Duchess of Sussex Receives Warm Welcome at California Book Club Gathering Near Her Montecito Home
Meghan Markle made a standout appearance at Oprah Winfrey’s book club event at Goodmothers bookstore in Summerland, California, just a short distance from her Montecito residence. The Duchess of Sussex was among several speakers at the event, which attracted notable guests like actor Marco Leone and author Laura Lynne Jackson.
The star-studded evening, held on the eve of the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death, carried a reflective tone. Goodmothers bookstore, co-owned by literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, recently celebrated its grand opening weekend with a series of celebrity-filled events.
Though Prince Harry did not attend in person, his memoir Spare was prominently displayed among other celebrity books, symbolizing his presence at the event. Meghan was warmly received by attendees, with author Laura Lynne Jackson praising her contribution to the evening. The bookstore's owner referred to Prince Harry as a "hometown author," highlighting the Sussexes' local ties.
Oprah Winfrey, a longtime friend of Meghan's and the host of the couple's 2021 tell-all interview, played a key role in the event, continuing her close association with the Duchess.
