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Meet The Author

Kathleen Rooney - "Man Overboard!"
2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 20:30:00 America/Chicago Meet The Author Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Thursday, July 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 20:30:00 America/Chicago Meet The Author Bestselling author Kathleen Rooney discusses her new book. Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Bestselling author Kathleen Rooney discusses her new book.

The bestselling author discusses her new book about a former college swimmer who treads water in the lonely sea after falling from a cruise ship as memories and regrets wash over him. The family drama explores messy relationships, avoidance, self-acceptance and personal growth through the story of one man floating through the Gulf of Mexico.

In conversation with librarian Rebecca Hayes.

Books will be for sale and the event will conclude with a book signing.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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