“Horse” Author, Geraldine Brooks, to make three appearances in Bristol on September 29
GERALDINE BROOKS
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Geraldine Brooks to make three appearances in Bristol on September 29
BRISTOL, RI – On Friday September 29, acclaimed New York Times best-selling, and Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist Geraldine Brooks will make several appearances across Bristol, Rhode Island to discuss her latest novel “Horse.” The first event at 1:00 PM will be a reading by Ms. Brooks at the Rogers Free Library. This event is sold out. Afterwards, she will appear for an author’s reception and afternoon tea at Linden Place at 2:15 pm. Attendees of this event will enjoy a dazzling display by The National Black Doll Museum, whose dolls and artifacts help tell stories of African American history. Later in the afternoon at 4:15 pm she will give a special talk for the attendees of the Equine History Conference at Roger Williams University, also open to the public.
Tickets for the author reception and afternoon high tea at Linden Place Mansion will cost $40 per person, or $35 for Linden Place members. The special author talk at the Equine History Conference at Roger Williams University will have a limited number of tickets available for members of the public to reserve at $10 each. Walk-ins for any of these events is not allowed.
Australian-born Geraldine Brooks is known for her immersive, character-driven historical novels. Her works include: The Secret Chord, March, People of the Book, Year of Wonders, and Caleb’s Crossing. A former Wall Street Journal correspondent for Bosnia, Somalia, and the Middle East, Brooks delves deeply into history with a journalist’s eye for detail and a master storyteller’s sense of character. While in Bristol, Mrs. Brooks will focus her remarks on her latest novel, “Horse.” As reviewed by The Washington Post: “Ms. Brooks’ latest book is a sweeping tale that uses the true story of a famous 19th-century racehorse to explore the roots and legacy of enslavement…”
Susan Battle, Executive Director of Linden Place Museum, said, “I could not put this book down. The development of the characters is amazing, and the twists and turns are riveting. We are delighted that Ms. Brooks will come and spend an afternoon with us, sharing her research as well as the public response to her latest novel.”
For all the event details and to purchase tickets, visit www.lindenplace.org/events-calendar.
For more information on Ms. Brooks, please visit www.prhspeakers.com.