An Evening with Jeanine Cummins | Featured Book "Speak To Me Of Home"

Doors open at 6pm ET with complimentary wine and light hors d'oeuvres. The program begins at 7pm ET and includes a Q&A and author signing event in the lobby.

Jeanine Cummins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "American Dirt," will talk with guest host Beth Milligan about her powerful new novel, "Speak to Me of Home."

Cummins’ latest work is a deeply moving multigenerational story that spans decades and continents, following three women—Rafaela, her daughter Ruth, and her granddaughter Daisy—as they navigate identity, family, and the meaning of home. From a family's immigration from Puerto Rico to the American Midwest and back again, their journeys unfold against the backdrop of shifting cultural landscapes, personal sacrifices, and long-buried family secrets.

At the heart of "Speak to Me of Home" lies an exploration of belonging: How can three women, bound by blood and history, hold such different ideas of where they come from? And when life’s storms—both literal and figurative—push them apart, can they find their way back to each other? With lyrical prose and emotional depth, Cummins crafts a novel that is both intimate and sweeping, resonating with readers who cherish stories of resilience, love, and homecoming.

Traverse City locals can pick up an unsigned copy at Horizon Books, beginning on the publication date of May 13th. You can also choose to have the book shipped directly to you, although it won't be signed. Call Horizon Books at 231-946-7290 to check on availability or if you have questions about receiving your featured book.

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