The Gilded Rose Book Bash with Joanna Shupe & Sarah MacLean

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cambridge Center for Adult Ed — 42 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA

Join USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe for The Gilded Rose Book Bash, a celebration of an angst-filled, Beauty and the Beast inspired romance set amid the excess and opulence of Gilded Age New York. Caroline thought she was stepping into a fairy tale when she married Manhattan’s most sought-after bachelor, but behind closed doors, her marriage becomes a nightmare. When the chance to catalogue a private library gives her a lifeline, Caroline finds not only the literary treasures she’s been missing, but also Zane Bishop, a brilliant, wealthy recluse who understands her pain and is determined to help set her free. Come hear Shupe in conversation with bestselling author and romance champion Sarah MacLean as they talk about resilience, forbidden passion, complicated heroines, and the transformative power of love. Following the conversation, stick around for a meet and greet with the author! Joanna will add personalizations to your pre-signed copies of The Gilded Rose as well as up to two of her titles brought from home. 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Grab your pre-signed book and a drink from the Lovestruck Bar & Cafe, settle in, and get ready for a great discussion! 7:00 PM:…