Tucson Festival of Books

Sarah T. Dubb


Sarah T. Dubb is a Tucson-based romance writer, librarian, parent and activist. Her debut novel, "Birding With Benefits," is set in Tucson and was featured on NPR's 2024 Books We Love. She has served as a moderator in the past and is over the moon to be one of our presenting authors this year. Her next book will be released in 2026.  

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Communities: Arizona Author, Tucsonan


Scheduled events:
Love, Arizona
Close out your book festival Saturday with three Arizona romance authors. They might write books that take place all over the world, but their hearts (and keyboards) all reside in a place we know well. (Unfortunately, Sonora Reyes will no longer be able to participate in this session as originally planned.)

Student Union Tucson Room (Seats 110)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Romance
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Jen DeLuca, Sarah T. Dubb, Neely Tubati Alexander
Moderator: Bonnie Callahan
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Family of Marcia Peters, Margaret Lent
Sarah T. Dubb
Birding with Benefits:A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood. Newly divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, cliches be damned. So when a friend asks Celeste to “partner” with his buddy John for an event, Celeste throws herself into the role of his temporary girlfriend. But quiet cinnamon roll John isn’t looking for love, just birds—he needs a partner for Tucson’s biggest bird-watching contest if he’s ever going to launch his own guiding business. By the time they untangle their crossed signals, they’ve become teammates…and thanks to his meddling friends, a fake couple. Celeste can’t tell a sparrow from a swallow, but John is a great teacher, and the hours they spend hiking in the Arizona wilderness feed Celeste’s hunger for new adventures while giving John a chance to practice his dream job. As the two spend more time together, they end up watching more than just the birds, and their chemistry becomes undeniable. Since they’re both committed to the single life, Celeste suggests a status upgrade: birders with benefits, just until the contest is done. But as the bird count goes up and their time together ticks down, John and Celeste will have to decide if their benefits can last a lifetime, or if this love affair is for the birds.

Steamy Lit, Booth #148 (Seats 1)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Romance

Author: Sarah T. Dubb
A Family Affair
We love it when romance authors introduce us to a whole family! These authors dig into the nitty gritty of building out family dynamics while keeping their romance stories at the center.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Romance
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Penny Reid, Sarah T. Dubb, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Moderator: Suzannah Herron
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Visit Tucson

Book:
Birding with Benefits
A Novel
Romance
Simon and Schuster
June 2024
ISBN 9781668037836
336 pages