and his mother head out on a journey in search of a cure and meet many wonderful forest friends along the way. This story will delight readers from 3 – 103! Kyle Hollingsworth’s beautiful illustrations are full of hidden surprises.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-maggie-wheeler-and-m-kyle-hollingsworth-with-jeff-and-julie-kinney/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Matthew McConaughey and Renée Kurilla
DESCRIPTION:Join An Unlikely Story for a ticketed\, in person/virtual hybrid event with Massachusetts illustrator Renée Kurilla in conversation with Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey (who will be joining us virtually on screen) to discuss their new children’s book\, JUST BECAUSE\, that explores the contradictions all around us\, and how they make us who we are. Jeff Kinney\, owner of An Unlikely Story and author of the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will be moderating this event. \nMatthew McConaughey is the Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights. He also created Greenlights: Your Journal\, Your Journey\, a guided companion that inspires readers to write down and reflect on their feelings\, adventures\, and dreams. Matthew and his wife\, Camila\, founded the just keep livin Foundation\, which is dedicated to empowering high school students by providing them with the tools to lead active lives and make healthy choices for a better future. He is a professor of practice and a Minister of Culture for the University of Texas at Austin\, where he lives with his wife and three children. Matthew is a storyteller\, a tree house builder\, and a pickle expert. You can visit Matthew on Instagram @OfficiallyMcConaughey or on Twitter @McConaughey. \nRenée Kurilla is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers. She has a BFA in illustration and a minor in graphic design from Lesley University College of Art and Design. She lives outside of Boston with her husband\, daughter\, and a fish named Yoshi. You can visit Renée at Kurillastration.com or on Instagram and Twitter @ReneeKurilla.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-matthew-mcconaughey-and-renee-kurilla/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Jason Reynolds with Jeff Kinney
DESCRIPTION:Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author\, a Newbery Award Honoree\, a Printz Award Honoree\, a two-time National Book Award finalist\, a Kirkus Award winner\, a UK Carnegie Medal winner\, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner\, an NAACP Image Award Winner\, an Odyssey Award Winner and two-time honoree\, the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors\, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award. He was also the 2020–2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His many books include All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely); When I Was the Greatest; The Boy in the Black Suit; Stamped; As Brave as You; For Every One; the Track series (Ghost\, Patina\, Sunny\, and Lu); Look Both Ways; Stuntboy\, in the Meantime; Ain’t Burned All the Bright (recipient of the Caldecott Honor) and My Name Is Jason. Mine Too. (both cowritten with Jason Griffin); and Long Way Down\, which received a Newbery Honor\, a Printz Honor\, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He lives in Washington\, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com. \nJason will be in conversation with Jeff Kinney\, international bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. \nTicket options for this event include: \n\nBook + Admission Bundle: includes admission to the event and a signed copy of STUNTBOY\, IN-BETWEEN TIME.\nCompanion ticket: this ticket is an add-on for any extra attendees in your party who may not need a copy of the book (ex. parents attending with a child who is getting the book). Companion tickets may only be purchased in addition to a Book + Admission Bundle. \n\nJason will pre-sign copies of STUNTBOY\, IN-BETWEEN TIME\, but will be available after the presentation for photos! We also have swag we’ll be giving out to attendees\, including tattoo sheets and sweatbands.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-jason-reynolds-with-jeff-kinney/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Alice Feeney
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome Alice Feeney\, bestselling author of DAISY DARKER and ROCK PAPER SCISSORS\, to introduce her new thriller\, GOOD BAD GIRL in which nobody can be trusted and the surprises come fast and furious! A stolen baby\, an estranged mother / daughter team\, three suspects\, two murders\, and one victim. As always\, Feeney delivers brilliant\, shocking twists that will delight and confound and surprise her readers. Feeney will discuss her writing\, answer audience questions and sign books. Beer and wine will be available at the event. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nAlice Feeney is the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Darker\, Rock Paper Scissors\, His & Hers\, I Know Who You Are\, and Sometimes I Lie. Her novels have been translated into over thirty languages\, and have been optioned for major screen adaptations. Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years\, and now lives in the Devon countryside with her family. Good Bad Girl is her sixth novel.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-alice-feeney/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Aaron Blabey with Jeff Kinney
DESCRIPTION:AARON BLABEY has written many well-loved\, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children — the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys\, Pig the Pug\, and Thelma the Unicorn. The Bad Guys movie released in 2022. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. \nAaron’s books have won many awards\, including nine REAL Awards\, an INDIE Book Award for Children’s Book of the Year\, a Children’s Book Council of Australia — Book of the Year Award\, NSW Premiers Literary Award for Children’s Literature\, two Australian Book Design Awards\, and a Children’s Peace Literature Award. \nAaron will be in conversation with the international bestselling author of the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series and owner of our store\, Jeff Kinney.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-aaron-blabey-with-jeff-kinney/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: J. Elle with Karen McManus
