By Invitation Only Release Celebration with Alexandra Brown Chang

Alexandra Brown Chang is coming to Lovestruck Books to celebrate her stunning debut novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h562s6RlhwuoDnKA">By Invitation Only</a>! This dazzling young adult drama follows a hardworking teen determined to win a college scholarship and a “nepo baby” out to prove herself—two very different girls whose worlds collide at the most prestigious debutante ball in Paris. Alexandra Brown&nbsp;Chang&nbsp;will be joined by Boston-based influencer&nbsp;Kira Kirby&nbsp;for a lively conversation about the novel’s themes of ambition, identity, and growing up in the spotlight. Together, they'll explore how Alexandra crafted characters full of humor, heart, and high fashion. EVENT DETAILS<ul><li>5:30 PM: Doors Open&nbsp;– Settle in, grab a drink from our cafe and wine bar, and get ready for a great discussion!</li><li>6:00 PM: Discussion Begins&nbsp;–&nbsp;Alexandra&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kira&nbsp;will dive into&nbsp;By Invitation Only.</li><li>6:45 PM: Q&amp;A Session&nbsp;– Your chance to ask the author anything!</li><li>7:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations&nbsp;– Meet the author,&nbsp;get your book signed, and snap a photo.</li><li>8:00 PM: Event Wraps Up&nbsp;– Thanks for joining us!</li></ul>Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon!&nbsp;If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. ACCESSIBILITY Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp. Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at events@lovestruckbooks.com. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported. We’re always learning and looking for ways to make our events more accessible. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! BOOK PICKUP POLICY If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for&nbsp;up to 6 months&nbsp;after the event date. We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 6 months, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book&nbsp;abandoned property&nbsp;and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home. Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you! <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099782363%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-172715?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=835036b8f269e7b056c18a04c2d025a0"> ABOUT THE ALEXANDRA BROWN CHANG Alexandra Brown Chang grew up in Los Angeles, in a family of four daughters and four rescue dogs. She graduated from Stanford University, where she majored in art history. Alexandra is also a member of the Princess Grace Foundation Guild, which champions emerging artists in all fields.&nbsp;By Invitation Only&nbsp;is her debut novel. ABOUT&nbsp;BY INVITATION ONLY A hard-working teen hoping to land a college scholarship and a nepo baby looking to prove herself collide at the world’s most high-profile debutante ball in Paris in this young adult romance perfect for fans of&nbsp;American Royals&nbsp;and&nbsp;Better Than the Movies. Every year, a hand-selected group of young women travel to Paris to make their debuts into high society at La Danse des Débutantes, the most exclusive debutante ball in the world. Being wealthy, royal, or famous gets you into the pool of potential debutantes, but only La Danse decides who is truly worthy of attending. Chapin Buckingham, the daughter of two Hollywood legends, is one of the lucky few chosen to attend. Chapin’s not usually a society girl, but she has her reasons for wanting to be crowned Debutante of the Year. Her chances seem good…until a fellow debutante creates a PR nightmare that has the eat-the-rich cohort calling for La Danse’s cancellation. Enter Piper Woo Collins. As the daughter of an EMT and winner of the International Science Fair Prize with a profile in&nbsp;Teen Vogue, Piper is the perfect, down-to-earth person who could restore La Danse’s reputation. But Piper isn’t interested in becoming a debutante—until they offer her a college scholarship…if she wins Debutante of the Year. In competition for the crown, Piper and Chapin have every reason to clash. But at La Danse, everyone wants something. Piper and Chapin might just need each other to go from pawns in a game to ruling the board… <img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1099782443%2F2312721413293%2F1%2Foriginal.20250819-172718?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=5241aba960911e6260fce71b84377f5c"> ABOUT THE KIRA KIRBY Kira has built a name for herself as the internet’s go-to jewellery expert. Living between Boston and London, she’s mastered trans-Atlantic chic, with a digital presence as polished as the diamonds she reviews. She rose to popularity with her viral “unique engagement rings you wouldn’t find on your high school bully” series, gaining a loyal following of over 230K on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kirakirbyy?lang=en">TikTok</a>. While jewellery remains at the heart of her brand, Kira’s content reflects the full picture: beauty, skincare, fitness, and even the behind-the-scenes of her personal life on how to make a long-distance relationship work. Now, Kira is evolving from reviewer to collaborator - bringing her eye for design into the spotlight. She’s currently co-creating a ring with Four Words, marking her first step into jewellery design. Her partnerships with brands like Patrick Ta, The Clear Cut, The Diamond Store, and 77 Diamonds have taken her beyond content into creative collaboration, with invitations to top trade shows in Italy and Geneva cementing her place in the industry.

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