# Event Details - **Event Name**: HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: A widowed mother finds the recipe for happiness when she visits a long-lost relative in a heart-lifting novel about family, food, and second chances in the latest novel by local author Amy Gail Hansen. On Saturday, August 29th, Amy will be Blue House Books chatting with readers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. about "Happier Here With You". Following the meet and greet, Amy will be giving a presentation about her journey to becoming a published author, from story inception to literary agents to the publishing process, and everything in between. Following the presentation, there will be time for a Q&A with the audience and book signing. This event is free, but registration is required for the 2 p.m. presentation: https://withfriends.co/event/28407121 ABOUT HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Widowed and overworked, museum curator and food historian Maggie Brodbeck struggles to spend quality time with her five-year-old daughter, Hannah. Fueled by on-the-go meals, she doesn’t even have time to breathe, let alone pursue personal happiness. Then, out of the blue, Maggie receives an invitation from her estranged great-aunt Alice to visit her Wisconsin farm. The time has come, Magpie. Desperate for a break, for herself and for Hannah, Maggie finds Rosehill Farm to be a revelation. In the enigmatic Alice, Maggie finds a kindred spirit. Whether baking together or just looking at the stars, they share a natural rhythm. The calming pace of country living is made even sweeter when Maggie meets the charismatic Brady, a local pastry chef. Then Maggie opens her aunt’s treasured box of generations-old recipes and discovers the surprising threads of her heroic family history. The recipes not only shed light on the past, but reconnect Maggie to her love of cooking and to a life of contentment close to her heart—and back to herself. ABOUT AMY GAIL HANSEN: Amy Gail Hansen is the author of "Happier Here With You" and "The Butterfly Sister". A former English teacher and journalist, Amy is also a professional food-history lecturer on topics ranging from Midwest sweets to New Orleans cuisine. She is an avid cook, baker, and reader, and never ceases to be amazed by the story of food and the remarkable ways it shapes our lives. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three children. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kenosha/happier-here-with-you-amy-gail-hansen-at-blue-house-books/200030435969048 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Kenosha - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140 - **lat**: 42.58187 - **long**: -87.81823 - **full address**: 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a1f6b9c4ff783fc0ee365c4a3a558c6e55a29b29f48fe6964c1537965ce6e98d-rimg-w720-h377-dc284898-gmir?v=1787809350 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books being held? - **A:** HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140. - **Q**: Who is organizing HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books? - **A:** HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books is organized by Blue House Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HAPPIER HERE WITH YOU: Amy Gail Hansen at Blue House Books 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 Kenosha, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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