October 03, 2016
Big names in the publishing world are making their way to the Free Library of Philadelphia this October. Emma Donoghue, Jennifer Weiner and Jodi Picoult will each speak about their new work during the month.
Donoghue's novel "Room" became an international best-seller, while her screenplay for the book's film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award. Her latest novel, "The Wonder," tells the tale of a journalist’s investigation into an Irish village’s supposed miracle girl.
Thursday, Oct. 13
7:30 p.m. | $7-$15 per person
Parkway Central branch
1901 Vine St.
Weiner, who is based in Philadelphia, is the author of a number of best-sellers, including "Good in Bed" and "In Her Shoes." This October, her first book of essays will be published. "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing" will be on sale Oct. 11.
Friday, Oct. 14
7:30 p.m. | Free
Parkway Central branch
1901 Vine St.
Picoult's last eight novels each debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. Her next book will be on shelves Oct. 15.
In "Small Great Things," Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice and compassion through the story of an African-American nurse who saves a white supremacist couple’s baby.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
7:30 p.m. | $7-$15 per person
Parkway Central branch
1901 Vine St.
