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SUMMARY:Ragdale's More Than a Novel Affair: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:I co-curated Ragdale Foundation’s two-day benefit\, More Than a Novel Affair\, and you can take part in it. Day one is Friday\, May 16th and features five amazing authors (Kazim Ali\, Jami Attenberg\, Xochitl Gonzalez\, Chigozie Obioma\, and Claire Lombardo) will be in conversation—moderated by the wonderful Faylita Hicks—about making space for art and finding your voice. And there will also be music\, cocktails\, a signing\, and an optional dinner add-on… Tickets for this start at $60\, and you can get them here. \n  \n 
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/ragdales-more-than-a-novel-affair-day-1/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Differences: Speakers Soapboxing on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be standing on a soapbox and talking about immigration with Congresswoman Robin Kelly\, Chef/Owner Rick Bayless\, Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney\, and Founder of Let’s Talk Women Rohini Dey. Tickets are $50\, and you can purchase them here. This event is via Chicago Humanities\, Let’s Talk Women\, and the Sanctuary restaurant. I hope to see you there!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/celebrating-differences-speakers-soapboxing-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Restaurant\, 10 W Hubbard St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
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SUMMARY:StoryStudio Chicago's StoryBall
DESCRIPTION:StoryStudio Chicago (where I’m Artistic Director) is hosting StoryBall—our annual benefit/costume party—and you’re invited! We’ve got games! We’ve got heavy appetizers! We’ve got alcohol! We’ve got community! Basically: if you’re in Chicago and looking for some literary fun\, we want to see you there; tickets are $75 and you can get them here.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/storystudio-chicagos-storyball/
LOCATION:Ravenswood Event Center\, 4021 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T203000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Shelby Van Pelt
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Shelby Van Pelt at Meiley-Swallow Hall on the campus of North Central College on May 7 at 7 pm. We’re celebrating the paperback release of her book Remarkably Bright Creatures\, your ticket—which you can get here—comes with a pre-signed copy!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-shelby-van-pelt/
LOCATION:Meiley-Swallow Hall\, 31 South Ellsworth Street\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Adam Verghese at Wisconsin Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with with Adam Verghese at the Wisconsin Book Festival on April 29 at 12pm as part of the Madison Public Library Foundation’s 2025 Lunch for Libraries event. You can purchase a ticket here!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-adam-verghese-at-wisconsin-book-festival/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center\, 1 John Nolen Dr\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jennifer Smith
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Jennifer Smith on April 22 at 6pm at Lake Forest Bookstore!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-jennifer-smith/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Bookstore\, 680 N. Western Ave.\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Emma Donoghue
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Emma Donoghue on March 31 at 6:30pm at CelticMKE in Wauwatosa\, Wisconsin! Tickets for this event cost $35 and each includes admission and a hardcover copy of Emma’s book The Paris Express.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-emma-donoghue/
LOCATION:CelticMKE\, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
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SUMMARY:AWP 2025: Advancing Craft & Community: Different Literary Center Approaches & Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join me at AWP on Thursday\, March 27\, 2025 in Room 502A\, Los Angeles Convention Center\, Level Two for a conversation about Advancing Craft & Community: Different Literary Center Approaches & Strategies.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/awp-2025-advancing-craft-community-different-literary-center-approaches-strategies/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
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SUMMARY:AWP 2025: Twenty Years of Reimagining Place: An Ecotone Anniversary Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join me at AWP on Thursday\, March 27\, 2025 in Room 501ABC\, Los Angeles Convention Center\, Level Two.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/awp-2025-twenty-years-of-reimagining-place-an-ecotone-anniversary-reading/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
CREATED:20250311T165946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T170007Z
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Makkai at The Open Book
DESCRIPTION:Join me at this week’s installment of The Open Book in Columbia\, South Carolina on March 19th at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/rebecca-makkai-at-the-open-book/
LOCATION:Capstone House\, 898 Barnwell Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
CREATED:20250115T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T153430Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the Big Impossible Thing: Natasha Trethewey\, Cristina Rivera Garza and Rebecca Makkai on grief\, joy and the writing life
DESCRIPTION:In this powerful and intimate event\, join me\, Natasha Trethewey\, and Cristina Rivera Garza to discuss writing on life’s “big impossible things.” Across award-winning works of poetry\, memoir\, and fiction each of these authors have delved into stories of memory\, trauma\, and the ripple effects of grief. Join us for a conversation on craft and the creative process\, the transformative power of literature\, and how writing into a wound can lead to the light. There will be a book signing following the event.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/pulitzer-on-the-road/
LOCATION:Chopin Theater\, 1543 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
