Toast writers and friends with artists at a fun book signing that’s a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts and have them beautifully wrapped.

Invited fiction and nonfiction authors include Jeannette de Beauvoir and many others, with book topics ranging from mystery novels to shellfish conservation, and from true crime to photography to memoir.

It’s always fun to see the various genres and subjects explored by this talented group of people. With such widely different books on display and for sale, there will be something to pique everyone’s interest. “It’s such a fun afternoon,” says author Jeannette de Beauvoir. “Helen brings together authors who explore such different subjects, yet we all find we have something to learn from each other. It’s a great way to spend a February afternoon.”

The reception is free to the public and offers warm winter fun, intriguing company, and a new art exhibit along with the diversity of authors.