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Online Author Talk

Casey McQuiston
2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Online Author Talk Join us after hours or online for a virtual author talk with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue, as they discuss their newest book The Pairing! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Online Author Talk Join us after hours or online for a virtual author talk with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue, as they discuss their newest book The Pairing! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Join us after hours or online for a virtual author talk with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue, as they discuss their newest book The Pairing!

Virtual Author Talk with Casey McQuiston
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 PM for a special virtual event featuring Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue! They’ll be discussing their sizzling new romantic comedy, The Pairing, a hilarious and heartfelt story about two bisexual exes who reunite (and clash) on a European food and wine tour. 

This special after-hours event can be enjoyed either in person at the library or from the comfort of home via livestream. If you'd like to join us at the library, please register in advance to reserve your spot—seating is limited to 75 guests.

📍 The library will close as usual at 6:00 PM and reopen at 6:45 PM for attendees.
🚪 Doors will close at 7:00 PM sharp and no other library services will be available during the event.

Registration is encouraged. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a favorite author and get a behind-the-scenes look at their latest novel!


Register online for the virtual event and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/henrycountylibrarysystemdemo/93580

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Education | Arts & Cultural |

TAGS: | Authors |

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