# Event Details - **Event Name**: Authors! with Alka Joshi - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Alka Joshi joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, Six Days in Bombay.About this EventAbout the eventInternational bestseller Alka Joshi joins Authors! to discuss her new release, Six Days in Bombay. Acclaimed for her lush prose and her ability to weave intricate tales of ambition and cultural identity, Joshi has redefined the historical fiction genre. Learn more about the inspirations behind her sprawling narratives and the meticulous research needed to bring mid-century Mumbai to life.About the bookIn Six Days in Bombay the year is 1958, and the city is a swirling kaleidoscope of post-colonial glamnour and simmering tension. The story follows the intersecting paths of three strangers; a disillusioned Bollywood starlet, a young architect, and street smart informant. Over the course of six days, their lives collide as secrets from the past threaten to dismantle their futures. Each must decide if they are willing to burn down their old lives to build something in a new India.About the authorAlka Joshi is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Henna Artist trilogy, which has been translated into over twenty languages and is currently being adapted for television. Born in Jodhpur, India, Joshi draws deeply from her heritage to create stories that bridge the gap between East and West. Before her literary debut at age sixty-two, she spent decades running her own advertising and marketing agency. Today, she is celebrated as a master of "period-perfect" atmosphere and a champion of resilient women. She currently resides in California, where she is hard at work on her next evocative journey into the past.FAQs:Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.What can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f5f69270-1963-11f1-9467-2923091d78de-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5f5f5-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toledo/authors-with-alka-joshi/100001983788002317 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 18.91, max: 18.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toledo - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library - **lat**: 41.654506 - **long**: -83.54009599999999 - **full address**: Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Authors! with Alka Joshi - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/61867a611ab646aa48748297b41040c0af4d2431f428032122295afd62c79b93-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd6d7d6-gmir.jpg?v=1772805264 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Authors! with Alka Joshi being held? - **A:** Authors! with Alka Joshi takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Authors! with Alka Joshi? - **A:** Tickets for Authors! with Alka Joshi are priced at USD 19 per person. 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