Books & Brews: Blind summer date with a book, shop all the bookish things, Stacks Book DIscussion & sip on your favorite brew.

Food Truck Round Up & Car Show: Taste your way around Tucson’s food trucks & enjoy a local car show.

Join us at Lodge on the Desert for author event featuring Gretchen Powell Fox and her debut fantasy novel deluxe edition of Smoke and Scar! A ticket is required for every attendee. Each ticket includes event entry and one copy of Smoke and Scar.

What to Expect

• Doors open as early as 4:30 pm.

• Custom on theme drink and food options available for purchase.

• Q&A with Gretchen Powell Fox featuring Jenessa Ren will begin at 5:30pm, followed by a book signing line where readers can get their copy of Smoke and Scar signed and take a photo with Gretchen.

• Jenessa Ren's books will be available for purchase as well as signing and photo op moments!

• Friends to Lovers Tucson will be there with other books and merch to shop!

• Custom scented soaps and scrubs giving you all the vibes by Broken Circle Soap Co.

• A beautiful scenic setting, thanks to our partners at Lodge on the Desert.

• If you are traveling to Tucson, Lodge on the Desert is offering a discount room offer, contact Lodge on the Desert for details.