# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author event with Ariel Lawhon - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Parnassus Books and Vanderbilt University are pleased to present an evening with Ariel Lawhon to celebrate her new book, THE PIRATE QUEEN.About this EventParnassus Books, Vanderbilt University Libraries, and Dialogue Vanderbilt are thrilled to present an evening with Ariel Lawhon, in conversation with a special guest, to celebrate her new book, The Pirate Queen.This ticketed event will take place in the Commodore Ballroom of the Student Life Center on the Vanderbilt University campus on Tuesday, September 8th, at 6:30. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.Tickets:Each ticket is $35.25 and includes one general admission seat and one signed copy of The Pirate Queen..There will be a signing line for personalizations following the conversation on stage.Parking and Directions:For the Vanderbilt Student Life Center, the primary parking is the 25th Avenue Garage, located off Highland Ave (levels 3-11 for non-reserved spots), with paid hourly options available in many garages like 25th Ave, Wesley Place, and Terrace Place for visitors, plus potential metered street parking nearby, but be sure to check the VUPS website for current visitor info and permit requirements for students/staff.WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND CARPOOLING AND RIDESHARES IF POSSIBLE.About the book:A sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O'Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Venture onto the high seas with the thrilling latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia.Grace O'Malley was born to be a sea captain. But despite her natural skill on the water, Grace learns early that her dreams of a life at the helm are not compatible with the expectations of her noble family. As the only daughter of a powerful chieftain, her role is to secure a strong alliance and bear children. But when she's sent to foster with a nearby clan, Grace falls for a clever and open-minded second son--a man she cannot have.Married off against her will to a brutal warrior, Grace performs her duty, all the while gathering followers loyal to her, and consolidating her husband's power, only to be ousted from his lands. But this betrayal offers Grace the opportunity to return to sea, finally leading clan O'Malley's mighty fleet. Just as she finds true independence, Queen Elizabeth's incursions into Ireland grow bolder and Grace must fight to defend her land, her ships, and the people she loves most against the cruel and power-hungry English deputies, who will stop at nothing to check her influence.Keenly observed and fiercely written, Ariel Lawhon's new action-packed novel channels the untamed beauty and harsh realities of sixteenth-century Ireland, as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine who rightly became "the Pirate Queen of Ireland."About the author:Ariel Lawhon is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and have been Good Morning America and One Book One County selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/author-event-with-ariel-lawhon/100001991714486645 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Vanderbilt University Student Life Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.45, max: 39.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Vanderbilt University Student Life Center - **lat**: 36.14435 - **long**: -86.805934 - **full address**: Vanderbilt University Student Life Center, 310 25th Avenue South, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author event with Ariel Lawhon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/851f702a94f476614aaae480b640256308cb2e76b3c77a8e36049aa28ebccc26-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e301c-gmir.jpg?v=1781496371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author event with Ariel Lawhon being held? - **A:** Author event with Ariel Lawhon takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Vanderbilt University Student Life Center, 310 25th Avenue South, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author event with Ariel Lawhon? - **A:** Author event with Ariel Lawhon is organized by Parnassus Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author event with Ariel Lawhon 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 Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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