**PLEASE NOTE: This is an in person program only. We will not be recording it or livestreaming. **  

We love a book birthday! We love Historical Fiction. And, we are going to love celebrating America's 250th with this special event with authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Lamoie discussing their new book, Founding Mother, A Novel of Abigail Adams. Author Marie Benedict says of Founding Mother,  "Instead of serving as a patriotic backdrop for her famous husband and son, Abigail Adams is brought to the forefront, finally becoming a heroine in her own story. A Founding Mother is a brilliant tour de force.” We hope you can join us for a conversation and tea with Stephanie and Laura. We'll be chatting about their new book, writing process, and the absolutely vital influence Abigail Adams had on the founding of this county. Bring your questions!

Registration is Requested so we can plan the tea. 

You can PREORDER Books from Aesop's Fable and they will be here on the day of for Stephanie and Laura to sign. Aesop's will have plenty of books on hand so you can also purchase on the day of.

NOTE: this program is IN PERSON ONLY. We will not be streaming or recording it.

About Founding Mother:

In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence—managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plague and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to “remember the ladies” in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally.

When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage—exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband’s presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans.

From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.

About Stephanie:

STEPHANIE DRAY is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. Now she lives in Maryland with her husband, cats, and history books.

About Laura: 

A Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, LAURA KAMOIE [Kuh-MOY, she/her] has always been fascinated by the people, stories, and physical presence of the past, which led her to a lifetime of historical and archaeological study and training. She holds a doctoral degree in early American history from The College of William and Mary, published two non-fiction books on early America, and most recently held the position of Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy before transitioning to a full-time career writing genre fiction as the New York Times bestselling author, Laura Kaye. Writing historical fiction allows her the exciting opportunity to combine her love of history with her passion for storytelling. Laura lives among the colonial charm of Annapolis, Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster German shepherd, Schuyler.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. We are also thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event.

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