Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Crisis, Engrossing Tales, History: It's All Here!

Check out next week's Author Events programs at the Free Library of Philadelphia!

Jennifer Egan | Manhattan Beachwith Carmen Maria Machado | Her Body and Other PartiesTuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7:30 PM 
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A historical novel set around the Great Depression from the Pulitzer Prize winner and a debut story collection from the multi-hyphenate artist and critic  
Mervyn King | Brexit and the Future of the Global Economy   Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM 
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The governor of the Bank of England during the financial crisis of 2008 assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the current world banking system.
Jeffrey Eugenides | Fresh Complaint: Stories Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7:30 PM 
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A debut story collection of self-discovery and understanding from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides
Also of Interest
Author Talk: Gregory Barnes Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 6:30 PM | FREE
Philadelphia City Institute Library | 215-685-6621 Author Gregory Barnes will present his book A Centennial History of the American Friends Service Committee.
Free Library Author Events
Andy Kahan, Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams Director, Author Events
Laura Kovacs, Associate Producer & Director
Jason Freeman, Production Associate

phone: 215-567-4341
email: authorevents@freelibrary.org 

General Information
Author Events are held in the Montgomery Auditorium at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, unless noted. Events generally consist of a talk by the author and a Q & A period with the audience followed by a book signing. Books are sold on-site. Seating begins 45 minutes prior to event start times. No tickets or reservations are required for Free Author Events. 

Live American Sign Language translation of Author Events is provided upon request. Please call the Author Events Office at least two weeks in advance to request this service.

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