April A Good Yarn Book Club: The Happiness Collector

Schedule

Mon Apr 27 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Old Town Books | Alexandria, VA

Advertisement
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our April A Good Yarn book club pick: The Happiness Collector by Crystal King
About this Event

Join a group of craft-curious makers who get together and unwind via making: knitting, needlepoint, collage. You name it. Listen to the month’s book while you craft at home & then bring your WIP or FO to show off while we discuss the book!

To join the club subscribe via the Old Town Books page on Libro.fm You will get your first audiobook free! RSVP for our IRL meetups here then get crafting (and listening.)

By attending any and all Old Town Books events you are agreeing to our code of conduct.

This month we are listening to The Happiness Collector by Crystal King.


About the Book:

“Urban fantasy, unexpected romance, and mythology all collide in King's latest. A must for V.E. Schwab and Katee Robert fans.” –Booklist
In this stunning contemporary fantasy novel for fans of V. E. Schwab and Kaliane Bradley, a historian’s dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she discovers her employers aren’t exactly human…
After losing her book deal and her academic position, historian Aida Reale needs a new career, and fast. After all, she and her fiancé, Graham, have a wedding to pay for. So when a friend recommends her for an extremely high-paying position at a company called MODA, it feels like the perfect stroke of luck. And with a move to Italy and a breathtaking palazzo included, how could she say no?
Aside from a snooty assistant, a daunting NDA and some very stringent rules about the use of personal technology, working for MODA is a dream come true—at least at first. But the more research Aida conducts for this elusive company, the more things feel off. Not only does her relationship with Graham suffer, but it seems like every site she visits either vanishes or is struck by tragedy soon after she’s been there.
It’s only after a mysterious woman approaches Aida and Luciano, her devastatingly handsome and equally concerned MODA colleague, that they learn the truth—they are just mortal pawns in a game between gods. Now Aida must find answers to the question she's been avoiding: What's really happening to all the happiness she's been collecting…and can she stop the gods’ plans before it’s too late?

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Old Town Books

Host or Publisher Old Town Books

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Alexandria

April Wine Pairing Dinner
Mon, 27 Apr at 06:30 pm April Wine Pairing Dinner

Piece Out Del Ray

WORKSHOPS
Gardening Workshop: Soil Health & Virgina's Climate
Mon, 27 Apr at 06:30 pm Gardening Workshop: Soil Health & Virgina's Climate

6400 Edsall Rd

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at Birchmere
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:30 pm Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore at Birchmere

Birchmere

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Dave Alvin with Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Mon, 27 Apr at 11:30 pm Dave Alvin with Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Birchmere Music Hall

Certified Ethical Hacker \u2013 Practical Ethical Hacker in Alexandria, VA
Tue, 28 Apr at 09:00 am Certified Ethical Hacker – Practical Ethical Hacker in Alexandria, VA

105 N Union St

WORKSHOPS IT
AWS Solution Architect Training | 4-Day Bootcamp in Alexandria, VA
Tue, 28 Apr at 09:00 am AWS Solution Architect Training | 4-Day Bootcamp in Alexandria, VA

105 N Union St

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT
Creative Pros DC April Event
Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Creative Pros DC April Event

Continues Arcade

MEETUPS
Ranuncu-Love \u2764\ufe0f -  Flower Arranging Workshop
Tue, 28 Apr at 06:30 pm Ranuncu-Love ❤️ - Flower Arranging Workshop

Petal's Edge Floral Design

WORKSHOPS
Banned Book Speakeasy
Tue, 21 Apr at 05:00 pm Banned Book Speakeasy

The Study at Morrison House

BUSINESS MUSIC
April Fiction Book Club: Everyday Movement
Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm April Fiction Book Club: Everyday Movement

Old Town Books

ART LITERARY-ART
Double Feature Romantasy Author Event
Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Double Feature Romantasy Author Event

Arielle Shoshana

ART LITERARY-ART
April Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: City of Others
Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm April Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: City of Others

Old Town Books

ART LITERARY-ART
Book Signing with Charis Michaels and Alexandra Vasti
Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Book Signing with Charis Michaels and Alexandra Vasti

Old Town Books

ART LITERARY-ART
Women's Fiction Writers Book Fair
Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Women's Fiction Writers Book Fair

Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

ART LITERARY-ART
Old Town Audiobook Walk
Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm Old Town Audiobook Walk

Old Town Books

Spill the Tea 2026
Sun, 26 Apr at 10:00 am Spill the Tea 2026

Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen

ART LITERARY-ART
April 26: Rebecca Morrison brings \u201cThe Blue Dress\u201d to Elaine\u2019s
Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm April 26: Rebecca Morrison brings “The Blue Dress” to Elaine’s

Elaine's

ART LITERARY-ART
Classics Book Club: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Parts 12-15 plus Epilogues
Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Classics Book Club: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Parts 12-15 plus Epilogues

2200 Mt Vernon Ave

ART LITERARY-ART
April A Good Yarn Book Club: The Happiness Collector
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm April A Good Yarn Book Club: The Happiness Collector

Old Town Books

MEETUPS
April M**der by the Book Club: Crafting for Sinners
Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm April M**der by the Book Club: Crafting for Sinners

Old Town Books

ART LITERARY-ART

What's Happening Next in Alexandria?

Discover Alexandria Events