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Book Launch: Rachel Pastan, We're So Lucky to Live Here
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About This Event
We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of We’re So Lucky to Live Here, the new novel by Celia Bookshop’s own Literary Director, Rachel Pastan!
Join us for a special evening celebrating Rachel and her latest book, a moving novel about home, loss, belonging, and the many ways we build family and find our place in the world.
Rachel will be in conversation with acclaimed novelist Elise Juska about We’re So Lucky to Live Here, her writing, and the story behind the book. The evening will also feature a special guest appearance by actor Teri Lamm.
Come celebrate with Rachel, hear more about the novel, and help us launch a book that is especially close to home for the Celia community.
To make room for everyone who wants to celebrate with us, this special event will be held at the Park Avenue Community Center, across the street from the shop at 129 Park Avenue in Swarthmore.
For more information and to purchase tickets: https://celiabookshop.com/events/6097820260919
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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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