Events in May
- May 5, 2025
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Folks in the Philly area: Janice Deal, author of The Blue Door, is coming to town in mid-May. Three of our cherished local authors will be joining her to talk about the book and about fiction writing generally. If you haven't met Janice before, do seize this opportunity. Her dynamic personality matches her quirky, compelling prose.
BOOKSTORE EVENTS . . .
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Head House Books, 619 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia. Janice will be in conversation with Kate Brandes, author of the brilliant novel Stone Creek. The bookstore requests that you purchase a $5 event voucher that can be applied to any purchase that evening.
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. Main Point Books, 116 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne. A dual-author event with Elise Juska, whose moving, unsettling novel Reunion has just been released in paperback. The event is free, but to reserve a seat, follow the link above and click the "Get tickets" button.
. . . AND A SPECIAL WEEKEND DATE IN WEST PHILLY
Saturday, May 17, 2:30–4:00 p.m. Faithfull Book Club, meeting at the Religious of the Assumption Convent, 1001 S. 47th Street, Philadelphia. Free and open to the public, with wine and cookie reception after. Moderated by Ann de Forest.
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