AUTHOR TALK: Xochitl Gonzalez 'Last Night in Brooklyn'

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Sat May 09 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm

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Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

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Bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers 'Last Night in Brooklyn', a captivating story about a young woman whose life becomes ensnared in her glamorous neighbor’s secret past.
A Most Anticipated Book of 2026 from TIME • Oprah Daily • USA Today • People • Harper’s Bazaar • Lit Hub • Book Riot • Publisher’s Weekly • She Reads
You will not want to miss this event at 12:30pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, when the Montclair Literary Festival hosts Xochitl Gonzalez in conversation with Cleyvis Natera, author of The Grand Paloma Resort.
Tickets to hear Xochitl in person are $35 and include a copy of 'Last Night in Brooklyn'. Xochitl will be signing books after the event.
The event will be held at the Student Center Ballroom, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair. Free parking available at the Red Hawk parking deck.
Buy tickets here bit.ly/MLF-Brooklyn.
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Montclair State University, Jersey Mike's Subs, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, United States

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