Beach Reads Author Series: Megan Tady - Super Bloom

This summer, Titcomb’s Bookshop is hosting a Beach Reads Author Series. For the next event in the series, Titcomb’s welcomes author Megan Tady on Thursday June 29th to talk to us about her new book Super Bloom (published May 2nd).

This is a free, in person event, and registration is required. Registration can be completed on titcombsbookshop.com or by calling the store at 508-888-2331.

Books will be for sale at the event, and Tady will be signing books after the conversation.  Those who are unable to attend the event may order signed copies of Super Bloom on Titcomb’s Bookshop’s website or by calling 508-888-2331.

ABOUT THE BOOK

“Super Bloom is a true delight–hilarious, poignant, and as much of an escape as a spa day in the mountains of Vermont. Who could resist a novel about writers, romance, and the nuances of friendship? Not me! Take Super Bloom along on your next getaway.”

–Amanda Eyre Ward, The New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick, The Jetsetters & The Lifeguards

In this sparkling, heartwarming debut set at an iconic Vermont spa, massage therapist Joan Johnston struggles with grief. She’s lost the love of her life early into their relationship and questions her path forward when she encounters a new client, the firebrand romance novelist Carmen Bronze. Can a quirky assignment from a demanding, eccentric author help Joan rewrite her life?

Massage therapist Joan Johnston can’t seem to get her life back on track. She’s wallowing in grief over the accidental death of her boyfriend, Samuel, and her Eeyore attitude is now seriously jeopardizing her job at Apex Inn & Spa, a Vermont institution, as well as her friendships. Then a new client, Carmen Bronze–famous for her bestselling romance novels as well as her crazy demands and flaming temper–offers Joan the chance to pay down her massage school debt and get back in her boss’ good graces at work. All Joan needs to do is funnel Carmen insider dirt for her next book, which is set at a spa. Joan’s not sure, but she’s out of better options and takes the deal.

As the task unexpectedly reawakens a dormant talent in Joan, she’s irresistibly drawn to writing her own romance novel–one based on her relationship with Samuel that stretches into the bright future they didn’t get to share. Writing seems to be the therapy Joan so desperately needs, and her heart begins to open to unlikely friendships, workplace injustice, and even a new romance.

But it’s not that easy, especially with the intensity of Carmen breathing down her neck. When Carmen discovers what Joan has been up to, she snatches Joan’s hand-written manuscript and claims it as her own, leading Joan’s new motley crew of friends to hatch an audacious (and hilarious) plan to get it back.

A heartfelt look at taking second chances in life and in love, Tady’s uplifting debut will have readers rooting for Joan on every page–as well as laughing out loud at her one-of-a-kind wit.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Megan Tady is a writer and editor who runs the company Word-Lift. When she’s not scrutinizing copy, she can be found stocking her free neighborhood library, challenging anyone to a dance-off, or stewing over how Portlandia stole all of her jokes. She’s hard at work on her next novel, Champions for Breakfast, which will also be published by Zibby Books. She’s a corn-fed Nebraska gal who now lives in a quaint New England town with her husband and two kids.

BEACH READS AUTHOR SERIES

Other events in this series include:

Elizabeth Castellano: Save What’s Left on Thursday July 13th at 6:30 pm

Karen M. McManus: One of Us is Back on Wednesday July 26th at 6:30pm

Adrienne Brodeur: Little Monsters on Monday August 7th at 6:30pm

Nancy Crochiere: Graceland on Thursday August 10th at 6:30pm

Event address:
Titcomb’s Bookshop
432 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
www.titcombsbookshop.com
508-888-2331