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Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER: A Happy Hour with Beth Mazza & Victoria Sivrais

6:00 PM • Wednesday, October 7, 2026Bell House Books$40.00

Join us at Bell House Books for a happy hour with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, co-authors of Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER. Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, already running one, or looking for a better way to balance entrepreneurship and motherhood, this evening is all about honest conversation, connection, and practical ideas for building a business that supports the life you want. Beth and Victoria will share insights from Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER, their playbook for starting and running a business with the mindset of a mother, followed by time to mingle, connect with other women entrepreneurs, and enjoy a glass of wine. Your ticket includes: A copy of Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER Glass of wine An evening of conversation and connection with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais Time to mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and women navigating the worlds of business and motherhood Come for the conversation, stay for the wine, and leave with a new perspective on building a business that works for your life, not the other way around.

Oct15

Author EventRomantasyBarrington, IL

Author Event with Thomas Kent West

7:00 PM • Thursday, October 15, 2026Bell House BooksFree

Join Us for an Author Event with Thomas Kent West! Join Barrington native and debut author Thomas Kent West in conversation with Claire Mullen about his novel, City of Iron and Ivy. Following the conversation, Thomas will be available for a book signing. Copies of City of Iron and Ivy will be available for purchase at Bell House Books. This beguiling historical romantasy debut blends dark academia with the glamour of Bridgerton, as a scholar of magic investigates her sister’s murder—perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and H. G. Parry. In an alternate London alive with botanical magic, Elswyth Elderwood is a thorn among roses: a bristly, scarred scholar in a world of socialites. Her sister Persephone is the opposite: a graceful debutante seeking a marriage that will save their family from ruin. At least, until Persephone is murdered. Suddenly the last scion of her house, Elswyth must abandon her studies and find a wealthy husband. She is thrust into a London fueled by floromancy: hedge witches sprout nightshade from their fingertips, high-born ladies weave gowns from wildflowers… and a serial killer called the Reaper transforms his victims into plant-human hybrids. When clues suggest the Reaper is a powerful nobleman, Elswyth’s search for her sister’s killer and her hunt for a husband become one and the same. But she is drawn to bastard-born archaeologist Silas Blackthorn—who may have dark, twisted secrets of his own. Elswyth must determine friend from foe and lover from liar—or suffer the same fate as her sister. Thomas Kent West is an American author who creates stories filled with intricate magic, imperfect heroes, and richly imagined worlds. His experience as a biology teacher and wilderness guide in Grand Teton National Park inspired him to write a book set in a fantastical place but based on real-world botany. That novel became City of Iron and Ivy, which received the Book Pipeline Grand Prize in Science Fiction and Fantasy. You can read more of his work, receive bonus scenes and short stories, and sign up for his newsletter at thomaskentwest.com.

Uncorked: A Sip & Share with Lauren Brynjelsen

7:00 PM • Thursday, October 22, 2026Bell House BooksFree

The evening will feature a fireside chat with Lauren Brynjelsen & Lauren Traszka, audience Q&A, an Adruni wine talk, fall style inspiration, and a book signing. Guests will also have time to shop, mingle, and enjoy sweet treats. Your $55 ticket includes: • A copy of I Learned It Through the Grapevine • One glass of Adruni wine • Sweet treats