Southington Reads 2026
Schedule
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
255 Main St, Southington, CT, United States, Connecticut 06489 | Southington, CT
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We are pleased to announce acclaimed novelist Amity Gaige is the featured author for Southington Reads 2026. This community event will take place at the library on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.Gaige is the national bestselling author of five novels, including the 2025 sensation Heartwood. A "Read with Jenna" book club pick, Heartwood has been hailed as "the best thriller of the year" by The Boston Globe and "genius" by The Washington Post. Her previous works, including Schroder and Sea Wife, have established her as a major voice in American contemporary fiction.
We are honored to bring an author of Amity’s caliber to Southington. Her most recent work, Heartwood, has resonated deeply with readers and critics alike, making her the perfect choice for our premier community reading event.
A West Hartford resident and Yale University faculty member, Gaige has appeared on The Today Show and at major literary festivals globally, from Washington D.C. to Rome. Her visit offers Southington residents a rare opportunity to engage with a literary "must-read" author lauded by peers such as Jennifer Egan and Elin Hilderbrand.
Attendees are encouraged to register early, as seating is expected to fill quickly for this highly anticipated appearance. Please follow the "Tickets" link or call Reference at 860-628-0947 x5 to register.
Copies of Amity's books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk on the ground floor.
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