From the celebrated author of "Disappearing Earth," a finalist for the National Book Award, comes "Bear," a tale of family, obsession, and a mysterious creature in the woods.
Join a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Julia Phillips, author of "Bear" and "Disappearing Earth".
From the celebrated author of "Disappearing Earth", a finalist for the National Book Award, comes a tale of family, obsession, and a mysterious creature in the woods -- "Bear".
"A mesmerizing story about hope, sisterhood, and survival with a truly shocking twist at the end." (People, Book of the Week)
About the Author: Julia Phillips is the author of the bestselling novels Bear and Disappearing Earth, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year. A 2024 Guggenheim fellow, she lives with her family in Brooklyn. Julia's work has been translated into twenty-six languages. She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Paris Review and teaches at the Randolph College MFA program. She is also on the board of the Crime Victims Treatment Center, a nonprofit that helps people heal from violence. Local connection: Julia attended Montclair High School.
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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books & Author Discussion |
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