Hello, book lovers!
We are thrilled to announce that the beloved and critically acclaimed author Jodi Picoult is coming to Jacksonville on August 24, 2024, as part of her “By Any Other Name” book tour. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Event Details
- Date: August 24, 2024
- Time: 5:00 pm
- Location: Aspire Church, Jacksonville, FL
- Tickets: Available as a book+ticket bundle
The ticket for this event is a special book+ticket bundle. Each bundle includes:
- One SIGNED BOOK
- One TICKET to the event
- A professionally taken PHOTO with Jodi Picoult
Books will be available at the event on Saturday. Please note, per the publisher, the book+ticket bundle is the only way to purchase a signed book.
Call your book club. Call your friends. Make plans today! This is a perfect opportunity to connect with Jodi Picoult, hear about her latest novel, and enjoy an evening of literary discussion and community.
About “By Any Other Name”
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of “Mad Honey” comes a novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.
Book Description:
Young playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. But seeing it performed is unlikely, in a theater world where the playing field isn’t level for women. As Melina wonders if she dares risk failure again, her best friend takes the decision out of her hands and submits the play to a festival under a male pseudonym.
In 1581, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Her lessons on languages, history, and writing have endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but like most women of her day, she is allowed no voice of her own. Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees all theatre productions in England, Emilia sees firsthand how the words of playwrights can move an audience. She begins to form a plan to secretly bring a play of her own to the stage—by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.
Told in intertwining timelines, “By Any Other Name” is a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire that centers on two women determined to create something beautiful despite the prejudices they face. Should a writer do whatever it takes to see her story live on… no matter the cost? This remarkable novel, rooted in primary historical sources, ensures the name Emilia Bassano will no longer be forgotten.
Why You Should Attend
Attending an event like this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with one of the most influential contemporary authors. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to her work, hearing Picoult speak about her books can provide unique insights and deepen your appreciation for her writing. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to connect with fellow book enthusiasts in the Jacksonville area.
I’m incredibly excited about Jodi Picoult’s visit, and I hope you are too! Be sure to grab your book+ticket bundle and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with literature, inspiration, and community. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the event.
See you there, and happy reading!
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