DESCRIPTION:New York Times bestselling author J. Elle joins us to introduce HOUSE OF MARIONNE\, a modern-day YA romantic fantasy series opener about a glamorous magical world of social elites\, forbidden love\, and a dark magic that could destroy it all. Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal\, magic and mystery\, decadence and darkness\, Elle’s latest is perfect for readers who crave irresistible romance\, dark academia\, and a deeply intoxicating and original world. Joining J. Elle in conversation is #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen McManus\, who calls HOUSE OF MARIONNE\, “Inventive\, evocative\, and epic. HOUSE OF MARIONNE is a dazzling magical thrill ride.” Following their discussion\, there will be a Q & A and book signing. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS:\nJ. Elle is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult and middle-grade fantasy fiction and a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she’s not writing\, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate\, looking for any excuse to get dressed up\, and road-tripping her way across the country with her two dogs in tow. \nKaren M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult thrillers. Her books include the One of Us Is Lying series\, which has been turned into a television show on Peacock\, as well as the standalone novels Two Can Keep a Secret\, The Cousins\, You’ll Be the Death of Me\, and Nothing More to Tell. Karen’s critically acclaimed\, award-winning work has been translated into more than forty-two languages.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-authors-j-elle-with-karen-mcmanus/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Adalyn Grace with Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman
DESCRIPTION:Adalyn Grace\, New York Times bestselling author of young adult smash hit Belladonna\, joins us to discuss its sequel\, Foxglove! In this highly anticipated second installment\, Adalyn brings to life a romantic\, Gothic-infused world of wealth\, desire\, and betrayal. When protagonist Signa’s best chance of uncovering her mother’s murderer is an alliance with Death himself\, prepare for: high-stakes romance\, fantastical danger\, and a sizzling love triangle between Signa\, Death\, and his brother Fate. Adalyn will be in conversation with Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman\, co-authors of bestselling YA fantasy duology All of Us Villains. \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHORS: \nAdalyn Grace is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and international bestselling author of Belladonna and the All the Stars and Teeth duology. Prior to becoming a writer\, Adalyn studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra. Local to San Diego\, she spends her nonwriting days watching too much anime and playing video games with her two dorky dogs. She invites you to visit her on Instagram @authoradalyngrace or her website\, AdalynGraceAuthor.com. \nAmanda Foody has always considered imagination to be our best attempt at magic. She is a New York Times\, USA Today\, and indie bestselling author of fantasy novels\, including the All of Us Villains duology\, the Wilderlore series\, The Shadow Game series\, and more. You can find her on Instagram or her website. \nC. L. Herman is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and indie bestselling author of atmospheric\, magical novels\, including the All of Us Villains duology\, The Devouring Gray duology\, and The Drowning Summer. Currently\, she resides in Massachusetts with her partner and cat. To learn more\, follow them on Instagram\, sign up for their newsletter\, or visit their website.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-authors-adalyn-grace-with-amanda-foody-c-l-herman/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Tracey Enerson Wood
DESCRIPTION:Playwright and author Tracey Enerson Wood joins us to discuss her newest novel\, THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE\, a fascinating behind-the-scenes story of a historical White House in crisis and Edith Bolling\, the First Lady who secretly stepped in to fill Woodrow Wilson’s place after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Wood’s novel follows the true story of socialite Edith Bolling\, second wife to President Woodrow Wilson. After the president suffered a severe stroke\, Edith took over many routine government duties\, and carefully screened which matters were brought to her husband’s attention. Referred to by many as the “Secret President\,” Edith’s courage and her sacrifice for her husband and country are beautifully brought to life by Wood\, who\, with her rich prose and her thorough research\, ensures that Edith’s story will never be forgotten. Tracey will talk about THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE\, answer audience questions and sign books. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nTracey Enerson Wood is a published playwright whose family is steeped in military tradition. She is the author of two other novels: The Engineer’s Wife and The War Nurse.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-tracey-enerson-wood/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome author/illustrator duo Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks to celebrate their new picture book\, YOU AND THE BOWERBIRD! Follow the Satin Bowerbird as he searches for the perfect welcome mat for his new home in this delightfully colorful and action-packed nonfiction tale. Maria and Maris will discuss their book\, answer audience questions\, and sign books! \n\n\n\nMaria Gianferrari is a picture book reading/writing\, tea-drinking\, dog-loving\, birdwatching resident of Massachusetts. She lives with her scientist husband and rescue dog\, Maple\, in a house encircled by trees. Maria writes books that honor our bonds with creatures both domestic and wild\, and that celebrate the natural world around us. Bobcat Prowling is a companion book to Maria’s other predator titles with Roaring Brook including Hawk Rising and Coyote Moon\, also illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. \nMaris Wicks lives in sunny Somerville\, Massachusetts. She is the author behind Human Body Theater\, as well as the illustrator of New York Times bestselling Primates\, with Jim Ottaviani. Wicks has also created comics for Spongebob Comics\, DC and Marvel. When Maris is not drawing comics\, she can be found prepping slides for her collection of vintage microscopes.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-authors-maria-gianferrari-and-maris-wicks/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T203000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Gledé Browne-Kabongo
