About this Event
An evening celebrating the release of , the debut novella by Erika Veurink. Meet Erika in person and hear her in conversation with writer and Platonic Love co-founder Aliza Sir. Tickets includes a copy of Exit Lane—a sharp, yearning romance that follows Teddy and Marin’s winding relationship across cities, years, and missed connections. Meet the authors and toast to a night of humor, heat, and high-octane yearning
EVENT DETAILS
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Get settled in and ready for the discussion!
- 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Erika and Aliza will dive into Exit Lane.
- 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
- 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the authors, get your book signed, and snap a photo!
- 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.
ACCESSIBILITY
Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you!
BOOK PICKUP POLICY
If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 6 months after the event date.
We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.
Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erika Veurink is a writer, founder of EV Salon, and brand consultant who lives in Brooklyn by way of Iowa. She has an MFA from Bennington College and is a contributor to Vogue, New York Magazine, WSJ, and GQ. She writes the fashion newsletter, Long Live. Exit Lane is her debut novella.
ABOUT EXIT LANE
The debut novel from beloved writer Erika Veurink, this is a deeply personal and propulsive romance laced with humor, heat, and high-octane yearning.
After a post-graduation drive from Iowa City to NYC, Teddy and Marin have both had enough of each other to last the rest of their lives. But that doesn’t stop their paths from crossing over eight rocky years, punctuated by chance encounters and transatlantic visits, on a journey that eventually brings them right back to where it all started.
Published by 831 Stories, a modern romantic fiction company for passionate readers.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER
Aliza Sir is a Cambridge-based writer and co-founder of the bestselling relationships newsletter . Aliza and Aja's newsletter ("by friends, for friends") tackles the sticky and oft under-discussed topics of adulthood — like how to make friends as an adult, give a great speech, or help a friend through grief. Her work has been featured in Cup of Jo, Downtime, and more.
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lovestruck Books, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 23.18
