Frenchtown Bookshop

Millions of people know <a href="https://www.patcroce.com/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pat Croce</a> as a swashbuckling Type-A dynamo: Relentlessly brash and optimistic Philadelphia 76ers president who guided the team from worst to first in five years; sought-after motivational speaker and television personality; author of more than a dozen bestselling books; and climber of Mount Everest as a defiant response to his terminal cancer.&nbsp;
Yes, terminal cancer. Since his diagnosis, Pat has pursued inner peace: Leading a mindfulness sangha and traveling to sacred sites in Bhutan, Tibet, and his own Meditation Hill retreat. In his new book, "<a href="https://www.frenchtownbookshop.com/item/RVedjeEG-NcJHdGoWj4dnA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Enjoy Your Self Now!</a>," he gathers the insights of his recent awakening path into "66 sacred shifts to instantly awaken the peaceful presence within you." In each section, he combines his own reflections with practical advice and wisdom from the great sages and mystics.&nbsp;
Pat will be doing only a very few public events to celebrate his book. We are thrilled that one of those is at the Bookshop ("Because," he says, "I love your bookstore!"). He will talk about the book and his life, and answer audience questions.&nbsp;
This event is free and all are welcome.&nbsp;

Local Event: Visiting Author Pat Croce: "Enjoy Your Self Now!"

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Flemington

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Visiting Author Pat Croce: "Enjoy Your Self Now!"

Millions of people know Pat Croce as a swashbuckling Type-A dynamo: Relentlessly brash and optimistic Philadelphia 76ers...

Madison Rose Finery

The Frenchtown Bookshop and Madison Rose Finery welcome back novelist, gemologist, and historian Anna Rasche to launch her new gem-based mystery/thriller, "<a href="https://frenchtownbookshop.com/item/b_uk_a4uVkszxbMDWPApqg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Cursed Diamond</a>." She will be in conversation with Frenchtown's own Madison Rose Whitman, and the event will take place at <a href="https://madisonrosefinery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Madison Rose Finery</a> jewelry store at 22 Bridge Street, Frenchtown.&nbsp;
In "The Cursed Diamond," two women -- one in 1910 and one in 2010 -- are tied together by the legendary curse of the Midnight Diamond, which is said to bring ruin to all who possess it.&nbsp; To break that curse, Diamond District worker Jennie must solve a century-old mystery and chase a lost treasure -- a challenge that brings her into a world of secrets and danger.&nbsp;
This reading is free and all are welcome. Join us after the reading for a reception for the author, courtesy of Harper Collins and Madison Rose Finery.&nbsp;

Local Event: Book Launch and Reception: Anna Rasche, "The Cursed Diamond"

Book Launch and Reception: Anna Rasche, "The...

The Frenchtown Bookshop and Madison Rose Finery welcome back novelist, gemologist, and historian Anna Rasche to launch her new...

Book Launch and Reception: Anna Rasche, "The Cursed Diamond"

Celebrate with Erwinna's own Amy Pershing on the release of her new mystery, "<a href="https://frenchtownbookshop.com/item/p5lAnqxqGBRoccVaRAvvIw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews</a>," published by Penguin/Random House under the pen name "Amanda Chapman."
Amy Pershing has become a cherished favorite author at the Bookshop, including her warm-hearted visit to our Cake &amp; Dagger Mystery Book Club in the summer of 2025. In her latest book,&nbsp;a woman claiming to be Agatha Christie "on holiday from the Great Beyond" returns to Manhattan's Mystery Guild Library and methodically unravels a twisty and mysterious murder of a guest at the library's 50th Anniversary soiree.&nbsp;
Elizabeth Gilbert called Amy "a wonderful and clever author." We agree. So, it's time to celebrate! To honor the new book, we will serve Christie-themed cocktails and bites (courtesy of Penguin/Random House), and Amy will do a reading and signing.

Local Event: Book Launch and Cocktail Reception: Amanda Chapman, "Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews"

Book Launch and Cocktail Reception: Amanda...

Celebrate with Erwinna's own Amy Pershing on the release of her new mystery, "Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews,"...

Book Launch and Cocktail Reception: Amanda Chapman, "Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews"

Scott Sheldon

Jamie Gatlin

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Alexis Tarrazi

Hillsborough

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Jeff Werner

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

New Hope-Lambertville

Pennsylvania

Mercer County

Hopewell-Pennington

Bridgewater

Manville

Sarah Salvadore

Princeton

Bernardsville-Bedminster

Lawrenceville

Doylestown

Dino Ciliberti

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Phillips' Mill Community Association

Phillips' Mill presents a special evening with celebrated arts journalist, author, and quilt expert Meg Cox, a former culture reporter for 17 years at The Wall Street Journal. In her visually rich presentation, Meg will cover the history of art quilts and the people and institutions that collect them. She will share tips from prominent collectors and examples of works by pioneering art quilters and current rising stars. These are not your traditional bed quilts!&nbsp;Meg serves on the Exhibitions Committee of the International Quilt Museum, is a past president of the nonprofit Quilt Alliance,&nbsp;is a staff writer for Quiltfolk
magazine and author of multiple books including The Quilter’s Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. She writes the wildly popular monthly newsletter, Quilt Journalist Tells All.
This event is presented in conjunction with a new exhibition at Phillips' Mill, "Art Quilters Celebrate Independence," featuring 39 art quilts celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. by artists of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) of Pennsylvania. Meg's talk, presented amidst this dynamic collection of innovative textile artworks, is a must-attend event for&nbsp;collectors, curators, and fine art enthusiasts alike.
November 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open early to allow browsing of the exhibition before and after Meg's talk. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 for Phillips' Mill Members. Purchase tickets and learn more about the exhibition at phillipsmill.org. 
Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Rd. New Hope, PA. Questions? Email artquilt@phillipsmill.org.

Local Event: Art Quilts: An Introduction for Art Lovers + Collectors with Meg Cox

Art Quilts: An Introduction for Art Lovers +...

Phillips' Mill presents a special evening with celebrated arts journalist, author, and quilt expert Meg Cox, a former culture...

Art Quilts: An Introduction for Art Lovers + Collectors with Meg Cox

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Visiting Author Pat Croce: "Enjoy Your Self Now!"

NOV

11

6:30 PM

Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ

Book Launch and Reception: Anna Rasche, "The Cursed Diamond"

NOV

12

6:30 PM

Madison Rose Finery, 22 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ

Book Launch and Cocktail Reception: Amanda Chapman, "Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews"

DEC

8

6:30 PM

Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ

Art Quilts: An Introduction for Art Lovers + Collectors with Meg Cox