DESCRIPTION:Gledé Browne Kabongo writes gripping\, unputdownable psychological thrillers—unflinching tales of deception\, secrecy\, danger and family. She is the Eric Hoffer\, Next Generation Indie\, IPPY and National Indie Excellence award-winning author of the Fearless Series\, Our Wicked Lies\, Fool Me Twice\, and Conspiracy of Silence. When she’s not writing\, Gledé can be found watching reruns of Murder She Wrote or trying to perfect her mom’s Caribbean rum cake recipe. \nJoin author Gledé Browne Kabongo for a celebration of her multi-award-winning Fearless Series.  Gledé writes unputdownable psychological thrillers filled with shocking secrets\, heart-pounding suspense\, jaw-dropping twists and romantic vibes.  She will be signing copies of her books and answering questions; ask her anything. Bring a friend or two to this lively event tailor-made for lovers of the genre. Books will be available for purchase. \n 
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-glede-browne-kabongo/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064104
CREATED:20230720T140528Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Lisa Jewell
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels\, including The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone\, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over 10 million copies internationally\, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on Twitter @LisaJewellUK\, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK\, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial. \nWe’re delighted to welcome back thriller queen Lisa Jewell to introduce her new novel\, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. Lisa will discuss her book with Alaina Urquhart-White\, author of THE BUTCHER AND THE WREN and co-host of the wildly popular Morbid Podcast. Following the discussion\, they will answer questions\, and sign copies of their books. \n  \n 
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-lisa-jewell/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064104
CREATED:20230612T164902Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Patti Callahan Henry
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author: Patti Callahan Henry\nWe’re thrilled to have bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry joining us to discuss THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA! Twenty years after her sister Flora’s mysterious disappearance when they were children\, rare bookseller Hazel discovers an illustrated book containing stories of Whisperwood\, an imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the key to finding her sister after all this time? THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA is a beautiful story of sisterly bonds\, healing wounds from your past\, and the magic of reading. Patti will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-patti-callahan-henry/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064104
CREATED:20230612T163933Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan\nWe can’t wait to welcome award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan back to An Unlikely Story to celebrate the paperback release of her bestselling thriller\, THE HOUSE GUEST! In THE HOUSE GUEST\, an intense friendship forms between Alyssa\, who’s going through a bitter divorce with her toxic ex-husband\, and Bree\, on the run from her own dangerous relationship. But things with Bree aren’t as clear-cut as they seem\, and with multiple twists and turns\, this novel will keep you guessing right until the very end.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-hank-phillippi-ryan/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T170000
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CREATED:20230612T162010Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Authors: Sarah Stewart Taylor & Paul Doiron
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Authors: Sarah Stewart Taylor & Paul Doiron\nIt’s an evening tailor-made for New England crime fiction fans with Vermont crime writer Sarah Stewart Taylor in conversation with Maine crime writer Paul Doiron! Sarah writes lyrical\, atmospheric crime novels that transport you completely into their various settings\, with her new novel A STOLEN CHILD finding us once again in Ireland with (soon to be) detective Maggie D’arcy. Known for his mastery of pacing\, Paul Doiron is the USA Today bestselling author of the Mike Bowditch crime series\, which vividly captures the landscape of Maine. DEAD MAN’S WAKE is the latest installment in the series. Paul and Sarah will have a lively discussion about their work and new novels\, followed by a Q & A and book signing.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-authors-sarah-stewart-taylor-paul-doiron/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
CREATED:20230612T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T161808Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Beatriz Williams
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author: Beatriz Williams\nNew York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams joins us to discuss her new ravishing summer read\, THE BEACH AT SUMMERLY\, taking readers back to a mid-century New England rich with secrets and Cold War Intrigue. Focusing on two distinct periods of protagonist Emilia Winthrop’s life\, THE BEACH AT SUMMERLY features an examination of social status\, blossoming relationships\, and political intrigue. It’s a bingeworthy read perfect for historical fiction and thriller readers alike!
