Author Lynda Cohen Loigman will be discussing her new novel, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern with author Samantha Woodruff, whose new book, The Trade Off, also will be released on October 8.

Fiction Panel Lunch

Sara Goodman Confino, Don’t Forget to Write
Lee Matthew Goldberg, The Great Gimmelmans
Samantha Green Woodruff, The Trade Off

This year’s authors bring us to Jersey shore, Wall Street and along a madcap RV ride, with the theme of Jewish identity woven throughout. Moderated by Ellen Comisar.

Best-selling author Samantha Greene Woodruff will talk about her latest book, The Trade Off at the JCC's Literary Luncheon/Community Read Inaugural Event on Wednesday, November 13 at 12:30 PM.

Four best-selling authors present their latest works; includes coffee and pastries, author presentations, lunch and valet parking. 

• Lauren Aliza Green, The World After Alice

• Adelle Waldman, Help Wanted

• Samantha Greene Woodruff, The Trade Off

• Elizabeth L. Silver, The Majority

Book Lovers Lunch

Join us for lunch with friends and this incredible novel. Lunch and the book are included with your ticket.

Join us at Womrath Bookshop on November 4th for an evening of fascinating conversation with authors Lynda Loigman, author of The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, and Samantha Woodruff, author of The Trade Off, as they discuss their latest novels. Both novels transport readers to a place where strong, ambitious women navigate male-dominated fields in an era of rapid change.

Following their discussion, there will be an audience Q&A and book signing

Samantha Green Woodruff will discuss her new book, The Trade Off, a gripping historical fiction novel set in 1920s New York City inspired by the true story of a pioneering investment legend. Woodruff will be in conversation with author Jacqueline Friedland, author of five novels, including the upcoming Counting Backwards.

Featuring 3 Best-Selling Authors

Talia Carner

Brooke Lea Foster

Samantha Greene Woodruff

Join us for an engaging event with Samantha Greene Woodruff, Wesleyan alumna and author of The Trade Off. Inspired by a true story, this captivating historical novel explores identity, sacrifice, and the complex morality of money. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a talented writer with deep connections to Wesleyan!

Celebrate the Launch of Samantha Woodruff's New Novel with Allison Pataki!

Join The Balance Dilemma and Gender Fair to socialise with your favourite women and meet the authors in Rye, NY

An intimate collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today's authors and advocates about what it means to be Jewish, how things have changed since the attacks on October 7th, 2023, and the unique culture that brings this group together.

 Tickets include a paperback copy of On Being Jewish Now. 

Tuesday, February 7, 3:00 pm:

Samantha Greene Woodruff The Lobotomist’s Wife: A Novel

At Levis JCC Sandler Center

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Come celebrate Jewish Book Month with a panel of women authors.

Details:

Price for members: $ 25.00

Price for non-members: $ 28.00

Date: Tuesday, December 6

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Organizer: Julie Sherr

Email: JulieS@SCCLive.org

November 2 – 29

During the month of November the Katz JCC will feature artists and authors in a celebration of Jewish life, culture, and history.

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For more information, contact Brandy Gold at brandy.gold@jewishtampa.com or 813-769-4725

This program will broadcast live October 23rd at 2:00 pm EDT. You will not be able to pause or rewind. After the live broadcast, you can access an on-demand recording until October 31st at 1:45 am EDT.

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JCC MetroWest Book Group presents, Samantha Greene Woodruff, “The Lobotomist’s Wife”

FREE

12:00 Book Group discussion

1:00 Presentation with the author

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Open to everyone

Costs

Public: $25.00

Fitness Member: $10.00

Community Member: $10.00

Contact

Staci Gelb

stacig@jccrockland.org

(845)362-4400

Bring your girlfriends and stock up on your summer reading. Diane’s Books will be there to offer many suggestions. Shopping opportunities available.

Please join authors Brooke Lea Foster ("On Gin Lane"), Samantha Woodruff ("The Lobotomist's Wife") and Jackie Friedland ("He Gets That From Me") for a conversation about writing strong women in fiction. We will provide wine to help get the conversation flowing!