Come to Novels at Night as we discuss Cathy Lamb's hilarious, inspiring book, Julia's Chocolates.  Julia Bennett bravely escapes her wedding, and an abusive fiancé, and drives across the country to her Aunt Lydia’s bright pink house in Oregon. Dead broke and fearing her fiancé will find her, Julia embraces the peace and safety her aunt offers. Aunt Lydia, wildly eccentric and full of blunt wisdom, introduces Julia to three new friends: A psychic with her own secret, an unhappy minister’s wife who has to hide her non-conventional art, and a struggling mother of four. Julia finds work as a librarian, but her true love is making chocolate. No one makes delicious chocolate like she does. Could she turn her “chocolate therapy” into a business? Can she trust a man, and trust herself, enough to fall in love again? And, most importantly, can she stay hidden from her ex-fiancé?  Filled with warmth, love, and truth, Julia's Chocolates is an unforgettable novel of hope and healing that explores the hurts we keep deep in our hearts, the love that liberates us, the courage that defines us, and the chocolate that just might take us there.

Copies of the book are available at the front desk, while supplies last, and also on the Libby app.