Wings and Whimsy: Cozy Fantasy

Wings and Whimsy: Cozy Fantasy

Room: Lecture Hall

Building: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Books: After the presentation, attendees are welcome to purchase a book and/or get their book signed at the tent outside.

Pre-registration: Closes on Thursday, 5/28, at 12 PM. Pre-registered attendees will receive priority seating. Walk-ins are welcome if capacity allows.

Moderator: Jamie Sterling

Description

Whether it’s a broken-down greenhouse, a fossil shop in Victorian England, or a dusty magical warehouse, Julie Leong, Jennifer Mandula, and Sarah Beth Durst know how to fill it with love and magic. Join them as they discuss their enchanting cozy fantasy novels. 

Author Biographies

Julie Leong is the USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes and The Keeper of Magical Things. She is a daughter of Malaysian Chinese immigrants, a graduate of Yale University, and works in tech. Julie currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and fluffy dog, and when she’s not writing, enjoys making unnecessary spreadsheets and flambéing things.

Jennifer Mandula lives in Cleveland, OH with her husband, three daughters, and a neurotic corgi. She first learned of the historical Mary Anning while studying for her master's in education at the University of Oxford. In her spare time she visits local bakeries and plans her next escape to the beach. The Geomagician (Del Rey US & UK, 2026) is her debut novel.

Sarah Beth Durst is the New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books for adults, teens, and kids, including cozy fantasy The Spellshop. She's been awarded the American Library Association's Alex Award, the Libby Book Award, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat. Visit her at sarahbethdurst.com.

Moderator Biography

Jamie Sterling is a book reviewer, author and book club host. Follow her @sterlingbookclub on social media.

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