When the Cypress Whispers Book Signing at Artopolis Bakery

We’ve learned about what sounds like a fun event—a book signing of When the Cypress Whispers by Yvette Manessis Corporon, taking place at Artopolis Bakery on Saturday, September 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Yvette Manessis Corporon is also EXTRA’s Senior Producer. And she’ll be there in person for a Q & A session.

Here’s a synopsis of the book:

The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she’s been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family’s old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place.

Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne’s fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband’s unexpected death.

After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé – everything she’s ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne’s new life – and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter – stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.

And in video form:

The event is free and there will be Greek wine from neighboring OMEGA Wines & Spirits and yummy Greek pastries from Artopolis. Sounds like a good time!