Day for Book Lovers 2025

Tickets are $60 each and include luncheon and a signed copy of A Dog in Georgia by Lauren Grodstein. Day for Book Lovers features an author talk, book signing, luncheon (with assorted tea sandwiches, salads, and desserts), and previews of new and upcoming releases. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

Last day to purchase tickets: 7/25/2025

Seating Information

This event will have assigned seating. Parties who wish to sit together should purchase tickets together in the same transaction. Groups of 2 or more will be seated together, if at all possible. Tables seat 8 -10 attendees. If you wish to purchase a table, please purchase at least 8 tickets. If you do not know the names of all of your party, please email them later to greatreads@carr.org.

About the Author

Lauren Grodstein is the author of six novels, including A Dog in Georgia, the Read with Jenna selection We Must Not Think of Ourselves, New York Times bestseller A Friend of the Family, and the Washington Post Book of the Year The Explanation for Everything. 

Lauren’s work has been translated into French, Turkish, German, Hebrew, and other languages, and her essays and reviews have been widely published. She teaches in the MFA Program at Rutgers University-Camden and lives in New Jersey with her husband and children.  

About the Book

In this beautiful story of connection and self-reflection, a missing dog in Georgia sets Amy Webb on an adventure away from her tumultuous marriage and lack-luster personal life and towards a journey of self-discovery and joy.

**Refund Policy: Refund requests will be considered until 7/18/2025. After that, ticket holders unable to attend will still receive signed copies of the book.

Questions? Email greatreads@carr.org or call 443-293-3196.