About this Event
Join us on March 11th as we host Alli Hoff Kosik in conversation with Allison Horrocks to discuss her debut novel, Too Blessed to Stress. Signed copies of the book are available for purchase.
About the book:
For fans ofBad Summer PeopleandThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, four influencers begin to suspect their mega-church’s new pastor isn’t as devoted as he seems, and must decide if exposing him is worth revealing their own secrets.
“A delightful satire full of tenderness and heart. Alli has the ears of a journalist and the gentle touch of a friend.” —Kiley Reid,New York Timesbestselling author
“Alli Hoff Kosik’s debut is a triumph.” —Meg Cabot, #1New York Timesbestselling author
Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin are #blessed. As influencers at the hottest megachurch in town, Moving Word, the quartet is committed to sharing everything from modest (but on-trend!) style tips to advice on finding the godliest man possible. Across platforms (#synergy), they show just how easy it is to be a modern, Christian woman—especially if you use their discount codes.
But behind their veneer (and veneers), the truth isn’t quite so picture perfect. Despite her popular lifestyle videos, Camryn is barely making ends meet. Savannah struggles to break free of her reality TV upbringing and start a family of her own, while Trishy attempts to leave her less-than-holy past behind. And Kristin, the group’s youngest member, isn’t finding it as easy to fit in as their color-coordinated outfits make it seem.
When Moving Word’s charming leader, Pastor Kyle, and his ridiculously perfect wife, Cassidy, decide to host a lavish fundraiser to put the megachurch further on the map, Camryn, Savannah, Trishy, and Kristin find themselves knee deep in the most important event since the Last Supper. But the brighter the spotlight, the darker the shadows—and when the women discover an incendiary secret at the heart of Moving Word, they are forced to confront questions of hypocrisy, exposure, and how to wield one’s power for good.
About the author:
Alli Hoff Kosik is a full-time writer and editor. For seven years, she independently produced and hosted The SSR Podcast. Alli holds an MFA from Temple University and lives in Philadelphia with her family. Too Blessed to Stress is her first novel.
About the moderator:
Allison Horrocks is a public historian, park ranger, and podcaster from Rhode Island. Allison enjoys walking tours, museum talks, and all types of discussions on books. Allison is the co-author of the book Dolls of Our Lives. Reviews of her podcast by the same name appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, and Paris Review, among others.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Symposium Books, 240 Westminster Street, Providence, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 22.10