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-beatriz-williams/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
CREATED:20230612T163016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray\nMarie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray\, co-authors of the instant New York Times bestseller THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN\, join us to celebrate the release of their second co-authored novel\, THE FIRST LADIES! THE FIRST LADIES tells the story of the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/meet-the-author-marie-benedict-and-victoria-christopher-murray/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T200000
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CREATED:20230426T171546Z
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SUMMARY:Christina Lauren Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Christina Lauren Book Signing\nWe’re delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling authors Christina Lauren to launch their new novel\, The True Love Experiment. The True Love Experiment is the book fans have been waiting for ever since Fizzy’s debut in the New York Times bestselling The Soulmate Equation. But when the lights come on and all eyes are on her\, it turns out the happily ever after Fizzy had all but given up on might lie just behind the camera. Jenny Howe\, author of The Make-Up Test\, leads the conversation with coauthors and best friends Christina Lauren\, to be followed by an audience Q & A and book signing. \nEach ticket comes with a signed copy of The True Love Experiment and admission to the event. Christina Lauren’s books\, wine\, beer\, and soft drinks will be available at the event.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/christina-lauren-book-signing/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T180000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Hayley & John Rocco
DESCRIPTION:We have a very special event in store for you with Hayley and John Rocco who will introduce their new picture book\, How to Send a Hug\, and conduct a special letter-writing workshop for kids. The Rocco’s will talk about the inspirations for the book including important historical letters including one from the Wright Brothers to the Smithsonian\, and one from Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde fame to Henry Ford telling him how much he loves the car. All you need to bring is the address for the person you’ll be mailing a hug! \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nLearn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving handwritten letters can have on yourself and others. \nABOUT THE CREATORS:\nHayley Rocco has loved children’s books her whole life and worked in publishing for more than a decade promoting them. She’s been sending hugs since she was six. It was only natural that she created a book about how to do just that. Hayley lives in Rhode Island with her husband\, two cats\, and a very excitable dog. This is her first book. \nJohn Rocco is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children\, including Blackout\, recipient of the Caldecott Honor and How We Got To The Moon\, recipient of the Sibert Honor and Longlisted for the National Book Award.  John has been learning to send hugs\, and is starting to get pretty good at it.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-hayley-john-rocco/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
CREATED:20230203T195415Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Amanda Foody
DESCRIPTION:After launching Amanda’s THE ACCIDENTAL APPRENTICE\, the first book in her Wilderlore series in an online event\, An Unlikely Story is over the moon excited to welcome her in person to introduce the third book\, THE EVER STORMS! Her action-packed series has become a huge hit and you won’t want to miss this chance to hear all the lore in Wilderlore from the creator herself! Following Amanda’s presentation\, she will answer audience questions and sign books. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nBarclay and his friends find new dangers and fresh adventure when they encounter mysterious sandstorms in the Desert in this thrilling third book of the New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series. \nAfter saving the Sea\, Barclay and his fellow apprentices are eager to take part in a new kind of adventure—the Symposium\, a set of courses that all apprentices of the Lore Keeper Guild need to pass before they can take their licensing exam. Barclay is excited to travel to the Desert to study at the University of Al Faradh\, the most respected school in all the Wilderlands\, and to reunite with the new friends he made at the Sea. \nHe’s slightly less excited about the Tourney\, the traditional\, good-natured prank war between the various apprentice tracks. As an Elsie\, he’s pretty sure he’ll have enough on his hands keeping up with the Symposium without having to worry about stink bombs and slime warfare. \nBut as mysterious\, unnatural sandstorms start to appear around the Desert\, there are more than just exams and bragging rights at stake. And the appearance of an exclusive\, magical library might just be the key to everything… \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nAmanda Foody is a New York Times and indie bestselling author of YA and children’s fantasy novels\, including the Wilderlore series\, the All of Us Villains duology\, the Shadow Game series\, and more. She lives in Massachusetts with her partner and their feline Beastly companion\, Jelly Bean. Visit her at AmandaFoody.com or on Instagram @AmandaFoody.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-amanda-foody/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Grady Hendrix