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SUMMARY:Five Things I've Learned: Grasping Point of View – on the Page and in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join me in this live\, two-hour class and discover the Five Things I’ve Learned about the issue I’ve found most connected to almost early every problem on the page – and why improving the ability to see through someone else’s eyes is essential for being a good writer and a decent human being.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/five-things-ive-learned-grasping-point-of-view-on-the-page-and-in-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
CREATED:20250212T150917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T150917Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jennifer Finney Boylan
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Jennifer Finney Boylan on February 14 at 6pm at Bookends and Beginnings in Evanston! Tickets for this event cost $35 and each includes admission and a copy of Jennifer’s new book Cleavage. \n  \n 
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-jennifer-finney-boylan/
LOCATION:Bookends and Beginnings\, 1712 Sherman Ave. \, Evanston\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052247
CREATED:20250110T170745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T171413Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Dinaw Mengestu
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu at Anderson’s Bookshop at Kinderhook Books in Kinderhook\, NY on February 8th at 6pm—join us to chat about his latest book\, Someone Like Us!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-dinaw-mengestu/
LOCATION:Kinderhook Books\, 10 Broad Street\, Kinderhook\, NY\, 12106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20250110T171456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T215405Z
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SUMMARY:Vassar’s 2025 Writer-in-Residence Reading by Rebecca Makkai
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be Reading at Vassar College at February 3rd at 6pm—join us here\, no RSVP required!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/vassars-2025-writer-in-residence-reading-by-rebecca-makkai/
LOCATION:Vassar College — 300 Rockefeller Hall\, 124 Raymond Ave\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20250107T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Your Resistance + Writing Your Resistance with StoryStudio Chicago
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with some rockstar writers (Parneshia Jones\, Megan Stielstra\, Adrian Matejka\, Michael Zapata) at the Swedish American Museum (note the location on the graphic is wrong) on Jan. 21 via StoryStudio…event is free\, but RSVP required; sign up here!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/reading-your-resistance-writing-your-resistance-with-storystudio-chicago/
LOCATION:Swedish American Museum\, 5211 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
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SUMMARY:Chicago Review of Books Awards (The CHIRBys)
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be hosting the 9th Annual CHIRBy Awards\, a ceremony honoring the “literary gold” writers of Chicago on December 12th at the Fine Arts Building. Cocktail hour is from 6:30pm – 7:30pm and the awards begin at 7:30. Register here to join me and some of Chicago’s best writers for an evening of literary fun.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/chicago-review-of-books-awards-the-chirbys/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20241024T162751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T162815Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Womxn event with Senator Tammy Duckworth
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register to join me\, Senator Duckworth\, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot\, Jill Wine-Banks\, Carol Ross Barney\, Erin Gallagher\, Dorri McWhorter\, and Rohini Dey on November 3rd at Vermillion in Chicago. \nThere will be food stations by a range of terrific LTW women restaurateurs\, and the evening is to rally votes\, rally funds\, rally policy pivotal to women on the eve of this historic election. 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Harris Victory Fund\, $100 minimum donation per guest. Men and all allies are very welcome!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/what-women-want-fortifying-our-democracy-lets-talk-womxn-event-with-senator-tammy-duckworth/
LOCATION:Vermillion\, 10 W Hubbard St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T201500
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240822T170740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T152355Z
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SUMMARY:PEN/Faulkner Virtual Campus Novels Event
DESCRIPTION:Join me\, Xochitl Gonzalez\, and Sonora Jha (moderated by Lupita Aquino) as we talk campus novels on Wednesday\, October 30 at 7pm EST! Join us here.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/pen-faulkner-virtual-campus-novels-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20241024T163613Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Hennepin County Library
DESCRIPTION:Join me in Minneapolis for a Pen Pals program at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. All proceeds from the event benefit Hennepin County Library\, join me in person or online on October 29 at 7:30pm and October 30 at 11am—register here!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/friends-of-hennepin-county-library/
LOCATION:Hopkins Center for the Arts\, 1111 Mainstreet\, Hopkins\, Minnesota\, 55343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Makkai and John Green @ Chicago Humanities
DESCRIPTION:John Green and I in conversation on our work\, lives\, and the role that novels can—and can’t—play in today’s world. Join us at Northwestern University at 2pm!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/rebecca-makkai-and-john-green-chicago-humanities/
LOCATION:Northwestern University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240927T143536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T143536Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Atwood
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Margaret Atwood via WBEZ and in partnership with Exile in Bookville. Join us on Monday\, October 7th at 6pm the University Club of Chicago! Tickets and more info here.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-margaret-atwood/
LOCATION:University Club\, Chicago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240822T152456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T143649Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Richard Powers
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Richard Powers at the Chicago Humanities Festival this fall! Join us on Saturday\, October 5th at 6pm at UIC Forum.
