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Conversation with Liz Moore | The God of the Woods

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AUGUST 22 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in-person in the library or online for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Liz Moore, to discuss her latest novel, The God of the Woods.

Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances.

Conversation with Mary Kubica | She's Not Sorry

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JULY 17 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in-person in the library or online for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica, to discuss her latest novel, She's Not Sorry. An ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past in this chilling thriller from the author of Local Woman Missing and Just the Nicest Couple.
 

Conversation with Liv Constantine | The Next Mrs. Parrish

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JUNE 20 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Liv Constantine, the co-authors of The Next Mrs. Parrish, the sequel to the million-copy internationally bestselling debut novel and Reese’s Book Club pick, The Last Mrs. Parrish. Joining the authors in conversation is award-winning author Ron Malfi.

Conversation with Sacha Lamb | When the Angels Left the Old Country

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MAY 22 | 5 - 6 PM EST
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Join us online for a conversation with Sacha Lamb, author of When the Angels Left the Old Country, a queer immigrant fairytale about individual purpose, the fluid nature of identity, and the power of love to change and endure, that was named Best of the Year by NPR, New York Public Library, and Kirkus Review. The event is co-sponsored by Seaside Jewish Community.

Brown v. Board of Education | 70 Years Later: A Delaware Perspective

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MAY 17 | 5 - 6 PM EST
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May 17th is the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark civil rights ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. To celebrate that seminal decision, Professor Leland Ware will join in conversation with federal Judge Thomas Ambro. The Brown Supreme Court case combined five cases; one of which was a consolidated case out of Delaware. This discussion focuses on the Delaware aspects of the case – the school children plaintiffs, the lawyers, the trial judge, the Supreme Court opinion, and the initial hostile response to it in Delaware.  

Conversation with Anthony D. Fredericks | In Search of the Old Ones

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MAY 13 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Anthony D. Fredericks, author of In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees, an insightful, compelling, and fascinating journey across the U.S. to discover some of the oldest trees in the world – including trees living since the invention of writing. Fredericks will take us into dynamic forests, down silent rivers, and along majestic trails to discover some of nature’s deepest secrets. Be prepared to learn about a range of incredible trees and their unbelievable stories.

Fireside Chat with K. A. Nelson | Killing Shore

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MAY 12 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in-person in the library or online as Fireside Chats host Paul Sparrow converses with K. A. Nelson, author of Killing Shore: The True Story of Hitler's U-Boats Off the New Jersey Coast, , a meticulously researched portrayal of combat along American shores that reflects the author’s fascination with ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

Science and Society | Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines

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APRIL 2 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to molds that cause serious infections, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Join us for a Science and Society lecture by Nicholas Money, whose new book, Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines, explores the amazing ways in which our health and well-being are affected by fungi. Drawing on the latest advances in mycology, Dr. Money will discuss what scientists are learning about the human mycobiome, which is formed by a hidden universe of microscopic yeasts and molds that live in our bodies. He will also highlight the importance of fungal medicines, the controversial use of magic mushrooms to treat depression, and our wider dependence on the vital roles fungi play in nature.

Conversation with Donald L. Miller | Masters of the Air

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MARCH 28 | 5 - 6 PM EST  
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Join us in the library or online for a conversation with Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany. This deeply personal story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep was the inspiration for the major Apple TV+ series, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, that premiered January 26, 2024. Don will be in conversation with Paul Sparrow, former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

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