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SUN · JUL 12 · 4:00 PM
07·12

Jo Piazza: Author of The Parisian Heist

ft. Jo Piazza

Boswell Book Company· 2559 N Downer Ave

Meet Jo Piazza and explore the art-world intrigue of "The Parisian Heist."

Part I

The details

About this event

Jo Piazza, known for her compelling storytelling, is set to captivate audiences with her new novel, "The Parisian Heist." This event at Boswell Book Company offers a chance to hear directly from Piazza about her writing process and the intricate plot of her latest work. The novel weaves a tale of art-world intrigue and family secrets, making it a must-read for mystery lovers.

Boswell Book Company, a beloved local bookstore, provides an intimate setting for this literary event. Whether you're a longtime fan of Piazza or new to her work, this is a great opportunity to engage with a bestselling author. The event is cohosted by Alliance Française de Milwaukee, adding a touch of cultural flair.

From the organizer

Jo Piazza, the bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance and Everyone Is Lying to You, returns to Boswell with her latest, The Parisian Heist. It's a high-stakes mystery about a young American artist who gets embroiled in a Succession-style family drama within a billionaire family that controls the global art market. Cohosted by Alliance Française de Milwaukee.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required
  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a good seat and have time to browse the book selection before the event starts. The store can get quite busy during author events.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
IntimateArtsy
Academia
Quiet

Who'll Be There

A mix of local readers, likely including older adults and middle-aged individuals who appreciate literary events. Fans of Jo Piazza and her previous works. Members of the Alliance Française de Milwaukee, given the co-hosting of the event, which may attract individuals interested in French culture and art.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A memory

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