A Novel Occasion
Online via ZOOM
Saturday, January 31, 2026
12 noon - 2:30 p.m. EST
The Friends of the Millis Public Library again hosts "A Novel Occasion", a virtual live fundraising event where your ticket gets you:
* access to chat with best selling authors
* the book of your first author choice
* two intimate author roundtables
* fun throughout
Register now for the best chance to spend time with the authors you want most.
Join Us For This Event
Best Selling Authors, Books, Swag, Fun
On Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. EST your $75 donation ($60 Early Bird) and registration puts you face-to-face virtually with best selling authors talking about their latest book, a swag bag delivered to your home and multiple opportunities for prizes during the event. A VIP ticket for $125 ($110 VIP Early Bird) gets 2 books plus a guaranteed roundtable with your first choice author!
This event will be photographed and recorded.
Thank you for your donation, no refunds.
The Friends of the Millis Library is a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Friends of the Millis Public Library sincerely
appreciates your support of A Novel Occasion
Support the Friends of the Millis Library while discovering your next great read!
Even though guests receive a book in their event swag box, our Bookshop.org affiliate page makes it easy to purchase additional titles. Whether it's an author you fell in love with at the or a new recommendation mentioned at the end. When you shop through the Friends of Millis Library Bookshop.org link, a portion of every purchase helps support the programs and experiences you love at the Millis Library.
2026 Platinum Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Sponsors and Contributors
Book Prizes
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the authors who, though unable to join us in person this year, generously donated books as prizes for the event. Their generosity enriches the experience for our guests at A Novel Occasion. Thank you to:
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Abby Jimenez
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Allen Levi
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Jamie Brenner
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Jane Healey
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Kaira Rouda
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Liv Constantine
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Madeline Martin
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Marie Force
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Virginia Evans