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THU · APR 23 · 6:30 PM
04·23

Shorewood Community Read Event Featuring Angie Kim

ft. Angie Kim, Noah Weckwerth

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant in Shorewood, WI· 4501 N Oakland Ave
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Meet Angie Kim at Shorewood Library for a lively discussion on her bestseller "Happiness Falls."

Part I

The details

About this event

Angie Kim, the acclaimed author of "Happiness Falls," will be at the Shorewood Public Library for an insightful conversation about her latest novel. Known for her gripping storytelling, Kim's work explores complex family dynamics and thrilling mysteries. This event is a part of the Shorewood Reads series, providing a unique opportunity to engage with a celebrated author in an intimate setting. Books will be available for purchase, making it a perfect chance to get a signed copy.

From the organizer

The Friends of the Shorewood Public Library, in conjunction with the Shorewood Public Library and Boswell Book Company, welcomes New York Times bestselling author Angie Kim for the signature Shorewood Reads event, a celebration of the 2026 community read, Happiness Falls. In conversation with Noah Weckwerth of the Shorewood Public Library.

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a good seat, as the event is free and no registration is required, so it might fill up quickly.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
IntimateSpiritualArtsy
Academia
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Local residents, likely families and individuals from the Shorewood area. Book lovers, including older adults and middle-aged attendees. Students or younger adults interested in literature and community events. People interested in the themes of the book, such as family dynamics and cultural identity.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Comfortable solo
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

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

Low-key. You can show up alone, sit back, and receive. No pressure to mingle or perform.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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