Local Community Events Featuring the Authors of GOD Is Watching the Apples
Join us for upcoming Meet the Authors, presentations, and book signing events for GOD Is Watching the Apples. Meet authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli as they share the story behind the book, discuss its themes of faith and resilience, and connect with readers at in-person events throughout the community.
EVENTS
GOD is Watching the Apples – Author Talk, Book Signing & Community Discussion
WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM
WHERE: Southington Public Library 255 Main Street, Southington, CT
Co-authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli present this heartwarming and inspiring true story that explores how faith, resilience, and human connection transformed a small “box” store in rural Connecticut into a beloved community institution. A visual presentation highlighting key moments from the book and from Tops Marketplace’s incredible history will accompany the talk.
The library has several copies available for loan. Discounted books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register with the library link here to help accommodate everyone’s needs.
GOD is Watching the Apples at Southington Veterans’ Breakfast – John E. Demello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour
WHEN: Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Calendar House 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT
Our thanks to the Southington Veterans’ Committee for inviting us to discuss our book during their January breakfast meeting, which is open to all Southington area veterans.
Co-authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli will provide an engaging overview of their book, accompanied by a narrated visual presentation highlighting key moments from GOD is Watching the Apples and Tops Marketplace’s incredible history. Discounted copies will be available for purchase and signing.
For more information, contact: Rachel Wache, Chair, Southington Veterans Committee at 860-621-0890. Limited to veterans. No registration or tickets required.
GOD is Watching the Apples – Author Talk, Book Signing & Community Discussion at OLLI at UConn – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
WHEN: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 12 – 1 PM
WHERE: UConn Waterbury, 99 East Main Street, Waterbury, Multi-purpose Room. Open to members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Olli at UConn).
Co-authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli provide an engaging overview of their book, accompanied by a narrated visual presentation highlighting key moments from GOD is Watching the Apples and Tops Marketplace’s incredible history. Discounted copies will be available for purchase and signing.
Registration is required to attend this event. Please sign up with Olli first by calling the Olli at the UConn office at 203-236-9924.