{"product_id":"the-nashville-book-of-dates-isbn-9781632175779","title":"The Nashville Book of Dates","description":"\u003cb\u003eNashville and the people who love her now get a highly curated and stylish guidebook of more than 125 outings in and around Nashville to inspire romance and adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis third entry in the Book of Dates series reveals secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations in the land of Dollywood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreative, cheeky, and curated with experiences you can't find anywhere else, \u003ci\u003eThe Nashville Book of Dates\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate encyclopedia of cool places for Nashvillians (and visitors). It covers everything from the cozy, the dazzling, and the downright kitsch for your special sweetie, whether it's one-hour dates at the hippest restaurants downtown to weekend trips to take in Tennessee's natural splendor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn-the-know authors and tastemakers Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian will reveal where the cool and quirky go, have a bead on the obscure and fascinating, and are motivating enough to prompt even the most dedicated homebody to head out the door. Discover (or rediscover) this highly curated—possibly even ungoogleable—resource and armchair read for local couples (and singles with friends) interested in learning about off-the-beaten-path things to do, see, and taste.\u003cb\u003eA Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003ePORTLAND BOOK OF DATES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We definitely recommend buying the book for yourself—there are so many more places to explore than we could possibly fit here, and the illustrations are gorgeous.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Portland Mercury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is adorable. It is so cool. It’s hip, it’s trendy, and what I love about it is it’s not your average guidebook. The illustrations and the maps . . . make it so entertaining to read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—X-Ray FM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It may take on greater importance as a historical text, the same way Chuck Palahniuk’s city guide \u003ci\u003eFugitives \u0026amp; Refugees\u003c\/i\u003e did in 2003—a snapshot of Portland as it was just before it changed forever, again.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Willamette Week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eSEATTLE BOOK OF DATES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop music and book gifts for 2023 —\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Never run out of ideas for date night. Written by spouses Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian, this cheeky and stylish guide offers fun adventures in Seattle and Washington state, Portland, Vancouver, B.C. and more.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEDEN DAWN is a Guinness World Record holder, an award-winning journalist, a veteran stylist for bands and fashion editorials, and a sequin-wearing lady with a microphone known as a “Fun Expert.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether Eden and Ashod first began publishing the Book of Dates series in 2021 as a natural extension of their adventurous, overextended lifestyles. They live in a slightly creaky one-hundred-year-old house with their two cats, Daphne and Foxglove, surrounded by plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eASHOD SIMONIAN is a creative director and cofounder of Imaginary Authors, a perfume house, and author of \u003ci\u003eReal Fun\u003c\/i\u003e, a book of photography and stories documenting his decade spent touring the world in various indie rock bands.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow that we have three of these Books of Dates under our belts, people often ask us if we are relationship experts. The answer is a resounding NO! We like to think of ourselves as fun experts. “Dates” is the loose term we’ve given to making intentional plans to have fun, whether it be with a romantic partner, a group of friends, your visiting family members, or even by yourself. We think making out is fun, so that is highly encouraged on any of these dates—obviously with romantic partners (unless you have a very fun group of friends). Hearing stories about how we’ve helped people fall in love will never cease to blow our minds. Sharing and spreading love has become a life mission for both of us in everything we do. And we do a lot! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, Eden won a Guinness World Record for producing the longest drag show in history, while Ashod was busy building a boutique perfume brand called Imaginary Authors. We thought we’d be done with this series after traversing every corner of the Pacific Northwest for The \u003ci\u003ePortland Book of Dates\u003c\/i\u003e and its follow-up, \u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Book of Dates\u003c\/i\u003e. When our publisher asked us if we’d like to give another city a shot, our initial thought was, “What right do we have to write a book about a city we don’t live in?” But even at home, every good date starts with research. We scour the internet, pore through publications, read every review possible, and spend way too much time on TikTok. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Ashod’s days of touring in rock bands, we have friends spread across the country, and if anybody knows where to grab a life-changing meal (spoiler alert: Peninsula) or catch an amazing show (shhhh: The Basement), it’s musicians. When we began to convince ourselves that we might be able to pull off something special, we checked in with our Nashville buds, asking if Plaza Mariachi was worth the drive out on Nolensville Pike or if sipping wine with your feet in the creek at Wines in the Fork was as magical as it sounded. To our utter shock and surprise, these were places that our friends had never heard of. We booked plane tickets immediately and crisscrossed the state in search of the cozy, the dazzling, and the downright kitsch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe synchronized fireflies brought us back to Gatlinburg, a place we first visited when Ashod surprised Eden on her thirty-fifth birthday with a trip to Dollywood (complete with friends from all over popping out from around every corner). We sipped on tropical cocktails on the Cumberland at Blue Moon Waterfront Grille, late afternoon martinis at Sperry’s, and stiff late-night drinks with the regulars at Dino’s Bar \u0026amp; Grill. Yeah, our job is a real grind. Having written and released both of our other books during the pandemic, we know that many of the beloved haunts immortalized within will not be with us forever. But one way to help ensure these treasures thrive and survive is to show up and support all these wonderful small businesses (Refinery Fragrances), queer neighbors (The Lipstick Lounge), and minority-owned eateries (Vui’s Kitchen). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, we have no qualms about sharing our love for these spots far and wide. And one thing that is never going away is the stunning nature around Nashville and the outlying regions. There’s more than enough room for all of us to enjoy a springtime stroll through Cheekwood, a summer float on the Harpeth, a fall drive down the Natchez Trace, or a winter in the snowy Gatlinburg hills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe wish you joy and happiness, but above all of this, \u003cbr\u003ewe wish you love. \u003cbr\u003e—Eden \u0026amp; Ashod","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233717956837,"sku":"NP9781632175779","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781632175779.jpg?v=1767740631","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-nashville-book-of-dates-isbn-9781632175779","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}