Bestselling author and 'undisputed boss of the beach read' Jennifer Weiner launching new book tour with Harford County stop

Apr. 28—New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner is launching the tour of her new book, "The Summer Place," at an in-person event on May 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Water's Edge Event Center, 4687 Millennium Drive in Belcamp. The event will also be streamed simultaneously online.

"We are so excited to welcome back our customers to an in-person author event, our first since the pandemic began," said Mary Hastler, CEO of Harford County Public Library. "Jennifer Weiner is such a popular author with our customers, and we are thrilled to bring her to Harford County and to be the first stop on her in-person book tour for her new book."

Described as "the undisputed boss of the beach read" by The New York Times, Weiner's new book, "The Summer Place," is a testament to family in all its messy glory. It's a story about what we sacrifice and how we forgive. Enthralling, witty, big-hearted and sharply observed, this book is Weiner's love letter to the Outer Cape and the power of home, the way our lives are enriched by the people we call family and the endless ways love can surprise us.

"'The Summer Place' is sure to be a page-turning summer read this year," Hastler said.

Weiner is the bestselling author of 18 books including "Big Summer," "Mrs. Everything," "Good in Bed" and an essay collection, "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing." A graduate of Princeton University and a frequent contributor to the New York Times Opinion section, Weiner lives with her family in Philadelphia.

Presented in partnership by Harford County Public Library and Howard County Library System, the in-person event features a presentation about "The Summer Place" and the opportunity to purchase the book and have it autographed by Weiner. Photo opportunities with the author will also be available. Copies of "The Summer Place" will be on sale the evening of the event. Participants are encouraged to register early for the in-person event because seating is limited.

For those attending virtually, a link will be sent 24-48 hours in advance of the event. For virtual attendees interested in purchasing a book, contact The Last Word Bookstore (thelastwordbookstore.com) or Bethany Beach Books (bethanybeachbooks.com). A limited number of signed bookplates are available, while supplies last.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Registration is required for those wishing to attend either the in-person or virtual event: https://hcplmd.org/3DKe7ls.