Authors! with Natasha Lester

Category: Lectures & Discussions

Event Date:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:

Main Library
325 Michigan
Toledo, OH 43604

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Contact:

Main Library Events

Phone:

4192144332

Email:

[email protected]

Event Details:

Natasha Lester joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Chateau on Sunset.

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Library Legacy Foundation | Huntington Bank | UToledo Health | Friends of the Library

About the event

Natasha Lester is a New York Times bestselling author and former marketing executive known for her meticulously researched historical fiction that highlights the lives of extraordinary, trailblazing women. Her new novel, The Chateau on Sunset, is a feminist reimagining of Jane Eyre set against the glamorous yet gritty backdrop of Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont between the 1950s and 1970s. Join us to discuss her unique career and to learn more about her latest work.
This event features a 45 minute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of the book.

About the book

Surrounded by the glamor of 1960s Hollywood, orphan Aria Jones becomes entangled in dark secrets and a complex celebrity romance while living and working at the iconic Chateau Marmont. Through Aria’s journey, author Natasha Lester explores themes of female agency, ambition, and the hidden costs of fame during the Golden Age of cinema.

About the author

A former corporate professional turned bestselling author, Natasha Lester is celebrated for her expertly reserarched stories that breathe life into her couragous, history-defining female characters. Lester is renowned for her "fashion forward" research process, frequently traveling to Paris and New York to study vintage archives. Her work has beent ranslated into over 20 languages, centered on history's forgotten women, ranging from WWII spies and photojournalists to the first female obstetricians.

FAQs:

Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.

Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.

What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.

What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.

Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.

Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.

Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.

What can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.

Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.

Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event.  If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.  

What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.259.5200


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