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Power and Deception: An Evening with Joe Conason at RJ Julia
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonGet ready for an eye-opening evening with Joe Conason as he discusses his latest book, The Longest Con. In this gripping and darkly humorous account, Conason explores the evolution of political tactics that have shaped modern conservatism. Whether you're interested in history, politics, or the dynamics of power, this event offers a fascinating look at the […]
Art Thieves and Espionage: An Evening with James R. Benn at RJ Julia
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonStep into the thrilling world of WWII intrigue as James R. Benn takes you behind the scenes of The Phantom Patrol, the latest installment in his Billy Boyle Mystery series. Discover the challenges Billy faces as he unravels a dangerous conspiracy amidst the chaos of the Battle of the Bulge. Don't miss this opportunity to hear […]
Samson Occom: Indigenous Sovereignty in Revolutionary Connecticut atConnecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordIn an age of political upheaval, Samson Occom (1723-1792) helped chart a new course for the Native communities of the Northeast. Occom grew up a Mohegan immersed in his people’s traditional lifeways, and worked to reinvent those lifeways in a world transformed by colonialism. Occom rose to international fame advocating for Mohegan interests, and eventually […]
Author Talk “Luanne Rice at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTJoin Bank Square Books as we celebrate our grand opening in our new space with the release of Luanne Rice's new young adult book, If Anything Happens to Me! Come celebrate the release of Luanne's new young adult book If Anything Happens to Me and the first author event in our new location for our official grand opening in our […]
Mystic Film Festival: Susan Seidelman Talk Back and Signing
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonBank Square Books, in partnership with the Mystic Film Festival, presents an author talk and book signing with Susan Seidelman for her memoir Desperately Seeking Something. Susan will be in conversation with Maria Giese. Unable to attend this event, but still want a signed copy? Purchase the book below and specify your signing and personalization request […]
Chats on the Past: Marilyn Chambers at Westport Museum for History and Culture
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, WestportA Virtual Event Join author Jared Stearns to discuss Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers (Headpress 2024). The untold story of the world’s most famous X-rated star, the Westport native who rose to fame as the face of Ivory Snow laundry detergent (product tagline: 99 44/100% pure) and the star of Behind the Green Door but struggled to […]
Author Panel & Book Signing: Summer’s Not Over at Barrett Bookstore in Darien
Barrett Bookstore 5 Corbin Drive, DarienWe are still holding on to the easy breezy feelings beach reads give us, even after Labor Day! Join us for our Summer's Not Over (yet!) gathering at the store on Wednesday, September 18th. We'll welcome authors Maddie Dawson, Hannah McKinnon, and Colleen McKeegan to discuss their summery novels. Add this one last summer hurrah […]
Bank Square Books Opens New Location
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTJoin us in celebrating our reopening at our new location! Now Open! For more information
StoryFest ’24: at Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportStoryFest Saturday will feature an array of award-winning authors and special events featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Claire Messud, Peng Shepard, Joe R. Lansdale, Christopher Golden, Clay Chapman, Gabino Iglesias, Rachel Harrison, and many, many more. Plus a special tribute to longtime Westport Library champion and iconic Publisher's Weekly editor, the late Sybil Steinberg; a pair of […]
Nancy Pelosi, “The Art of Power” in conversation with Rosa DeLauro at RJ Julia
Omni New Haven Hotel 155 Temple St, New HavenNancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Speaker Pelosi as she shares a behind-the-scenes look at history-making moments in her nearly […]
Acclaimed Irish writer Claire Kilroy in Fairfield
Fairfield University Dolan School of Business 1073 N Benson Rd, FairfieldPresented by the Fairfield University College of Arts & Sciences MFA Program in Creative Writing and their Inspired Writers Series in collaboration with the Irish Studies Program. The acclaimed Irish writer Claire Kilroy comes to America with Soldier Sailor, her astonishing and provocative novel about the early days of motherhood. Already declared the London Times Novel of the […]
Netflix Documentary ‘Poisoned’: Screening/Q&A with Writer /Producer Jeff Benedict at Eastern Connecticut State
Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall. 306 High St, WillimanticNominated for the 45th News and Documentary Emmy Awards (happening Sept. 25 in New York City), the film is based on Benedict's 2011 book titled "Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat." "Writing the book 'Poisoned' and getting it published was one of the harder things […]