Kiran Desai celebrates THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY on 10/22 at 6pm

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA

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Join B&N Philly for a discussion and signing with Kiran Desai on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6pm.
About this Event

Join and Barnes & Noble Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6pm at Barnes & Noble Philadelphia (1708 Chestnut Street) for a discussion of , a big-hearted tale from an award-winning author, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny follows the sweeping story of a novelist and a journalist grappling with love, home and culture.

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GUIDELINES:

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before purchasing a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event.

TICKET INFORMATION

Seated Admission w/ Book: $34.56 (Admission + one copy ) **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

  • One copy of (published 9/23/2025)
  • Admission and seat in the event space and signing line with .
  • For Seated Tickets: A limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as arrivals after the start of the event may be placed in standing room behind the seated audience.

General Admission - FREE **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

  • Admission to the event space and signing line with
  • For General Admission Tickets: A limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registering for a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

ADDITONAL GUIDELINES:

  • Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.
  • Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia.
  • Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
  • The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.
  • All event guidelines are subject to change.
  • If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (267) 234-9790.
  • Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME OF 6 pm.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, PA will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT

Kiran Desai is the bestselling author of the novels Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard and The Inheritance of Loss, which won both the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Born in India, she came to the United States when she was sixteen and now lives in New York City.


ABOUT

When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that served only to drive Sonia and Sunny apart.Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India. She fears that she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists.

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Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, 1708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

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