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An Evening with Toby LeBlanc!

Friday, August 1, 2025
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Fri
Aug 1
1:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
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302 A Jefferson St.
Free

Meet Acadiana author Toby LeBlanc on your visit to CHB Lafayette at 5 p.m. on Aug. 1!

Toby’s newest release, “Soaked,” showcases the lives of Louisianans 50 years in the future, while exploring the spirit of Louisiana and the people who adapt and endure. Toby will engage in a Q&A about Soaked moderated by his good friend, Luke Sonnier!

Sign up for your ticket through Bon Temps Tix – it’s free to attend, but reserving your spot is advised!

Copies of Soaked and Toby’s second title, Dark Roux, will be available for purchase at the reading!

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