MPL's Open Book / Open Mind; Ann Patchett, "Whistler"

Schedule

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Congregational Church | Montclair, NJ

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett will talk about her new novel, "Whistler," to Jeanine Cummins ( "American Dirt")
About this Event

Don't miss another great author conversation with Montclair Public Library! #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett will be in conversation with Jeanine Cummins ("Speak to Me of Home," "American Dirt") about her favorite literary topic: the lodestar of "found family." When a woman runs into her former stepfather in an art gallery, they set off surprising sparks of light throughout their lives.

This is a ticketed event at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Tickets cost $35 and include a pre-signed copy of the book.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book sales with Watchung Booksellers.

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First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, United States

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Tickets

USD 35.00

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