# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: From bestselling author Tom Perrotta, hailed by critics as “the Steinbeck of Suburbia” (Time) and “an American Chekhov” (The New York Times), comes 'Ghost Town', a gripping and darkly nostalgic tale about a tumultuous summer in 1970s suburban New Jersey, from the perspective of a middle-aged writer looking back on a series of events that changed his life — and the story he finally has the courage to tell. ��

You will not want to miss this event at 5:30pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026, when the Montclair Literary Festival and Watchung Booksellers host Tom Perrotta in conversation with renowned musician, author and producer, Warren Zanes.

Ghost Town is one of LitHub's Most Anticipated Books of 2026!

Tickets to hear Tom in person are $35 and include a copy of 'Ghost Town'. Tom will be signing books after the event.

The event will be held at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair.

Buy tickets here bit.ly/MLF-Ghost.

This event is co-hosted by our Festival partner Watchung Booksellers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montclair/book-launch-week-tom-perrotta-ghost-town/200029927710326
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Montclair
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Congregational Church of Montclair
- **lat**: 40.812461138389
- **long**: -74.218574441658
- **full address**: First Congregational Church of Montclair, 16 The Crescent, Montclair, NJ 07042-2675, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town' being held?
  - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town' takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at First Congregational Church of Montclair, 16 The Crescent, Montclair, NJ 07042-2675, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town'?
  - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town' is organized by Montclair Literary Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town' is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Montclair, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If BOOK LAUNCH WEEK: Tom Perrotta 'Ghost Town' sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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