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ORNER BROTHERS STORIES

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2022-10-26 19:00:00 2022-10-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago ORNER BROTHERS STORIES Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Wednesday, October 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-26 19:00:00 2022-10-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago ORNER BROTHERS STORIES Acclaimed writers Peter and Eric Orner discuss their new books. Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Acclaimed writers Peter and Eric Orner discuss their new books.

Peter Orner - Still No Word From You

Peter Orner, award-winning author and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism, discusses his new book, a series of essays and intimate stories that meld the lived life and the reading life. Still No Word From You is a collection of insightful and intimate observations about books, stories, poems, and life.

     A most anticipated book of the year. – Literary Hub

     Still No Word From You received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.

Eric Orner - SMAHTGUY: The Life and Times of Barney Frank 

The acclaimed author of The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green, one of the country’s first and longest-running gay comic strips, discusses his debut graphic novel. In the funny and beautifully rendered book, Orner depicts the iconic and iconoclastic life of congressman Barney Frank, confirming him as a hero for our age. 

     "Smahtguy isn't just a great story, it's an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist with an amazing line. Even if you were to page through this book without looking at any of the words, it would still be a great read.” – NPR 

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Author Event |

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