The Guilded Leaf Book & Author Evening Has a New Home

Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of CCPL Foundation

BOOK & AUTHOR EVENING

Main Library 425 E Main St. WED, OCT 19 | 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.

18TH ANNUAL Book & Author Events

FEATURING THE FOLLOWING AUTHORS BOOK & AUTHOR LUNCHEON

Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St. THU, OCT 20 | 10:00 A.M. – 1:15 P.M.

In JENNIFER COBURN’s gripping historical novel Cradles of the Reich, three women’s fates are irrevocably intertwined. Based on untold historical events, this novel explores the World War II-era Lebensborn maternity homes where thousands of babies were taken from their mothers to be raised as part of the new Germany. This powerful and moving book shows that in a dark period of history, the connections women forge can drive them to immense heroism.

IMAN HARIRI-KIA is a writer and editor born and based in New York City. Her debut novel A Hundred Other Girls follows the ups and downs of Noora, an aspiring author who lands a dream job that fails to live up to expectations. Clever and fun, A Hundred Other Girls is an insider’s take on the changing media industry, an ode to sisterhood, and a profound exploration of what it means to chase your dreams.

The bestselling author of The Two-Family House and The Wartime Sisters, LYNDA COHEN LOIGMAN returns with The Matchmaker’s Gift, a heartwarming mutigenerational story. Though Abby’s career as a successful Manhattan divorce attorney seems very different from her grandmother’s profession as a Lower East Side matchmaker, both women defy expectations to utilize their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places.

KRISTINA MCMORRIS New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday, returns with a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path Inspired by stunning true accounts, The Ways We Hide is a gripping story of love and loss, the wars we fight—on the battlefields and within ourselves—and the courage found in unexpected places.

New York Times bestselling novelist KYLE MILLS has traveled the world researching ideas and settings for his thrillers. In Oath of Loyalty, he reintroduces CIA operative Mitch Rapp, the character first created by Vince Flynn. When Rapp’s allegiances are questioned and his partner threatened, he faces the seemingly impossible task of bringing down a shadowy group of assassins unlike any threat he has faced before.

Uncovering a dark family secret sends one woman through the history of Britain’s World War II spy network in The London House, the latest novel by bestselling author KATHERINE REAY. When Caroline Payne learns that her great-aunt Caro may have been a traitor a generation earlier, she pours through family diaries and letters to uncover the truth. Was Caro truly a traitor and Nazi collaborator, or is there a more complex truth buried in the past?

RESERVE TICKETS at 317.814.3984 or carmelclaylibrary.org/guilded-leaf The Book & Author Evening will be held for the first time at the Main Library at 425 E Main Street. This sophisticated event takes place on Wednesday, October 19, and features book talks, signings and an online silent auction along with appetizers, wine and craft beer. At the Book and Author Luncheon on Thursday, October 20, at the Ritz Charles, the authors will share insights into their lives and their writing. A raffle, online silent auction and book signings will also take place at the luncheon.

AN INAUGURAL EVENT FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY ROOM

CCPL Foundation Director Elizabeth Hamilton spoke about this year’s Guilded Leaf Book & Author Evening being the inaugural event in the newly constructed Community Room.

“This will be the first event that will be held in our new Community Room,” Hamilton proudly stated. “It will be a catered event, and the authors will speak to 200 of our guests. It will be just like past [Book & Author Evening] events, but it is coming home to the [CCPL] library. The Book & Author Luncheon will have the same format that we’ve had in the past, with the six authors speaking to 500 guests. Ice Miller is this year’s sponsor of the evening event, and Pierce Jewelers is the jewelry sponsor. Carmel Monthly is our media sponsor, and Printing Partners is our printing partner for both events again this year.”

THE IMPACT OF THESE TWO ANNUAL EVENTS

For those who have attended these two annual events in previous years, you already know how much fun the evening event is and how extraordinary the luncheon is the following day. For those who are considering attending this year, it is guaranteed that you will enjoy the authors and their presentations as well as the food, drinks and time spent with fellow supporters of the library.

Although these are all valid reasons to attend these two events, there is an even more important purpose behind each ticket purchased.

“Every dollar raised at these events goes towards the cost of programming at the Carmel [Clay Public] Library,” Hamilton shared. “And with the expansion of our main branch, moving into 2023, we know that we’ll have expanded programming for the community. Just before the pandemic, we were offering just over 2,000 free programs to the community, and we were touching just over 70,000 people through our [free] programs alone. Going into 2023, we know that we will touching even more of the community and the surrounding areas, as all of our free programs are available to not just the Carmel residents but to everyone who comes to these programs. We want to benefit as many people as possible, and so, every dollar raised at these events goes towards that programming budget.”

Hamilton added, “It truly is an opportunity to impact everyone in central Indiana through the [free] programming that the library is able to offer and is CCPL’s opportunity to truly make a difference.”

Don’t miss this year’s Guilded Leaf Book & Author Events! Join us for an unforgettable evening in the new Community Room for the Book & Author Evening and then the following day for an exquisite Book & Author Luncheon at the Ritz Charles in Carmel!

For more information about the Guilded Leaf Book and Author Events, call 317.814.3905 or email ehamilton@carmelclaylibrary.org.

World Class Cabaret at Carmel City Center

October 16

EDWARDS TWINS PRESENT: THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW VEGAS TOP IMPERSONATORS

Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state of the art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in An Evening with The Stars. The NBC Today show says “it’s one of the most extraordinary shows we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and many many more hosted by THE EDWARDS TWINS FROM LAS VEGAS.

October 21

NICOLE HENRY

Powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry will return to Feinstein’s Carmel to celebrate the release of her 8th CD, Time to Love Again, an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes by a diverse group of iconic composers including Anthony Newley, James Taylor, Rodgers & Hart, Buffy St. Marie, Ned Washington, Stevie Wonder and Joan Armatrading.

October 20

ATI LIVE! PRESENTS: BILLY STRITCH - CY COLEMAN REVISITED

Billy Stritch is delighted to present a brand-new show spotlighting the music of legendary tunesmith Cy Coleman to Feinstein’s at the Carmichael. Cy was one of Broadway and pop music’s most versatile composers and his dozen Broadway scores covered an amazing range of musical styles. The show will include Cy’s biggest pop hits (“The Best Is Yet To Come”, “Witchcraft”), songs from his Broadway shows (“Sweet Charity”, “City Of Angels”) and many undiscovered and unknown gems.

October 27

DECEPTION

DECEPTION is a magic & mind reading show, hosted by magician David Ranalli. David creates an unforgettable evening by combining world-class sleight of hand, witty banter, and mysteries of the mind. Guests are invited into an intimate, industrial space where surprises lurk in every corner.

November 2

GOLDPARK

For the members of Goldpark, the best music comes from true collaboration. The Nashville-based alternative rock trio, which formed in 2019 , finds inspiration from bands like Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Death Cab For Cutie–groups known for thoughtful song writing paired with lush soundscapes. Goldpark’s songs are a point of connection not only for the band, but for the listener too. Even as the musicians examine the highs and lows of human existence, they also lean towards that optimism. In hard times, music can be what guides us back to ourselves.

November 11 & 12

KINGS AND QUEENS

From Aretha to Britney, Elvis to Prince, Barrett (Wicked, Doctor Zhivago, FX’s Fosse/Verdon) & Spector (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Jersey Boys, The Cher Show) cover the gamut of musical royalty, proving how this select group ascended to their respective thrones and created the most iconic and beloved hits of all time.