Joan Lunden will discuss her new memoir, Joan: Life Beyond the Script, released on March 3, 2026, with local author and news journalist Mary Calvi.

A Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion. 

Register to reserve your spot. The first 75 people to register and attend the event on April 22, 2026 will receive a copy of the book. 

Our new local bookstore, Gather, will be on site selling Joan Lunden’s new memoir.

Admission and parking are free.

The book reflects on Joan Lunden’s career as a journalist and television host, covering pivotal moments and personal journeys, including her experiences as a working mother and breast cancer survivor. The memoir discusses her career from journalist to television host, author, and advocate, and reflect on the life and career moments that shaped her. She will share personal stories, lessons learned, and insights from her journey, including balancing motherhood with a demanding career and her experiences with breast cancer and caregiving.