Author Event: Jennifer Shoop in conversation with Jacqueline Bond

Celebrate the magic in the everyday with Jen Shoop and Small Wonders! Join us for an author talk with Jacqueline Bond on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 PM. 

Find happiness and comfort in life’s everyday moments with this insightful visual volume of prose and poetry.

In our busy and stress-filled world, it’s easy to miss the smaller moments that can provide happiness and fulfilment. Small Wonders is your invitation to slow down and savor the minor miracles of everyday living. With her insightful prose and evocative poetry, author Jennifer Shoop celebrates the little moments that connect us to each other and to the world around us. Dreamy photography brings the text to life, showcasing the beauty found in the often-overlooked, mundane details all around us. 

Author Jennifer Shoop (@magpiebyjenshoop), creator of the literary lifestyle publication Magpie, encourages you to find joy and replenishment in the small stuff, such as:

• A long phone call with a friend
• The dance of backyard fireflies
• The well-worn charm of a beloved hand-me-down
• And more.  

Wherever you are on your path, life’s small wonders can nurture your soul.

Jen Shoop is the founder and author of the daily literary lifestyle blog, Magpie by Jen Shoop.  She recently published her first book, , a collection of essays, musings, and poetry on the art of paying attention.  Jen holds an advanced degree in literature from Georgetown University and has enjoyed a varied career in non-profit management, technology, and product design.  Jen is an adoring wife to her husband, Landon (styled as Mr. Magpie on this blog), and a loving mother to two young children. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.  

Jacqueline Bond is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bond & Grace, a literary lifestyle company, and the Co-Founder of Lit Society, a modern literary salon for curious minds. She believes stories are one of the most powerful ways to understand ourselves, one another, and the world around us. Through books, art, editorial, and immersive experiences, Jacqueline is dedicated to creating spaces where learning feels joyful, conversation is meaningful, and literature becomes a catalyst for connection.