Carmichael’s Bookstore presents journalist and author Megan Greenwell
Thu., Oct. 23, 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Main Library
Bestselling author Megan Greenwell's latest book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream, is a timely account of the private equity industry told through the stories of four American workers whose lives and communities were upended by the ruinous effects of private equity takeovers. Greenwell was the first female editor-in-chief of Deadspin and editor of Wired.com. Join her for a discussion of her new book, followed by a signing. Books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested online or by calling (502) 574-1623.
Spalding University presents Irene Sankoff and David Hein, creators of the hit Broadway musical Come From Away
Tuesday, November 11, 6 PM - 7:30 PM, 16th-floor Gallery of the Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway
Come From Away is based on true events in the small town of Gander, in Newfoundland, Canada. During and immediately after the 9/11 attacks on the United States, 38 commercial aircraft with nearly 7,000 passengers aboard were ordered to land at Gander’s airport. The residents of Gander (population at the time: 11,254) scrambled to feed, shelter, and, most importantly, welcome thousands of passengers. The compassion and kindness of the citizens of Gander and their generosity toward stranded passengers created enduring friendships and connections among people who had been complete strangers.
Sankoff and Hein, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the award-winning musical, will give a public presentation in the 16th-floor Gallery of the Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway. The free event is presented by the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing and the Louisville Free Public Library.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested online or by calling (502) 574-1644. A book signing will follow, with books provided by Carmichael’s Bookstore.
Additional Author Events
Check out our calendar to discover exciting author events happening at our branches this month!
The Craig Buthod Author Series - named in honor of former library director Craig Buthod - is an endowed library program that brings award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors to Louisville. Previously called Authors at the Library, the series was endowed in 2015 by donors to the Library Foundation.
To make a gift to the Craig Buthod Author Series endowment:
