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SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Julie Gerdes Becnel
DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \nJoin us Friday\, September 11th at 6pm as local author Julie Gerdes Becnel shares her book\, Roux’s First Day with us. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer and a juice box for the little ones while enjoying a family-friendly reading. \nAfter storytime\, kids are invited to stick around for a fun craft activity inspired by the book.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/evening-storytime-with-julie-gerdes-becnel/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Book Signing,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Book Banter Books":MAILTO:BookBanterBooks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Book Banter Featuring Jennifer Polson Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Book Banter is excited to welcome Jennifer Polson Peterson author of the poetry collection\, Degenerate Era of an Expanding Universe. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging discussion about the book\, its exploration of our strange and shifting world\, and the ideas\, questions\, and experiences that inspired Peterson’s work. \nWatch the live stream on YouTube Thursday\, August 20th at 6pm central. \nWatch the live stream on YouTube Thursday\, August 20th at 6pm central. \nTune in Watch the live stream on YouTube Thursday\, August 20th at 6pm central. \nWatch the live stream on YouTube\, Thursday \, September 10 at 6pm central.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/book-banter-featuring-jennifer-polson-peterson/
LOCATION:Virtual Author Event
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Interview,Talk
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SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux
DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab with some of our favorite reads! \nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/pop-up-at-parleaux/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale
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SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider with Nathaniel Rich
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books\, thoughtful conversation\, and a glass (or two) of cider! \nThis month\, we’re delighted to welcome Nathaniel Rich to talk about the inspiration behind his latest book\, Cloudthief\, the challenges of switching between fiction and non-fiction writing\, and the themes that weave their way through his work. \nBooks\, Banter & Cider invites readers and writers alike to connect over books\, ideas\, and a shared love of story. Come for the author\, stay for the banter\, and leave a little more inspired. \nPop-up begins at 5pm. Nathaniel Rich will be joining us at 6pm. Nathaniel’s books will be for sale during the event. He will sign copies at the event.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/books-banter-cider-with-nathaniel-rich/
LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Book Signing,Conversation,Fiction,In-Person
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SUMMARY:Book Banter Featuring Lauren Rhoades
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation with Lauren Rhoades\, a writer\, editor and grantmaker whose debut book\, Split the Baby was released in 2025. Host\, Rayna Nielsen will talk with Lauren about her connection to the south\, her memoir\, her upcoming projects and more. \nWatch the live stream on YouTube Thursday\, September 4 at 6pm central.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/book-banter-featuring-lauren-rhoades/
LOCATION:Virtual Author Event
CATEGORIES:Interview,Online,Talk
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