Books & Boats! Newport, RI Harbor Cruise Author Experience- August 9th

$100.00

What says “Bookishly Rhode Island” more than an author experience on the only peddle boat tour in RI!

Joined by local Rhody author, Julie Gerstenblatt; we will celebrate her 2026 Summer release: THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET!

THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET starts off our own New England shores and is an an epic tale of adventure on the high seas, a spunky stowaway, and a family confronting the past to secure their future.

Rosie The Newport Pedal Party Boat - Pedal. Sip. Laugh. Repeat.

Rosie’s Crew has created a custom 90 minute cruise experience for our guests. Take part in the fun of pedaling or relax and enjoy the ride. Classic sailboats glide across Narragansett Bay, historic harbors sparkle in the sun, and the air always carries a little salt and possibility. Spend an afternoon on the water, cruise past beautiful shoreline views, and see Newport the way it’s meant to be experienced — relaxed, scenic, and just a little indulgent.

What to Expect:

A Book a Break themed Rosie Boat 90 minute harbor cruise (ticket, fees, & tip all included)
Champagne Toast to celebrate THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET
Receive a copy of THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET
JULIE GERSTENBLATT will join us on the boat tour to chat, mingle, maybe some peddaling, and personalize your book in person!
Optional BOOK SWAP: Bring a book you love but want to let someone else enjoy. We’ll have a fun book swap on the boat!

Details:

DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM BOARDING 5:00 PM LAUNCH, 5:00 - 6:30 PM CRUISE
LOCATION: Rosie The Newport Pedal Party Boat, 49 Americas Cup Avenue, Newport RI 02840
Champagne Toast INCLUDED, Additional beverages available on board for cash bar.
BRING: Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Sun hat, Rain jacket or extra layer
Guests are welcome to bring food or snacks with them on the boat.
Due to space restrictions, TICKETS ARE LIMITED. Grab yours before they are gone!
No refunds will be awarded to no-shows or late arrivals

ABOUT THE STARGAZER OF NANTUCKET

"Filled with tension, excitement, and brilliant plot twists, the story moves at a breakneck pace against the backdrop of Gerstenblatt’s meticulous research. Luminous."
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen

From award-winning author Julie Gerstenblatt, an epic tale of adventure on the high seas, a spunky stowaway, and a family confronting the past to secure their future.

Massachusetts, 1851

Winifred Starbuck wants only one thing: to join her parents on their final merchant voyage—from Nantucket Island to bustling San Francisco, then across the glittering Pacific to the distant ports of China. Yet renowned trade captains Nell and Peter Starbuck have forbidden their daughter from coming aboard on the adventure of a lifetime. So Winnie does what any strong-willed eighteen-year-old would do: she stows away.

Once the ship sets sail, Winnie is plunged into turbulent waters, treachery, and the thrill of life on the high seas. As she drifts farther from shore, and closer to fabled Canton port, she uncovers a long-buried secret—one that reveals the truth behind her parents’ desperate fear. And as she continues to chart her own course, she’ll have to plumb the depths of her courage to take on a world far bigger—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined.