Summer is finally here, and exciting things are happening at Hobblebush Books! Keep reading to learn more about our newest title and upcoming events.

When travel writer Dan Szczesny and his wife, Meenakshi, traveled to Nepal to marry in Kathmandu and trek to Everest Base Camp, they knew the journey would be difficult. What they didn't realize was how life-changing their time in the land of mountains would be.

From the chaos of Kathmandu's super-charged streets to the tranquil but challenging trails of the Himalayas, The Nepal Chronicles is a deeply felt exploration of the culture and history of one of the world's most complex places, and is a meditation on the author's own personal journey into a new family and relationship unlike any he's ever experienced.

We hope you'll celebrate the publication of The Nepal Chronicles with us at a book launch party hosted by Gibson's Bookstore in Concord on July 10 at 7 PM! Author Dan Szczesny (seen above with his wife, Meenakshi) will read from the book and show photographs from his honeymoon trek to Everest Base Camp. This event is free and open to all! View this event on Facebook.

Dan Szczesny, author of The Nepal Chronicles, talks about his new book and tell us about his honeymoon trek to Everest Base Camp—the preparation, the risks, and the rewards. Watch the interview here.

We're sad that our 2014 Sunday Granite State Authors Series at LaBelle Winery is coming to an end. We've enjoyed sipping wine while listening to our authors share their words. Thank you to everyone who has attended our events, and if you haven't made it to one yet, please consider joining us for our last reading with Tom Fitzgerald on July 20!

Our last event in the 2014 Sunday Granite State Authors Series!

Sunday, July 20
LaBelle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031

Reception: 3 PM
Reading: 3:30 PM
Meet the Author: 4:15 PM

What if Ben Franklin came back? What if everything depended on it? This is the springboard for Tom Fitzgerald's acclaimed book, Poor Richard's Lament. Join us to hear Tom read from and discuss his book, which Walter isaacson (Steve Jobs and Benjamin Franklin biographer) calls "A re-imagining of Benjamin Franklin you will not soon forget." This event is free and open to all, but it helps us if you can RSVP.