Alexander Lobrano returns to discuss his coming of age memoir with Westport's own Kelle Ruden. My Place At the Table: A Recipe for a Delicious Life in Paris is a moving coming-of-age story of how a gay man emerges from a wounding childhood, discovers himself, and finds love and an insider's guide to thirty of his favorite Paris restaurants.
Galia Gichon, author of THE ACCIDENTAL SUFFRAGIST and Collin Carroll, who wrote FITNESS BY DARWIN, discuss their new books with members of the Westport community.
Join Westport veterinarian Melissa Shapiro in conversation with best-selling author Christina Hunger, for the launch of her book, based on this extraordinary journey... PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family.
Writer Elon Green talks with writer Hugh Ryan about his book, LAST CALL: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York.
May Cobb returns to the Library to talk about her latest novel, the critically acclaimed THE HUNTING WIVES! The Hunting Wives share more than target practice, martinis, and bad behavior in this novel of obsession, seduction, and murder.
Princeton historian and CNN Political Analyst Julian Zelizer shares the history of the "new" Republican party with Bruce McGuirk, leader of Pages Through the Ages, Westport Library's history discussion group.
Join award-winning author and screenwriter Philip Fracassi as he talks about his latest short story collection, BENEATH A PALE SKY. Philip will be in conversation with John Palisano, President of the Horror Writer's Association and a Bram Stoker Award winner.
Meet Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman, authors of RED DECEPTION, their latest installation in the Red Hotel series.
Anchor of NBC News’ Today show, Craig Melvin discusses fatherhood, addiction, resiliency and his new book, Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father with his wife, Lindsay Czarniak.
Award-winning author Andrew McConnell Stott in conversation with Westport's poet laureate, Diane Meyer Lowman about his book, What Blest Genius?: The Jubilee that Made Shakespeare.
Westporter Sybil Steinberg, contributing editor and former book review section editor for Publishers Weekly, returns with her ever-popular list of the best new reads for summer 2021. Exclusive to the Westport Library!
Authors Michaela MacColl and Lauren Tarshis meet to discuss Michaela's new release, View from Pagoda Hill. Michaela MacColl is the award-winning author of historical novels, including The Revelation of Louisa May, Always Emily, and The Lost Ones.
Join us for a fascinating presentation by Ross King about his latest book, The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance.
Lauren Weisberger returns to Westport with her newest novel, WHERE THE GRASS IS GREEN AND THE GIRLS ARE PRETTY in conversation with Jennifer Blankfein, of Book Nation by Jen.
Tommy Greenwald discusses his newest children's book, RIVALS, with Westport middle school teacher Kerstin Rao.
Seidule discusses his new book, ROBERT E. LEE AND ME: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause, with Maggie Mudd, former Westport Library trustee. Seidule describes how he confronted the racist legacy at the core of his identity and challenges the persistent myths of the Lost Cause.
USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan's new thriller HER THREE LIVES, follows a family that must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another. The author will discuss her technology-based thriller with local writing teacher Judith Marks-White.
Developed by Elaine Clayton in her book Making Marks: Discover the Art of Intuitive Drawing, a creative-meditation method that helps participants rekindle creativity. All you need is paper, a pencil and the will to make marks with an open heart!
Author Anne Youngson in conversation with Tessa Smith McGovern about her new book, THE NARROWBOAT SUMMER, a novel about three women, second chances and one summer trip.
Award-winning science journalist, Chelsea Wald dives into the future of the toilet with Peter Boyd of Sustainable Westport. In PIPE DREAMS: The Urgent Global Quest to Transform the Toilet, Wald profile ways to make toilets accessible and healthier for humans and the planet.
We're talking hockey with legendary announcer Mike Emrick! Join co-author Kevin Allen as he sits down with Mike for a conversation about his new book, Off Mike, and his life in hockey.
Dan Woog in conversation with Melissa Bernstein, author of Lifelines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light. Melissa Bernstein, along with her husband Doug, is the Co-Founder of the toy company Melissa & Doug.
What happens when our fashion rules come into conflict with changing social norms? Find out when Richard Thompson Ford discusses DRESS CODES: How the Laws of Fashion Made History with Fabian Aguilar. Thompson Ford explores the laws of fashion throughout history to uncover the personal, social and political significance of clothing.
Amy Ostreicher is many things, but first and foremost, she is a storyteller. She's an artist, writer, and influential speaker whose work is rooted in inspiration and built to be eclectic.
Roberta Seret introduces her Transylvanian Trilogy in her interview with Jan Bassin. Explore the history of Romania through her multi-genre books Gift of Diamonds, Love Odyssey, and Treasure Seekers.
