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The Fine Art of Lying: Book Club and Cocktail Class
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About This Event
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND / 4-6 PM / THE FINE ART OF LYING THRILL SEEKERS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + COCKTAIL (OR MOCKTAIL) MIXOLOGY CLASS @ BITTER & SWEET COCKTAIL BOUTIQUE IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique in Arlington Heights to discuss The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews & take a one-hour curated cocktail / mocktail mixology class to make (& taste!) some themed bevys inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. You’ll get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, since we will be diving deep into the book during our discussion and there may be some spoilers.
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About the Venue
Bitter and Sweet Cocktail
Presented by New Book Joy - Edgebrook
157 N Evergreen Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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