Book Edge Painting Party with Local Authors

Come join us at Qamaria Coffee, off Westheimer in Houston TX for a unique book art experience where we'll be painting the edges of books to create gorgeous custom copies of Irene Te's new book This Place is Home. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need!

Irene Te and Author-Illustrator Gabriella Buba will guide you through a workshop to create your very own edge painted copy of her newly released contemporary romance This Place is Magic the conclusion to her k-pop romance duology .

This $30 class includes purchase of 1 signed copy of This Place is Home(or Book 1 This Place is Magic) and 1.5 hours of step by step instruction on how to edge paint and customize your copy! You will also receive a print out including the basic supplies you’d need to get to continue your edge painting journey when you leave, and a step by step guide!

Ticketed class size is limited to 10 painted books, but bring your friends! Make one book a group project! Additional signed copies of This Place is Home and This Song is Ours will be available for sale! These are the perfect unique gift for the book-lover in your life.

Notes: We will be using non-toxic water-based gouache paints that are washable so no need to worry about mess (edges will be sealed with archival acrylic setting spray once it is dry.)

We will provide all required materials, books, paints, brushes, clamps, and decorative detailing like metallic markers, glitter etc.

Attendees will each create a gradient edge painted book with the option to add decorative themed book detailing like glitter and simple designs.

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed This Place is Magic, holding on to one another might mean letting go of dreams old and new.

One missed flight was enough to change everything for Eunjae. After almost a decade in the K-pop industry, he's won the chance to pursue happiness and chart a different course. Unfortunately, it won't be easy. At every turn, he's reminded that idols are supposed to belong to their fans, their agency, their fellow members. Hiding his relationship with Jiyeon feels nonnegotiable. And with Apollo on the verge of signing a new contract, Eunjae's hard-won choice carries more weight than ever.

Jiyeon has been focused on the same goal since she was only eight years old: opening her own salon. Falling for Eunjae isn't the first detour she's ever taken along the way; she didn't expect to be back at Wanna Waffle full time, either. Being with him could drag her back into the harsh glare of the spotlight, threatening the quieter life she's chosen and the dream she's been chasing for so long. Still, she’s determined to make it work.

There's no question that what they have is worth the risk. But when an unexpected development shoves Eunjae and Jiyeon in front of the cameras, past traumas collide with the uncertainties of the future. Pretending they're not in love becomes a performance played out for a global audience. And as paths begin to diverge, Apollo must decide which direction to take, together and apart.

Step through the orange door one more time as award-winning author Irene Te brings this duology to a close, examining the price of fame, the complexities of family, and the resilience of love. Luminous and heartfelt, it's the perfect read for K-pop fans, K-drama enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever longed for a place that feels like home.