# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Maria Semple, the bestselling author of Where'd You Go Bernadette, talks about her highly anticipated new novel Go GentleAbout this EventJoin us for a morning with Maria Semple, the bestselling author of Where'd You Go Bernadette, as she talks about her new novel Go Gentle, a thrilling story of one woman's midlife transformation.Adora Hazzard has it all figured out.A Stoic philosopher and contented divorcée, she relishes her teenage daughter, her job as a moral tutor for an old-money family, and the bliss of finally being solo.She's also quietly assembling a 'coven' of like-minded single women on the sixth floor of the legendary Ansonia building on New York's Upper West Side. Together, they share groceries, dog walkers - and one dirty little secret: despite their age, they're only just getting started.Adora's life philosophy is simple: want only what you already have. It's her secret to happiness until a chance encounter with a charming stranger stirs long-buried passions.Soon, her carefully curated life unravels: black-market art, secret rendezvous, international intrigue and a past she's worked hard to forget crash into her present. Suddenly, Adora finds herself wanting more and she's willing to risk everything to get it.Go Gentle is a thrilling story of one woman's mid-life transformation, a romance with wit, a page-turner of ideas, a globe-trotting mother-daughter story, all wrapped in a mystery with a socko twist.We're delighted to welcome Maria Semple to Booka to celebrate the publication of one of the most anticipated novels of the Summer.Event Format:Maria Semple 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A and book signingTickets:£12 without book (£10 redeemable against purchase of a signed copy of Go Gentle)£20 with book (includes a signed copy of Go Gentle)Venue:Booka, OswestryPlease let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements.Refunds:It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice.Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellesmere/a-morning-with-maria-semple-go-gentle/100001987205490115 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.7, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ellesmere - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Booka - **lat**: 52.858388 - **long**: -3.05642899999998 - **full address**: Booka, 26-28 Church Street, Ellesmere, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/592a64b77cb19244c3195e041eb253f6cc4e11b51cea6ba45cbea0a38564afc4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0e2022-gmir.jpg?v=1775994367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle being held? - **A:** A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Booka, 26-28 Church Street, Ellesmere, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle? - **A:** A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle is organized by Booka Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Booka Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Booka Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Booka Bookshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Morning with Maria Semple - Go Gentle is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ellesmere, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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