An Evening with Ann Napolitano: "A Good Hard Look"

Join us at Bookends & Beginnings for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author , bestselling author of and (an Oprah's Book Club Pick), as we celebrate the reissue of her earlier novel, .

Set in Flannery O’Connor’s hometown of Milledgeville, Georgia, A Good Hard Look is a richly imagined, emotionally charged story that brings the legendary writer vividly to life while exploring the quiet dramas and reckonings of small-town Southern life. With her signature depth and grace, Napolitano explores how confronting hard truths can lead to powerful transformation.

Following a discussion and Q&A, Ann will be available to personalize copies of her book. Your $18 ticket includes a signed copy of the book at 10% off (including sales tax). Tickets are required for this event.

is the New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful, the 100th selection for Oprah Winfrey's book club; Dear Edward, a Read with Jenna selection and an Apple TV+ series; A Good Hard Look; and . For seven years, Napolitano was the associate editor of the literary magazine One Story, and she received an MFA from New York University. She has taught fiction writing at Brooklyn College’s MFA program, New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and Gotham Writers Workshop.

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