Book Talks
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market - ZOOM Book Talk
Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a virtual author talk with Susan. Join her via Zoom as she shares stories about two of Boston’s iconic landmarks — Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Sign up at the library website.
Author's Fair
Meet Susan and other local authors at a book fair at the Northbridge Senior Center.
New England Sweets @ Northbridge
Join Susan as she shares stories about New England’s long (and delicious!) confectionery history.
New England Sweets @ Mashpee
Join Susan at the Mashpee Public Library to hear stories about New England’s sweet confectionary legacy — from Sky Bars to Toll House cookies.
New England Sweets @ Belmont
Susan will share stories from her book New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies about this sugary legacy – from Necco Wafers to Fluffernutters.
This event is sponsored by the Belmont Historical Society.
Registration at the library website is required.
New England Sweets @ Needham
Join Susan at the Center at the Heights to hear the fascinating stories behind some of New England’s favorite sweets.
Along Route 1 Book Talk @ Leominster
Join Susan at the Leominster Public Library to hear stories from her travels along Route 1 from Fort Kent (ME) to Attleboro (MA).
New England Sweets @ Augusta
Susan will share stories from her book New England Sweets, including Maine favorites from Needhams to whoopie pies.
New England Sweets @ Sudbury
Help celebrate National Candy Month with a book talk at the Goodnow Library. Susan will share stories about New England’s confectionery history — from Sky Bars to Toll House Cookies.
Newton Open Studios - Day 2
I am returning to the New Art Center in Newtonville for Newton Open Studios. After participating in countless art markets and exhibitions over the last 30 years, I have made the difficult decision to focus on my writing. I won’t stop taking photos, but Newton Open Studios will be my last show. It has been a joy connecting with the Newton community, and I hope you’ll stop by to say hello.
Newton Open Studios - Day 1
I am returning to the New Art Center in Newtonville for Newton Open Studios. After participating in countless art markets and exhibitions over the last 30 years, I have made the difficult decision to focus on my writing. I won’t stop taking photos, but Newton Open Studios will be my last show. It has been a joy connecting with the Newton community, and I hope you’ll stop by to say hello.
New England Sweets @ Hanson
Susan will share stories from about New England’s sugary legacy - from Necco Wafers to whoopie pies.
New England Sweets @ Dedham
Join Susan at the Dedham Public Library as she shares the stories behind some of New England’s favorite sweets.
Along Route 1 Book Talk @ North Attleborough
Susan will share storeis about US Route 1 with the North Attleborough Historical Society.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Plainville
Join Susan as she shares stories from New England Sweets with the Plainville Historical Commission.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Quincy
A chocolate mill opened along the Neponset River in the late 1700s, setting the stage for New England’s enduring love affair with sweets. Join Susan at the Thomas Crane Library as she shares stories about New England’s sweet history — from Necco Wafers to Quincy’s own Dunkin’ Donuts.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Wellesley
New England is home to an extraordinary variety of baked, fried, dipped, sugared, and frozen confections. Susan will share stories from her latest book, New England Sweets, about this sugary legacy – from Necco Wafers to whoopie pies.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Waltham
Join Susan at the Waltham Historical Society as she talks about New England’s confectionery legacy — from Necco Wafers to Steve’s Ice Cream.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Dedham
A chocolate mill opened along the Neponset River in the late 1700s, setting the stage for New England’s enduring love affair with sweets. Join Susan as she shares stories from her latest book, New England Sweets, about this sugary legacy – from Necco Wafers to whoopie pies.
New England Sweets Book Talk @ Scituate
Join Susan at the Scituate Historical Society to hear stories from her book New England Sweets. Tickets are $10 per person for society members and $15 per person for non-members.
NEW ENGLAND SWEETS — Book Talk
A chocolate mill opened along the Neponset River in the late 1700s, setting the stage for New England’s enduring love affair with sweets. Over the following centuries, the region has become home to an extraordinary variety of baked, fried, dipped, sugared, and frozen confections. Susan will share stories from her latest book, New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies, about this sugary legacy – from Necco Wafers to whoopie pies.
Event is sponsored by the Brighton Allston Historical Society.
ALONG ROUTE 1 — ZOOM Book Talk
Join Susan for a virtual trip down Route 1 in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The highway is an unapologetic combination of historic gravity, exuberant entertainment, unexpected juxtapositions, and wonderfully kitschy roadside attractions. And mile after mile, Route 1 tells a story about history, survival, loss, and change.
NEW ENGLAND SWEETS — Book Signing
Susan will be signing copies of her book New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies at this bookstore co-op in Roslindale.
NEW ENGLAND SWEETS — Book Signing
Susan will be signing copies of her book New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies at this delightful shop in North Cambridge. And while you’re there, be sure to check out Spindler’s hand-made candies and collection of confectionery memorabilia.