Join us at Godmothers in December for lively conversation, a hands-on workshop, and storytime for the little ones—simply click the link to buy tickets or RSVP. Sign up for our newsletter for updates about future events, or become a member of our Founders Circle ro get invitations to additional, members-only programming.
And remember, books always make great gifts! And we love making suggestions.
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In Conversation: Elizabeth Khuri Chandler & Jennifer Rudolph Walsh
Wednesday, December 4, 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Khuri Chandler, the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Goodreads, will take the stage with Godmothers co-founder Jennifer Rudolph Walsh to discuss the best books for gifting—plus, their shared love of books and shared obsession with forging connections through literature and storytelling. The evening will also support the literacy nonprofit Worldreader, which gives families the tools, training, and resources to help their children thrive through reading. Buy tickets.
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On the Stage: Pascale Beale
Thursday, December 5, 6 p.m.
Pascale Beale takes the stage to discuss Flavour, the fifth book in her Market Table cookbook series. She’ll speak to her passion for great food, her genuine love of market-fresh ingredients, and the engaging anecdotes behind her approachable recipes—plus, guests will receive a sample of her new all-season herb-and-spice blend. Buy tickets.
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Storytime: Elysa Dutton, Christmas Forever
Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m.
Veteran film producer Elysa Dutton reads her just-published picture-book debut, Christmas Forever: Escape to the North Pole. RSVP.
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In Conversation: Camille Styles & Riley Reed
Monday, December 9, 6 p.m.
Lifestyle expert Camille Styles takes the stage to share how she makes every gathering—for the holidays, and beyond—memorable and meaningful. She’ll be joined in conversation by her friend Riley Reed, Godmothers’s director of community engagement. Buy tickets.
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On the Stage: Elizabeth Poett, The Ranch Table
Wednesday, December 11, 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Poett—star of Magnolia Network’s “Ranch to Table”—will take the stage to discuss The Ranch Table: Recipes from a Year of Harvests, Celebrations, and Family Dinners on a Historic California Ranch. Buy tickets.
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In Conversation: Cameron Silver & Gina Tolleson
Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m.
Fashion director and vintage guru Cameron Silver takes the stage to discuss his recently published Caftans: From Classical to Camp: A Fashion History. He’ll be joined on the stage by Santa Barbara’s own Gina Tolleson. Buy tickets.
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In Conversation: Niobe Way & Elise Loehnen
Friday, December 13, 6 p.m.
Dr. Niobe Way—a professor of developmental psychology—takes the stage to discuss her latest book, Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture. She’ll be joined in conversation by Elise Loehnen, host of the Pulling the String podcast and author of the New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Buy tickets.
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Storytime: Mary Rand Hess, Belong
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.
New York Times bestselling children’s book author Mary Rand Hess presents her latest, Belong, a warm, uplifting story that reassures children that in good times and bad they always matter—they always belong. RSVP.
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Workshop: Wreath-Making With Sweet Mountaintop Farm
Sunday, December 15, 1 p.m.
At Sweet Mountaintop Farm, Mary Gonzalez grows medicinal herbs and everlasting flowers. At Godmothers, she’ll lead an immersive wreath-making workshop where participants will use flowers and foliage from the farm to create a long-lasting wreath. Buy tickets.
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Storytime: The Mitten
Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m.
Godmothers reads the bestselling modern classic The Mitten, in which a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. RSVP.
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Storytime: The Rabbit Listened
Saturday, December 28, 11 a.m.
Godmothers gets our littlest guests ready for New Year with The Rabbit Listened, a moving picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to warm hearts big and small. RSVP.
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