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Samantha Hoffman, "All She Wanted"
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Featured Book
All She Wanted
All She Wanted is a deeply human tale of love, regret, and the weight of secrets. It explores the complicated nature of forgiveness, the lasting impact of our choices, and the enduring hope that redemption is possible.
About This Event
Join us in-store to celebrate the launch of Samantha Hoffman's new book, All She Wanted!
Featured Author
Samantha Hoffman
Samantha Hoffman is a writer, a reader, an artist, film and theatre buff, world traveler, and 8-time marathoner. She is the author of What More Could You Wish For (St. Martin’s Press) and All She Wanted (Ten/16 Press October 2026). Her stories have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Dieter’s Soul, Hypertext Magazine, The Corner Magazine in London and other print and online publications. She was named to New City Magazine’s Lit 50 2025: Who Really Books In Chicago, and was longlisted for the 2025 Petrichor Prize. Samantha is VP of Chicago Writers Association and Executive Director of Let’s Just Write! Chicago Writers Association Conference.
About the Venue
The Book Cellar
What could be a better combination than books, wine by the glass, and cozy couches? Browse for the books you love to read at The Book Cellar in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, an independent bookstore featuring books by first-time authors, local authors, and more. The Book Cellar welcomes book clubs and discussion groups.
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