Book Talks

New England Sweets @ Belmont
Oct
25

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.

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Newton Open Studios - Day 2
May
31

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.

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Newton Open Studios - Day 1
May
30

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.

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New England Sweets Book Talk @ Quincy
Mar
28

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.

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New England Sweets Book Talk @ Dedham
Feb
18

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.

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NEW ENGLAND SWEETS — Book Talk
Dec
9

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.

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ALONG ROUTE 1 — ZOOM Book Talk
Dec
3

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.

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NEW ENGLAND SWEETS — Book Signing
Oct
4

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.

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