# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend.

Charity of Jane Austen’s Shelf never planned on becoming a bookstore owner until a cancer scare reminded her that tomorrow isn’t promised. What began as fear turned into realizing what truly mattered, which then spurred action. Today, she runs a thriving bookstore in South Jersey and encourages others to stop waiting for “someday.” In Don’t Quit Your Daydream, she shares how adversity can reveal exactly what we’re meant to chase.

Jane Austen’s Shelf: Inspired by Jane Austen and guided by a deep belief in the power of stories, Jane Austen’s Shelf is designed to meet readers where they are: whether at cozy coffee shops, bustling malls, charming wineries, or markets. Inside this rolling tiny bookshop on wheels, you’ll find shelves filled with sweet romances, timeless classics, young adult favorites, non-fiction, and regency themed treasures perfect for gifting or collecting. Whether you’re hosting a book club, planning a bridal shower or wedding, or just want a unique pop-up experience, Austen’s Shelf brings a touch of storybook charm wherever it goes.

Included with Admission 

Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-westbury/lecture-austen’s-shelf-don’t-quit-your-daydream/200029927735724
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Old Westbury
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 71 Old Westbury Road
- **lat**: 40.77221
- **long**: -73.5967
- **full address**: 71 Old Westbury Road, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568-1603, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream being held?
  - **A:** Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 71 Old Westbury Road, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568-1603, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream?
  - **A:** Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream is organized by Old Westbury Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream 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 Old Westbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lecture: Austen’s Shelf: Don’t Quit Your Daydream sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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