Anna Rasche is coming to Belmont in celebration of her new novel "The Cursed Diamond"! Anna is a historian and gemologist who has previously worked in the jewelry collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a curatorial fellow at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Rasche's debut "The Stone Witch of Florence" is based on original research she conducted on the uses of gemstones in medieval medicine at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and on site in Italy. Be the first to be notified when tickets go on sale! RSVP below to sign up for early bird registration information. All prices include admission and one copy of "The Cursed Diamond" (physical book provided at the event) . Additional books and backlist titles are available to purchase in-store or on our website. Please note that we cannot guarantee availability of any titles at the event that are not pre-ordered, so we highly recommend placing your orders as soon as possible if you would like extra copies of any books! PLEASE NOTE:Book signing will be limited to 3 titles per person. Event is planned to occur rain or shine. There are no physical tickets for this event; you will be checked in by attendee name at the door. Tickets are non-refundable unless event is canceled. The event will be taking place at TBD location to be announced soon!Doors to the event will open at 6:00pm with the event beginning at 7:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: This time is subject to change and will be noted once confirmed. VISITING US FROM OUT OF TOWN?There are a lot of fun things to do in Belmont and Gaston County! If you're joining us from out of town or state, below are some ideas to help you plan your trip! The biggest draw is simply wandering around downtown Belmont. Main Street has boutiques, cafés, antique stores, dessert spots, breweries, and Stowe Park right in the center. Not to mention - Belmont Bookshop! 🌸 Spend the afternoon taking in the scenery at Daniel Stowe Conservancy🚣♂ Visit the U. S. National Whitewater Center for rafting, trails, ziplining, and more☕ Grab a coffee at Wandering Cup South Fork🥐 Enjoy a handmade pastry or sandwich at Every Day Market in downtown Belmont🎬 Have dinner at Webb Custom Kitchen, a restored historic theater with movies playing silently while you eat🍺 Relax with an after-dinner beverage at Sammy's Pub or a cigar at The Jailhouse