A panel of Lucia Berlin fans celebrate the publication of two posthumous works by the acclaimed writer. Featuring: Karah Preiss, co-founder of online reading platform Belletrist Wayne Koestenbaum, cultural critic and author Ruth Franklin, author of Shirley Jackson, A Rather Haunted Life John Williams, Daily Books editor and staff writer at The New York Times Writer Lucia Berlin (1936-2004) is widely considered one of the best American prose stylists of her time. Her stories, drawing from her rich life and travels, capture the range of human experience in language both stark and tender. Following 2015's A Manual for Cleaning Women, a critically acclaimed short story compilation, a new generation of readers have discovered the grit and glamour of Berlin's work. Now two new collections—Evening in Paradise: Stories and Welcome Home: A Memoir—chart the connections between Berlin's life and her brilliant, sporadic writing career. Belletrist founder Karah Preiss moderates this conversation with fellow Lucia Berlin enthusiasts Wayne Koestenbaum, Ruth Franklin, and John Williams. Each will read a selection of their favorite Berlin story, followed by a discussion on her life, work, and lasting influence. Berlin's son David Berlin will make a special appearance during the Q&A.
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