EVENT: Cinnamon Bun Break/READ: "Maybe in Another Life" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

For February, we'll discuss the novel Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Cinnamon Buns are a favorite of Hannah's, and a recurring theme in the novel, with people always bringing them to her. So, I've reserved a meeting room at North East Library in North East, MD, for a Cinnamon Bun Dessert Break/Book Discussion after lunchtime. I'll bring the Cinnamon Buns, coffee, tea and a few other desserts for those who don't care for cinnamon buns. I'm asking everyone who attends to bring their favorite cinnamon bun, pastry, or dessert recipe to share with the number of people who attend.

LOCATION: The North East Public Library, 485 Mauldin Ave, North East, MD 410.996.6269

PLEASE NOTE: In the location section below, it is giving a different address. The above address is what is listed on the library website.

DIRECTIONS:

### From I-95

Take exit 100 (North East/Rising Sun) and go south on route 272. After crossing Route 40, turn right into the North East Station shopping center before you get to the bridge on Mauldin Ave. The North East Branch Library will be on your right.

### From Route 40 east of route 272

Take Route 40 east to Route 272, turn left onto route 272/Mauldin Ave, and then turn right into the North East Station shopping center before you get to the bridge on Mauldin Ave. The North East Branch Library will be on your right.

### From Route 40 west of Route 272

Take Route 40 east and turn right into the North East Station shopping center entrance before the intersection with Route 272. The North East Branch Library will be on your left.

### From areas south of North East

Take route 272 north through the town of North East and turn left into the North East Station shopping center after crossing over the bridge on Mauldin Ave north of town. The North East Branch Library will be on your right.

TIME: 1:30 PM/Study Room 2

No charge for this event

NOVEL: Maybe in Another Life By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Fiction/Contemporary Romance
From Amazon:

A breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results.

At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.

Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan?

In concurrent storylines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? How much in our life is determined by chance? And perhaps, most compellingly: Is there such a thing as a soul mate?

Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds, she believes she’s found him.

Happy Reading,

Diane and Kelly