BOOK LAUNCH: The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King

Come hear Crystal King discuss and read from her newest novel, The Chef’s Secret.

A captivating novel of Renaissance Italy detailing the mysterious life of Bartolomeo Scappi, the legendary chef to several popes and author of one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time, and the nephew who sets out to discover his late uncle’s secrets—including the identity of the noblewoman Bartolomeo loved until he died.

Wine and treats made from Renaissance-era recipes will be served.

The Cartel 7: Illuminati book tour kick-off at the Boston Public Library

The Boston Public Library welcomes ASHLEY ANTIONETTE and JAQUAVIS COLEMAN, authors of The Cartel 7: Illuminati as they kick off their national book tour in Boston.  ANTIONETTE and COLEMAN are the youngest black writers to ever debut on the New York Times list. The duo is responsible for breathing life back into black fiction and was recognized by Ebony Magazine when they made the POWER 100 list in 2012.

The saga of love, loyalty, and crime continues in the next explosive book in the Cartel series from New York Times bestselling authors Ashley and JaQuavis. After the tragic end to The Cartel’s reign, Carter is forced into isolation to evade the law. Carter has never been more alone and he has no idea how to rebuild his kingdom.

This event is part of the Author Talks series at the Boston Public Library.