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Halloween Booktacular

We are getting closer to that spooky night! Check out Lucci's List for my latest scary reads!

Here's a roundup of some creepy and not-so-creepy bookish events this week.

Monday 10/22 Waltham Public Library 7:15-8:45: WPL Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club discusses Stephen King's "Salem's Lot." Yes, there will be candy and costumes.

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Wednesday 10/24 Lincoln Library 7PM: Write Stuff Writing Critique Group

Thursday 10/25 Trident Booksellers: Speculative Boston

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Friday 10/26 Newtonville Books: "A History of America in 100 Maps" by Susan Shulten

Saturday 10/27 Come join me for a Halloween Spectacular at the Elks Lodge in Woburn. Trick-or-treating for kids, and I'll be signing my just-creepy-enough new adventure novel, "Watch City: Waltham Watch."

Sunday 10/28 Concord Book Shop 3PM: Vanessa Seder presents "Secret Sauces: Fresh and Modern Recipes with Hundreds of Ideas for Elevating Everyday Dishes"

As we head into chillier months, lets stay cozy together at bookish events! See you soon!

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