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-richard-powers/
LOCATION:UIC Forum\, 1213 S Halsted St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240822T144729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T144729Z
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SUMMARY:StoryStudio Presents: Writers on Writing
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Susan Choi at the Newberry Library on Thursday\, September 19th to reflect on the work and craft of writing. It’s a free event\, but advance registration is required!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/storystudio-presents-writers-on-writing/
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240821T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T161002Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jodi Picoult
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Jodi Picoult at Anderson’s Bookshop at Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville at 2pm—join us to chat about her latest book\, By Any Other Name! \n 
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-jodi-picoult/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop at Pfeiffer Hall\, 310 E Benton Ave\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240821T155021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T155546Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Crystal Hana Kim\, Printers Row Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be in conversation with Crystal Hana Kim about her 2024 novel The Stone Home at the Printers Row Literary Fest in Chicago! Join us at 5pm at the Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation Stage (On W. Polk St.\, just west of S. Federal St.).
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/in-conversation-with-crystal-hana-kim-printers-row-lit-fest/
LOCATION:Printers Row Literary Fest\, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240821T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T153810Z
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SUMMARY:Rebecca in Conversation with Matt Haig
DESCRIPTION:Join Rebecca and Matt Haig in conversation on September 5\, at the Book Stall to discuss Matt’s latest book The Life Impossible!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/rebecca-in-conversation-with-matt-haig/
LOCATION:The Book Stall\, 811 Elm St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
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SUMMARY:Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference
DESCRIPTION:With its rich literary and intellectual tradition\, the 99th annual Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference will bring emerging writers together to work with a diverse and talented faculty. For ten days in August\, Participants and Fellows will experience the opportunity of working under the guidance of notable writers\, including MacArthur Fellows\, U.S. Poets Laureate\, and recipients of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. \n  \n 
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/bread-loaf-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Ripton\, VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T052248
CREATED:20240627T162147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T162448Z
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SUMMARY:Jean Hanff Korelitz and Rebecca Makkai in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Jean Hanff Korelitz\, author of The Plot\, which Stephen King called\, “one of the best novels I’ve ever read about writers and writing… insanely readable\,” and Rebecca Makkai\, author of I Have Some Questions for You\, which Maureen Corrigan called\, “a stylishly self-aware novel of ideas\,” will appear downstairs at 51 Main in collaboration with Everything Nice. \nPlease join The Vermont Bookshop in the beautiful\, plant-filled space beside the Otter Creek for what promises to be a thrillingly intelligent and entertaining event with not one\, but two! bestselling novelists. As part of its curated programming\, Everything Nice will offer light bites and a cash bar.  Make a reservation upstairs at 51 Main for dinner after the event and have a big night out!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/jean-hanff-korelitz-and-rebecca-makkai-in-conversation/
LOCATION:51 Main in collaboration with Everything Nice\, 51 Main St.\, Middlebury\, 05753
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Makkai and Jess Row in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Rebecca and Jess Row in conversation at Bear Pond Books on their books\, writing\, and lives on July 10 at Bear Pond Books—it’ll be celebration for Jess’ paperback release of The New Earth\, as well as a belated celebration for Rebecca’s I Have Some Questions For You paperback!
URL:https://rebeccamakkai.com/event/rebecca-makkai-and-jess-row-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Bear Pond Books\, 77 Main St.\, Montpelier\, VT
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