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The Astral Library VIP Launch Party - February 16th

$40.00
Only 2 available

Exclusive Launch Party with Kate Quinn

Have you read everything this queen of historical fiction has written? Have you been dying to read her latest book and first foray into fantasy, The Astral Library?!?

Yeah- us too!

Book a Break has cooked up something extra special for you!

Book a Break has partnered with the the HarperCollinsPublishers/William Morrow publishing team and are hosting a VIP event in Downtown Boston the day before the release of Kate’s newest book- The Astral Library!

This limited ticket event will ensure that fans of Kate will have the opportunity to meet, chat and celebrate her newest novel.

THE EVENT:

  • The day starts with a self-led bookish scavenger hunt around Boston. Locations will have BOOKISH or BOSTON connections. (i.e. Take a picture outside Boston Public Library) Post your pictures with a VIP hashtag. Kate will pick a winner and announce at our party! The lucky person will receive a special prize!

  • Wrap up your scavenger hunt with a cocktail party at a Downtown spot that looks like something from the pages of a Sherlock Holmes novel. Each guest will receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS at the event along with delightful bites after a fun day around the city.

  • Receive a copy of The Astral Library AHEAD of its release date! How VERY VIP of you!

  • Along with your book you will receive a limited edition THE ASTRAL LIBRARY tote and some Book a Break swag exclusive to this event.

  • An Astral Library Perfume Discovery Set from Poesie Perfume and Tea

  • Chat with Kate while she personally signs your book!

  • There will be interactive activities throughout the party to play and have fun with.

DETAILS:

February 16, 2026 - 4PM-6PM - Downtown Boston, MA

Without further ado - BOOK DRAGONS UNITE!

Do not wait to grab your ticket! Kate’s larger events sell very quickly and we expect the same for one with such limited availability.

Scavenger hunt details will be released before the event date.

Location of party will be released with your confirmation ticket. The event will take place in the historic area of Downtown Boston.

This event will be limited to 40 tickets.

Exclusive Launch Party with Kate Quinn

Have you read everything this queen of historical fiction has written? Have you been dying to read her latest book and first foray into fantasy, The Astral Library?!?

Yeah- us too!

Book a Break has cooked up something extra special for you!

Book a Break has partnered with the the HarperCollinsPublishers/William Morrow publishing team and are hosting a VIP event in Downtown Boston the day before the release of Kate’s newest book- The Astral Library!

This limited ticket event will ensure that fans of Kate will have the opportunity to meet, chat and celebrate her newest novel.

THE EVENT:

  • The day starts with a self-led bookish scavenger hunt around Boston. Locations will have BOOKISH or BOSTON connections. (i.e. Take a picture outside Boston Public Library) Post your pictures with a VIP hashtag. Kate will pick a winner and announce at our party! The lucky person will receive a special prize!

  • Wrap up your scavenger hunt with a cocktail party at a Downtown spot that looks like something from the pages of a Sherlock Holmes novel. Each guest will receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS at the event along with delightful bites after a fun day around the city.

  • Receive a copy of The Astral Library AHEAD of its release date! How VERY VIP of you!

  • Along with your book you will receive a limited edition THE ASTRAL LIBRARY tote and some Book a Break swag exclusive to this event.

  • An Astral Library Perfume Discovery Set from Poesie Perfume and Tea

  • Chat with Kate while she personally signs your book!

  • There will be interactive activities throughout the party to play and have fun with.

DETAILS:

February 16, 2026 - 4PM-6PM - Downtown Boston, MA

Without further ado - BOOK DRAGONS UNITE!

Do not wait to grab your ticket! Kate’s larger events sell very quickly and we expect the same for one with such limited availability.

Scavenger hunt details will be released before the event date.

Location of party will be released with your confirmation ticket. The event will take place in the historic area of Downtown Boston.

This event will be limited to 40 tickets.

Kate Quinn

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Kate Quinn 〰️

Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with “The Alice Network”, “The Huntress,” “The Rose Code,” “The Diamond Eye,” and “The Briar Club.” She is also a co-author in several collaborative novels including “The Phoenix Crown” with Janie Chang and “Ribbons of Scarlet” with Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Eliza Knight, Sophie Perinot, and Heather Webb. “The Astral Library,” releasing in 2025, is her first foray into magical realism. Kate and her husband now live in Maryland with their two rescue dogs.

Photo credit: kelseyedwardsphoto.com