# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breakfast with the Authors!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Our IBD Breakfast Book Exchange is BACK!

Enjoy a breakfast buffet from The Stella Hotel & Ballroom while exchanging gently loved books with other readers!

Participants will also receive our 2026 IBD Tote Bag for FREE, filled with fantastic gifts and books!

You will also get exclusive access to our author panel discussion with four amazing writers, and the chance to get their books for a fantastic deal. Molly Harper, Alka Joshi, Amy Pease, and Claire Swinarski will be discussing all things bookish, from the inspiration behind their stories, to their writing process, and why they love independent bookstores.

The breakfast buffet will include scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and chives, friend breakfast potatoes, pastries (vegan options available), fresh fruit, coffee and orange juice. Please contact us if you have any allergies or need any other special accommodations.


ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Molly Harper is the author of more than forty paranormal romance, contemporary romance, women’s fiction, and young adult titles. A lifelong romance reader, she graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts from Seton Hill University, focusing on writing popular fiction. She lived in Kentucky for most of her life before recently moving to Michigan with her family . . . and she’s still figuring out how to choose outerwear and play complicated winter card games.

Born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine, Alka Joshi has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. Joshi's debut novel, "The Henna Artist", immediately became a NYT bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and has been translated into 30 languages. "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur" (2021) and "The Perfumist of Paris" (2023) completed the Jaipur Trilogy. Her fourth novel, "Six Days in Bombay", was released on April 15, 2025. She is currently working on her fifth novel. In 2024, Joshi was selected for the Forbes 50 over 50 List, celebrating women who are shattering age and gender norms across all sectors of the American economy and culture.

Amy Pease is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin and the Madison Writer’s Studio, and works as a nurse practitioner, where she is a nationally recognized HIV specialist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children. "Wildwood" is her second novel.

Claire Swinarski is the Edgar Award-nominated author of multiple books for both kids and adults. Her writing has been featured in "The Washington Post", "Seventeen", "Milwaukee Magazine", and many other publications. She lives in small town Wisconsin with her husband and three kids, where she writes books and wrangles bread dough. You can follow her on Instagram @claireswinarski.


SPECIAL BOOK BUNDLE PRICE!

Know you're going to want a book from each author? Get the General Admission with Book Bundle ticket to get each author's latest novel at 15% off! The Book Bundle will be available for pickup at the event and includes:

"A Cute Little Murder" by Molly Harper

"Six Days in Bombay" by Alka Joshi

"The Supper Club Saints" by Claire Swinarski

"Wildwood" by Amy Pease


This event is part of our Independent Bookstore Day celebration! See what else is happening during our biggest day of the year here: https://withfriends.co/event/27664647/independent_bookstore_day_at_blue_house_books
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kenosha/breakfast-with-the-authors/200029926935817
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Kids, Business, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kenosha
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
- **lat**: 42.583216612273
- **long**: -87.820994853973
- **full address**: The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5716 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140-4003, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Breakfast with the Authors! being held?
  - **A:** Breakfast with the Authors! takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5716 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140-4003, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Breakfast with the Authors!?
  - **A:** Breakfast with the Authors! is organized by Blue House Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Breakfast with the Authors! is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kenosha, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Breakfast with the Authors! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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