The SPL and MetroWest Readers Fest invites you to join us for a conversation with bestselling author, Gish Jen! Whether or not you’ve read Thank You, Mr. Nixon, you can tune in for a lively evening and hear from Gish Jen, an observant chronicler of American life -- who the late John Updike named as his self-appointed “successor” in 1999. Attendees will have ample opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, or just listen.
This event is a part of ONE, a community-wide read organized by MWRF, with 20+ libraries participating.
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
About the Book:
Thank You, Mr. Nixon is a collection of 11 linked short stories, in which Jen “embarks on a fictional journey through U.S.-China relations, capturing the excitement of a world on the brink of tectonic change.” Thank You, Mr. Nixon was named the #1 Recommendation for AAPI Month by Oprah Daily, an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Literature & Fiction, and was called “marvelous” by Claire Oshetsky in the New York Times. In July 2022, NPR included Thank You, Mr. Nixon in its biannual “Books We Love” feature.
About The Author:
In addition to Thank You, Mr. Nixon, Jen is the author of eight other books and has had short stories selected for The Best American Short Stories five times, including The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike. Gish Jen is currently a Visiting Professor at Harvard.
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