DESCRIPTION:From Pliny the Younger to the Amityville Horror\, we’ve been convinced there’s something undead living inside our homes rent-free for thousands of years. New York Times bestselling author\, Grady Hendrix\, presents another of his one-of-a-kind\, one-man shows\, tap dancing through the haunted hallways of houses from Downton Abbey-sized country homes to split-level suburban ranchers as we try to figure out why we’re so obsessed with the world’s worst roommates\, ghosts. \nEach ticket comes with a copy of HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE\, to be signed and personalized at the event. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nNew York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in a hilarious and terrifying new novel that explores the way your past—and your family—can haunt you like nothing else…. \nLouise’s parents have passed away\, and she’s returning to the small Southern town where she grew up to get their house ready to sell. It means she’ll have to spend time with her younger brother—and their old grudges make that a terrifying prospect. But childhood hurts pale in comparison to the dangers posed by what still lives inside the house. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nGrady Hendrix is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter living in New York City. He is the author of Horrorstör\, My Best Friend’s Exorcism (which was adapted into a feature film by Amazon Studios)\, We Sold Our Souls\, and the New York Times bestsellers The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (currently being adapted into a TV series) and The Final Girl Support Group. Grady also authored the Bram Stoker Award–winning nonfiction book Paperbacks from Hell\, a history of the horror paperback boom of the seventies and eighties\, and his latest non-fiction book is These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-grady-hendrix/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T210000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Holly Black
DESCRIPTION:The Queen is back and she’s taking us back to the opulent world of Elfhame!  We’re delighted to welcome Holly Black back to An Unlikely Story for the launch of THE STOLEN HEIR and our event space will be glittering with fairy lights! During this event Holly will talk about her books and answer audience questions. Each ticket comes with a copy of THE STOLEN HEIR\, that will be signed and personalized prior to the event. There will also be special swag exclusive to this tour with each ticket\, as supplies last. Please make sure you enter your name in the appropriate spot on the registration page to make sure your book gets personalized; include just your name\, not long quotes or sentences. \nWe will have Holly’s backlist titles available for purchase at the event\, and she will sign and personalize them. Candid photos at the signing table are permitted (no posed photos). \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nReturn to the opulent world of Elfhame\, filled with intrigue\, betrayal\, and dangerous desires\, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nHolly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels\, including the Novels of Elfhame\, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown\, the Spiderwick Chronicles\, and her adult debut\, Book of Night.  She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award\, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award\, a Nebula\, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-holly-black/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
CREATED:20221206T180013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T184804Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Chris Van Dusen
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to welcome Chris Van Dusen for this unforgettable holiday event! His newest illustrated book\, written by Kate DiCamillo\, has us revisiting our friend Mercy Watson and her friends for Christmas. Chris will read from the book and conduct a drawing demonstration. As a very special treat\, author Kate DiCamillo will tune in on our big screen to chat with Chris and answer audience questions! Tickets for this event are $5 per person and can be used towards the purchase of any Mercy Watson book the day of the event. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nFor fans of Mercy Watson\, old and new\, comes a joyful crescendo of favorite characters in a picture-book celebration of the quiet miracles the holidays bring. Mercy ornament included! \nABOUT CHRIS VAN DUSEN:\nChris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers\, including The Circus Ship and Big Truck\, Little Island\, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-chris-van-dusen/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T064105
CREATED:20221206T174256Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Holiday Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A personal essay writing workshop with a holiday theme! \nLed by renowned author and editor Nicole DeRosa\, this personal essay workshop will take on the holiday season with candor\, creativity\, and comedy. Let’s all gather in a safe and supportive space to share our thoughts\, hopes\, dreads\, and drudges while carving out a little time just for ourselves! \nNicole is a published children’s book author\, as well as a writer and editor seen in the New York Times\, The Associated Press\, Chronicle\, Love What Matters\, Daily Mail UK\, MSNBC\, and more. Her passion is making connections through personal stories.
URL:https://foxboroughplainvillewrentham.com/event/in-person-holiday-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:An Unlikely Story\, 111 South Street\, Plainville\, MA\, 02762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plainville
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