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The Phoebe Variations: An Evening with Jane Hamilton
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About This Event
The Book Stall is excited to welcome bestselling author Jane Hamilton for an in-store discussion in celebration of the paperback release of her book, The Phoebe Variations! A stunning coming-of-age novel about friendship, mothers, and finding one's way in the world by the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World. Ms. Hamilton will be happy to sign her works!Jane Hamilton’s novels have won literary prizes, have been made into films, and have been international bestsellers, and two of them, The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World, were selections of Oprah’s Book Club. Her nonfiction has appeared in the New York Times; The Washington Post; Allure; O, The Oprah Magazine; Elle; and various anthologies. She lives on an apple farm in Wisconsin.
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A Soldier in the Family: An Evening with Nancy Ronquillo
We welcome to the store Nancy B. Ronquillo for a moving discussion about her new book, A Soldier in the Family. Exploring the brutal legacy of the Global War on Terror as experienced by one soldier, one mother, one family, this debut memoir follows a twisted road of grief and generational trauma that ultimately leads to resilience and hope. Nancy B. Ronquillo is a nationally recognized leader for innovation and excellence in child and family services. She launched Leave No Family Behind in Illinois as a response to Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative supporting service members and their families. Nancy and her spouse, Tom (a Vietnam veteran), raised three sons in Illinois. She is the daughter of a WWII veteran, granddaughter of a WWI veteran, and descendant of two American Revolution veterans. Nancy serves on the board of the National Veterans Art Museum and as an American Gold Star Mother. She lives in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Capital Partners: A Discussion with Libby Fischer Hellmann
The Book Stall is excited to welcome Libby Fischer Hellmann to the store for a discussion featuring her new captivating thriller, Capital Partners. When hedge fund owner Jay Montgomery raids his own fund, his wife and dead partner's widow try to get their money back. But a mysterious AI is on their trail. An engaging page-turner you can't put down! Libby Fischer Hellmann is the acclaimed, bestselling contemporary and historical thriller author of twenty books. Many of her novels have garnered at least one award nomination or win. A former President of Sisters in Crime, Libby hosted the SECOND SUNDAY BOOKS podcast for 5 years. She conducts workshops on how to write suspense and crime fiction. Her novels have been translated into Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Chinese.
Fran Lebowitz: A North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Event
The Book Stall is excited to be on hand at The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts to support book sales for a discussion with Fran Lebowitz this fall! Book Stall patrons will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in a special presale at 12:00 pm noon on Thursday, May 7 . Click here for the link to the presale, when prompted, enter the code BOOKSTALL .