Library Week Luncheon Picks its Authors
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Fans of two local authors — Dave Donelson and Marek Fuchs — will have the chance to meet them face to face and hear them speak at the 18th Annual Westchester Library System’s Book and Author Tea Luncheon
It is held April 16 form noon to 2 p.m. at Abigail Kirsch’s Tappan Hill in Tarrytown.
The theme is mystery stories and also includes writers Hallie Ephron and Laura Lippman.
Donelson ( photo on left) lives in Harrison and is a library board trustee, while Fuchs (photo on right) calls Hastings his home.
The writers will speak about their books and the art of writing giving the audience a glimpse of how these bestselling writers create their works. This being a luncheon, there will be tea and tasty treats. a full menu with dessert. Past events have featured a grand tea service, small sandwiches and a festive dessert.
The Book & Author Tea is sponsored by the Westchester Library System and held during National Week Library to increase awareness of libraries and library programming.
The luncheon is sponsored by Con Edison, Entergy, and the H.W. Wilson Foundation.
This year’s program will be emceed by Terry Kirchner, executive director of the Westchester Library System. Entergy Nuclear will receive the National Library Week Recognition Award for its continued support of the WLS and its mission to ensure that all Westchester County residents have seamless access to excellent library service.
Ticket prices for the luncheon are $75 for general admission and $100 for a Library Patron, which includes a journal listing and special invitation to an author reception at 11:15am. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 914-231-3226 or go to WLS site.
Here’s information about each author:
Dave Donelson is author of “Heart of Diamonds,” a romantic thriller about blood diamonds set against the very real endless civil war that rages in the Congo.
Hallie Ephron is author of “Never Tell A Lie,” is a about how well we know the people we love, and how far we are willing to go to protect the secrets of our past.
Marek Fuchs is author of “A Cold-Blooded Business,” a true crime story of what happens when you murder someone – and get away with it.
Laura Lippman is author of “Life Sentences,” her new novel brings us back to Baltimore where a successful memorist explores a story about a former classmate accused of a heinous crime.
The Westchester Library System (WLS), a cooperative system of 38 public libraries in the county, is one of New York State’s 23 public library systems. WLS and its member libraries have a total collection of 5.4 million items, including 3.7 million books, as well as audio recordings, videocassettes, DVDs, print serials, and other materials.
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I have revised my posting and want to emphasis that the Book and Author event is a Luncheon not a Tea, so if you are going don’t look for tiny sandwiches and tea, but a lunch meal with dessert.
Sorry for any confusion.