By Angel Feliciano
Several well-known authors are scheduled to come to the Boston Public Library (BPL) throughout October to talk about their work on topics ranging from “economics to environmentalism and from personal tales to local history,” according to the library’s website.
Below is a list of selected authors, the books they will discuss and the time and place of each meeting. All events are free and held at the main library branch in Copley Square, at 700 Boylston St.
Mary McGarry Morris – “Light from a Distant Star”
Oct. 5, 6 p.m, the Boston Room
This novel revolves around the themes of betrayal, violence and doubt as a 13-year-old girl takes readers with her on a quest to reveal the truth about a murder.
Mark Vonnegut- “Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So”
Oct. 17, 6 p.m., the Boston Room
Vonnegut, the son of the late famed author Kurt Vonnegut, will be discussing his memoir that captures his life’s events such as coping with a mental illness and finding his calling as a pediatrician. A review from the website “Good Reads,” called this book a “wise, unsentimental and inspiring book that will resonate with generations of readers.”
Julie Klam – “In Love at First Bark: How Saving a Dog Can Somtimes Help You Save Yourself”
Oct. 22, 1 p.m., the Boston Room
Klam, New York Times bestselling author of “You Had Me at Woof,” released this novel sharing more humorous and heartfelt stories about rescuing troubled dogs.
Ted Gup – “A Secret Gift: How One Man’s Kindness and a Trove of Letters Revealed the Hidden Story of the Great Depression”
Oct. 25, 6 p.m., the Abbey Room
Gup’s latest book shares his discovery of his generous and secretive grandfather who anonymously sent checks to help families in need during the Depression.
Sylvia Nasar – “Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius”
Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Rabb Lecture Hall
In this book, Nasar, who is also the author of “A Beautiful Mind,” discusses the history of economics through modern historical figures. In addition to the book discussion, Nasar will have a conversation with Amartya Sen, 1998 winner of the Nobel Prize in economic sciences.
For a complete list of authors coming to Boston in October, visit http://www.bpl.org/news/authors1011.htm.
