Engineering a Love Story Debut Bash with Kathleen Reidy

Join debut author Kathleen Reidy for a conversation about Engineering a Love Story!

Set against the heady world of the 2000 dot-com boom, this sharp, romantic debut follows Chelsea Lefevre as she leaves behind a “safe” marriage, escapes the misogyny of her old career in software engineering, and discovers she has a knack for predicting the next big thing in tech. Then she meets Seth Murphy, a magnetic sales executive who is very much off-limits, and a casual fling turns into a secret affair with real stakes for her career, independence, and heart. 

Come hear Kathleen chat with Meredith Goldstein, longtime Boston Globe writer and the voice behind the beloved Love Letters advice column and podcast, about ambition, reinvention, risky chemistry, and figuring out when “good enough” is nowhere near enough. 

Following the conversation, stick around to meet Kathleen! The author will sign and personalize Engineering a Love Story.

Event Details

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Grab a drink from the Lovestruck Bar & Cafe, settle in, and get ready for a great discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Kathleen and Meredith will dive into Engineering a Love Story!
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author about their writing process! 
• 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, and get your book personalized.
• 8:30 PM: Last call - Grab your final pour from the wine bar and head to the register for any book purchases.
• 09:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

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