Author Talk + Q&A with Jaclyn Gilbert
About This Event
Join us for an evening with Jaclyn Gilbert, author of Butter Road , in conversation with Cara Blue Adams. At the heart of Butter Road are questions of identity and home: what makes a place ours, what we carry with us, and how we create homes for ourselves outside of traditional expectations. In the spirit of the book, attendees are encouraged to bring a small piece of home with them, whether it’s a quilt scrap, photograph, garden clipping, or another meaningful object. Together, we’ll explore the stories and connections that shape our sense of belonging. The event includes an author signing and wine + cheese reception.
Featured Author
Jaclyn Gilbert
Jaclyn Gilbert grew up running along the Amish countryside in Lancaster County. She is the author of the novel Late Air, and her short stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in Post Road Magazine, Tin House, and elsewhere. In 2021, she founded Driftless Literary, a boutique literary agency committed to representing genre-defying literature in the U.S. and abroad.
About the Venue
Celia Bookshop
We are a woman-owned independent bookstore in the heart of Swarthmore offering a curated selection of new books including bestsellers, classics, and a large children's section. Community-centered, Celia is more than a bookstore—it’s a place to connect, explore, and find something you didn’t know you were looking for.
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