One Book, One Niagara Finale with Kristen Ciccarelli
About this Event
Kristen Ciccarelli joins us in conversation about the 2026 One Book, One Niagara (OBON) selection, —the epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse.
Inspired by the lush woodlands of Niagara, A Dark Forgetting brings readers on a fantastical adventure, where magic lingers at the edge of the wood.
Join us from 6:00pm-6:45pm to chat and connect with fellow readers in the community book club (optional), then listen to Kristen Ciccarelli in conversation about A Dark Forgetting, followed by a chance to meet the author and get your book signed.
Books will be available for purchase.
Stay tuned for more details!
Visit your local library (see list below) to borrow a copy or purchase from your local independent bookseller. The book is available in print, eBook, and audiobook formats.
About the Book:
No matter how far she runs, the forest always comes for Emeline Lark, haunting her with its mysterious disappearances and its tales of fae magic.
When her grandfather goes missing, Emeline is forced to venture into the woods to save him. There, Hawthorne Fell, a handsome and brooding tithe collector, brutally tries to dissuade her from searching, even as a magnetic spark ignites between them.
Undeterred, Emeline enters the court of the fabled Wood King and makes a deal: her voice for her grandfather’s freedom. Little does she know, she’s stumbled into a curse that threatens the very existence of this eerie world she’s now trapped in. To survive, she’ll need to team up with the fiery yet secretive Hawthorne. If she fails, she’ll lose everything she holds dear.
About the Author:
Kristen Ciccarelli is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth duology, A Dark Forgetting, and the Iskari series. Before writing stories for a living, she dropped out of college and worked as a baker, a potter, and a bookseller. She currently resides in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada with her husband and daughters.
About One Book, One Niagara:
Now in its fourth year, One Book, One Niagara (OBON) is an annual Region-wide book club that brings together readers from across Niagara in celebration of storytelling and Canadian literature. Public and academic libraries from all parts of Niagara select a title each year for community members to read, culminating in a final, free in-person finale with the author.
OBON is presented in partnership by:
Brock University Library
Fort Erie Public Library
Grimsby Public Library
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Niagara College Libraries
Niagara Falls Public Library
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
Port Colborne Public Library
St. Catharines Public Library
Thorold Public Library
Wainfleet Public Library
Welland Public Library
Grant Acknowledgement:
Niagara Public and Academic Libraries gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF); a public foundation serving the people of Niagara since 2000. NCF connects donors to causes and communities to resources through permanent endowment funds, providing grants to charitable organizations in culture, health, education, environment, recreation and social service sectors. NCF turns intent into impact.
About the Venue
West Niagara Secondary School is located between Beamsville and Grimsby. Parking is behind the school. The theatre entrance is on the west side of the building. Follow posted signage.
The venue is fully accessible. For accessibility requests or questions, please email: [email protected].
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