# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Come meet Alabama poet Charles Ghigna and enjoy a casual conversation about his newest collection, The Lost Book of Life.About this EventYou don't have to be a regular poetry reader to connect with Alabama writer Charles Ghigna. Though he's written more than 5,000 poems and 100 books for both adults and kids, his talks always feel like a casual conversation among friends. The Lost Book of Life spans five decades of poetry, reflecting on nature, family, memory, mortality, and the enduring power of love.Two ticket options are available:Ticket with Book: $25Ticket Only: $5 (includes a $5 credit toward any book purchase at the event)About The Lost Book of Life:Drawing from 14 previous collections and featuring 37 new poems, The Lost Book of Life is the definitive collection from Charles Ghigna, one of the South's most celebrated poets. Blending free verse with traditional forms, Ghigna invites readers to see the world anew, to find beauty in the familiar, and to embrace the sacred in the ordinary. The Lost Book of Life is a luminous testament to a life devoted to poetry. It is both compass and keepsake: a celebration of poetry’s enduring light, and a lasting gift to the literature of the American South.About Charles Ghigna:Charles Ghigna is author of more than 5,000 poems and 100 books for adults and children. His books have been published by Disney, Random House, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster and others. His poems have been published in Harper’s, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Saturday Evening Post, and The Wall Street Journal. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/book-launch-charles-ghigna-the-lost-book-of-life/100001994915956327 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Snail on the Wall bookstore - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.24, max: 27.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Huntsville - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Snail on the Wall bookstore - **lat**: 34.737409 - **long**: -86.5759659 - **full address**: The Snail on the Wall bookstore, 816 Wellman Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1189753274%2F775754381943%2F1%2Foriginal.20260728-015442?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=218d83e6e110db635ab5c9616f14a6a5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life being held? - **A:** Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Snail on the Wall bookstore, 816 Wellman Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life? - **A:** Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life is organized by The Snail on the Wall bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch: Charles Ghigna, The Lost Book of Life is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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