Gigi Levangie Grazer

Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu welcomes local authors Gigi Grazer and Quinn Cummings to the store to discuss and sign their new books on Tuesday, August 7th at 7pm.

In The after wife, the hilarious followup to The Starter Wife, also set in Los Angeles, Gigi Grazer tells the story of the recently-widowed Hannah Bernal, who finds that misery and red-rimmed eyes are little tolerated in the land of the beautiful. But life stumbles on: Hannah's sweet three-year-old daughter, Ellie, needs to be dropped off at her overpriced preschool, while Hannah herself must get back to work in order to pay the bills on "Casa Sugar," the charming Spanish-styled bungalow they call home. In The year of learning dangerously, popular blogger, author, and former child actor Quinn Cummings recounts her family's decision to wade into the unfamiliar waters of homeschooling. Trying out the latest trends, attending key conferences (incognito, of course), and recounting the highlights and lowlights along the way, Quinn takes her daughter's education into her own hands, for better and for worse.

Gigi Levangie Grazer is the author of three prior novels: Rescue Me, Maneater, and The Starter Wife, the last of which was adapted for an Emmy Award-winning USA Network miniseries, and later for a television series. In addition, Gigi wrote the screenplay for Stepmom, starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Gigi's articles have appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Glamour. Quinn Cummings is an Oscar-nominated actress (The Goodbye Girl, Family), and the critically acclaimed author of the memoir Notes from the Underwire. She writes the popular blog The QC Report, and her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Magazine, and Newsweek. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and daughter.

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We think our Smart Summer Reads program is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. For one hour, you will have an opportunity to particiate in "speed dating" with the authors. At every author station you will learn about the author, their latest book, and answers to your questions. It's Fun. It's Fast. It's Fabulous!

We hope you will join us so that we can introduce you to some new authors, munch a bit, and win some free books! Please call the Redondo Beach store (310.542.6000) to let us know if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly. (Thank you!) Headlining our day is Robert Goolrick, the author of the acclaimed A Reliable Wife, who will be talking about his newest book, Heading out to wonderful, which takes place in Brownsburg, Virginia in the summer of 1948. This period piece is based on a true story and will engross you from page one.

For those of you who missed her launch party in May, you will love meeting local author Jill Smolinski. Her latest title, Objects of my affection, is a favorite of Terry’s and features an organizing specialist and her latest client, who is a famous recluse and a hoarder.

Pamela Ribon may be best known for her award-winning “Samanth Who” screenwriting credits, but is also the author of three previous novels. In You take it from here, Danielle Meyers promises her best friend that she will take over her life when she dies, by being a wife to her husband and a mother to her daughter, a premise that defies you to not dive right in.

Heidi Durrow is the acclaimed author of The girl who fell from the sky, the 2009 winner of the Bellwether Prize for Fiction. Some of you may have met Heidi when she visited the store earlier this year for our Algonquin Book Group event.

Gigi Levangie Grazer was born and raised in LA and is instantly recognizable by the titles of some of her previous work: Maneater, The Starter Wife and the movie Stepmom, for example. The after wife is her fifth novel and will be published just days before our event with her.

Terry and the staff will also be on hand to tell you about their favorite books of the season. And everyone who attends will receive a gift … customized just for them. Other surprises may be in store … so don’t miss this event!

Please contact the Redondo Beach store if you are planning to attend to make sure that we have enough goodies for everyone.

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Gigi Levangie Grazer, bestselling author of The Starter Wife, returns with this funny and spirited tale of love—both lost and found. L.A. is no place for widows, as forty-four-year-old Hannah Bernal quickly discovers after the tragic death of her husband, John. But life stumbles on: Hannah's sweet three-year-old daughter, Ellie, needs to be dropped off at her overpriced preschool, while Hannah herself must get back to work in order to pay the bills on “Casa Sugar.” A series of mishaps and bizarre occurrences begins this astounding journey of discovery and transformation that leads Hannah to her own truly extraordinary life after death.

This discussion is free and open to the public. Those wishing to get books signed will be asked to purchase at least one copy of The after wife from Vroman's, and one additional copy for every 3 books they bring from home. Save your Vroman's receipt; it will be checked when you enter the signing line.

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Gigi Levangie Grazer promotes Queen Takes King.

6pm reception. 7pm lecture. Admission: $5 members. $10 nonmembers. Food Samples provided by Canoe Restaurant. Hell breaks loose when New York real estate titan Jacks Power decides to divorce Cynthia, a former ballerina and Park Avenue princess, to marry Lara, his mistress and America’s favorite morning news anchor. Power gets what he wants, but what if what he wants isn’t what he needs? Queen Takes King is a funny, sexy, take-no-prisoner exploration of what happens when the king and queen of Manhattan divorce after a 25-year marriage. Gigi Levangie Grazer is the author of three novels, including Rescue Me, Maneater,and The Starter Wife. The Starter Wife was adapted into an Emmy Award-winning USA Network miniseries starring Debra Messing and a subsequent television series.Maneater was adapted for a Lifetime miniseries starring Sarah Chalke. Grazer also wrote the screenplay for Stepmom, starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Grazer’s articles have appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour. She lives in Los Angeles with her two children and three miniature dachshunds. (jasbro)… (more)