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 Join us for a special Book Talk with Madeline Martin on October 25th from 3:00–4:30 PM! Discover the story behind her latest novel, The Secret Book Society, and meet the brilliant author who brings the magic to life. Don’t miss this unforgettable literary afternoon! 

Food, Glorious Food!

Alec DunBarton (The Singing Sleuth) and his lovely wife, Paige, are spending the last week of their vacation on a cruise to Alaska. The trip was arranged by two local chapters of the American Caterers Association to learn about Pacific Northwest cuisine. Paige’s dad and aunt are with them and have been asked to babysit Paige’s eight-month-old nephew while his parents, Derek and Gail Anderson, participate in the ACA’s planned activities.

As the ship enters Stephen’s Passage, the corpse of Robert Irwin is discovered in the ship’s fitness center. A barbell has crushed his windpipe. What looks to be an accident soon turns out to be murder. The victim was not only a bodybuilder but also a loathed member of the ACA.

Among Alec’s prime suspects are Bella Valentino, the sexy and seductive president of the Silicon Valley chapter; Carlos Ruiz, Irwin’s volatile and reluctant assistant; Mei Chung, a private chef with a gambling habit; Nancy Lawton, the Anderson’s “Deliteful” dessert baker; Jeffrey Webber, a tightly-wound corporate caterer; and Brett Webber, Jeff’s gregarious daughter and food truck operator.

Join Alec and his family as they visit Alaska, the last frontier, and sample delicacies from the state’s land and seas.

Alayne Smith's fifth novel, The December Postcards, is set in

Lawrenceville, Georgia, in late 1962.

Postcards have arrived from all over the world...

One arrives every December. None have messages on them.

Are they from a murderer?

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Set in the fall of 1962 in Lawrenceville, Georgia...this historical fiction novel traces the story of Reeda Jones, local reporter, mother, and daughter of the beloved Mildred Martin who was murdered at the historic Feely house nearly thirty years ago.

Against the backdrop of rising tensions due to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ree follows the clues of the postcards to solve the mystery of her mother's murder and her uncle's sudden disappearance from their lives.

About the Event:

Join us downtown for a children's reading, arts and crafts, slideshow presentation with Kim Chesney! Kim was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, the middle of seven children. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida.

What sets Kim apart is that at a young age, she discovered that she had a passion for the performing arts. This would later blossom into a desire to become an artist and express herself through a variety of art forms, from the culinary arts to portraiture and her own brand of art, mixed media encaustic.

A Mysterious Night at the Library

It's the night before Halloween, and twins Kat and Ollie are in for a big surprise at the library. Under a full moon and shooting stars, they discover a little bear who's mysteriously fallen out of his book after being tucked away for over 100 years! There's just one problem―he doesn't know how to read! What's a bear to do? Luckily, Kat and Ollie know just the thing. They whisk him away to their old farmhouse, where they teach him the ABCs, show him the wonders of reading, and form a lasting bond of friendship along the way. The Mysterious Night at the Library is a delightful tale about the magic of books, the fun of learning, and the joy of new friendships.

About the Event:

Join us downtown with husband-wife creators Karinna and Timothy Karsten for a joyful, story-centered event celebrating The Spark at the Center of the Universe and a special sneak peek of their upcoming release The AWEsome Wonders of Your World! Through live book readings, light music and movement, and a visit from SparkStar the plushie mascot, children and parents will be swept into a world of awe and imagination. Little ones can color while waiting for the show to begin, and families will have the chance to meet the authors and get books signed. It’s a fun, meaningful way to celebrate reading, curiosity, and the spark inside every child.

About the Authors:

Timothy and Karinna Karsten are the creators behind The AWEsome Wonders of Your World! — a visually rich, joyfully curious exploration of Earth’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. As part of the Global Galactics team, they’re on a mission to spark wonder and imagination in kids everywhere. Timothy and Karinna bring energy, fun, and a sense of cosmic play to every event — and they can’t wait to share the magic with your community!