Please join me in celebrating the release of Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life’s Quiet Joys. All events open to the public. Would love to have my Magpies around me!
April 14, 2026: Jen Shoop in Conversation with Jacqueline Bond of Bond & Grace, Wonderland Books, Bethesda, MD. Details below.
April 16, 2026 [SOLD OUT]: Jen Shoop in Conversation with Grace Atwood of The Stripe, Ladybird Books, Charleston, SC. Details and tickets below.
April 20, 2026 (Virtual): List Poetry Workshop over Zoom with LitSociety at 7 PM.
April 22, 2026: Jen Shoop in conversation with Alison Kenworthy of Homeworthy, Ann Mashburn, Upper East Side, NYC. Details below.
April 23, 2026 [SOLD OUT]: Small Wonders Book Party and Signing at Proper Topper, Washington, D.C. Eventbrite here and additional details below.
May 21, 2026: Jen Shoop in Conversation with Chesley McCarty, Politics and Prose (Union Market), 7 P.M.
TV Appearances: If you can’t make an event, you can catch me on TV on WCSC Palmetto Life on 4/16 in the 9 a.m. hour!
Wonderland Books, Bethesda, MD – April 14, 2026.
I will be in conversation with my friend Jacqueline Bond, co-founder and CEO of Bond & Grace, a literary lifestyle brand, and the co-founder of Lit Society, a community and event platform centered on books, culture, and creative conversation. We will be serving fun wine (curated by Mr. Magpie) and Caroline’s Cake Bites to celebrate! No RSVP required!
Ladybird Books, Charleston, SC – April 16, 2026.
This is a ticketed event! You can purchase a ticket here — this price includes the cost of a copy of the book!
I will be introduced by my friend Jillian Eversole, a Charleston-based lifestyle writer and the voice behind her blog JillianEversole.com and her Substack newsletter Rhyme & Reason, and in conversation with my friend Grace Atwood, founder of The Stripe (the blog) and Scratch Pad, a top ten fashion & beauty Substack.
RSVP HERE
[Virtual] List Poetry Workshop with LitSociety – April 20, 2026
Join me for a fun creative workshop on the art of list poetry. You can sign up to attend just the workshop here, or you can sign up for a full membership to LitSociety, a virtual (and sometimes in-person) literary salon offering loads of conversations, events, and opportunities to connect around books. Use code JEN_LS for $5 off!
No need to consider yourself a poet to participate — I will provide you with all the scaffolding and encouragement you need to flex your creative muscle.
Ann Mashburn, NYC – April 22, 2026
This event is free and open to the public! I am thrilled that one of my longtime favorite American fashion brands, Ann Mashburn, has invited me to talk about Small Wonders in their gorgeous Upper East Side boutique. Join my dear friend Alison Kenworthy (of Homeworthy, site of the most fabulous video tours of incredibly chic homes) and I as we talk about the book, its provenance, and our multi-decade friendship!
Proper Topper, Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2026
This event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP here!
This is our opportunity to toast Small Wonders in style at D.C.-area institution, Proper Topper! Owner Anna had curated the most gorgeous collection of gifts, books, and self-care treats, and I am honored to be stocked in this special and beloved boutique. Join us for a glass of champagne, some light bites, and chit-chat! (Lots of great nearby dining options, too — 2 Amy’s is one of our favorites! Grab your girlfriends, enjoy a glass of wine, and keep me company before dinner out!)
You can pre-order my book at Anna’s boutique here and pick up the day-of!
Free validated 90-minute parking in the Cathedral Commons garage.
RSVP HERE
Politics and Prose, Union Market, D.C. – May 21, 2026
I will be in conversation with my friend Chesley McCarty, a photographer and architect by training, and a realtor by trade. She has a fantastic eye for design and I consider her a true Magpie: naturally drawn to what sparkles and shines. This event is free and open to the public.
Please direct all media and speaking inquiries to Jennifer Shoop’s publicist, Kaitlyn Kennedy, kaitlyn(at)kayepublicity(dot)com, 773.878.0722
