PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS!

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See introduces her thirteenth novel, DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON, at a special book launch event.

Join us the week the book is released and be the first to read this new breathtaking novel!

Set amid the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles, See delivers a poignant and gripping tale about a forgotten piece of American history — the Chinese Massacre of 1871. She tells this story through the characters of three unforgettable women — based on real Chinese women living in Los Angeles at the time — who managed to survive and eventually thrive, despite all odds.

Complete with Lisa See's trademark exhilarating prose, deep research, and continued emphasis on the importance of female friendship, agency, and autonomy, DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON is a huge treat for longtime fans and new readers alike.

Tickets include a signed copy of Daughters of the Sun and Moon.

Daughters of the Sun and Moon will be available at Orinda Books starting on June 9, 2026.

This program is made possible in part thanks to our Program Sponsors Orchard Nursery and Friends of the Lafayette Library.

Distinguished Speaker Series Presents: Lisa See

Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation