It was a full house at the First Congregational Church in Madison on Feb. 18 for the R.J. Julia Booksellers signing event with author Kate Hudson, who was promoting her new book, Pretty Happy. Here, R.J.’s owner Roxanne Coady takes the stage next to host Lori Fazio and Hudson.

Rather than sign 500 books at the event, Hudson arrived before the event to sign the books so she could spend time that night taking photos with fans.