{"product_id":"stories-that-nourish-the-heart-an-evening-with-monica-comas","title":"Stories That Nourish the Heart: An Evening with Monica Comas - 17 Aug 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003eUncover the inspiration behind \u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eRecipe for Joy\u003c\/em\u003e and discover the ingredients that mix up so well to create life's sweetest memories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us for a special evening with Monica Comas. Her debut, \u003cem\u003eRecipe for Joy, is \u003c\/em\u003ea moving novel about family, forgiveness, and the recipes that connect generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than an author talk, this interactive event invites you to explore the memories and traditions that shape our lives through conversations with Monica and our fellow reading community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour evening includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively author discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudience Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA personalized book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaningful conversation with fellow book lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvent details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e📖 Recipe For Joy by Monica Comas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📅 \u003c\/span\u003eMonday, August 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🕡 \u003c\/span\u003eat 6:30 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e📍A Book Place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you come for the story, the recipes, or the sense of community, you'll leave inspired and perhaps with a few memories of your own to share.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003eWe can’t wait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e to welcome you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e to the event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d0d0d; font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, 'Apple Color Emoji', Arial, 'sans-serif', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: 16px; background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e! 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